Camp Somers
Camp Somers is located in beautiful and historic Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation, in Stanhope, N.J. We are proud to offer a multitude of camping options including traditional Scouts BSA day and resident camp. Our fifth week of camp will be for Trailblazers (Day Camp only). Our last week of camp is Backwoods Engineering Specialty Camp and Camp COLEY co-ed resident camp. Camp Somers also has a wide variety of activities and facilities to ensure a great adventure any time of the year.
Summer Camp Programs
Trailblazer Day Camp
Trailblazer Day Camp at Camp Somers is a Scouts BSA summer camp week-long adventure. The summer camp program is for all Scouts including both first-year new Scouts and experienced higher ranking Scouts. Scouts have the ability to choose to work on rank advancement, merit badges as well as participate in high adventure programs throughout camp. Camp runs five weeks, Monday to Friday from 8:45 am – 4:00 pm. Scouts can come to camp for more than one week and accomplish many of their Scouting goals. Bus transportation is provided from locations throughout Morris, Sussex and NW Somerset counties.
Resident Camp Option
We are proud to offer four one-week sessions resident camp to Scouts BSA attending with their troop or by themselves! Campers attending without their troop will be grouped together and form camp troops.
Our specialty camp is a week long camp experience held at Camp Somers in Stanhope, NJ. Participants spend the week building pioneering projects, learning about engineering principles and careers, and engaging in other fun summer camp activities. We gladly welcome all boys and girls entering grades 6-12. Registration opens on March 20, 2023.
The Thomas A. Pepe Camping Scholarship was created to help families that need financial assistance with camp costs. To apply online, complete the short application. Please complete your camping registration and take advantage of the Super Saver/ Early Bird discount before applying!
Forms
BSA Annual Health and Medical Record – Medical forms may be submitted to camp at a Camp Orientation, or turned in on the first day of your child’s week of camp.
Contact
Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation, Camp Somers
750 Waterloo Road
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-2240 (in season)
Questions?
Call 973-765-9322
The fun doesn't end with the summer. We have many year-round activities and facility rentals to keep your adventure going throughout the year.