Purpose of 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 Short-Term Camp Administrators, Day Camp Administrators, Long-term (Resident) Camp Directors, Long-term (Resident) Program Directors, Aquatics Directors, Climbing Directors, Project COPE Directors, COPE and Climbing Program Trainers, Ecology Directors, Outdoor Skills Directors, Trek Directors, and Range Activities Directors.
(Not all schools will offer all sections. Refer to the course locations below for schools, sections offered and locations)
Download the National Camping School FAQ
To be eligible to attend National Camping School all participants must:
- Be registered members of the BSA
- Have current Youth Protection training
- Be approved by the council in which they are registered
- Be at least 18 years of age by start of course
- Attend all classes and sessions (Note: Attendance does not guarantee certification. Many sections are skills-based, and certificates are awarded based on successful completion of skills-based activities.)
- Complete all appropriate prerequisites
- Be present for the entire school
- Have a complete BSA field uniform. The uniform will be worn at various times during the course.
- All Short-term camp administrator (in person courses) and Day Camp participants must have a current BSA Annual Health and Medical Record with Parts A and B completed.
- All Long-Term (Resident) Camp participants must have a current BSA Annual Health and Medical Record with Parts A, B, and C completed.
To be eligible for a recertification course, the participant must hold a current certification in that section or have a certification that expired no more than six months prior to the start of the course. If you need to confirm when your NCS certification expires, please email NCS@Scouting.org.
The Day Camp, Aquatics Instructor-BSA, Climbing, COPE, Resident (Long-term) Camp Director, Resident (Long-Term) Camp Program Director, and Shooting Sports sections have prerequisites listed below.
Late Registrations and Cancellations:
The fees listed on the site below are the on-time registration fees. Local councils will be billed for their registrants’ fees at the conclusion of each course.
In addition:
- Long-Term (Resident) Camp Sections – Late Registrations: A registration completed fewer than 14 days prior to the start of the school will incur a $100 late charge.
- Day Camp Administration – Late Registrations: A registration completed fewer than 14 days prior to the start of the school will incur a $50 late charge.
- Section Registration Changes: Switching registration between sections for an existing registration made fewer than 14 days prior to the start will be charged a $100 section change fee. Please note any fee difference between section costs will also apply (as applicable).
- Cancellations: Cancellations filed fewer than 14 days prior to the start of the course will incur a $100 cancellation fee. The local council will be billed for these fees. Cancellation requests must be in writing to NCS@Scouting.org.
- No-Show Fee: For those registered that do not arrive on the start date of the course without prior notice of cancellation, the full course fee will be charged. The local council will be billed for these fees.
Questions about National Camping School? – Email ncs@scouting.org
National Camping School Sections
Click the tabs below to learn more about each section of National Camping School and to see pricing for 2025. Note: all fees listed are on time registration fee and these fees are subject to change. All NCS long-term (resident) camp sections are intense in nature, and as such, participants should be prepared for long days of training. The schedule begins with breakfast at 7 a.m. daily and ends with a cracker barrel each night at 9:30 p.m.
The short-term camp administrator oversees aspects of the short-term camp with respect to the purpose of the camp, the training of the staff and the overall safety of the camp. They may also be involved in the program planning detail. The short-term camp administrator training will equip participants with the skills to oversee and support these camps. Short-Term Camp administrator national camping school training is a two-year certification.
Highlights include:
- NCAP process for short-term camp
- Program planning
- Fiscal management
- Facilities
- Risk management
This training is available through a local council or online through the Outdoor Programs department of the BSA. Interested participants should contact the local council for availability. Pricing varies slightly by location.
Prerequisites: Meet all eligibility requirements listed above for National Camping School attendance and be at least 21 years old.
2025 Short-Term Camp Administrator Course fee is $65 for in person at a local council; $75 for online nationally led courses.
2025 Short-Term Camp Administrator Recertification Course fee is $65 for online nationally led online courses. Short-Term Camp Administrator Recertification is not yet available for local councils to host.
Councils interested in hosting Short- term Camp administrator training should visit https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/camping/short-term-camp/
To register for Short-Term camp administrator training visit the short-term camp website at https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/camping/short-term-camp/
The Cub Scout Day Camp Administration section of National Camp School is for day camp directors, day camp program directors, and council day camp professional staff advisors and administrators. This is a comprehensive training course on all aspects of the day camp operation, including methods of day camping, program scheduling and resources, staff organization, recruiting and training, and health and safety practices.
To be nationally certified as a day camp director, program director or staff adviser, individuals must complete a three-part training curriculum. If you have a current Day Camp Administration certification that has not expired, you do not have to take this training. This format and curriculum is for anyone who is not yet certified.
The three part training includes:
• Part 1: Online training module
• Part 2: Council-led training module, facilitated by local council leadership
• Part 3: In-person two-day training held at locations around the country (Courses begin at 9 a.m. on Day 1 and conclude at 2 p.m. on Day 2.)
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. 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 camping school, they will receive the link for the online training course.
Prerequisites:
Participants must have completed
- Cub Scout Leader Training (any Cub Scout leader position-specific training is acceptable)
- Youth Protection Training available in the BSA Learn Center available through My.Scouting. A copy of the certificate(s) or training record is required.
- Part 1: NCS online training module
- Part 2: NCS council-led training module
2025 Course fee $305
This course is designed for:
- Camp directors
- Reservation directors
- Assistant camp directors
- Business managers
Required for resident (long-term) camp leadership
Prerequisites:
- Complete online “NCAP assessor training” module that can be found on the BSA learn center through my.scouting.org
- Complete Unlawful Harassment Prevention training
Highlights include:
- NCAP
- Employment management and staff training
- Business practices and fiscal management
- Health and wellness
- Cultural competencies
7-day course: begins with lunch Day 1; ends Day 7 after breakfast.
2025 Course fee: $660
This course is designed for:
- Camp program directors
- Assistant camp program directors
Required for resident (long-term) camp leadership
Prerequisites:
- Complete online “NCAP assessor training” module that can be found on the BSA learn center through my.scouting.org
- Complete Unlawful Harassment Prevention training
Highlights include:
- Implementing National Camp Accreditation Program
- Customer Service
- BSA brand management
- Diversity and Inclusion
- The Leading EDGE
- The Teaching EDGE
- Program management and planning
7-day course: begins with lunch Day 1; ends Day 7 after breakfast
2025 Course fee: $660
This course is designed for:
- Resident (long-term) camp aquatics directors
- Pool directors
- Waterfront directors
Highlights include:
- The roles of the camp aquatics director operating as the lead professional lifeguard, including lifeguard management and lifeguard instruction
- Lead instructor for aquatics and aquatics area manager
- Safe and effective supervision of all program activities in, on, and under the water
- Skills and teaching of swimming, water rescue, and paddle sports
Prerequisites for Aquatics Section Enrollment
Before acceptance into the Aquatics section on the opening day of the National Camping School, an Aquatics section participant must:
- Be 18 years of age or older. Note: You must be 21 to hold the position of aquatics director in a local council camp.
- Present evidence of a current lifeguard certification (BSA Lifeguard, Red Cross Lifeguard, YMCA Lifeguard, Starfish Aquatics Institute StarGuard, Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program Lifeguard Certification, or equivalent).
- Present evidence of completion of Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat training.
- Upon arrival at NCS
- Be able to complete the 100-yard BSA swimmers test.
- Immediately after completion of the test, swim continuously for an additional 450 yards.
- Immediately after completion of the 450-yard swim, tread water for two minutes.
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using a front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7 to 10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, surface, swim with the object 20 yards back to the starting point and exit the water within one minute and 40 seconds.
Failure to satisfy any of the above criteria will prevent acceptance of the participant into the Aquatics section.
This specifically includes failure to provide evidence of a current lifeguard certification. The Aquatics Instructor– BSA program prepares the participant to be a BSA Lifeguard Instructor. A current lifeguard certification is a prerequisite so the participant has the base level knowledge and lifeguarding experience to successfully complete the Lifeguard Instructor training.
7-day course: begins with lunch Day 1; ends Day 7 after breakfast
2025 Course fee: $750
Aquatics Instructor–BSA Retraining
A retraining section is available for those certified in Aquatics Instructor–BSA. Candidates for retraining must meet all the prerequisites as outlined for Aquatics section enrollment.
4-day course: begins with lunch Day 1; ends Day 4 after lunch
2025 Course fee: $650
This course is designed for those who will be leading climbing/rappelling programs. Successful candidates may also assist in providing training for level 1 climbing instructors at the council level.
Highlights include:
- Initiative games
- Climbing
- Bouldering
- Rappelling
- Anchor systems
- Belaying using either natural sites or constructed facilities.
Prerequisites for Climbing Director Section Enrollment
Participants must:
- Be in good physical condition as indicated on the Annual Health and Medical Record.
- Climbing Level 1 Instructor OR
- Have working knowledge of the council climbing program
7-day course: begins with lunch Day 1; ends Day 7 after breakfast
2025 Course fee: $605
Climbing Director Retraining
A retraining section is available for those currently certified as a BSA Climbing Director. Includes an update of items related to camp program administration, standards, policies, and procedures.
4-day course: begins with lunch Day 1; ends Day 4 after lunch.
2025 Course fee: $490
This course is designed for those who will be leading COPE (challenge course) programs. Successful candidates may also assist in providing training for Level 1 COPE instructors at the council level.
Highlights include:
- Initiative games
- Spotted challenge course elements (low COPE)
- Challenge course elements using life-safety systems (high COPE)
- Bouldering
- Climbing/rappelling activities using constructed facilities
Prerequisites for COPE Director Section Enrollment
Participants must:
- Be in good physical condition as indicated on the Annual Health and Medical Record.
- COPE level 1 instructor OR
- Have working knowledge of the council COPE course
7-day course: begins with lunch Day 1; ends Day 7 after breakfast
2025 Course fee: $605
COPE Director Retraining
A retraining section is available for those currently certified in COPE. Includes an update of items related to camp program administration, standards, policies, and procedures.
4-day course: begins with lunch Day 1; ends Day 4 after lunch
2025 Course fee: $490
This course is designed for those who will be instructing Level 2 COPE or Climbing Instructors to lead COPE or climbing/rappelling programs at the council level.
Highlights include:
- Learning instruction methods
- Working with other program trainer candidates to complete pre peer review paperwork
- Demonstrating teaching skills on course, tower, and or rock with peers
- Learning the most recent standards and industry practices
- Being qualified to provide Peer to Peer review of another council’s program
During this course participants will be sharing information about the councils COPE or Climbing course and the participant’s training plan with the other participants receiving peer to peer feedback on the program and giving peer to peer feedback on the other participants programs.
Prerequisites:
- Be in good physical condition as indicated on the Annual Health and Medical Record.
- Hold current certification from National Camping School in COPE or Climbing Director training AND
- Have working knowledge of your council’s COPE or Climbing Program
- Have Portfolio demonstrating 50 hours of face to face COPE or Climbing instruction with participants as a NCS Director or Level I or II instructor within the last 3 years. No more than 5 hours can be in administrative activities.
This 4-day course: begins with lunch Day 4; ends Day 7.
2025 Course fee: $490
This course is designed for those who will serve as ecology director or staff. This course is also valuable for any staff who will be administering ecology programs for weekend or year-round programs.
Highlights include:
- Training in planning and developing ecology/conservation programs
- Soil and water conservation
- Forestry
- Fish and wildlife management
- Nature trail construction
- Weather station operation
- How to lead a staff
- A model ecology area
- Effective teaching skills
7-day course: begins with lunch Day 1; ends Day 7 after breakfast
2025 Course fee: $510
This course is designed for those who will direct outdoor skills including first- year camper areas.
Highlights include:
- An overnight experience
- Knots and lashing
- Fishing
- Cooking
- Camping
- Wilderness survival
- First-year camper program plan
- Hands-on skills in an outdoor classroom that will meet many of the requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class rank
- How to lead a staff
- A model outdoor skills area
- Effective teaching skills
Participants should bring personal overnight camping gear.
This course will qualify individuals to serve as first-year camper and outdoor skills directors.
7-day course: begins with lunch Day 1; ends Day 7 after breakfast
2025 Course fee: $510
This course is designed for range activities directors for a council camp or council range & target activities committee members.
Highlights include:
- USA Archery Level I
- NRA Muzzleloading Rifle training
- BSA merit badge instruction plan
Prerequisites for Range Activities Director Section Enrollment
- NRA Basic Rifle training
- NRA Basic Shotgun training
- NRA Instructor Rifle training
- NRA Instructor Shotgun training
Evidence of these trainings MUST be presented before participants will be allowed to enroll in NCS (may be presented on-site). Participants without proper credentials will not be allowed to participate in NCS or will be enrolled in the NRA track.
For information about these courses, please visit www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/range-activities
7-day course: begins with lunch Day 1; ends Day 7 after breakfast
2025 Course fee: $695
For dates and locations of NRA Rifle and NRA Shotgun instructor training courses, please visit the Scouting America Range & Target Activities website at www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/shooting-sports/
Range Activities Director Recertification
A recertification course is available for those currently certified as range activities directors. Course includes an update of items related to shooting techniques, range management, policies, and procedures.
Prerequisites for Range Activities Director Retraining:
- Score of 80% or higher on open book written test
- Current certifications in NRA Rifle, NRA Shotgun, NRA Muzzleloading Rifle, and USA Archery Level 1.
Failure to pass the written test will require participation in the full-week course.
4-day course: begins with lunch Day 1; ends Day 4 after lunch
2025 Course fee: $590
For dates and locations of NRA Rifle and NRA Shotgun instructor training courses, please visit the Scouting America Range & Target Activities website at www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/range-activities/
This course is designed for the person who will serve as or train staff guides for trek programs.
Highlights include:
- Training in emergency procedures
- Environmental ethics
- Interpersonal relationships
- Managing risk
7-day course: begins with lunch Day 1; ends Day 7 after breakfast
2025 Course fee: $575
Long-term (Resident) Camp Director and Program Director Recertification
The National Camping School Camp Director and Program Director recertification courses were sunset in 2020. Individuals who wish to recertify as a long-term camp director or long-term program director can either attend National Camping School when their NCS certification expires (within 6 months of expiration) or can choose to participate in our Continuing Education Certification pathway.
The NCS Continuing Education Certification (CEC) pathway has been developed to help experienced camp directors and program directors learn new skills, improve their camp programs and operations and support the larger camp goals of their local council. Certification from a National Camping School for Long-term (Resident) Camp Director or Long-term (Resident) Program Director (2021 or later) is required prior to exercising the CEC option. CEC is not a requirement; individuals can still choose to attend National Camping School every five seasons. CEC will become available in the 2025 season for those who attended NCS Camp Director or Program Director training in 2021, 2022 and beyond.
Download the Camp Director and Program Director Continuing Education Process and Application.
Download the Camp Director and Program Director Continuing Education Continuing Education Application only.
Long-term National Camping Schools will begin on SATURDAY unless noted below. Recertification sections will also be offered for the following sessions when the Full-Week session is offered: Aquatics, COPE, Climbing, Shooting Sports. NOTE: If you would like to recertify as a Camp Director and Program Director, please review the Continuing Education Recertification information above. If you have further questions about the school, please contact your Course Director or email ncs@scouting.org
You can utilize this NCS Registration Worksheet to gather the information required during the registration process. (DOWNLOAD WORKSHEET HERE)
If you are looking to attend NRA Track (not an NCS Certification), registration and dates can be found on the Range & Target Activities webpage.
Every Participant at National Camping School needs the following:
- BSA Medical form – download here – Bring to NCS
- Equipment Needed – List of recommended items for your section
- Download the “Age Appropriate Guidelines” (opens new site)
- Download the Scouter Code of Conduct
- Self assess using the Pre-event Medical Screening Checklist NOTE: the local council or host location may have additional medical screening protocols. Please contact the host council for additional information not listed below.
The fees listed on the registration site are the on-time registration fees.
Hosted by: National Council
Location: Islamorada, FL
Course Director: Gary Decker
Council Liaison: Natalie Rembisz
Sections offered: Camp Director, Program Director, Aquatics Director, Aquatics Director Recertification, Trek Leader
Course start dates by section:
Camp Director (Full Course) – January 25
Program Director (Full Course) – January 25
Aquatics Director (Full Course) – January 25
Aquatics Director (Recertification) – January 25
Trek Leader (Full Course) – January 25
Welcome Letter: CLICK HERE to download
Sea Base Camp Map: CLICK HERE to download
Sea Base Dietary Form: CLICK HERE to download
Hosted by: Greater New York Councils
Location: Alpine, NJ
Course Director: Michael Wilson
Council Liaison: Jim Castro
Sections offered: Camp Director, Program Director
Course start dates by section:
Camp Director (Full Course) – February 15
Program Director (Full Course) – February 15
Welcome Letter: CLICK HERE to download
Alpine Scout Camp Map: CLICK HERE to download
Hosted by: National Council
Location: Cimarron, NM
Course Director: Russell Etzenhouser
Council Liaison: Maddy Houk
Sections offered: Camp Director, Program Director, COPE Director, COPE Director Recertification, Climbing Director, Climbing Director Recertification, CCPT, Range Activities Director, Range Activities Director Recertification, Trek Leader
Course start dates by section:
Camp Director (Full Course) – March 22
Program Director (Full Course) – March 22
COPE Director (Full Course) – March 22
COPE Director (Recertification) – March 22
Climbing Director (Full Course) – March 22
Climbing Director (Recertification) – March 22
CCPT (Full Course) – March 25
Range Activities Director (Full Course) – March 22
Range Activities Director (Recertification) – March 22
Trek Leader (Full Course) – March 22
Welcome Letter: CLICK HERE to download
Hosted by: Connecticut Rivers Council
Location: Ashford, CT
Course Director: Pat Boyd
Council Liaison: Sean Fogle
Sections offered: Camp Director, Program Director, Aquatics Director, Aquatics Director Recertification, COPE Director, COPE Director Recertification, Climbing Director, Climbing Director Recertification, Ecology Director, Outdoor Skills Director, Range Activities Director, Range Activities Director Recertification
Course start dates by section:
Camp Director (Full Course) – April 25
Program Director (Full Course) – April 25
Aquatics Director (Full Course) – April 25
Aquatics Director (Recertification) – April 25
COPE Director (Full Course) – April 25
COPE Director (Recertification) – April 25
Climbing Director (Full Course) – April 25
Climbing Director (Recertification) – April 25
Ecology Director (Full Course) – April 25
Outdoor Skills Director (Full Course) – April 25
Range Activities Director (Full Course) – April 25
Range Activities Director (Recertification) – April 25
Welcome letter:
Hosted by: National Council
Location: Glen Jean, WV
Course Director: Jay Garee
Council Liaison: Braxton Rhodes
Sections offered: Camp Director, Program Director, COPE Director, COPE Director Recertification, Climbing Director, Climbing Director Recertification, CCPT, Range Activities Director, Range Activities Director Recertification, Trek Leader
Course start dates by section:
Camp Director (Full Course) – April 26
Program Director (Full Course) – April 26
COPE Director (Full Course) – April 26
COPE Director (Recertification) – April 26
Climbing Director (Full Course) – April 26
Climbing Director (Recertification) – April 26
CCPT (Full Course) – April 29
Range Activities Director (Full Course) – April 26
Range Activities Director (Recertification) – April 26
Trek Leader (Full Course) – April 26
Welcome letter:
Hosted by: Great Smoky Mountains Council
Location: Rockwood, TN
Course Director: Mic Mullins
Council Liaison: April McMillan
Sections offered: Camp Director, Program Director, Aquatics Director, Aquatics Director Recertification, COPE Director, COPE Director Recertification, Climbing Director, Climbing Director Recertification, Ecology Director, Outdoor Skills Director, Range Activities Director, Range Activities Director Recertification
Course start dates by section:
Camp Director (Full Course) – May 10
Program Director (Full Course) – May 10
Aquatics Director (Full Course) – May 10
Aquatics Director (Recertification) – May 10
COPE Director (Full Course) – May 10
COPE Director (Recertification) – May 10
Climbing Director (Full Course) – May 10
Climbing Director (Recertification) – May 10
Ecology Director (Full Course) – May 10
Outdoor Skills Director (Full Course) – May 10
Range Activities Director (Full Course) – May 10
Range Activities Director (Recertification) – May 10
Welcome letter:
Hosted by: Greater St. Louis Area Council
Location: Farmington, MO
Course Director: Dianna Marsh
Council Liaison: Tony Fouts
Sections offered: Camp Director, Program Director, Aquatics Director, Aquatics Director Recertification, COPE Director, COPE Director Recertification, Climbing Director, Climbing Director Recertification, Ecology Director, Outdoor Skills Director, Range Activities Director, Range Activities Director Recertification, Trek Leader
Course start dates by section:
Camp Director (Full Course) – May 10
Program Director (Full Course) – May 10
Aquatics Director (Full Course) – May 10
Aquatics Director (Recertification) – May 10
COPE Director (Full Course) – May 10
COPE Director (Recertification) – May 10
Climbing Director (Full Course) – May 10
Climbing Director (Recertification) – May 10
Ecology Director (Full Course) – May 10
Outdoor Skills Director (Full Course) – May 10
Range Activities Director (Full Course) – May 10
Range Activities Director (Recertification) – May 10
Trek Leader (Recertification) – May 10
Welcome letter:
Hosted by: Atlanta Area Council
Location: Covington, GA
Course Director: Matt Ragan
Council Liaison: Nicholas Scovanner
Sections offered: Camp Director, Program Director, Aquatics Director, Aquatics Director Recertification, COPE Director, COPE Director Recertification, Climbing Director, Climbing Director Recertification, Ecology Director, Outdoor Skills Director, Range Activities Director, Range Activities Director Recertification
Course start dates by section:
Camp Director (Full Course) – May 10
Program Director (Full Course) – May 10
Aquatics Director (Full Course) – May 10
Aquatics Director (Recertification) – May 10
COPE Director (Full Course) – May 10
COPE Director (Recertification) – May 10
Climbing Director (Full Course) – May 10
Climbing Director (Recertification) – May 10
Ecology Director (Full Course) – May 10
Outdoor Skills Director (Full Course) – May 10
Range Activities Director (Full Course) – May 10
Range Activities Director (Recertification) – May 10
Welcome letter:
Hosted by: Sam Houston Area Council
Location: Coldspring, TX
Course Director: Linda Dieguez
Council Liaison: Brandon Lewis
Sections offered: Camp Director, Program Director, Aquatics Director, Aquatics Director Recertification, COPE Director, COPE Director Recertification, Ecology Director, Outdoor Skills Director, Range Activities Director, Range Activities Director Recertification
Course start dates by section:
Camp Director (Full Course) – May 17
Program Director (Full Course) – May 17
Aquatics Director (Full Course) – May 17
Aquatics Director (Recertification) – May 17
COPE Director (Full Course) – May 17
COPE Director (Recertification) – May 17
Ecology Director (Full Course) – May 17
Outdoor Skills Director (Full Course) – May 17
Range Activities Director (Full Course) – May 17
Range Activities Director (Recertification) – May 17
Welcome letter:
Hosted by: Old North State Council
Location: Yanceyville, NC
Course Director: Bud Harrelson
Council Liaison: Bud Harrelson
Sections offered: Camp Director, Program Director, Aquatics Director, Aquatics Director Recertification, COPE Director, COPE Director Recertification, Climbing Director, Climbing Director Recertification, Ecology Director, Outdoor Skills Director, Range Activities Director, Range Activities Director Recertification, Trek Leader
Course start dates by section:
Camp Director (Full Course) – May 17
Program Director (Full Course) – May 17
Aquatics Director (Full Course) – May 17
Aquatics Director (Recertification) – May 17
COPE Director (Full Course) – May 17
COPE Director (Recertification) – May 17
Climbing Director (Full Course) – May 17
Climbing Director (Recertification) – May 17
Ecology Director (Full Course) – May 17
Outdoor Skills Director (Full Course) – May 17
Range Activities Director (Full Course) – May 17
Range Activities Director (Recertification) – May 17
Trek Leader (Full Course) – May 17
Welcome letter:
Hosted by: Greater Los Angeles Area Council
Location: Running Springs, CA
Course Director: Jason Dugan
Council Liaison: Landon Burtchell
Sections offered: Camp Director, Program Director, Aquatics Director, Aquatics Director Recertification, COPE Director, COPE Director Recertification, Climbing Director, Climbing Director Recertification, CCPT, Ecology Director, Outdoor Skills Director, Range Activities Director, Range Activities Director Recertification, Trek Leader
Course start dates by section:
Camp Director (Full Course) – May 17
Program Director (Full Course) – May 17
Aquatics Director (Full Course) – May 17
Aquatics Director (Recertification) – May 17
COPE Director (Full Course) – May 17
COPE Director (Recertification) – May 17
Climbing Director (Full Course) – May 17
Climbing Director (Recertification) – May 17
CCPT (Full Course) – May 20
Ecology Director (Full Course) – May 17
Outdoor Skills Director (Full Course) – May 17
Range Activities Director (Full Course) – May 17
Range Activities Director (Recertification) – May 17
Trek Leader (Full Course) – May 17
Welcome letter:
Hosted by: Chippewa Valley Council
Location: Rice Lake, WI
Course Director: Chuck Walker
Council Liaison: Eric Muench
Sections offered: Camp Director, Program Director, Aquatics Director, Aquatics Director Recertification, COPE Director, COPE Director Recertification, Climbing Director, Climbing Director Recertification, CCPT, Ecology Director, Outdoor Skills Director, Range Activities Director, Range Activities Director Recertification
Course start dates by section:
Camp Director (Full Course) – May 17
Program Director (Full Course) – May 17
Aquatics Director (Full Course) – May 17
Aquatics Director (Recertification) – May 17
COPE Director (Full Course) – May 17
COPE Director (Recertification) – May 17
Climbing Director (Full Course) – May 17
Climbing Director (Recertification) – May 17
CCPT (Full Course) – May 20
Ecology Director (Full Course) – May 17
Outdoor Skills Director (Full Course) – May 17
Range Activities Director (Full Course) – May 17
Range Activities Director (Recertification) – May 17
Welcome letter:
Hosted by: Cradle of Liberty Council
Location: E. Stroudsburg, PA
Course Director: John Bickel
Council Liaison: Steve Mach
Sections offered: Camp Director, Program Director, Aquatics Director, Aquatics Director Recertification, COPE Director, COPE Director Recertification, Climbing Director, Climbing Director Recertification, Ecology Director, Outdoor Skills Director, Range Activities Director, Range Activities Director Recertification; Trek Leader
Course start dates by section:
Camp Director (Full Course) – May 31
Program Director (Full Course) – May 31
Aquatics Director (Full Course) – May 31
Aquatics Director (Recertification) – May 31
COPE Director (Full Course) – May 31
COPE Director (Recertification) – May 31
Climbing Director (Full Course) – May 31
Climbing Director (Recertification) – May 31
Ecology Director (Full Course) – May 31
Outdoor Skills Director (Full Course) – May 31
Range Activities Director (Full Course) – May 31
Range Activities Director (Recertification) – May 31
Trek Leader (Full Course) – May 31
Welcome letter:
Hosted by: Chief Seattle Council
Location: Snohomish, WA
Course Director: Bill Beaumont
Council Liaison: Bill Beaumont
Sections offered: Camp Director, Program Director, Aquatics Director, Aquatics Director Recertification, COPE Director, COPE Director Recertification, Climbing Director, Climbing Director Recertification, Ecology Director, Outdoor Skills Director, Range Activities Director, Range Activities Director Recertification
Course start dates by section:
Camp Director (Full Course) – May 31
Program Director (Full Course) – May 31
Aquatics Director (Full Course) – May 31
Aquatics Director (Recertification) – May 31
COPE Director (Full Course) – May 31
COPE Director (Recertification) – May 31
Climbing Director (Full Course) – May 31
Climbing Director (Recertification) – May 31
Ecology Director (Full Course) – May 31
Outdoor Skills Director (Full Course) – May 31
Range Activities Director (Full Course) – May 31
Range Activities Director (Recertification) – May 31
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Hosted by: Greater Hudson Valley Council
Location: Brant Lake, NY
Course Director: Matt Bull
Council Liaison: Richard Stockton
Sections offered: Camp Director, Program Director, Aquatics Director, Aquatics Director Recertification, COPE Director, COPE Director Recertification, Climbing Director, Climbing Director Recertification, Ecology Director, Outdoor Skills Director, Range Activities Director, Range Activities Director Recertification, Trek Leader
Course start dates by section:
Camp Director (Full Course) – June 14
Program Director (Full Course) – June 14
Aquatics Director (Full Course) – June 14
Aquatics Director (Recertification) – June 14
COPE Director (Full Course) – June 14
COPE Director (Recertification) – June 14
Climbing Director (Full Course) – June 14
Climbing Director (Recertification) – June 14
Ecology Director (Full Course) – June 14
Outdoor Skills Director (Full Course) – June 14
Range Activities Director (Full Course) – June 14
Range Activities Director (Recertification) – June 14
Trek Leader (Full Course) – June 14
Welcome Letter: CLICK HERE to download
Curtis S. Read Camp Map: CLICK HERE to download
Hosted by: National Council
Location: Glen Jean, WV
Course Director:
Council Liaison: Braxton Rhodes
Sections offered: Camp Director, Program Director, COPE Director, COPE Director Recertification, CCPT, Climbing Director, Climbing Director Recertification, Range Activities Director, Range Activities Director Recertification, Trek Leader
Course start dates by section:
Camp Director (Full Course) – September 20
Program Director (Full Course) – September 20
COPE Director (Full Course) – September 20
COPE Director (Recertification) – September 20
Climbing Director (Full Course) – September 20
Climbing Director (Recertification) – September 20
CCPT (Full Course) – September 23
Range Activities Director (Full Course) – September 20
Range Activities Director (Recertification) – September 20
Trek Leader (Full Course) – September 20
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Camp V-Bar (rescheduled from November 2024 to January 2025)
Hosted by: Southeast Louisiana Council
Course Director: Tia Lopez
Council Liaison: Maria Foret
Welcome letter: Day Camp Welcome Letter Camp V-Bar January
2025 Day Camp Administration School Dates:
You can utilize this NCS Registration Worksheet to gather the information required during the registration process. (DOWNLOAD WORKSHEET HERE)
Hosted by: Sam Houston Area Council
Course Director: Connie Oubre
Council Liaison: Ryan McMillan
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Hosted by: Middle Tennessee Council
Course Director: Linda Goff
Council Liaison: Ron Turpin
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Hosted by: Circle Ten Council
Course Director: Jennifer Anderson
Council Liaison: Laura Baxter
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Hosted by: National Council
Course Director: Dennis Kampa
Council Liaison: Danny Tucker
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Hosted by: Greater Yosemite Council
Course Director: Toni Welch
Council Liaison: Robin Wilson
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Hosted by: Illowa Council
Course Director: Jay Oakman
Council Liaison: Brittany Simonson
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Hosted by: Greater St. Louis Area Council
Course Director: La Donna Hudson
Council Liaison: Tony Fouts
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Hosted by: Michigan Crossroads Council
Course Director & Council Liaison: Dianna Marsh
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Hosted by: Piedmont Council 420
Course Director: Wendy Henderson
Council Liaison: Kara Miller
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Hosted by: National Capital Area Council
Course Director: Chip Smith
Council Liaison: Eric Smith
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Hosted by: Natural State Council
Course Director: Jamie Green
Council Liaison: Mike McLoughlin
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Hosted by: Central Florida Council
Course Director: Charlene Neuterman
Council Liaison: Leigh Taylor
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Hosted by: Crossroads of America Council
Course Director: Cheryl Burrows
Council Liaison: Sophie Swift
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Hosted by: Atlanta Area Council
Course Director: Stephanie Daniels
Council Liaison: Nick Scovanner
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Hosted by: Crossroads of the West Council
Course Director: Linda Vaughn
Council Liaison: Jeremy Bell
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Hosted by: Heart of America Council
Course Director: Jeff Tyler
Council Liaison: Tanner Fuson
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Hosted by: Three Harbors Council
Course Director: Ken King
Council Liaison: Wally Smith
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Hosted by: Laurel Highlands Council
Course Director: Bill Hedrick
Council Liaison: Kim Daniher
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Hosted by: Chief Seattle Council
Course Director: Jeni Gates
Council Liaison: Dave Buterbaugh
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Hosted by: Greater Los Angeles Area Council
Course Director: Debbie Spohn
Council Liaison: Landon Burtchell
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