Pine Hill Merit Badge College Trip

When and Where

When: December 6-8, 2024, 7:30 pm — 11:00 am
Nights: 2

Location: Pine Hill Scout Reservation / Campsite Carson

Are you ready for college? Maybe not yet, but how about a Merit Badge College? These events offer one of the most efficient ways to earn merit badges, especially for scouts who may find it challenging to connect with counselors on their own. Merit Badge College provides a streamlined approach where you can explore exciting subjects like Animation, Electricity, and more. Remember, merit badges aren’t just for rank advancement—they’re about preparing for life, exploring new interests, learning, and having fun!

Due to limited space in each session (with maximum capacities of 10, 15, 20, 30, or 40), it’s important to register early to secure the classes you want. Registration fills up quickly every year, so please review the class descriptions and pay close attention to the schedule and prerequisites. You can find all the details on the event website.

This event will be part of our December camping trip. While you’ll be busy with merit badge classes, there will still be opportunities to work on advancement requirements during camp. Please note that the troop will be responsible for their own meals, and unfortunately, there won’t be time for a hike on this trip.

For a look back at last year's successful event, visit this page.

Pine Hill Scout Reservation

Carson - Tent camping sites are preset sites in our wooded campsites with lots of space to set your tent, kitchen and activity areas. Each campsite includes fire pit, picnic table, and sleeping areas. All campsites are in walking distance to either the central bathhouse or portable toilet facilities. Carson has a small pavilion. Potable water on site.

Trash and Trash Bag Disposal: Each unit is responsible for their own trash and trash bags. For disposal of trash either during or at the end of your stay please dispose in the dumpster located near the front of our entrance. This dumpster has been noted on your map.

Water Access: Many campsites are fitted with a faucet for easy access to water. However, during our winter months campsite water is turned off and units must rely on our three frost free water pumps located throughout camp. These points are noted on your map.

Vehicles and Trailers: However, all vehicles must remain in either of our parking lots. Any unit wishing to park a car in their campsite for the health reasons of a troop member must ask for a medical authorization pass from the Campmaster on duty. During arrival you may use one vehicle to move personal gear from the parking lots to your campsites. Note: Any vehicle moving through camp at anytime must have hazards on.

Camping Information Updates from the Councelor

TBD

REMINDERS:

• Cub Field Gate will be open starting at 5pm for check-in. 
• One (1) Vehicle will be allowed back to each campsite at a time. Vehicle passes will be used at Gate.  Trailer can remain in site for the weekend. 
• Turn in Rosters at Friday night leader meeting. Leaders Meeting in Dining Hall will include Cracker Barrell. 
• Each Troop should come prepared with a minimum of one skit and one song for Campfire Saturday Night.   These will be turned in at the meeting on a sign up sheet
• Scouts that are taking Communications Merit Badge (camping the weekend) please attend the Friday 9pm leaders meeting for short discussion about Saturday morning. 
• For Scouts Camping over their troop will receive a packet at the Friday night meeting (9pm Dining Hall) with handouts (map of classes) and each Scouts schedule.    
• Blue Cards are required for Merit Badge Classes.  Please bring them with you. 
• Trading Post will be open from 11:30am – 2:00pm (plan for cash only)