Scouts BSA Resident Camp 2026

2026 Summer Camp Dates

 

WEEK ONE      July 5 - July 11 

WEEK TWO     July 12 - July 18

WEEK THREE  July 19 - July 25

 

Every year over 1000 Scouts and Scouters pass through the gates of the Joseph A. Citta Scout Reservation and stay in one of ten unit camping sites. Sites are available with different accommodations to meet every unit’s needs! Each site is furnished with two-man wall tents (except Kewe with 4 man Lean To’s), canvas cots, picnic tables, FLUSHING TOILETS,  and a pavilion.  For units with special needs (electricity for medical use etc) please let us know with your registration so we can best serve you. 

 

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^{IS YOUR TROOP GOING TO ANOTHER CAMP, BUT YOU'D RATHER COME TO CITTA? PERHAPS YOU WANT TO COME FOR A SECOND WEEK OF CAMP TO FINISH UP THOSE MERIT BADGES? PROVISIONAL CAMPING SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE! CONTACT US AND ASK HOW YOU CAN COME TO AMERICA'S FAVORITE SCOUT CAMP ON YOUR OWN!!}

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2026 Summer Camp Pricing if paid in full

	Before 5/01/26	5/1/25-6/15/26	Late Fee after 6/15/26
In Council	$525	$550	$560
Out of Council	$535	$560	$575
2nd week	$350	$350	$350

 

Leader fees: $165 per leader, less free leaders as listed below: 

TROOPS GET CREDIT FOR FREE LEADERS ON THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE. (BASED ON NUMBER OF REGISTERED SCOUTS)

5-7 SCOUTS          1 FREE LEADER

8-20 SCOUTS         2 FREE LEADERS

21-30 SCOUTS       3 FREE LEADERS

31 + SCOUTS         4 FREE LEADERS

ALL UNITS MUST COMPLETE YPT CERTFICATION SHEET FOR ALL LEADERS.

ADULTS WITHOUT A VERIFIED YPT CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ABLE TO STAY AT CAMP!

 

 

Please complete the 2026 Citta Reservation form below and mail it with the deposit to: Jersey Shore Council   229 Brookville Rd Barnegat, NJ 08005

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Here is some of what Citta Scout Reservation has to offer:

Swimming          Canoeing          Kayaking          Rowing          Paddleboarding          Lifesaving

Rifle Shooting          Shotgun Shooting          Archery          Cowboy Action          3D Archery course

Ecology          Scoutcraft          First Year Camper Program          Handicraft          Eagle Corps           COPE

Open Program on Friday           Biking Trips           Time at the Beach- Atlantic Ocean

And much more.....

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Payment Options:

Check - Please make checks payable to Jersey Shore Council at 229 Brookville Rd  Barnegat, NJ 08005.  Payments should be received at Jersey Shore Council two weeks before the reservation date and will be entered onto your account on the website.

Credit/Debit Cards - Effective August 1, 2025, all credit, debit card, or eCheck purchases will be charged a 3% transaction fee.

Cash - Cash is accepted at our council offices in Toms River (1518 Ridgeway Rd. Toms River, NJ 08755).  Your payment will be entered into your account on the website.

 

  THERE IS A NEW SUMMER CAMP REFUND POLICY. PLEASE REVIEW THE REFUND REQUEST LETTER FORM BELOW TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE NEW REFUND POLICY.