Bear Paw Scout Camp
Scouts BSA Summer Resident Camp
Pricing & Dates
2023 Season Pricing
| Regular Price* | |
| Deposit Per Unit (due at registration) | $200.00 (Non-refundable, applied toward camp invoice) |
| First Payment (per person) Due April 15, 2023 | $75.00 |
| Youth (17 and Younger) | $355.00 |
| Adult (18 and Older) | $185.00 |
* Full payment is due June 1, 2023. A $25.00 per person late charge will apply to registrations received after June 1, 2023.
2023 Season Dates
| Session 1 | June 18 – 24, 2023 |
| Session 2 | June 25 – July 1, 2023 |
| Session 3 | July 2 – 8, 2023 |
| Session 4 | July 9 – 15, 2023 |
| Session 5 | July 16 – 22, 2023 |
| Session 6 | July 23 – 29, 2023 |
Activities @ Bear Paw Scout Camp
Handicraft Merit Badges
Handicraft Merit Badges
Art, Basketry, Communication, Inventing, Leatherworking, and Woodcarving Merit Badges.
Shooting Sports Merit Badges
Shooting Sports Merit Badges
Rifle, Shotgun, and Archery Merit Badges.
Aquatics Merit Badges
Aquatics Merit Badges
Canoeing, Kayaking, Lifesaving, Rowing, and Swimming Merit Badges.
Outdoor Skills Merit Badges
Outdoor Skills Merit Badges
Camping, Climbing, Cooking, Cycling, Emergency Preparedness, First Aid, Fishing, Geocaching, Indian Lore, Search & Rescue, and Wilderness Survival Merit Badges.
Ecology Merit Badges
Ecology Merit Badges
Archaeology, Environmental Science, Fish & Wildlife Management, Forestry, Gardening, Mammal Study, Nature, Oceanography, Reptile & Amphibian Study, and Weather Merit Badges.
STEM Merit Badges
STEM Merit Badges
Architecture, Astronomy, Chemistry, Chess, Engineering, Space Exploration, and Sustainability Merit Badges.
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking
Adventure in and around the natural beauty of our camp.
Kayaking
Kayaking
Learn the fundamentals of kayaking on flat water before advancing to the whitewater course on the river.
Paddle Boarding
Paddle Boarding
This is a challenging and fun activity! Learn how to properly use a stand-up paddle board and enjoy the lake in an entirely new way.
Whitewater Kayaking
Whitewater Kayaking
Scouts can kayak down the scenic Wolf River being guided by our America Canoeing Association certified staff.
ATV
ATV
Scouts 14 or older having completed the Wisconsin DNR online safety course ($29.50) can sign up to participate in the ATV Program. There is an additional fee of $60 total for this exciting program at camp.
COPE
COPE
Work on team building skills at the low element COPE Course or take an afternoon to participate in the camp’s high level, fun team building experience.
Bike Treks
Bike Treks
Camp has a number of trail networks that you can explore while taking in your surroundings.
Climbing Tower
Climbing Tower
Scouts have the opportunity to climb using our climbing tower.
Climbing: Natural Rock
Climbing: Natural Rock
Scouts have the opportunity to climb a live 75-foot rock face.
Preparing for your Adventure
Important Resources
Online Registration Help Files
Your Support Team
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Dan Skrypczak
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Josh Anderson
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Laura Martin
The Bear Paw Experience
Grow Your Scouting Adventure.
Nestled on the shores of beautiful Bear Paw Lake 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Mountain, Wisconsin in the Nicolet National Forest, Bear Paw Scout Camp has a week-long resident summer camp for Boy Scouts. In addition to rustic campsites, Bear Paw has several permanent buildings supporting its program areas, a well-stocked trading post for snacks and memorabilia, a spacious chapel on a wooded point overlooking the water, a large and modern dining hall providing the camaraderie of communal meals, a lakeside fire circle for evening council fires and ceremonies, and a nine-hole disc golf course. Hiking trails range from short, in-camp jaunts to destinations such as Explorer Point to longer treks to Oconto County features such as Lost Mountain, Staff Mountain, and Waupee Falls. Marked cycling trails up to 50 miles (80 km) long cris-cross the peaceful forest roads in the vicinity of camp.
Contact Us
Reservations & Support Number: 920-734-5705
Reservations & Support Email: reservations@baylakescamps.org
Camp Phone Number: 715-276-6167
Camp Address:
14000 Bear Paw Camp Lane
Mountain, WI 54149
Your Questions. Our Answers.
What are the youth protection training requirements to attend Bear Paw Scout Camp's Resident Camp?
ALL ADULTS must be registered with the Boy Scouts of America and must have taken youth protection training prior to their arrival to camp. Camp management will collect youth protection training certificates during check-in. Unregistered adults and/or adults without a valid youth protection training certificate will not be permitted to enter the summer camp.
Does your camp accept any non-BSA medical/physical forms that are unexpired?
No. All participants, youth and adults, must turn in an official BSA medical with parts A, B, and C completed. Please note that a tetanus shot is also required to have been administered within the past 10 years. There is a religious exemption available for the tetanus shot. Please call our support team at 920-734-5705 to obtain a religious exception form.
Can siblings attend camp?
Unregistered siblings are not permitted to attend camp.
A Quality Experience
Bay-Lakes Council Camps meet and exceed standards set forth by the Boy Scouts of America, the American Canoe Association, and the National Rifle Association. Bear Paw Scout Camp receives annual accreditation as a Boy Scout Resident Camp.
Our Team
Each Bay-Lakes Council Camp has a trained and dedicated team running the camp. Key members of our camp staff are sent and receive certification from a National Camp School hosted by the Boy Scouts of America. All camp staff undergo at least a week and a half of training on customer service, program delivery, safety, and a wide range of other specialty topics. More than half of each camp’s staff is also certified in First Aid, CPR, & AED.
Join Our Team
As part of a team at a Bay-Lakes Council Camp, you’ll impact the lives of youth and adults as we deliver an exceptional program surrounded by the beauty of the woods of Wisconsin and Michigan. Individuals 14 and up can work at a Bay-Lakes Council Camp.
- Competitive Seasonal Salaries
- Free Room & Board
- Internship Friendly
- Paid Training for Key Positions
- An Experience of a Lifetime
