Take the hassle out of planning an outing for your troop. YMCA Camp Chingachgook is the perfect setting for a day or overnight trip with your scouts. We customize programming to fit your troop’s needs and goals. Whether you choose badge work, a journey or take advantage of the programs and activities available at camp, our staff facilitates tailored activities for your scouts. Day excursions include lunch while overnight excursions include lodging and additional meals.
Brownies and Juniors generally complete all requirements in one day, while Cadettes and Seniors can work on more intensive aspects of badges requiring outdoor and environmental components.
Cost starts at $37 per scout for troops with 8 or more.
A trained Outdoor Educator will be your troop’s teacher and guide for the day.
Your day runs from 9 to 5 and includes lunch.
*additional cost- seasonal activities run based on water and air temperatures.
Camping is an adventure! You play in nature, eat outside, and sleep under the stars with your family or buddies – your buddies could be the girls in your troop, or other friends. Are you ready to go camping?
When I’ve earned this badge, I’ll know how to go camping—at a campsite or in a back yard—with my family or friends.
From a blue sky to a bird’s song, nature can give you lots of ideas for art! Get ready to explore the outdoors and use what you see and hear to make different kinds of art projects.
When I’ve earned this badge, I’ll know how to look at nature like an artist and make my own outdoor art.
When I’ve earned my Gloria petal, I will know how to respect myself and others, just like Gloria the Morning Glory.
With your Daisy friends, act out different ways to be responsible during the day — from the time you wake up to the time you go to bed!
When I’ve earned my Mari petal, I will know how to be responsible for what I say and do, just like Mari the Marigold.
When I’ve earned my Sunny Petal, I will know how to be friendly and helpful, just like Sunny the Sunflower.
When I’ve earned my Zinni petal, I will know how to be considerate and caring, just like Zinni the Zinnia.
When I’ve earned my Lupe Petal, I will know how to be honest and fair, just like Lupe the Lupine.