Summer Camp 2024
==> LET US KNOW YOU'RE GOING TO CAMP BY CLICKING HERE <==
==> You MUST have turned in a completed health form, signed by a doctor, to attend either camp: HEALTH FORMS <==
Troop 98's first week of Summer Camp
SUMMER CAMP at Ockanickon
June 23 - June 29
Cost of camp depends on when you pay:
$520 if paid in full by March 1 (received by Troop 98)
$545 if paid in full by May 15 (received by Troop 98)
$575 if paid after May 15 up to check-in on June 25
New 2024 First Years: $520 if paid in full by May 15 (received by Troop 98)
See the bottom of this page for information on camperships, which can help reduce the cost of summer camp at Ockanickon.
Troop 98 adds a $50 surcharge for every Scout to cover additional expenses (food, unlimited birch beer, program supplies, T-shirt, rafting trip). You can add this to your payment or we'll bill you for it later.
Ockanickon is our "tried and true" base camp. Join us for a fun week of advancement, a wide selection of merit badges and activities, awesome food in the air conditioned dining hall, plus all the Troop 98 "extras".
2024 Program Information & Signups:
COMING SOON
Program Schedule (look at both tabs)
Merit Badges and Prerequisites
Dan Beard Schedule (First-Years)
BUILD YOUR SCHEDULE HERE (sign up for badges and programs)
Lottery Merit Badge List
Camp Menu (See Week 2)
Troop 98's second week of Summer Camp
SUMMER CAMP at
GOOSE POND
August 4 - 10
GO HERE for the list of PROGRAMS
Check out the video:
Troop 98 is going back to Goose Pond Scout Reservation! It's an awesome camp near Lake Wallenpaupack that both Doc Samuel and Bob Trejo attended as Scouts [MAP].
Besides traditional summer camp merit badges and activities, Goose Pond has a great SAILING program, WHITEWATER merit badge, FLY FISHING and a great COPE Course, and an ATV Rider program.
Cost of camp depends on when you pay:
Discount Rate: $460 if paid in full by May 10
(received by Troop 98)$485 if paid after May 10
Troop 98 adds a $50 surcharge for every Scout to cover additional Summer Camp expenses (food, unlimited birch beer, program supplies, T-shirt, rafting trip).
How to pay Troop 98 for camp (please don't pay the camp directly):
Use Venmo to pay Troop 98. Our account name is "BSA Troop 98". Please email "money@bsa98.com" as soon as you make a Venmo payment so we can confirm it.
Bring a check to a Troop Meeting and turn it in to Mr. Riesmeyer.
Ockanickon offers need-based scholarships. Click Here for details and to apply (Note: April 1st deadline).
Help us build another awesome party boat!
BEFORE YOU GO TO SUMMER CAMP:
Have your doctor fill out your BSA HEALTH FORMS!
Vybe Urgent Care centers can do a Camp Physical with or without an appointment (there's one in Blue Bell, 8A to 8P weekdays, 8A to 5P weekends). They are $50.
Check out the Packing List: HERE
Fill out the Routine Drug Administration Form (if you take medicine daily): HERE
If you have special dietary needs, fill out this form: HERE
Check the Weather Forecast before you go!