Aquatics Programs - A great variety of the highest quality water programs are available.  A full range of swimming activities, including swimming instruction, swimming and lifesaving merit badges, the mile swim and snorkeling are provided in our pool.  The pool may also be made available for individual unit activities as time provides.  Henson Scout Reservation is bounded by two of the most productive tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay in the Nanticoke Watershed area, the Nanticoke River and the Marshyhope Creek.  Boating activities include sailing, rowing, canoeing, waterskiing, motorboating.  New equipment fills the boatyard including a brand new 24' pontoon boat, 20' Key West motorboat, 14' Alden sliding seat rowing shells and 14’ Carolina Sea Kayaks.

Rollerblading and Skateboarding on our half pipe with Skatelite decking. A Handicraft Lodge with a full range of equipment and supplies for activities including the handicraft merit badges, a Nature Lodge with a highly trained staff, all the best equipment and 1485 acres of outdoor laboratory.

A Shooting Sports Program that includes instruction and practice in archery, rifle shooting, shotgun shooting.  Further Henson Scout Reservation has recently upgraded its Rifle facility from one range to two!  This upgrade allows us to operate two rifle ranges all day - one for practice shooting, the other for Rifle Merit Badge.

Programs for New Scouts and Experienced Scouts!

Brownsea Troop Training - The activities in this First Year Camper program operate on the same basis as the troop program does year round.  The program is divided into two main sections – Rank Instruction and Merit Badge Classes.  Scouts will engage in a number of requirements for Tenderfoot through First Class ranks.  The other component of the program offers participants the opportunity to work on achieving Swimming and Nature merit badges.  The program offers the perfect mix of skill development and fun to make every new Scout come back to camp again!

Eagle Base Camp - An older boy program for Scouts at least 14 and First Class by June 1st.  Scouts may participate while in camp with their own Troop or while staying in our Provisional unit.  Merit badge instruction will be offered in Citizenship in the World, Citizenship in the Nation, Communications, Emergency Preparedness,  Personal Management and Personal Fitness.

Click here to Register for Eagle Base Camping or Provisional Camping

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Nanticoke Outdoor Challenge

NEW FOR 2010!

This new older boy program has been designed to provide scouts 14 and older an awesome experience at camp.  They will get to experience a range of exciting day trip activities include Kayaking, Flying Lesson, Surfing Lesson, Offshore Fishing and more! 

They'll be back at night to camp in your site (except for 1 night) and enjoy campwide programs throughout the week.

This program does have an additional fee because of the the trips and participants should register by clicking below not with your unit's registration.

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