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About Provisional Camp
Come to camp by yourself or with your friends. No adults required!
Scouts who have found that their units are not signed up for camp, cannot attend with their Troop, or want to attend a second week are eligible to attend Camp Marriott as a Provisional camper. The Scouts are grouped together in a Provisional Troop and have the opportunity to experience all the activities that Camp Marriott has to offer. Leadership is provided by the camp and is a combination of trained adults and youth camp staff members whose main purpose is to ensure a safe, exciting, and fun week at camp.
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Ask your friendly Camp Director if you have questions.
How it Works
As a provisional camper, you’ll be matched and placed with an attending unit. If there are enough other provisional campers, a provisional unit will be made. Provisional units are comprised of provisional campers with staff members and adult volunteers.
Campers from the same home Troops and Crews will be grouped together.
At Camp Marriott, campers will dine in the Heater Stack method. Campers should bring their own personal mess kits.
At Camp Olmsted, campers will dine with other scouts in their Provisional unit in the Dining Hall. Campers should bring a mess kit for foil dinner night.
We are Family Scouting Friendly. Boys and girls are welcome.
All Scouts and Venturers are welcome. There is no minimum age requirement for Provisional Camp, as long as you are registered with a Troop or Crew!
Program Activities
Camp Marriott
Weeks 1-4
Whether you’re looking for standard camp program, like Scoutcraft and Shooting Sports, or more unique offerings, like the Eagle-required badges at Eagle’s Eyrie or cool programs at The Guild, you’ll find lots here to do.
We also provide access to programs at Camp Post – Climbing MB, COPE, and the ATV Ridership program – and Goshen’s Older Scout Program, Goshen Vets.
New to Scouts? Check out New Scout Quest, full of advancement, Merit Badges, and fun!
Been in Scouts a while? Try out some cool programs like Water Sports, Search & Rescue, and more.
Camp Olmsted
Week 5
Camp Olmsted offers standard Scout program, but also unique areas, like Culture Craft – focusing on the humanities – and the Tech Center – with popular badges like Programming, Space Exploration, and Robotics.
We also provide access to programs at Camp Post – Climbing MB and COPE – and Goshen’s Older Scout Program, Vets.
New to Scouts? Check out Trailshead, a good introduction to Scout Camp with Merit Badges, advancement, and fun.
Been in Scouts a while? Try out some cool programs like Small Boat Sailing, Shotgun Shooting, and more!
Meet Your 2024 Marriott Camp Director
Joe Costner
Joe is excited to return to Goshen for his 10th summer and 2nd as camp director. Prior to working at camp Joe camped at Olmsted, Marriott, and Snyder and also attended Philmont, Seabase, and the centennial Jamboree. Well versed in what scouting has to offer and passionate about camp, he is always looking for ways to improve program as well as the overall camp experience to ensure that Marriott stays the place to be.
Contact Us
Camp Marriott
Email: camp.marriott@gotogoshen.org
Phone (summer 2024 only): —
Camp Olmsted
Email: camp.olmsted@gotogoshen.org
Phone (summer 2024 only): —
Sending Mail
To send mail to a camper, please use the following format:
Recipient’s name, Troop/Crew #
Camp Name (Marriott or Olmsted)
Goshen Scout Reservation
340 Millard Burke Memorial Hwy
Goshen, VA 24439
Meet Your 2024 Olmsted Camp Director
Bailey Ruhl
This summer will be Bailey’s seventh year on the Goshen staff and her first as the Olmsted Camp Director! During her time at camp, Bailey has served as Business Manager, Scoutcraft and Trailshead Area Director, as well as working in shooting sports. Bailey lives and attends college in Virginia. Her fondest Goshen memories involve watching scouts and her staff learn new skills and overcome challenges. Bailey is looking forward to continuing this tradition in her new position of responsibility along with having the opportunity to work one-one-one with the leaders bringing the troops to camp.
2025 Summer Schedule
| Week 1 (Marriott) | 6/22 – 6/28 Almost Full (Units) Open (Provisional) |
| Week 2 (Marriott) | 6/29 – 7/5 Open |
| Week 3 (Marriott) | 7/6 – 7/12 Open |
| Week 4 (Marriott) | 7/13 – 7/19 Open |
| Week 5 (Olmsted) | 7/20 – 7/26 Open |
Registration Information
Registration for Provisional Camp opens in late November.
Read our 2025 Fee Adjustment Announcement.
| Price Per Camper | If paid by... | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Non-Refundable Unit Deposit | $200 | Registration opens July 1, 2024! |
| Early Discount Price | Youth: $565 total ($100 non-refundable deposit) Adult: $300 |
April 15, 2025 |
| Regular Price | Youth: $595 total ($100 non-refundable deposit) Adult: $340 |
After April 15, 2025 |
For more information about registration, including quick facts, the Goshen refund policy, and camperships, please visit our Registration Page.
How to Sign Up
Registering for Camp as an Individual
The registration process is the same for an individual as it is for a unit.
The only difference, instead of selecting “Scout Youth” when adding your attendee, you’ll select “Provisional Scout”.
Tips for registration can be found on our registration page.
How to Sign Up When the Week is Full
We close weeks to new Units signing up, but there is still space for provisional Scouts. Please email Sarah Moses at Sarah.Moses@Scouting.org for information on how to sign up.
Forms & Downloads
Camp Marriott Specific Downloads
Camp Marriott Map [PDF]
2025 Coming Soon!
Camp Olmsted Specific Downloads
Camp Olmsted Map [PDF]
2025 Coming Soon!
Archive 2024 Camp Marriott Specific Downloads
2024 Camp Marriott Leader Guide [PDF]
2024 Camp Marriott Program Schedule [PDF] – Updated 03/18/2024
2024 Camp Marriott New Scout Quest Schedule [PDF] – Updated 03/18/2024
Archive 2024 Camp Olmsted Specific Downloads
2024 Olmsted Leader’s Guide [PDF]
2024 Olmsted Program Schedule – Week 5 [PDF] (Updated 6/11/2024)
2024 Olmsted Trailshead Schedules [PDF]
General Goshen Downloads
2024 Goshen Leader Guide [PDF] - Updated 03/18/2024
Goshen Scout Reservation Map [PDF]
BSA Medical Form with NCAC Health Advisory - Fillable [PDF]
GSR Unit Pre-Camp Screening Form [PDF]
Goshen Pre-Camp Swim Check Form [PDF]
2023 Goshen Venturing Opportunities [PDF]
2024 Goshen Scout Reservation Information Session Request Form [Google Form]
Scouts BSA Camp General Downloads
Scout Equipment List [PDF] - Updated 08/29/2023
2024 Scouts BSA Program Guide & Prerequisites [PDF]
2023 Goshen Vets Activity Menu [PDF]
GSR Camp Adventure Award - Scouts BSA [PDF]
GSR Adult Leader Challenge - Scouts BSA [PDF]
How To Guide - Merit Badge Sign Ups [Blog Post]
How To Guide - Get Merit Badge Records [Blog Post]
Menu
2024 Patrol Cooking Menu [PDF] - updated 02/21/2024
2024 Dining Hall Menu [PDF] - updated 02/21/2024
2024 Dining Hall Vegetarian Menu [PDF] - updated 02/21/2024
2024 Dining Hall Menu [PDF] - updated 02/21/2024
2024 Dining Hall Vegetarian Menu [PDF] - updated 02/21/2024
Wildlife
There is a wide variety of wildlife at Goshen Scout Reservation. We've got many different species of reptiles and amphibians. There are also a number of birds, from your regular sparrows to turkeys, hawks, and eagles. We have what we call mini-bears (skunks, foxes, raccoons, etc.) and actual black bears.
Both to ensure our safety and to preserve the wonder of our bit of wilderness, it is important to understand how to interact with the wildlife around us.
No Food in Tents
Store food in a manner approved for your camp. Remember to take trash to the dumpster each night.
What to Do When You See Wildlife
Report to Camp Staff at the Admin building if you see a bear or any injured wildlife, or if there is any wildlife interfering or otherwise negatively impacting your stay. See any cool wildlife? Let the Nature staff know. If you can, take a picture of it and share it with us on Facebook or Instagram when you get home!
Transportation
Units may take advantage of the Goshen bus system chartered by our local council.
Units can also drive.