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About Camp Ross
We give scouts a great week and introduction to Scouting.
Camp Ross offers camping for 250. Our facilities include aquatics with a 23’ trampoline, nature area, handicraft area, archery range, BB range, and direct access to hiking trails. As of 2014, we have a new campfire circle. We also have a recently refurbished chapel where Packs can participate in the Duty to God program. Camp Ross is great fun for Webelos and their leaders and the staff helps to provide an added level of comfort as these young men and women prepare to bridge into Scouts.
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Learn more below!
Ross’s Program
Our theme for Summer 2022 is Ancient Empires.
Camp Ross offers a variety of programs and opportunities for Webelos and Arrow of Lights to enjoy throughout the summer camping season. Programs like BB Guns, Archery, Lake Swimming, and Nature are all offered at Camp Ross. We provide you with an activities schedule for Monday and Tuesday and you create your own schedule for Wednesday-Friday.
Program Offerings
Bold = Webelos Adventures
Not all requirements may be able to be completed.
** – some purchase may be necessary
Aquatics
Boating
Free Swim
Aquanaut
Trampoline
Archery
Shooting Pin
Bring Your Own Target (BYOT)
Open Shoot
Distance Shooting
BB’s
Shooting Pin
Bring Your Own Target (BYOT)
Open Shoot
Handicraft
Tie Dye**
Leatherwork**
Paracord
Escape Room
Nature
Into the Woods
Into the Wild
Earth Rocks
Fishing
Critter Time
Critter Hunt
Scoutcraft
Firebuilding (Mon)
Knot Tying (Tues)
Advanced Knot Tying
Cobbler Making
Teamwork Challenge
Pioneering
Quest
(AOL/Web 2 Programs)
Advanced Fire Building
Shelter Building
Hikes
Swimming Hole
Viewing Rock
Scouts BSA Tours
Evening Program
AOL Outing
Staff Hunt
Field Games
Interfaith Service
For Adults
Training by Camp Staff
The Camp Staff hold a number of training sessions for Adult leaders. Training includes Safety Afloat, Safe Swim Defense, and others.
There is no fee for these courses and no online registration required. For more information on the training offered by the camp staff, please check out the program materials in the downloads section below or contact your Camp Director.
Training by NCAC Training Committee
A message from the Goshen Training Committee:
We are sure you already know that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has meant that it is vital to limit social contact and avoid group gatherings to remain safe and healthy. For that reason, we've made the difficult decision to cancel all adult training at the Goshen Scout Reservation for the summer of 2021.
While we know that this may be disappointing, we hope you can understand that we take these steps to help keep you, and your scouts, safe while at Goshen.
If you have any questions, please contact: Julia Mae-Shen Lesko at Scouter.Julia@gmail.com or Bill Mayo at william.g.mayo@gmail.com.
Have a wonderful and safe summer. We hope to see you at Goshen for training during the summer of 2022.
Meet Your 2021 Camp Director
Richard Holtslander
Richard attended Ross as a scout, and joined the Camp Ross Staff as early as he could. Since Richard’s first Summer in 2011 he has worked in various positions at camp, learning what it means to be part of the Ross Staff. This will be Richard’s eleventh Summer working at Ross and second Summer as Camp Director. When Richard is not at camp he attends Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia and is studying for a Bachelors in Mathematics with a Minor in Environmental Science. Richard is excited for the new challenges the position will bring, and is looking forward to working with Scouts to have a great Summer and introduction to Scouting!
Contact Us
Email: camp.ross@gotogoshen.org
Phone (summer only): —
Find us on Social Media
Sending Mail
To send mail to a camper, please use the following format:
Recipient’s name, Pack #
Camp Ross
Goshen Scout Reservation
340 Millard Burke Memorial Hwy
Goshen, VA 24439
2022 Summer Schedule
| Week 1 | 6/26 – 7/2 Full |
| Week 2 | 7/3 – 7/9 Open |
| Week 3 | 7/10 – 7/16 Open |
| Week 4 | 7/17 – 7/23 Open |
| Week 5 | 7/24 – 7/30 Open |
Availability indicates if new units are able to register for a specific week of camp. If your unit has already reserved a week at camp then your Goshen coordinator will be able to add campers as space allows.
Registration Information
| Price Per Camper | If paid by... | |
|---|---|---|
| Early Discount Price | Youth: $420 Adult: $225* |
April 15 |
| Regular Price | Youth: $450 Adult: $265* |
After April 15 |
*All units will receive two free adult leaders per unit!
Early Bird Special! All who pay in full by the Early Bird Deadline will be eligible for the new Goshen hat!
For more information about registration, including quick facts, add-on program fees, the Goshen refund policy, and camperships, please visit our Registration Page.
Forms & Downloads
Camp Ross Specific Downloads
Camp Ross Map [PDF]
2022 Camp Ross Leaders Guide [PDF]
2022 Camp Ross Schedule [PDF]
General Goshen Downloads
2021 Goshen Leader Guide [PDF]
Goshen Scout Reservation Map [PDF]
BSA Medical Form with NCAC Health Advisory - Fillable [PDF]
2022 Goshen Pre-Camp Swim Check Form [PDF]
2021 Goshen Pre-Camp COVID-19 Screening Form [PDF]
Graces for use by Scouts at meals [PDF]
Webelos Camp General Downloads
Webelos Scout and Leader Equipment List [PDF]
Menu
2021 Dining Hall Menu [PDF]
Wildlife
There is a wide variety of wildlife at Goshen Scout Reservation. We've got many different species of reptiles and amphibians. There are also a number of birds, from your regular sparrows to turkeys, hawks, and eagles. We have what we call mini-bears (skunks, foxes, raccoons, etc.) and actual black bears.
Both to ensure our safety and to preserve the wonder of our bit of wilderness, it is important to understand how to interact with the wildlife around us.
No Food in Tents
Store food in a manner approved for your camp. Remember to take trash to the dumpster each night.
What to Do When You See Wildlife
Report to Camp Staff at the Admin building if you see a bear or any injured wildlife, or if there is any wildlife interfering or otherwise negatively impacting your stay. See any cool wildlife? Let the Nature staff know. If you can, take a picture of it and share it with us on Facebook or Instagram when you get home!
Transportation
Units may take advantage of the Goshen bus system chartered by our local council.
Units can also drive.