Cub Scout Summer Camp

Cub Scout Summer Camp gives you the opportunity to shoot BB guns, tie knots, and explore the wonders of nature! Cub Scout Summer Camp is open to ALL Cub Scouts (Lions-Arrow of Light Scouts) and their parents. This program offers a great blend of educational and recreational opportunities for Cub Scouts and their parents. It's a memorable multi-day/night camp of thrilling and adventurous activities that keep campers excited for months after the closing campfire. Bring your whole pack, your whole den, or your family to Cub Scout Summer Camp!

All Lion, Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Scouts must have a parent attend alongside their Scout. Webelos are encouraged to attend as a den with 4-5 leaders alongside the Scouts. If your Webelos den is not attending as a group, register your Scout and an adult for camp!

Open to All Cub Scouts

All Cub Scouts (Lions through Arrow of Light Scouts) are invited to attend Cub Scout Summer Camp! All Lion, Tiger, Wolf, and Bear scouts must attend alongside a parent or guardian. All Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts (4th and 5th graders) do not have to attend alongside a parent or guardian as long as the den or pack is participating in camp as a group with at least 2 registered leaders.

Easier Than Ever for Parents to Attend

It’s easier than ever to attend Cub Scout Summer Camp with your child! Cub Scout parents or legal guardians attending Cub Scout Summer Camp with their own child or legal ward are not required to register as leaders. All adults must review the “How to Protect your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide” that can be found in the front of each Cub Scout Handbook and complete a form acknowledging they have done so.

Medical Form Details

Both youth and adults attending camp must complete the BSA Medical form parts A and B, only. Upon arrival at camp, a medical check will be conducted, and the medical form will be reviewed.

New Shower House at Camp Akela

In 2024, the shower house and restroom facility at Camp Akela along with 5 others across Seven Ranges Scout Reservation was completely renovated. Each new facility will feature single-entry, private rooms that include a shower, toilet, sink, and bench. These upgrades are designed to improve the overall camp experiences for all participants.

More Adventures to Earn

Due to the changes in the Cub Scout Advancement Program, scouts will be able to earn more advancement than ever before at Cub Scout Summer Camp! There is an adventure for swimming, fishing, shooting sports, and camping for each level of Cub Scouting.

Registration Notes

2026 Cub Scout Summer Camp fees are based on when a $50 non-refundable deposit is received. This means you can lock in your fee by simply paying the $50 non-refundable deposit. Participants can register for camp with either method:

UNIT REGISTERS PARTICIPANTS: The unit leader registers all youth and adults for Cub Scout Summer Camp. For example, youth must pay their fees to the pack leadership, and then the pack registers and pays for the youth.
PARTICIPANTS REGISTER DIRECTLY WITH THE BUCKEYE COUNCIL: Participants register directly with the Buckeye Council through the website.

Beginning November 2024, a 3% processing fee will be added to all credit card transactions taken by the Buckeye Council online and in person. This fee can be avoided by paying via e-check when registering for camp or making a large deposit into your unit’s contingent account on the website by mailing/delivering a check with a memo “Contingent Deposit” to the Buckeye Council at 2301 13th Street NW, Canton, OH 44708 and we will put it into your account.

There are a number of ways to save on Buckeye Council Camping events this summer! See below for details:

Sibling Discount: Sending multiple Scouts to camp this summer? Use coupon code SIBLING on each Scout from the same household when registering to save $10/scout
Popcorn Certificates: All popcorn certificates from 2025 can be used for a 2026 Summer Camp! Physical certificates must be submitted to the Buckeye Council via mail or in person.
Attending both Cub Scout Summer Camp & Day/Twilight Camp: $20 off Cub Scout Summer Camp. Use discount code DAYCAMP when registering for Cub Scout Summer Camp. Already paid in full? Contact the Buckeye Council to receive a refund.
Buddy Card Blitz: $10 off camp for buddy cards turned in during fall 2025.