at the Summit Bechtel Reserve
With everything that has happened in 2020, we know that you may not have been able to visit us over the summer (or autumn, or winter…). So… we’re opening things up this spring so you can get prepared for the summer or just get out of the house! These Spring Thaw Experiences are designed so that you can fit them into a long weekend (or just a regular weekend) and are great for groups of all sizes.
Each Spring Thaw Experience packs a whole bunch of fun into a small window – Half the price and time of our summer programs, but just as much fun!
Spring Thaw Experiences are available to registered Scouts in Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts as well as Explorers and their leaders. It is also open to groups comprised entirely of registered adult Scouters. Please note that certain programs have age and/or height/weight requirements.
| Camping Options | Price | Housing & Food Options | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Option 1: Camping Only | $15/person/night | • Campsite with fire ring, restroom facilities & shared pavilion
(Shelter & food not provided) | |
| Option 2: Camping+ Food | $45/person/night | • Campsite with fire ring, restroom facilities & shared pavilion
• Breakfast, lunch & dinner in Pigott Dining Hall (Shelter not provided) | |
| Option 3: Camping + Food + Tents | $50/person/night | • Campsite with fire ring, restroom facilities & shared pavilion
• Breakfast, lunch & dinner in Pigott Dining Hall • 10'x12' canvas wall tents, cots, dining fly & tables | |
*Please Note: Notification of request for rental equipment required 5 days prior to arrival onsite. Rental requests can be sent to summit.program@scouting.org
| Program Options | Price | Description/Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking Trails & Boardwalk | Included | Miles of marked, graded hiking trails | |
| Sustainability Challenge Trail | Included | Hiking trail with informational pause points about sustainability | |
| Exhibit Buildings | Included | Sustainability Treehouse, Hunters Hall & Scouting Memoribilia Exhibits | |
| Cushman Fish Camp | Included | Bring your own gear or rent from the quartermaster for fee | |
| MTB/BMX Trails & Skatepark | Included | Bring your own gear or rent from the quartermaster for fee | |
| Merit Badges and Rank Advancement | Included | Merit badge and rank advancement opportunities are available upon request and can be provided based upon available staff | |
| Program Options | Price | Description/Explanation | **Participants in aerial sports activities must weigh between 50 & 250 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Biking | $45/person | 1.5/2 hrs of mountain biking including a skills assesment & group trail rides | |
| **Project COPE | $25/person | Full day of team building initiatives, low course, and high course obstacles | |
| **Rock Climbing/Rappelling | $20/person | 1.5/2hrs of bouldering, rock climbing, and rappelling on artificial walls | |
| Shotgun Shooting | $65/person | 1.5/2hrs hours of five-stand, sporting clays, and/or trap shotgun shooting | |
| **The Big Zip | $55/person | One ride down the "Big Zip", including transportation | |
Situated in the wilds of West Virginia, The Summit Bechtel Reserve is a training, Scouting, and adventure center for the millions of youth and adults involved in Scouting America and anyone who loves the outdoors. The Summit Bechtel Reserve is also home to the National Scout Jamboree and the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base.
The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
