Upcoming Events
Mark your calendar! Keep track of year round upcoming events at Goshen and pay attention to important pre-camp dates as you plan for your summer camp experience.
March 2026
2026 Technical Service Weekend
We’re calling on all dedicated scouters (21+) to join us for a technical service weekend at Goshen Scout Reservation. This is a hands-on event where we’ll tackle essential projects including roofing repairs, medium to advanced carpentry, and more.
Do you have knowledge in roofing or carpentry? We can use your valuable skill as we prepare for the upcoming summer camping season! Projects include the construction of a centralized storage location for all GSR boats and re-roofing latrine structures throughout the property.
Camp Webinar Series – Pre-Camp Planning & Program Schedules
Join the Goshen Scout Reservation team as we review our recommended outline for your pre-summer camp parent’s meeting and how to best prepare your Scouts for merit badge and activity sign ups.
This webinar will be recorded and posted on https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ha1KQy-URSS7oBIK-ghT0Q
2026 Merit Badge & Activity Sign Ups
Sign ups for activities at Camps Bowman, Marriott, and Olmsted open at 7pm on this date.
Campers must be booked in the system in order to sign up – you’ll see Booked on [date] under their name. If you see Checkout Required in red, they are not booked!
For schedules, program information and prerequisites, and sign up instruction, please see the Forms and Downloads.
Camp Ross follows a different format and does not require advance online activity sign ups. Lenhok’sin High Adventure requires the Crew Survey for activity requests. Please see your respective camp’s Leader Guide for further information.
April 2026
2026 Early Bird Payment Deadline
As of midnight on April 16, the price for camp will increase for both youth and adults. Sign up by April 15th and avoid price increases!
2026 Goshen Staff Alumni Association Spring Service Weekend
Open to staff alumni from any Goshen camp and any friends or family who want to help out. We’ll be fixing, painting, building, maintaining, and doing other such projects around the Reservation. This weekend is a lovely way to give back to Goshen and catch up with other alumni.
For more information, check out the Staff Alumni Service Weekends page.
May 2026
2026 Bus Ticket Option Opens
Bus tickets go on sale starting today.
Learn more about the Goshen Bus service on the Transportation page.
2026 Spring Volunteer Service Weekend
All are invited to the Goshen Volunteer Service Weekend for a camping weekend of service. The event is open to both youth and adults.
For more information, check out the Volunteer Service Weekends page.
2026 Family Camp – Memorial Day Weekend
Bring your whole family out for a fun weekend with us down at Goshen Scout Reservation. Bring your own tent and food and experience the fun! All activities are held out of Camp Olmsted.
June 2026
2026 Final Payment
Final payments are requested by this date to best plan and prepare for your attendance at camp. Accepted a minimum of two weeks before arriving on site.
2026 Staff Week
Goshen staff report to camp. Staff not available for staff training week will need to complete pre-camp training opportunities.
Interested in being on staff for Summer 2026? Check out our Staff page.
2026 Goshen Week 1
First week of campers! All camps start 6/21.
2026 Goshen Week 2
Happy Fourth of July! All camps start 6/28.
July 2026
2026 Goshen Week 3
All camps start 7/5.
2026 Goshen Week 4
All camps start 7/12. Last week for Camps Bowman, Marriott, and Lenhok’sin!
2026 Goshen Week 5
Camp Olmsted and Camp Ross start 7/19. Last week for Camp Olmsted! All other camps are not open to campers this week.
2026 Goshen Week 6
Camp Ross starts 7/26. Last week! All other camps are not open to campers this week.
August 2026
No events yet! Stay tuned.
September 2026
2026 Family Camp – Labor Day Weekend
Bring your whole family out for a fun weekend with us down at Goshen Scout Reservation. Bring your own tent and food and experience the fun! All activities are held out of Camp Olmsted.
2026 Fall Volunteer Service Weekend
This weekend is open to members of the Scouting community – youth and adults. Units and volunteers are invited to assist in camp beautification!
Past Volunteer Service Weekend projects have included sign routing and painting, picnic table building, boat repair, building painting, cabin construction, and more! Projects are available for all skill levels.
For more information, check out the Volunteer Service Weekends page.
October 2026
2026 Goshen Staff Alumni Association Fall Service Weekend
Open to staff alumni from any Goshen camp and any friends or family who want to help out. We’ll be fixing, painting, building, maintaining, and other such projects around the Reservation. This weekend is a lovely way to give back to Goshen and catch up with other alumni.
For more information, check out the Staff Alumni Service Weekends page.