Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, set up the first summer camp for boys in 1907 at Brownsea Island , England , to test his theories about Scouting for boys. Since that time, the Outdoor Program has been an important part of the Scouting program.

Council Properties
The Otetiana Council owns and operates two excellent camp properties: the J. Warren Cutler Scout Reservation in the Bristol Hills, Naples, New York; and Massawepie Scout Camps in the Adirondack Mountains, Tupper Lake, New York.

These facilities offer a wide range of camping, hiking and outdoor opportunities, including: miles of hiking trails, streams, ponds and lakes, open fields, rustic camp sites, sheltered camp sites, tent camping sites, cabins, and lodges with modern kitchens and restroom facilities.

Summer Camps
In July and August each year, the Otetiana Council operates summer camps for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers!

Cub Scouts attend the fun filled Cub Scout Adventure Camp at the J. Warren Cutler Scout Reservation. Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Varsity Scouts spend a week or two at Camp Pioneer at Massawepie Scout Camps.

Treks
The Adirondack High Adventure Trek Center operates out of the Massawepie Scout Camps each summer, offering a wide variety of treks to satisfy those who prefer to spend a week in the backcountry or on Adirondack waterways.

Scouts who want to experience even more adventure can check out some of the National High Adventure areas such as the Philmont Scout Ranch, the Northern Tier High Adventure Area, or the Florida Sea Base.

National Jamboree
Every four years, the National Scout Jamboree is held at Fort A. P. Hill in Virginia . Imagine going camping with 36,000 other Scouts from all over the country. Or if you are interested in a more international adventure, attend a World Scout Jamboree.

High Adventure Bases
Scouts who want to experience even more adventure can check out some of the National High Adventure areas such as the Philmont Scout Ranch, the Northern Tier High Adventure Area, or the Florida Sea Base.

Scouting offers a wide variety of outdoor experiences! Read on!