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About Provisional Camp
Come to camp by yourself or with your friends. No adults required!
Scouts who have found that their units are not signed up for camp, cannot attend with their Troop, or Scouts who want to attend a second week are eligible to attend Camp Marriott as a Provisional camper. The Scouts are grouped together in a Provisional Troop and have the opportunity to experience all the activities that Camp Marriott has to offer. Leadership is provided by the camp and is a combination of trained adults and youth camp staff members whose main purpose is to ensure a safe, exciting, and fun week at camp.
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Ask your friendly Camp Director if you have questions.
About the Provisional Camp Program
The program is the standard, fun Camp Marriott Program. Scouts will have the opportunity to earn Merit Badges and participate in other programs taught and led by our highly trained program staff.
New Scout Quest (NSQ)
New Scout Quest is our program for those Scouts who have recently crossed over from Cub Scouts or have just joined the Boy Scouts. It is a fun sampler plate of Scouting and Boy Scout Camp for those who want to experience all the basics or who are not sure what they want to do yet. Participants will earn a variety of rank advancement requirements as well as have an opportunity to choose up to three Merit Badges to pursue.
Merit Badge Program 2017
Aquatics
Canoeing
Kayaking
Lifesaving
Rowing
Small Boat Sailing
Swimming
Water Sports
Eagle’s Eyrie
American Heritage
Citizenship in the Nation
Citizenship in the World
Communication
Cooking
Law
Personal Management
Ecology
Archaeology
Astronomy
Bird Study
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Fish & Wildlife Management
Forestry
Geology
Mammal Study
Medicine
Oceanography
Soil & Water Conservation
Space Exploration
Sustainability
Weather
Handicraft
Art
Basketry
Fingerprinting
Indian Lore
Leatherwork
Photography
Pottery
Pulp & Paper
Wood Carving
Scoutcraft
Backpacking
Camping
Emergency Preparedness
Fire Safety
First Aid
Fishing
Geocaching
Hiking
Orienteering
Personal Fitness
Pioneering
Search & Rescue
Signs, Signals, & Codes
Wilderness Survival
Shooting Sports
Archery
Rifle Shooting
Shotgun Shooting
Specialty
Climbing (offered through Camp Post)
Welding
ATV Program
Come ride ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles) this summer at Goshen Scout Reservation!
The program runs from 2:00pm – 6:00pm Monday through Thursday. Dinner is provided. Scouts complete a safety course before embarking on a week of excellent fun and adventure, involving circuit courses, mud pits, and trail riding.
Riders must be at least 16 years old on the first day of the program. It is recommended that they be strong enough to handle a 300-600 pound machine.
This program has additional fees. Please see Camp Costs on our Register page.
Required equipment:
- Long sleeve shirts
- Pants that cover the shins
- Boots that cover the ankles
- Water bottle
- Bandana
Older Scout Activities
In addition to the Older Scout Program offered by this camp, older Scouts also have the opportunity to participate in three programs offered by Camp Post.
Climbing Program
During the day, we offer four sections of Climbing Merit Badge – 9:00am, 10:30am, 2:00pm, and 3:30pm. All sections are 1 hour and 20 minutes. Climbing Merit Badge is recommended for those ages 13 and above.
On select evenings, the tower is opened up for Open Climb. All ages are welcome, as long as you fit in a harness!
Recommended equipment:
- Sneakers
- Water bottle
Project COPE
COPE is an acronym for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience.
COPE is an acronym for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. The program is a series of initiative games, trust events, low elements, and high elements that challenge on an individual and group level. The concept of “challenge by choice” encourages each person to participate fully while maintaining the right to opt-out of an individual part of the program.
The program is designed for older Scouts (ages 14 and up) and Venturers. COPE is offered Monday through Friday at two times – from 9:00am to 11:50am and from 2:00pm to 4:50pm.
Recommended equipment:
- Sneakers
- Water bottle
Meet Your 2017 Camp Director
Matt Anderson
Matt has worked at Camp Marriott for the past 9 summers. His positions at camp have been: Scoutcraft Instructor, Aquatics Instructor, Commissioner, Head Commissioner, and Assistant Camp Director. Matt brings a hardworking attitude, love of Scouting, and desire to improve the camping experience to the camp director position.
Contact Us
Email: campmarriott@gmail.com
Phone (summer only): (540) 416-1366
Find us on Social Media
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CampMarriott
Sending Mail
To send mail to a camper, please use the following format:
Recipient’s name, Troop/Crew #
Camp Bowman
Goshen Scout Reservation
340 Millard Burke Memorial Hwy
Goshen, VA 24439
2017 Summer Schedule
| Week 1 (LDS Week) | 6/25-6/30 Open |
| Week 2 | 6/30-7/7 Open |
| Week 3 | 7/7-7/14 Open |
| Week 4 | 7/14-7/21 Open |
| Week 5 | 7/21-7/28 Open |
| Week 6 (+ Specialty Week) | 7/28-8/4 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 ($40 off) | Youth: $360 Adult: $225* |
April 13 |
| Regular Price | Youth: $400 Adult: $265* |
May 18 |
| Late Registration Price ($40 more) | Youth: $440 Adult: $305* |
After May 18 |
*Adults are welcome to come with their provisional Scout.
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 Marriott Specific Downloads
2017 Marriott Leaders Guide (Weeks 2-5) [PDF]
2017 Marriott Program Schedule [PDF]
2017 Marriott New Scout Quest Program Guide [PDF]
LDS Week Specific Downloads
2017 Marriott LDS Program Schedule [PDF]
Specialty Week Specific Downloads
General Goshen Downloads
2017 Goshen Leader Guide [PDF]
Goshen Scout Reservation Map [PDF]
BSA Medical Form [PDF]
NCAC RM Camp Health Advisory [PDF]
Directions to Bus Loading, Fairfax [PDF]
Graces for use by Scouts at meals [PDF]
Boy Scout Camp General Downloads
Boy Scout Equipment List [PDF]
COPE & Climbing Lesson Plan [PDF]
Menu
2017 Patrol Cooking Menu [PDF]
2017 Heater Stack Menu [PDF]
Transportation
Units may take advantage of the Goshen bus system chartered by our local council.
Units can also drive.