Day Usage Fee
(troops, crews, ship; not for packs) |
$2 per person for campers and day visitors
($3 for out-of-council units) |
For troops, crews and ships that are not camping and only using program facilities, add the day usage fee. |
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| Campsites |
$75 per campsite (up to 50 campers)
$100 per campsite (51-75 campers)
(includes day usage fee) |
Troops, crews and ships can camp at Camp Strake. Twenty campsites are nestled in shaded areas throughout the camp with picnic tables, a covered pavilion with electricity. Eighteen campsites have a capacity of 50 campers; two campsites have a capacity of 75 campers (# 2 and 19). Shower houses are located along the main campsite road and are shared by three or four campsites. Individual stalls are ADA compliant and have a toilet, shower, and sink. Rangers assign the campsites and issue campsite assignments upon check-in. |
Campsites are in high demand. Units can only reserve one campsite unless they can confirm that they have more campers attending than the maximum capacity of the site.
Resources:
• SHAC Camp Guidelines and Policies
• BSA Leadership and Youth Protection Requirements
• Guide to Safe Scouting |
| Archery |
$50 per group
(4-hours)
Plus day usage fee if not camping |
The archery range has a sporting arrows range and 3D archery range. Price includes shooting equipment. For questions about shooting sports, contact the Shooting Sports Committee. |
• One USA Archery Level 1 Instructor for every 10 shooters
Resources:
⇒ Guide to Safe Scouting: Shooting Sports
⇒ BSA Shooting Sports
⇒ SHAC Shooting Sports Committee |
| Rifle |
$50 per group
(4-hours) plus
$8 per 25 rounds (minimum of 5 participants required)
Plus day usage fee if not camping |
The rifle range has 16 firing positions with a maximum range of 100 yards. Personal equipment or ammunition is not allowed. Price includes 25 rounds of ammunition, rifles and safety glasses. For questions about shooting sports, contact the Shooting Sports Committee. |
Rifle:
• One NRA certified Range Safety Officer (RSO) for every 8 shooters on the range, and
• One (NRA) certified Rifle Instructor for every 8 shooters on the range
Resources:
⇒ Guide to Safe Scouting: Shooting Sports
⇒ BSA Shooting Sports
⇒ SHAC Shooting Sports Committee |
| Pistol |
$50 per group
(4-hours) plus
$8 per 25 rounds (minimum of 5 participants required)
Plus day usage fee if not camping |
The pistol (rifle) range has 16 firing positions with a maximum range of 100 yards. Personal equipment or ammunition is not allowed. Price includes 25 rounds of ammunition, rifles and safety glasses. For questions about shooting sports, contact the Shooting Sports Committee. |
Only Venturers and Sea Scouts can shoot pistols.
• One NRA certified Range Safety Officer (RSO) for every 5 shooters on the range, and
• One (NRA) certified Pistol Instructor for each shooter on the range
Resources:
⇒ Guide to Safe Scouting: Shooting Sports
⇒ BSA Shooting Sports
⇒ SHAC Shooting Sports Committee |
| Shotgun |
$50 per group
(4-hours) plus
$13 per 25 rounds (minimum of 5 participants required)
Plus day usage fee if not camping |
Personal equipment or ammunition is not allowed. Price includes 25 rounds of ammunition per person, shotgun, clays, and safety glasses. For questions about shooting sports, contact the Shooting Sports Committee. |
• One Range Safety Officer (RSO) for every 6 shooters, and
• One National Rifle Association (NRA) Shotgun trained leader for each shooter
Resources:
⇒ Guide to Safe Scouting: Shooting Sports
⇒ BSA Shooting Sports
⇒ SHAC Shooting Sports Committee |
| Climbing and rappelling |
$15 per participant
(4 hours)
Plus day usage fee if not camping |
The 32-foot-tall climbing tower is designed to allow beginner and experienced climbers to test and improve their skills. Gear and equipment is provided. Participants must bring a hold harmless agreement. For questions about climbing, contact the Climbing Committee. |
• One climbing level 1 trained leader, and
• One climbing director or climbing level 2 trained leader
Resources:
⇒ Guide to Safe Scouting: Climbing and Rappelling
⇒ Climb On Safely applies to climbing activities operated by a unit
⇒ Belay On, No. 430-500
⇒ SHAC Climbing Committee |
| Mountain Biking |
$15 per bike (4-hours) |
Price includes helmets and mountain bike. Participants will bike on designated trails. (~15 available) |
Resources:
⇒ BSA Biking Resources |
| Boating |
$5 each (4-hours)
(14 canoes, 16 kayaks, 6 paddleboards, 6 rowboats)
Plus day usage fee if not camping |
PFDs and paddles are provided. Canoes can only be used onsite. For questions about boating, contact the Aquatics Committee. |
• One adult with Safety Afloat (SA) training taken online for every ten participants
• One adult with Paddle Craft Safety training, strongly recommended
• One adult certified in first aid and CPR (Source: Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346 chapter 12; SSD#1)
If swimming,
• One adult with Safe Swim Defense (SSD) training taken online for every ten participants to be on the safety team which includes:
- Qualified supervision (Source: Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346, chapter 6; SA #1) - strongly recommended at least one adult or older youth member currently trained in BSA Aquatics Supervision: Swimming and Water Rescue or BSA Lifeguard
- One person acting as a lookout (Source: Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346 chapter 6; SSD #5)
- At least two response personnel and minimum of one per every 10 participants (Source: Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346 chapter 6; SSD#4)
Resources:
⇒ Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346, is the primary resource for aquatics at the unit level
⇒ Guide to Safe Scouting: Aquatics Safety
⇒ Swim classification tests renewed annually at the beginning of the season (Source: Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346, SA#3)
⇒ SHAC Aquatics Committee |
| Pool |
$5 per participant
(4 hours) (minimum of 10 participants required)
Plus day usage fee if not camping |
Multiple units can rent the pool at the same time from April - October weather permitting (lightning risk reduction). Capacity currently 60 swimmers. For questions about swimming, contact the Aquatics Committee. |
• One adult with Safe Swim Defense (SSD) training taken online for every ten participants to be on the safety team which includes:
- Qualified supervision (Source: Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346, chapter 6; SSD #1) - strongly recommended at least one adult or older youth member currently trained in BSA Aquatics Supervision: Swimming and Water Rescue or BSA Lifeguard
- One person acting as a lookout (Source: Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346 chapter 6; SSD #5)
- At least two response personnel and minimum of one per every 10 participants (Source: Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346 chapter 6; SSD#4)
- One adult certified in CPR (Source: Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346 chapter 6; SSD#4)
Resources:
⇒ Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346, is the primary resource for aquatics at the unit level
⇒ Guide to Safe Scouting: Aquatics Safety
⇒ Swim classification tests renewed annually at the beginning of the season (Source: Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346, SA#3)
⇒ SHAC Aquatics Committee |
| Lake Swimming |
No charge in designated swim area
Plus day usage fee if not camping |
Multiple units can use the lake at the same time from April - October weather permitting (lightning risk reduction). For questions about aquatics, contact the Aquatics Committee. Capacity 100 swimmers. |
• One adult with Safe Swim Defense (SSD) training taken online for every ten participants to be on the safety team which includes:
- Qualified supervision (Source: Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346, chapter 6; SSD #1) - strongly recommended at least one adult or older youth member currently trained in BSA Aquatics Supervision: Swimming and Water Rescue or BSA Lifeguard
- One person acting as a lookout (Source: Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346 chapter 6; SSD #5)
- At least two response personnel and minimum of one per every 10 participants (Source: Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346 chapter 6; SSD#4)
- One adult certified in CPR (Source: Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346 chapter 6; SSD#4)
Resources:
⇒ Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346, is the primary resource for aquatics at the unit level
⇒ Guide to Safe Scouting: Aquatics Safety
⇒ Swim classification tests renewed annually at the beginning of the season (Source: Aquatics Supervision, No. 34346, SA#3)
⇒ SHAC Aquatics Committee |
| Merit badge pavilions |
$10 per day
Plus day usage fee if not camping |
Open-air covered pavilion with electricity and lighting and four picnic tables. Pavilions A-H have a storage room that divides the pavilion. Pavilions J-P are fully open (with no storage room). Seat 24. |
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| Dining Hall |
$300 per weekend
Plus day usage fee if not camping |
Indoor building with a/c, tables, chairs, and a/v equipment (sound system, mic, projector, tv screens). Does not include access to the kitchen. Seats 460 people. |
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| STEM Center |
$50 (4-hours)
Plus day usage fee if not camping |
Indoor building with ceiling fans and garage doors for ventilation, tables, chairs, projector, and sound system. Capacity 70 in the main room and 20 in the robotics lab. |
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| HQ Training Room |
$25 (4-hours)
Plus day usage fee if not camping |
Indoor room located in the HQ building with a/c, electricity, projector, and chairs. There are no tables or sound system. Capacity 50. |
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| Grand Pavilion |
$50 (4-hours)
Plus day usage fee if not camping |
Open-air covered pavilion with ceiling fans, tables, chairs, electricity, lighting, projector, and sound system. Capacity 600. |
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| WL Davis Room |
$15 (4-hours)
Plus day usage fee if not camping |
Indoor room located in the Grand Pavilion with a/c and electricity. There are no tables or chairs (can be borrowed if requested). Capacity 30. |
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| Arena |
$25 without AV (1.5 hours)
$50 with AV (1.5 hours) |
Available for troops, crews and ships who are camping. Seats 1,200 people. |
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| Certified Leadership |
$100 for day per instructor |
For units that don't have certified leadership, request qualified personnel to run program (e.g., shooting sports, climbing, aquatics). |
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| Staff huts |
$20/bed/night |
Staff huts sleep four people per hut. Huts have a/c, fan, electricity, two bunk beds, and a small hanging area. Pillows and linens are not included. |
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