About Scout BSA Summer Camp
In the heart of the Florida wilderness, Camp Shands is a destination for youth, families and volunteers who are seeking adventure, fun and the creation of life-long memories.
The 900-acre facility, located at the Baden-Powell Scout Reservation in Putnam County, is home to top-quality facilities and instruction including Shooting Sports, COPE and Climbing and, of course, Aquatics.
Shooting Sports activities include BB Guns, Rifle, Shotgun, Archery, Action-Archery and Pistol.
COPE and Climbing is home to the tallest climbing structure for Scouts in Florida with a rock climbing wall, rappelling, a zip line and ropes course.
Aquatics activities at beautiful Lake Osborne include rowing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, stand-up paddle boarding and log-rolling.
Camp Shands is home to a world-class Aquatics Center, which includes a beautiful pool, covered pavilions, gas grills, a splash pad and two waterslides. The slides are both more than 110-feet long; one is enclosed and one is open to the sunshine. They are theme-park quality and feature exciting twists and turns.
During Summer Camp, Troops camp in one of 11-big, comfortable campsites. Each site has its own screened-in pavilion, which features housing for up to 8-volunteers and a large paddled-fanned meeting space for youth.
Scouts BSA troops can also reserve a spot to stay in the famous Camp Shands treehouses, a unique way to camp, off the ground and in the trees.
More than 45-Merit Badges are offered by a staff that prides itself on customer service and the experience.
Please DO NOT send unnecessary items to camp that might get broken, lost, or stolen Camp Shands is NOT responsible for any lost, broken or stolen items.
