NCS RESOURCES
National Camping School
The purpose of National Camping School (NCS) is to provide adults with a learning experience and training related to the operation of council camp. The key staff members will, in turn, train and supervise other staff personnel in your council camping program.
Training is offered for staff members who will serve as Camp Directors, Program Directors, Aquatics Directors, Climbing Directors, Project COPE Directors, Ecology Directors, Outdoor Skills Directors, First-Year Camper Directors, Trek Directors, and Shooting Sports Directors.
(not all schools will offer all sections. Refer to the Brochure for a list of schools, sections offered and locations)
2020 Brochure IS HERE!
REGISTRATION will open in Ocotber for National Camping Schools in 2020! Check back then.
Questions about National Camping School? – email ncs@scouting.org
2020 Registration coming soon!
2020 Resident Camping School Dates:
Please note in 2020 Resident Camp Schools will begin on SATURDAY unless noted.
| Location | City, State | Host Council | Start Date |
| Florida National High Adventure Sea Base | Islamorda, FL | National Council | 2/8 |
| Alpine Scout Camp | Alpine, NJ | Greater New York | 2/29 |
| Philmont Scout Ranch | Cimarron, NM | National Council | 3/29 (Sunday Start) |
| Summit Bechtel Reserve | Glen Jean, WV | National Council | 4/18 |
| *June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation (two weekend) | Ashford, CT | Connecticut Rivers | 4/24 and5/1 (Friday start) |
| Summit Bechtel Reserve | Glen Jean, WV | National Council | 5/9 |
| H Roe Bartle Scout Reservation | Osceola, MO | Heart of America | 5/16 |
| Lost Pines Scout Reservation | Bastrop, TX | Capitol Area | 5/16 |
| Bert Adams Scout Camp | Covington, GA | Atlanta Area | 5/16 |
| Tesomas Scout Camp | Rhinelander, WI | Samoset | 5/23 |
| Camp Raven Knob | Mount Airy, NC | Old Hickory | 5/23 |
| Hubert Eaton Scout Reservation | Cedar Glen, CA | Los Angeles Area | 5/23 |
| Summit Bechtel Reserve | Glen Jean, WV | National Council | 5/30 |
| Fire Mountain Scout Camp | Mt Vernon, WA | Mount Baker | 6/6 |
| Ten Mile River Scout Camps | Narrowsburg, NY | Greater New York | 6/6 |
| Massawepie Scout Camps | Tupper Lake, NY | Seneca Waterways | 6/13 |
| Philmont Scout Ranch | Cimarron, NM | National Council | 9/20 (Sunday Start) |
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IMPORTANT CHANGES TO CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP SCHOOL
Cub /Webelos Scout Day Camp Administration
Beginning in 2019, to be nationally certified as a day camp director, program director or staff adviser, individuals must complete a three-part training curriculum. This includes an online course, a council-led in person training session and then a day and a half at a National Camping School. This three part curriculum, combined with the required pre-requisites listed below, will enable individuals to serve in a leadership role at their day camp. If you have a current Day Camp Administration card that has not expired, you do not have to take this training. This new National Camp School format and curriculum is for anyone who is not yet certified. All three sessions, online, in-person local council session and the 1.5 days at NCS are required to be fully certified and they should be taken in that order when possible. Once individuals register for national camp school, they will receive the link for the online training course.
Prerequisites:
Participants must have completed Cub Scout Leader Training and Youth Protection Training available in the BSA Learn Center available through My.Scouting. A copy of the certificate(s) or training record is required.
Local Council Day Camp Administration Training Materials
As part of the multi-step approach for day camp director and program certification for “Day Camp Administration”, council day camp leadership will instruct the following course to individuals in their council attending a National Camp School Session. This training should take place before they attend National Camp School. As a reminder, participants should take the online training prior to participating in this local council facilitated training. The online training link will be sent to individuals registered for a National Camp School Day Camp Administration section.
Please ensure that you update each person’s ScoutNet training profile with “CS63” and remind participants to bring a copy of their updated training record with them to their National Camp School course.
- NCS Day Camp Administration Local Council Facilitator Guide #420-914
- NCS Day Camp Administration Local Council Student workbook #430-955
2020 Day Camp Administration School Dates:
| Location | Host Council | State | Start Date | End Date |
| Camp Pupukea | Aloha Area Council | HI | 2/1 | 2/2 |
| Camp La No Che | Central Florida Council | FL | 2/8 | 2/9 |
| Houston area | Sam Houston Area Council | TX | 2/8 | 2/9 |
| National Service Center | National Council | TX | 2/22 | 2/23 |
| Beaumont Scout Reservation | Greater St. Louis Area Council | MO | 2/29 | 3/1 |
| Camp Loud Thunder | Illowa Council | IA | 3/7 | 3/8 |
| Camp Snyder | National Capital Area Council | VA | 3/21 | 3/22 |
| New England Base Camp | Spirit of Adventure Council | MA | 3/21 | 3/22 |
| Walker Creek Ranch | Marin County Education (not a council) | CA | 3/21 | 3/22 |
| Bert Adams Scout Camp | Atlanta Area Council | GA | 3/21 | 3/22 |
| Philmont Scout Ranch | National Council | NM | 3/21 | 3/22 |
| Latimer Scout Reservation | Middle Tennessee Council | TN | 3/28 | 3/29 |
| Hubert Eaton Scout Reservation | Greater Los Angeles Area Council | CA | 3/28 | 3/29 |
| Camp Thunderbird | Pacific Harbors Council | WA | 3/28 | 3/29 |
| Council Service Center | Northern Lights Council | ND | 3/28 | 3/29 |
| Camp Naish | Heart of America Council | KS | 4/18 | 4/19 |
| Camp Flying Eagle | Southwest Florida Council | FL | 4/18 | 4/19 |
| Ed Bryant Scout Reservation | Glacier’s Edge Council | WI | 4/18 | 4/19 |
| Camp Rockefeller | Quapaw Area Council | AR | 4/25 | 4/26 |
| Camp Guyasuta | Laurel Highlands Council | PA | 4/25 | 4/26 |
| K–M Scout Ranch | Montana Area Council | MT | 4/25 | 4/26 |
| Alpine Scout Camp | Greater New York Councils | NJ | 6/6 | 6/7 |
| Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center | Orange County Council | CA | 10/3 | 10/4 |
Important information about Shooting Sports at NCS –
NRA Instructor Course Pre-Requisites: All BSA shooting sports candidates MUST take a basic student class in their discipline before attending the instructor class. Therefore, before you can attend and be certified as a NRA Rifle and Shotgun instructor, you MUST already have taken and passed NRA Basic Rifle and Shotgun classes. The BSA and NRA offer these courses at discounted prices across the country or you can attend any commercial NRA Basic Rifle and Shotgun classes. To find a Basic Rifle and/or Shotgun course in your area, please visit: www.nrainstructors.org 
. If you have any questions, please email shootingsports@Scouting.org 
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Prior to attending National Camping School participants must complete:
- NRA basic class (in each discipline (Rifle and Shotgun)
- NRA instructor class in each discipline (Rifle and Shotgun) – For a list of NRA Rifle and Shotgun Instructor courses for the BSA click NRA instructor locations for 2020 final (updated 10-8-19)
Order you National Camping School Branded Gear HERE !
Important resources for NCS participants:
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Download your National Camping School’s specific information letter
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Download the Annual Health and Medical Record” (opens new site)
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Download the “Age Appropriate Guidelines” (opens new site)
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2019 Cub Scout Day Camp Theme Booklet – Beneath the Sea
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2019 Cub Scout Day Camp Beneath the Sea Trading Cards
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2019 Cub Scout Day Camp Beneath the Sea Clip Art
Past Day Camp information:
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2016-2018 Past Day Camp Theme Resources
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2012-2015 Past Day Camp Theme Resources
National Camping School Staff Resources Page – password protected
