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.

Council Properties
The Golden Spread Council owns and operates two excellent camp properties: the 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 dininghalls withrestroom facilities.

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

Cub Scouts attend the fun filled Cub Scout Adventure Camp at Camp Don Harrington, and other locations. Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Varsity Scouts spend a week at Camp MK Brown and other locations.

Treks
Scouts who want to experience Treks can check out some of the National High Adventure areas such as the Philmont Scout Ranch, the Northern Tier High Adventure Area, or the Florida Sea Base.

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.

High Adventure Bases
Scouts who want to experience even more adventure can check out some of the National High Adventure areas such as the Philmont Scout Ranch, the Northern Tier High Adventure Area, or the Florida Sea Base.

Scouting offers a wide variety of outdoor experiences!