Rotary Scout Reservation
Twin Rivers Council, BSA
Please consider making a contribution today to the Baden Powell Campfire Area Adopt A Bench Campaign. Each bench costs $250. For each $250 contribution you make, we will affix to one of the benches a brass nameplate with the message of your choice. The Adopt a Bench Campaign is a great way to recognize your Troop or Crew, or a dedicated Scout or Scouter.
Each contribution will help us to achieve our goal. All contributions of $50 or more will be recognized on a plaque which will hang in the RSR Dining Hall for all to see.
For more information download the campaign contribution form.
Where Summer Adventures Begin
Rotary Scout Reservation
279 Davitt Lake Road
Averill Park, NY 12018
Phone: (518) 283-4794
Fax: (518) 286-2374
Twin Rivers Council, BSA
253 Washington Ave, Ext.
Albany, NY 12205
Phone: (518) 869-6436
Fax: (518) 869-6439
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Welcome to Rotary Scout Reservation, a 1,300 acre wilderness adventure area in Upstate New York. RSR is owned and operated by the Twin Rivers Council, BSA, and offers six weeks of Boy Scout summer camp programs, a one week Cub Scout day camp program, and year round cabin rentals.
The experienced staff members at Rotary Scout Reservation are trained to provide the most exciting, high quality outdoor program for Scouts. Highlights include:
Are you ready for the adventure? Take a look around rsrbsa.org for all the details. We look forward to seeing you at camp!
Twin Rivers Council, BSA
B-P Campfire Area Adopt-A-Bench Campaign
This summer Rotary Scout Reservation will be unveiling the Baden Powell Campfire Area, a dedicated campfire space to enhance the summer camp program at RSR. The Baden Powell Campfire Area is a natural amphitheater nestled in an isolated and picturesque wooded area, yet it is also close enough to the parking lot to support easy access for parents and visitors on Family Night.
To further develop the campfire area, and improve comfort for our Scouts and guests, we would like to install terraced bench seating. To make this dream a reality we need your help!
RSR’s Internet Equipped Training Center
The opening of Summer Camp 2011 also marked the opening of RSR’s brand new internet-connected Leader Training Center in the Camp Office. The new training center features two PC workstations, a laser printer, and a projector to support classroom instruction. Best of all, we can now offer access to high speed internet thanks to a partnership with Hudson Valley Communications and their cutting edge internet service technology.
Internet access at camp has already allowed leaders the opportunity to take advantage of BSA’s online training program through MyScouting.org. The center is also available for leaders to communicate with work or home. In addition to the two PC workstations, a third wired access point is available for personal laptop use. Wi-Fi access is also available.
The Training Center was paid for through contributions to the RSR Thunderbird Club. Special thanks also to John and Matt Guzzo of Hudson Valley Communications, and to Scouters Jim Sapienza and John Nolan for their time and technical expertise in helping to set up the office network.
Summer Camp Dates 2014
The 2013 season was outstanding and we are already looking forward to 2014. The dates for Summer Camp 2014 have been announced as follows.
Week 1 July 6 - 12, 2014
Week 2 July 13 - 19, 2014
Week 3 July 20 - 26, 2014
Week 4 July 27 - August 2, 2014
Week 5 August 3 - August 9, 2014
Week 6 August 10 - 16, 2014
Register your troop for Summer Camp 2014 today! Please download the 2014 RSR Summer Camp Reservation Form. Forms and payments should be mailed to the Twin Rivers Council (253 Washington Avenue, Ext., Albany, NY 12205) or call (518) 869-6436.
Remember that units that register for camp by November 1, 2013 are eligible for the TRC Loyalty Program and will receive 2013 camp pricing in 2014! Register your troop today.
Merit Badge Prerequisites
The merit badge program at RSR is specifically designed to reflect the outdoor experience of camp. As a result, nearly all merit badges offered may be completed entirely at camp. In some cases, however, a requirement may be more easily or necessarily completed at home. In such cases the Scout is asked to bring evidence of completion for review by his merit badge counselor. The list of merit badges that contain prerequisites may be found here: Merit Badge Prerequisites 2013.pdf
Wilderness First Aid at RSR - 10/26 & 11/2
Due to high demand, Rotary Scout Reservation will be offering another opportunity for Twin Rivers Council Scouts and Scouters to earn certification in American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote Area First Aid.
This is an outstanding opportunity to learn valuable wilderness first aid skills and knowledge from an instructor with deep experience in Scouting and emergency medical care. This is a must have training for any leader or older Scout planning a backpacking or high adventure trek. In fact, the BSA tour permit requires at least one WFA certified adult to accompany any wilderness backpacking or high adventure trek.
Through a partnership agreement between the BSA and American Red Cross, we are able to offer this course for just $99 – less than half the cost of similar programs offered elsewhere.
Participants must be at least 14 years old and provide evidence of current certification in CPR prior to beginning the Wilderness First Aid course.
Registration is limited, so sign up today! Register here.
2014 Campsite Availability
Updated on November 14, 2013
The following chart details campsite availability for the 2014 Summer Camp season. If the campsite you are looking for appears to be taken, please contact us, as many of our sites are large enough to comfortably accommodate two small to medium size troops. If the site you are looking for is unavailable, we will work with you to identify another site to meet your needs.
Download the full color camp map here: Rotary Camp Map
