Camp Horseshoe is a tradition that units and scouts can't get enough of. Boys proudly declare that they've been to Horseshoe four, five, even six summers, accomplished patrol, troop and individual achievements and had a great time doing so.

These boys are the backbone of the scouting movement, but choices for young men during the summer continue to grow at an incredible rate, from summer jobs to high adventure trips and sports. How can Scouts fit in all of these opportunities?

Camp Horseshoe has the answer!

Starting in 2007, Camp Horseshoe began it's provisional camping program with great success. Over thirty boys from units within the Chester County Council and beyond joined together to form Provisional Troop 539. With qualified and trained adult supervision, these Scouts were able to satisfy their personal achievement goals even when some were not able to make it down to camp with their home units. Others were often so thrilled by their first week at camp that they decided to return for a second! Everyone had a great time learning from other Scouts while having incredible experiences like any other week at Horseshoe.

HOW DOES PROVISIONAL CAMPING WORK?

Any registered Scout is eligible to participate in provisional camping, although space might be limited. While the Chester County Council encourages youth to experience summer camp with their home unit, this program is specifically designed for those Scouts whose schedules conflict with their own troop's selected week at summer camp  - or - for those campers who want to participate in an additional week or two over and above their home unit's time out at camp. Many scouts came out during the earlier weeks of camp with their own troops and returned later in the season as a provisional camper to work on additional advancement opportunities.

While at Horseshoe, the adult leaders will supervise the formation of the troop's leadership as any Scouting program is: youth run. However, there is greater focus on individual achievement as many scouts may have already participated in a week of patrol and troop oriented activities.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

For additional information on how you can sign up to attend Camp Horseshoe with Provisional Troop 539, contact Amy Dalesandro at the Chester County Council Office (610-696-2900 ext 25).

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