Camp, explore and lead, all year long
Camp on weekends, spend a week at Camp Yawgoog, take on winter challenges and train as a leader. Troops, patrols and individual Scouts can all take part.
- Year-roundWeekends, school vacations and summer
- Six council campsIn Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including Block Island
- Ages 11–17Troops, patrols or individual Scouts
Where are you in your Scouting journey?
Pick the option that fits you. New families get a step-by-step trail; current Scouts and leaders get straight to the links they use most.
Your first year, one step at a time
Find a troop near you
Scouts BSA is for youth ages 11–17. Each troop meets locally and plans its own campouts. Enter your ZIP code to see troops nearby and reach out to one.
Find a troopGo on your first weekend campout
Most troops camp about once a month. The council runs several camps across Rhode Island where troops spend the weekend learning outdoor skills together.
See our weekend campsSpend a week at summer camp
Summer camp is the highlight of the year for many Scouts. At Camp Yawgoog, Scouts swim, try archery, explore STEM and earn merit badges alongside their troop.
Visit Camp YawgoogGrow as a leader
As Scouts gain experience, they can take on leadership roles in their troop, attend leadership training and work toward the rank of Eagle Scout.
Learn about leadership training
Worried about cost? No Scout should miss out because of money. See financial assistance options.
Jump to what you need
Find your adventure
Everything the council offers Scouts BSA youth, grouped by what you want to do.
Summer at Camp Yawgoog
Our flagship summer camp. Come for one week with your troop or stay all summer, with swimming, archery, STEM programs and dozens of merit badges.
Register for summer campWeekend camping
Council camps your troop can reserve for a weekend outdoors.
- All council campsCompare camps and choose one
- Reserve a campsiteAquapaug, Buck Hill, Norse, Champlin, Sandsland and Yawgoog
Winter challenges
Cold-weather events that test teamwork and outdoor skills.
- Klondike DerbyPatrols pull sleds between skill stations
- Nor’easter Frost Point AwardEarn recognition for winter camping
Leadership training
Hands-on courses that help Scouts lead their patrol and troop.
- National Youth Leader Training (NYLT)A week-long course in leadership skills
- Yawgoog Leadership ExperienceLeadership program at summer camp
Honors and advancement
Milestones Scouts work toward as they grow.
- Eagle Scout advancementThe highest rank in Scouts BSA
- Order of the ArrowScouting’s national honor society for campers
Everything else
The full list of programs and dated events.
- All Scouts BSA activitiesEvery program in one place
- Event calendarUpcoming dates and registration
A year of Scouting
Scouting doesn’t stop when school starts. Here’s what a typical year can look like. Check the event calendar for exact dates.
Fall
- Troops welcome new Scouts
- Weekend campouts at council camps
Winter
- Klondike Derby
- Cold-weather camping toward the Nor’easter Frost Point Award
Spring
- Weekend campouts
- Troops plan and sign up for summer camp
Summer
- A week or more at Camp Yawgoog
- Merit badges and leadership programs
New to the lingo?
A few terms you’ll hear often. Tap any one for a quick explanation.
Troop
A local group of Scouts BSA youth, usually ages 11–17, led by adult volunteers. Your troop is where you meet, plan and go camping.
Patrol
A small team of Scouts within a troop. Patrols camp, cook and compete together, and each has its own youth leader.
Scoutmaster
The adult volunteer who leads and mentors the troop, supporting youth leaders as they run activities.
Merit badge
An award for learning a specific skill or subject, from swimming to robotics. Summer camp is a great place to earn several.
Rank
The steps Scouts advance through as they learn skills and take on responsibility. Eagle Scout is the highest rank.
Order of the Arrow (OA)
Scouting’s national honor society. Members are recognized by their peers for living Scouting’s values and serve through camping and service.
NYLT
National Youth Leader Training, a course that teaches Scouts practical skills for leading a team.
Klondike Derby
A winter event where patrols pull a sled from station to station, using Scout skills to earn points.
Ready for an Unforgettable Summer?
Don’t miss out on the thrill of archery, swimming, and STEM adventures. Whether you are joining us for one week or the full summer, your journey starts here.
