Let’s Go Camping!
Say “Scouting”, and to many you also say “camping” . . . the backcountry . . . wood smoke from a campfire . . . backpacks . . . tents . . . streams! It's all there just waiting for those who belong to the Boy Scout of America.

Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, set up the first summer camp for boys in 1907 at Brownsea Island , England , to test his theories about Scouting for boys. Since that time, the Outdoor Program has been an important part of the Scouting program.

Summer Camps
In June each year, the Golden Spread Council operates summer camps for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts!

PDF List of Summer Camp

Cub Scouts attend the fun filled Cub Scout Adventure Camp at Camp Don Harrington and other locations. Summer Cub Camping includes five local day camping experiences for Cub Scouts aged boys entering grades 1-5 and a four day Resident camp for boys grades 4-5

Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Varsity Scouts spend a week at Camp MK Brown near Mobeetie, TX . Boy Scouts ages 10 1/2 (and have completed the 5th grade) - 17, can attend Camp. MKB offers Aquatics, Standard Camp Merit Badges, a Polaris 1st year camping program and Patrol/Troop Activities.

Shooting Sports Camp
Shooting Sports Camp will expose Scouts to Shooting Sports disciplines and activities in the areas of Archery, Rifle, 5-Stand, Trap, and Action Archery. Saturday evening will be packed with Shooting Sports related demonstrations and exhibits. The NRA has generously provided some of our camp materials.

Council Properties / Short Term Camping
The Golden Spread Council owns and operates two excellent camp properties: Camp Don Harrington in Canyon, Texas and Camp MK Brown by Wheeler, Texas.

These facilities offer a wide range of camping, hiking and outdoor opportunities including miles of hiking trails, ponds and lakes, open fields, rustic camp sites, sheltered camp sites, tent camping sites, and a dining hall with restroom facilities. It can also be used for training and unit programs.

Fees
Fees for any Council/District camping opportunity are posted on the individual Registration form. All of our camping programs are fully certified and accredited by the National Camping Service of the BSA & the State of Texas.

Camp Staff Opportunities
Cub Scout Camp and Cub Scout Resident Camps are staffed primarily of volunteers. Parents of Cub Scouts are welcome to be a part of the staff. Certified Directors provide expertise in the management and program areas. All Staff MUST complete a Camp Staff Application per BSA Standards.

Boy Scout Camp staff are paid seasonal staff. There are several positions that require National Certification but many do not. All Staff MUST complete a Camp Staff Application.

For application, Click below.

High Adventure camping
Scouts who want to experience even more adventure can check out some of the National High Adventure Treks such as the Philmont Scout Ranch, the Northern Tier High Adventure Area, or the Florida Sea Base. Periodically the Council has Council contingent that goes to one of these areas. Watch the website for announcements.

National Jamboree
Every four years, the National Scout Jamboree is held at Fort A. P. Hill in Virginia . Imagine going camping with 36,000 other Scouts from all over the country. Or if you are interested in a more international adventure, attend a World Scout Jamboree. The 2010 Jamboree will be held at Fort A.P. Hill for the final time.

Tour Permits
Tour Permits are required to be completed by the unit.
Local Tour Permits should be turned in to the Council Office one week prior to departure.
National Tour Permits must be submitted to the Office 30 days prior to departure.

Camp Weather
For a look at the Weather at the camps go here!

More about the Camps
For more information on Camp Don Harrington go here!
For more information on Camp MK Brown go here!

Scouting offers a wide variety of outdoor experiences!