Scouts BSA Summer Camp
Nestled between the rolling hills of Harford County and the rolling waves of the Susquehanna River, Broad Creek is at the heart of Scouting adventure. From conquering the climbing tower to kayaking through a forest stream into deeper waters, Scout Camp at Broad Creek is guaranteed to have a new experience in store for each visit. Welcome to Baltimore’s flagship camping experience!

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2023 Documents
- Leader’s Guide (revised May 23rd, 2023)
- Camp Saffran Map
- Merit Badge Schedule
- Merit Badge Prerequisites Info
- Merit Badge Prerequisites Form
- First Year Camper Program Guide
- First Year Camper Requirements Covered
- Drug Administration Record
- Medication Storage Release Record
- Medical Forms A B & C
- Shooting Sports Permission Slip
1,665 acres of adventure
makes Broad Creek one of Maryland’s biggest camping experiences
Unmatched Camp Staff
known for #BroadCreekSpirit, more than 70% of our camp staff returns year to year
featuring over 55 merit badges, new trek and adventure programs, and an engaging first-year itinerary
Availability
Week One
Week Two
Week Three
Week Four
Early-Bird Rate
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Merit Badge program
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Trek experience
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Provisional camping
Youth Pricing
Standard | Patrol Cooking | Additional Week | Special Needs | |
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Youth | $440 | $370 | $390 | $215 |
New Scout | $415 | $355 | $365 | $190 |
Standard: Flat fee for registering for a week at camp. This and other rates are all-inclusive, meaning there are no up-charges for any merit badges or programs you sign up for.
Patrol Cooking: This option is available for units who would prefer to cook their own food at camp, rather than eat in the dining hall.
Additional Week: Have a good week and want to stick around to earn more merit badges, participate in a trek program, or see your favorite staff member again? This option allows Scouts to attend camp again at a discounted rate, and works great when paired with our weekly provisional program.
Special Needs: Broad Creek has a long history of including youth with physical and intellectual disabilities and is dedicated to ensuring they have the experience of a lifetime.
- Promotions:
- –First year Scouts register for $25 off
- –Early Bird discount takes $25 off if registered prior to April 7th ($425 after April 7th)
Adult Pricing
Standard | Patrol Cooking | |
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Adult | $185 | $75 |
Standard: Flat fee for registering for as and adult for a week at camp or with the trek program. All units must have appropriate two-deep leadership present to meet youth protection requirements. Upon request, registered adult leaders may trade out with a different leader mid-week.
Patrol Cooking: This option is available for units who would prefer to cook their own food at camp, rather than eat in the dining hall.
Promotions:
–One adult leader registration is included free for every ten youth registered
$200 site deposit fee due at the time of registration (non-refundable fee to secure campsite and will be applied to final invoice)
Up until April 71th, there is no penalty for canceling or adjusting your unit's registration.
Between April 8th and June 7th, any reductions in attendance or cancellations will result in 15% of the regular registration fee taken out of the refund applied to the balance due.
After June 7th, cancellations or reductions in attendance will result in no refunds. Exceptions may be made for youth with an emergency, positive COVID tests, or doctor's notes. This documentation is due no later than August 15th to receive a refund.
$200 site deposit fee at time of registration
April 1st - Early Bird deadline
June 2nd - Late fee of $50 per participant
Total balance due on or before arrival at camp
Financial assistance is available for Scouts who qualify and apply by February 15th
Campsite | Type of site | No. of canvas tents provided |
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Conowingo | Cabin | 14 |
Dan Beard | Cabin | 22 |
Flint Ridge | Cabin | 14 |
Friar Tuck | Adirondack | 10 |
Frontier | Cabin | 10 |
Hawkeye | Adirondack | 14 |
Jamestown | Adirondack | 16 |
Lookout | Cabin | 20 |
Pioneer | Cabin & Adirondack | 16 |
Prospect | Cabin | 20 |
Sherwood Forest | Adirondack | 6 |
Susquehanna | Cabin | 10 |
Long Range | Carport | 22 |
Timberline | Adirondack | 10 |
Uncas | Adirondack | 6 |
Hansen Lodge | Special needs only | 40 bunks |
Campsites
The table to the left shows our campsites available for reservation, including the number of 2-person canvas tents that will be set up in each site. If your unit needs additional space, you can reserve a second nearby site for no additional cost (contact the camping department to discuss your options). All of the sites can accommodate many personal tents for additional capacity. For a map of our campsites, check out our document library.



Campsite cabin



Campsite adirondack
Program Roadmap
The latest complete program schedules, pre-requisites, and other documents can be found in our document library by clicking below:
Aquatics
- Merit Badges
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Lifesaving
- Rowing
- Swimming
- Training
- BSA Aquatics Supervision
- BSA Lifeguard
- Open Programs
- Open Swim
- Open Boating
- Open Stand-Up Paddleboard
- Awards
- Snorkeling BSA
- Mile Swim
- Polar Bear Swim
Climbing
- Merit Badges
- Climbing Merit Badge
- Training
- Climbing Instructor Level I
- Climbing Instructor In Training
- Open Programs
- Open Climb
Conservation & Ecology
- Merit Badges
- Bird Study
- Environmental Science
- Fish & Wildlife
- Fishing
- Forestry
- Geology
- Insect Study
- Mammal Study
- Mining In Society
- Nature
- Reptile & Amphibian
- Veterinary Medicine
- Weather
Eagle Summit
- Merit Badges
- Citizenship in the Nation
- Citizenship in the World
- Communications
- Emergency Preparedness
- Personal Fitness
- Personal Management
Project Thunder Herons
Project Thunder Herons is our all-inclusive first-year program that is the perfect mix between fun camp activities and advancement opportunities! Specific details will be available in the 2023 Leader’s Guide; until then, check out last year’s schedule in our document library.
Scoutcraft
- Merit Badges
- Camping
- Fire Safety
- First Aid
- Orienteering
- Pioneering
- Scouting Heritage
- Search and Rescue
- Wilderness Survival
- Awards
- Paul Bunyan Woodsman
Shooting Sports
- Merit Badges
- Archery
- Rifle Shooting
- Shotgun Shooting
- Open Programs
- Open Archery Shooting
- Open Rifle Shooting
- Open Shotgun Shooting
STEM
- Merit Badges
- Animation
- Astronomy
- Chemistry
- Chess
- Electronics
- Engineering
- Game Design
- Moviemaking
- Programming
- Robotics
- Signs, Signals, and Codes
- Space Exploration
Trade Skills & Handicraft
- Merit Badges
- Art
- Auto Maintenance
- Basketry
- Leatherwork
- Metalwork
- Music
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Sculpture
- Welding
- Woodcarving
- Woodworking
Trading Post
- Merit Badges
- Salesmanship
Project W.A.K.E.
and other adventure program opportunities
Ready for the next level? Broad Creek offers a variety of adventure programs for older youth who crave mobility and want to get into more advanced outdoor experiences. Read up on your next adventure by clicking below:
Pre-Arrival Leader's Meeting
June 1st, 2023

Still not registered?
Or reach out to the Camping Department by emailing campingservice@baltimorebsa.org or by calling 443-573-2523