Boy Scouts of America® Mountain West Council

Short Term Camp Administrator Training

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The Boy Scouts of America has developed National Camping Schools to support local councils by training key adult personnel in the best methods of Scout camping. National Camping Schools follow a national curriculum with emphasis on communicating the mission of the Boy Scouts of America and the purpose of Scout camping. National Camping School certification for Short-Term Camp Administrator is granted for a two-year period to those who satisfactorily complete the training.

Objectives
The objectives of National Camping School are to:
• Develop a better understanding of the purposes, program, and methods of camping utilized by BSA council camps.
• Assure more effective and uniform camp staff training in local council camp and outdoor programs.
• Promote year-round outdoor camp program opportunities, with application of appropriate safety standards for the well-being of all participants.
• Prepare camp staff to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of every camper, leader, visitor, and staff member.
• Prepare camp staff to ensure that each camper and leader obtains a quality program.

You can get a preview of what this certification covers at https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/camping/short-term-camp/