Samoset Council - Where Camping is King!

Camping is an integral part of the Scouting program. Samoset Council is proud to offer many opportunities for Scouts to get outside and enjoy nature.

The Crystal Lake Scout Reservation (CLSR) offers programs for Scouts of all ages. Cub Scouts will enjoy spending a few days at Akela's World Cub Scout Camp. Boy Scouts age 11-17 will find endless opportunities at Tesomas Scout Camp, while older Boy Scouts (14+) and Venturers will find challenging opportunities in the Trek program through Hanna Venture Base.

For more information on any or our camping programs contact the Wausau Homes Scout Center (715-355-1450) and ask for someone from the camping department. You may also email us: camp@samoset.org.

Polar Cubs

Relocating to Hanna Venture Base in 2009. Polar Cubs is a unique winter program for Cub Scouts and their families. Campers are grouped into “Super Dens” keeping those from the same Pack together. Super Dens rotate through various activities led by staff members known as “Super Den Chiefs.” The program focuses on outdoor winter adventure.

Registration includes a bunk in one of our many heated cabins, indoor showers and restrooms as well as two or three meals prepared for you. Between meals campers will have the opportunity to go snowshoeing, sledding, icefishing, play broomball and snow golf as well as try their luck at our semi-indoor shooting ranges in the Rotary Lodge. Webelos will have the opportunity to climb on the indoor wall.

Polar Cubs runs four alternating weekends in January and February with most of the activities on Saturday. Campers have the option of a Friday night or Saturday night stay.

For more information see the Polar Cubs page or contact the Wausau Homes Scout Center (715-355-1450).

Hanna Winter Resort

Hanna Winter Resort aims to provide everything Boy Scouts and Venturers need to have an incredible outdoor winter experience. Enjoy the pristine winter northwoods environment around the Base and the freedom to do nearly any winter activity you want whenever you want.

Registration includes a bunk in one of our many heated cabins, indoor showers and restrooms as well as four meals prepared for you. Between meals campers can use our snowshoes, bushwacker skis, broomball equipment, ice fishing gear, and use the indoor climbing wall. You can also arrange to build a snow shelter and sleep in it over night.

For more information see the Hanna Winter Resort page or contact the Wausau Homes Scout Center (715-355-1450).

Family Fishing Weekend: June 7-8

Come for the day Saturday or Sunday or join us for the whole weekend. We will have prizes for assorted categories on both days. Bring your own gear or borrow some of ours. There is plenty of opportunities to fish from shore and those with a current swim test can use our canoes, rowboats and paddleboats.

This event is in conjunction with the Wisconsin DNR’s Free Fishing Weekend. Residents & nonresidents of all ages can fish without a license over these two days. A complimentary buffet lunch will be served from 11 am to 1pm on Saturday and Sunday. Families have the option of purchasing Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast at $2 per meal or taking care of meals on their own.

Families are welcome to stay overnight Saturday and use cabin or campsite space. Use of campsites is free and will be on a first come first served basis. Cabins/rooms housing 2-24 persons can be rented at a nominal fee of $2 per person.

Tours of Akela’s World and Tesomas will be available throughout the weekend.

Online Registration
Mail-In Form
Map to Crystal Lake Scout Reservation

Fall Cub Camp

Formerly just for new Cub Scouts, Fall Cub Camp is open to new and current Cub Scouts and Webelos and their families. We encourage as many Scouts as possible to attend, with their parents and siblings. Offered the first two weekends in October you can attend either of the Saturdays or Sundays.

Activities start at 9 AM preceded by registration. Then it is off to the program areas, singing, hiking, archery, BB guns, slingshots and having fun at the premier Cub Scout camp in the nation. A noon meal is served in the Dining Hall, followed by more programs throughout the camp. Departure is around 4 PM in the afternoon.

Phillips Scout Camp

Located in Weston, WI, this camp continues to be utilized with its 60 acres surrounding the Scout Center. Four cabins and a lodge are available for your weekend adventures.

For more information see the Phillips Scout Camp page or contact the Wausau Homes Scout Center (715-355-1450).

Flambeau Canoe Base

Located near Lugerville, Wisconsin, this camp continues to be discovered by Troops and Crews trying out their canoeing skills for a great adventure on the Flambeau River. A trailer of canoes is also available for unit rentals.

For more information see the Flambeau Canoe Base page or contact the Wausau Homes Scout Center (715-355-1450).

Erv Romansky Family Camp

To support those that choose not to stay with the unit at summer camp we have an area with 14 campsites. We can acommadate tents, pop-ups as well as full size trailers or motor homes. Each site has a firepit and water and most have electricity.

Family Camping Map [pdf] - layout and available facilities.

Rentals - Cabins, Campsites and more

For your camping needs at the Crystal Lake Scout Reservation we have patrol and troop campsites, patrol sized cabins and cabins large enough for an entire unit. We also have facilities for year round use including indoor restrooms, showers and kitchens.

To help with programming you can rent canoes, mountain bikes or the indoor climbing wall at Hanna Venture Base. We also offer tents, sleeping bags, packs and other program equipment.

Available Rentals & Rates - chart with specifics on available equipement/buildings and the current rates.

COPE/Climbing

Get a taste of adventure with our 60’ climbing tower, featuring walls for rappelling, climbing, and team-building. For the most daring, our famous Hanna Zip-line offers a breathtaking ride to the ground from the top of the tower. The challenge continues just a few steps away at Project C.O.P.E. Participants walk the line on our 45’ high-ropes course and test their limits at our low course events, building teamwork and working through various obstacles. The COPE and Climbing facilities are available for your unit throughout the year. Contact the Scout Center to arrange a day or weekend adventure.