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Save the Dates: Goshen 2024

Save the dates for Goshen Scout Reservation Summer 2024!

We will be offering five weeks of summer camp at all three Scouts BSA resident camps – Camp Bowman, Camp Marriott, and Camp Olmsted, including the Provisional Camp program at Camp Marriott for individual campers. Camp Ross will be running for six weeks. Lenhok’sin High Adventure will be offering five weeks of backpacking program and river trekking program. Stay tuned for information about provisional (individual) trek options at Lenhok’sin High Adventure and for information about summer camp for small dens (only one leader) at Camp Ross.

Week 1: June 23 – June 29, 2024
Week 2: June 30 – July 6, 2024
Week 3: July 7 – July 13, 2024
Week 4: July 14 – July 20, 2024
Week 5: July 21 – July 27, 2024
Week 6 (Ross only): July 28 – August 3, 2024

Goshen 2023 units that reserved their spot at camp will get a confirmation email in early September with their new registration number.

Registration opens for the general public on September 6, 2023. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information as we get ready for Summer 2024!

Post-Summer Contact Info

The Goshen Team is currently transitioning from our summer offices at Goshen to our year-round offices at Council HQ. We’ll be answering emails periodically and will be back up and running after August 21st.

The summer phone numbers for the camps are now inactive for the season. Email is the best way to get in touch with your camp’s Camp Director and, during the office transition, the Reservation level admin team.

We had a great summer and we look forward to seeing everyone next summer!

Adult Leader Trainings at the Goshen Scout Reservation – Week 2

Good evening Goshen Week 2 Leaders!
Thank you for your patience as we work with the NCAC Training Committee to identify Adult Leader Training Opportunities. For the Goshen Week 2 Session (July 2 – July 9), the following trainings will be offered:
Monday at 7:00 pm: American Red Cross Adult CPR / AED
Thursday at 7:00 pm: American Red Cross Adult CPR / AED
To register for Adult Leader trainings, please use the following guidance at https://www.gotogoshen.org/general/how-to-merit-badge-activity-sign-ups/. Please note that there is a class limit, and pre-registration is highly encouraged.
Scouts BSA Camps at Goshen (Olmsted, Marriott, Bowman) will also be offering Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat.
Please share this information with the other adult leaders attending with your unit.

Yours in Scouting,

Elisabeth Warren | Goshen Scout Reservation Director

Goshen Leader Update #5

Hello Goshen Leaders!

Elisabeth Warren returning with your final Goshen Leader update before the start of the summer season. The Goshen Staff have been hard at work the last few weeks eagerly waiting for your arrival!

BSA Medical Forms

All participants (youth and adults) are required to have a completed BSA Medical Form, Parts A, B, and C. Participants staying at camp for under 72 hours are only required to present Parts A and B. If you have questions regarding the medical form, please reference the “BSA Frequently Asked Questions Concerning the Annual Health and Medical Record” here: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/medical-formfaqs/

BSA Pre-Event Screening Form

In accordance with BSA policy, we ask that all individuals complete the “BSA Pre-Event Medical Screening Checklist” prior to their arrival and bring the completed form to camp.

The BSA Pre-Event Screening Checklist can be found here: https://www.gotogoshen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2023-Goshen-Pre-Camp-Viral-Illness-Pre-Screening-Form.pdf

The BSA Unit Pre-Event Screening Form, to be turned in upon your camp medical check-in, can be found here: https://www.gotogoshen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2023-Goshen-Unit-Pre-Camp-Screening-Form.pdf

Camp Specific Contact Information

If you have any camp and program specific questions, I encourage you to reach out directly to the individual camp administrative teams. Camp summertime phone numbers, and year round emails, are available at https://www.gotogoshen.org/information/contact-us/

Shotgun Open Shoot at Scouts BSA Camps

Beginning this summer, a $5 entrance fee will be in place for the Goshen Scout Reservation Scouts BSA camp Shotgun Open Shoot programs. Scouts interested in participating must purchase a one-time use entry token from the trading post, to be turned in at the shotgun area for each open shoot session.

Wi-Fi at Camp

All Goshen Scout Reservation Leader’s Lounges are equipped with wi-fi for adult leader use. We ask that streaming be limited due to bandwidth.

Yours in Scouting,

Elisabeth Warren | Goshen Scout Reservation Director

2023 Phone Numbers

New summer phone numbers are now active! These are different numbers than last year, so make sure you are using the correct ones.

Numbers can be found on your camp’s Contact Us section or on the Contact Us page.

Goshen Leader Update #4

Good morning Goshen Leaders!

Please read the information below for your monthly Goshen update!

Adult Registrations
Remember to register your adults for camp – even your two free ones. We want to make sure we have an accurate head count as we start preparing for your week of camp!
If you are splitting two adult leaders during your week at camp, please write the first leader’s name in the “first name” box, and the second leader’s name in the “last name” box.

Goshen Bus Tickets – Bus Transportation from Fairfax and Largo
Tickets for the Goshen Bus go on sale starting May 1. Check out our latest post with some quick facts and information on how to purchase bus tickets: www.gotogoshen.org/general/how-to-purchasing-bus-tickets/ . For general information about transportation to Goshen and the Goshen Bus, please refer to our Transportation page:www.gotogoshen.org/information/transportation .

BSA Medical Forms
As we get close to camp, make sure you and your campers are preparing the forms you will need. Everyone in camp must have Parts A & B of the BSA Medical Form. Any youth or adult camper staying for more than 72 hours and/or participating in camp activities must also have Part C and the NCAC Health Advisory. Part C is valid through the end of the 12th month from the date it was administered by your medical provider. BSA Medical Forms and other helpful forms and information can be found in the Forms & Downloads section on your camps page as well as atwww.gotogoshen.org/forms

Dietary Restrictions
As you are registering your scouts for camp, please indicate their dietary restrictions in their registration! This will help our food service staff anticipate ordering needs for each week at Goshen.

Camperships – Still Available!
If you have scouts that are still thinking about signing up for camp and are in need of financial assistance, we do still have camperships available. Please encourage them to submit applications here: www.gotogoshen.org/camperships

Lenhok’sin High Adventure – Pre-Camp Survey Due May 6th
For crews attending Lenhok’sin High Adventure, whether on the River Trek or the Trail Trek, be sure to complete your Pre-Camp Survey by May 6th. The online survey can be found in the Lenhok’sin Downloads section: www.gotogoshen.org/lenhoksin/#downloads

Adult Leader Training Schedule
The Goshen Scout Reservation is waiting on the finalized training schedule from the NCAC Training Committee! As soon as this is confirmed, we will send out the official adult leader training schedule to all registration contacts, including sign up information.

Yours in Scouting,

Elisabeth Warren | Goshen Scout Reservation Director

Goshen General Update #3

Hello Goshen Leaders!

It is time for your monthly update from the Goshen Scout Reservation!

Merit Badge Registration: March 30 at 12:00 pm

Merit Badge Registration for Camps Bowman, Marriott, and Olmsted will open on March 30th at 12:00 pm. Please be sure check out the Program & Prerequisites Guide for the latest prerequisites, class descriptions, age recommendations, and specialty class fees.

Scouts BSA Program and Prerequisites Guide (also available under “Forms and Downloads”): https://www.gotogoshen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-Scouts-BSA-Program-Guide.pdf

Questions about Merit Badge Sign Ups? Check out the “How To: MB Sign Ups” Guide (also available under “Forms and Downloads”). https://www.gotogoshen.org/general/how-to-merit-badge-activity-sign-ups/

Scouts interested in participating in “Open Program” blocks do not need to register for these sections.

If your unit is opting to use the new “parent portal” feature for merit badge sign ups, please be sure to select the “allow parent portal class selection” check box under the “use parent portal” section of the registration contact section.

Unallocated Registration Credit

If you have unallocated credit attached to your registration account, please contact Sarah Moses with any questions.

Sarah Moses, Goshen Camping Specialist: sarah.moses@scouting.org

Webinar Recordings Available Online

Did you miss one of the NCAC Summer Camp Webinars this month? Here are links to the recordings and Power Point Slides!

2023 Menus Posted

Get ready for summer with a look at the food! Updated menus for Summer 2023 are now available, including the new Vegetarian Menu for the Dining Hall. Patrol Cooking and Heater Stack dining options will also have vegetarian options available for all meals, which will be similar if not identical to the Dining Hall Vegetarian Menu.

There are three places you can find the 2023 menus:

  1. On the Forms & Downloads page, under Information.
  2. On the Food & Menus page, under Information.
  3. In your camp’s Downloads section.If you or your campers have any dietary concerns, be sure to check out the Food & Menus page for information. Please be sure to indicate their dietary restrictions on their registration!

Early Bird – Closes April 14 (11:59 pm)

Early Bird registration will close on Friday, April 14 at 11:59 pm. Campers who are registered before this time will receive a discounted rate and exclusive Goshen Sumer 2023 Early Bird Hat!

Splitting Adults on Your Registration

If you have adults that are planning to split the week and are wondering how to register them, check out this post: www.gotogoshen.org/registration/registration-tips-splitting-adults/

How to Add More Campers to Your Registration

If you are ready to add campers to your registration, check out this post: www.gotogoshen.org/registration/registration-tips-how-to-add-more-campers/

Reminder: Medical Forms and NCAC Health Advisory

Don’t forget! – Everyone in camp must have completed Parts A & B of the BSA Medical Form with them upon arrival at Goshen. Any youth or adult camper staying for more than 72 hours and/or participating in camp activities must also have Part C and the NCAC Health Advisory.

BSA Medical Form and NCAC Health Advisory: https://www.gotogoshen.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BSA-Medical-Form-with-NCAC-Health-Advisory.pdf

Upcoming Events at GSR
May 12 – 14: Volunteer Work Weekend: https://www.gotogoshen.org/events/volunteer-work-weekends/
May 26 – 29: Goshen Family Camp: https://www.gotogoshen.org/events/family-camp/

Yours in Scouting,

Elisabeth Warren| Goshen Scout Reservation Director