
Join us at historic Camp Barton for our Weekend Merit
Badge Academy and Specialty Programs in 2023!
BADGES AT BARTON is a unique camping experience which provides
opportunities for merit badge achievement, rank advancement, & skill
acquisition through a flexible, time efficient, & cost effective "Scout
Customized Program". Programs include a mix of Weekend Merit Badge Academy
offerings and a selection of Weekend-Long Specialty Programs.
CAMP BARTON is a historic Scout camp with time honored traditions led
by experienced staff with over 7 decades of service to scouting.
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What
Is A Weekend Merit Badge Academy?
It is an opportunity for merit badge advancement within in a
condensed summer camp experience. Each weekend offers at minimum 10 hours of
instruction. This, combined with pre & post requisite efforts by scouts, can
lead to the completion of merit badges in a time and cost effective manner
without compromising quality. Badges at Barton 2023 will offer a wide array of
Core Badges, which are offered every weekend, and On-Demand Badges, which differ
from weekend to weekend depending on demand and instructor availability.
Scouts and Troops/Crews/Ships can utilize a merit badge academy to:
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Supplement summer resident camp if their schedule is too
full.
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Complete partials obtained earlier in the summer at a
resident camp.
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Venture into merit badges not commonly offered in a camp
setting.
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Continue their summer scouting adventures.
See below for information on what
badges are being offered each week.
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What is a Specialty Program?
Specialty Programs will focus on various aspects of Scouting. The
Specialty Programs for 2023 will include:
- Sidney Winter Trail - Advancement Program Leading to First
Class Rank - Sessions 1 and 4 - Download
a Weekend Schedule here (PDF)
- Trail to Eagle - all sessions
- Woodsman - Outdoor Skills/Backwoods Engineering Program -
Sessions 2 and 4
- Helmsman - High Adventure Sailing Program - Session 4
- "I Dig Camp Barton"- Advanced Archaeology Quest - Sessions
3 and 4
- Endeavor - Advanced Ecology & Natural Sciences
Program - Session 3
- Watersports- Waterskiing & Motor Boating Program
(Includes Option for NYS Boater Safety Cert) - Sessions 1 and 5
- Jet Ski - Personal Watercraft (PWC) Program (Includes
Option for NYS Boater Safety Cert) - Sessions 1 and 2
What is Trail To Eagle?
Trail to Eagle is a special Advancement Trek and Preparatory
Workshop for Life Scouts approaching Eagle. This program will be
offered every one of the Badges at Barton sessions.
Scouts
enrolled in the Trail to Eagle Program are provided significant learning
opportunities and leadership development by a collaborative staff of
scouting leaders and professionals. They are exposed to a variety of
resources, and practical experiences that help to accelerate their focus
on individual advancement & preparation towards the Eagle Rank. Each
Scout develops their own foundation for achievement through exposure to
rigorous expectations and challenges. Scouts will gain immeasurable
experiences as they prepare for their life as an Eagle.
SCHEDULE: For a breakdown of each weekend's activities, merit badge
opportunities, and areas of focus, click
here (PDF)
The registration link for Trail to Eagle is
https://scoutingevent.com/368-TrailtoEagle
- or use the QR code at right.
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What Does a Weekend Include?
Each Weekend, aside from its own unique merit badge and
specialty offerings,
includes a full meal schedule, open program area time, specialized training
sessions, in-camp service projects, formal retreat & colors, vespers
service, campfires, and regional off-campus adventures.
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When is Badges at Barton happening?
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Weekend Session 1 July 21st – 23rd
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Weekend Session 2 July 28th – 30th
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Weekend Session 3 August 4th – 6th
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Weekend Session 4 August 18th – 20th
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Weekend Session 5 August 25th – 27th
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How can I register a Scout or Unit for Badges at Barton?
A Scout can attend with a Troop / Ship / Crew or attend individually
as a Provisional Camper. Provisional Campers attend camp without their
unit, and are placed in a Provisional Troop under camp-provided
leadership.
Registration for
all programs at
Badges at Barton 2023 is open now!
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Go to https://scoutingevent.com/368-badgesatbarton,
the BlackPug registration system or use the QR code at right. .
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Registration for each weekend closes on the Tuesday
before the session.
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The system will be updated weekly as more badges are added to the weekend
schedules.
Need help with the sign-up system ("BlackPug")?
Download a Step-by-Step Instruction sheet on how to sign Scouts up for Badges
at Barton
MSWord .docx format - Adobe
PDF format
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What does Badges at Barton Cost?
- Standard Registration Fee - $70 Scouts /Adults
- Scouts who attend for a Saturday Only - $50 - No
Additional Discounts Apply
- Early Bird Registration Fee - $55 if paid before the Early
Bird Deadline (May 13th)
- Additional Fee for Specialty Programs: Some specialty
programs have additional fees to cover program supplies and other
costs:
- Trail to Eagle - add $5
- Woodsman - add $5
- Helmsman - add $15
- Watersports-Waterskiing & Motor Boating Program -
add $35
- Jet Ski - Personal Watercraft (PWC) Program - add $50
- "I Dig Camp Barton"- Advanced Archaeology Quest
- add $5
- Endeavor - add $25
Discounts and Incentives:
- Multiple Session Discount (Merit Badge Academy): Scouts receive a $10 Discount
for each
additional weekend (after the first at full price)
- Multiple Session Discount (Specialty Programs): Scouts who attend a weekend long Specialized Program receive a 2nd
Standard Weekend for half the regular fee. Note: this does not apply to the Sidney Winter Trail Program
- CIT Program: Standard Registration Fee for one session is waived for Scouts who
apply & participate in the Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program
(Min. Age 14)
- Leader Discounts:
- Unit Leadership: Registration Fee is waived for One Leader per Unit who registers
10 Scouts for 1 session, plus a discount of 50% off one adult fee
for every 5 additional Scouts.
- Volunteer Staff: Registration Fee is waived in any session for all Adult Leaders
who register in full as Volunteer Staff in an agreed capacity.
- Provisional Campers: Registration Fee is waived for Adult Leaders who volunteer as a
Provisional Troop Leader during a separate weekend session or who
agree to accept provisional campers into their troop for the
weekend.
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Baden-Powell Council Camp-to-Camp Program for 2023
Attending Summer Camp at Tuscarora Scout Reservation in 2023? Ask
us about transportation from Camp to Camp so you can participate in
both!! Drop off at one, pick up at the other!
- End of Week 2/Start of Week 3 (July 21)
- End of Week 3/Start of Week 4 (July 27)
- End of Week 4 (August 4)
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Badges at Barton Downloads
Master
Badges/Program Schedule (PDF) - revised Feb.
2023 - this will be updated as new badges are added
Pre-
and Post-Requisites Guide to Badges (PDF) - revised Feb.
2023 - this will be updated as new badges are added
Flyer for Badges at Barton
(PDF) - revised Feb.
2023
Campsite
Map, Names and Capacities chart (PDF)
Weekend
Schedule for Badges at Barton (PDF)
Details will be added to this page as they become
available - check back often!
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What will be offered at Badges at
Barton 2023?
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"Core Merit Badges" which were offered in all of the five Sessions
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Eagle Required
Citizenship in the Community
Citizenship in the Nation
Citizenship in the World
Citizenship in Society
Communications
Emergency Preparedness
Family Life
First Aid
Personal Fitness (in combination with Athletics/Sports)
Personal Management
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Aquatics / Waterfront
Swimming
Canoeing
Rowing
Small Boat Sailing
Kayaking |
Outdoor Skills/Scoutcraft
Camping
Cooking
Fishing*
Pioneering |
Shooting Sports / Field Sports
Archery
Athletics
Rifle Shooting
Sports |
Nature/Ecology/STEM
Chess
Environmental Science
Sustainability
Nature /
Mammal Study
Weather |
Handicraft
Basketry
Leatherwork
Painting
Woodcarving |
"On Demand" Programs
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Camp Barton
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The Historic "Barton B" Award
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Weekend Adult Leader Challenges and Competitions
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Aquatics/Waterfront
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BSA Safe Swim Defense
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BSA Safety Afloat
Paddlecraft Safety
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BSA Stand-up Paddleboarding
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Snorkeling BSA
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BSA Boardsailing
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BSA Kayaking
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Camp Barton Polar Bear Club
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Unit Canoe Trip to Taughannock State Park
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Throwing Sports
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BSA Tomahawk Throwing
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Field Sports
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Bouldering Wall
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Camp Barton Iron Man Award
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Outdoor Skills/Scoutcraft
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BSA Complete Angler Award
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BSA Paul Bunyan Award
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BSA Outdoor Ethics Award
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Nature/Ecology
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Paul Kelsey Memorial Nature Trail
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Arthur L. Bloom Memorial
Frontenac Geological Field Challenge
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"I Dig Camp Barton" Archaeology Workshop
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Handicrafts
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Troop Plaque Competition
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STEM
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BSA CyberCHIP
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Additional "Academy Merit Badges" offered at individual sessions
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Session 1 July 21st – 23rd
American Heritage
Bird Study
Crime Prevention
Fire Safety
Indian Lore
Inventing
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Session 2 July 28th – 30th
Astronomy
Bugling
Coin Collection
Collections
Lifesaving
Photography
Signs, Signals and Codes
Wilderness Survival |
Session 3
August 4th – 6th
American Heritage
Bugling and Music (combined)
Indian Lore
Law
Moviemaking |
Session 4 August
18th -20th
American Labor
Archaeology
Coin Collection
Collections
Digital Technology
Electricity
Programming
Fish and Wildlife Management
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Session 5 August
25th -27th
American Heritage
American Labor
Astronomy
Aviation
Bugling
Fish and Wildlife Management
Fly Fishing
Indian Lore
Scholarship
Signs, Signals and Codes |
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Badge list updated May 2, 2023
(New badges will be added to
this list as instructors are recruited)
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Are you interested in helping at Badges at Barton?
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR ALL STAFF
POSITIONS INCLUDING; ADMINISTRATION, PROGRAM, AND SERVICES
You can volunteer for the full summer camp program, or for
however many weekends you are available.
Full Summer Camp Positions include:
Kitchen & Food Services Director
Program Director
Health Officer
Waterfront Director & Lifeguards
Shooting Sports Director
Specialized Programs Coordinator
Provisional Scoutmasters
FULL SUMMER POSITIONS REQUIRE AN ON-SITE COMMITMENT DURING
EACH SESSION AND ARE INCLUSIVE OF CAMP PREPARATORY & CAMP CLOSING
RESPONSIBILITIES. COMPENSATION AVAILABLE IF NECESSARY - LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS,
GOURMET FOOD, LAKEFRONT VIEWS, FREE PARKING, WATER SPORTS, LIVE MUSIC, FRIENDS
FOR LIFE.
Download an application form here:
Full Summer Camp
Paid Staff Application |
"As Available" Volunteer
Staff Application |
Scan this QR Code on your phone:

Or Download
a form from this link. |
Scan this QR Code on your phone:

Or Download
a form from this link. |
Fill out an application form and e-mail it to cbsaa1922@gmail.com
instructions for the forms are downloadable
here
If you're not already registered, use the following forms to register as a Merit Badge Counselor with
Baden-Powell Council:
E-mail the forms to cbsaa1922@gmail.com
(note: you only need these if you're not
already registered as a merit badge counselor)
Questions about Badges at Barton? Send an e-mail
to cbsaa1922@gmail.com
Badges at Barton is being
hosted as a joint effort between the Baden-Powell Council and the Camp Barton
Staff Alumni Association

- © Copyright 2023 CBSAA and Baden-Powell Council