Camp Merz has over 85 years young this year, and located to the south of Mayville on beautiful Chautauqua Lake. 350 acres of beautiful hardwood forest and evergreens welcome your scouting experience.

ILST was a topic presented by my troop's boy leaders at our district round table.  The goal was to introduce other unit leaders to what this training was about, why their unit should consider running this training for their Scouts and how to have a successful course.

In this post, we share the presentation geared toward a round table as well as our troop's powerpont that our Scouts use for the course.

Looking for a great destination campout for your unit?  The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum is one that will capture the imagination of your Scouts and put them in touch with a historic event that shaped the course of our history.  There is so much to do in and around Gettysburg, Pa., you'll need to come again and again. 

Here is a different experience for your pack or troop! Head to the horse farm at 'Heart to Heart' Morgans, LLC in Alexander, NY. Work with the horses, learn how to ride, experience a working horse farm and earn Horsmanship and/or Animal Science merit badge.

Key Skills of Scouting Summary Sheet & Campout Plan