Why Attend Camp Sequassen Scouts BSA Resident Camp?
- Adventure in the Great Outdoors
Camp Sequassen is a hidden gem located in the scenic Litchfield Hills of Connecticut. With over 600 acres of wooded land and direct access to the clear, spring-fed waters of West Hill Pond, it provides the perfect setting for real outdoor adventure. From hiking and canoeing to stargazing and survival challenges, every day brings new opportunities to connect with nature. It’s a chance for Scouts to unplug from technology and experience the thrill of wilderness life—something that’s harder and harder to find in today’s world.
- Merit Badge Opportunities Like No Other
At Camp Sequassen, Scouts can choose from a wide array of merit badges—75 different ones—covering everything from traditional Scoutcraft skills like Orienteering and Pioneering, to STEM & Trade-focused badges such as Welding and Programming. With access to program areas like the waterfront, nature lodge, STEM & Trades building, and multiple shooting ranges, Scouts receive hands-on, in-depth instruction. All merit badges are offered in a way that blends learning with fun, giving Scouts both the knowledge and memories that last a lifetime.
- Top-Notch Facilities with a Classic Camp Feel
Camp Sequassen blends classic outdoor charm with well-maintained facilities to support a safe, comfortable, and immersive experience. The camp includes a large dining hall, modern shower houses, a fully stocked health lodge, covered program shelters, and specialized facilities for shooting sports, aquatics, and handicrafts. Everything is designed to maximize fun while ensuring a safe, engaging environment where Scouts and leaders can focus on learning and personal growth.
- An Amazing, Caring Staff
The staff at Camp Sequassen isn’t just trained—they’re passionate about Scouting. Many are former campers themselves who return year after year because they love making a difference. They are trained in youth protection, safety protocols, and outdoor skills, but they also bring a contagious enthusiasm and deep respect for the Scouting experience. From the friendly commissioners to the energetic aquatics director, the staff is committed to making every camper feel included, supported, and inspired.
- Camaraderie, Teamwork, and Troop Unity
One of the best parts of attending resident camp is the way it brings Scouts closer together. Living in shared campsites, participating in troop activities, and cheering each other on during competitions builds lasting bonds. Whether it’s a patrol challenge, service project, or shared skit at the campfire, Scouts develop teamwork and leadership skills while making lifelong friends. These shared experiences strengthen the troop as a whole—and create stories Scouts talk about for years.
- Growth in Leadership and Independence
Camp Sequassen is a place where Scouts are encouraged to make their own decisions, take initiative, and lead others. They manage their daily schedules, decide which merit badges to pursue, and take on responsibilities within their patrol and troop. Whether it’s acting as a Patrol Leader, organizing a skit, or guiding a younger Scout through camp, these experiences help youth build confidence, responsibility, and real-world leadership skills. Many campers leave camp more mature and self-assured than when they arrived.
- Unique and Exciting Camp Programs
What makes Sequassen stand out is its broad offering of open programs. Scouts can wake up early and go to the Polar Bear Swim. After merit badges have can concluded they can go to open shoot at the ranges, craft spin art and forge metal at Handicrafts, ride down the zipline at the COPE area, or play on the field at the Sports and Wellness area. The fun continues with daily competitions like the fire building competition at Scoutcraft, marksmanship tournament at the rifle and archery ranges, and eco-jeopardy at the ecology center. Scouts can continue having fun into the night with program like bug wall, night climb, and astronomy hike.
- Timeless Camp Traditions
Camp Sequassen has traditions going back generations, including Friday night closing campfires, staff-led songs and skits, legends of the Hermit, Hermit spring, and Hessian hike. Whether you’re taking part in the infamous Fire Hose competition at the Waterfront, competing the Sequassen Relay, or collecting unique patches, the camp is filled with iconic experiences that build nostalgia and create a sense of continuity for returning Scouts. These traditions tie new campers to the past while helping them feel part of something larger.
- STEM & Trades, Innovation, and Creative Exploration
In addition to traditional outdoor programming, Camp Sequassen embraces modern Scouting with a full STEM & Trades area offering badges in robotics, digital technology, programming, Welding, automotive maintenance, woodworking, plumbing, and more. These activities inspire Scouts to explore fields in science and engineering through hands-on experimentation. Whether it’s building a robot, launching a rocket, or learning about sustainable energy, the STEM & Trades programs at Sequassen make learning dynamic and fun—and often spark lifelong interests or career ideas.
- Fun, Freedom, and Unforgettable Memories
At its core, Camp Sequassen is about fun. It’s about laughing with your troop, cooking s’mores by the fire, diving into the lake, and running in the grass. It’s about climbing to new heights (literally, on the climbing wall), earning that tough badge, or joining in on an impromptu song in the dining hall. Camp Sequassen is where lifelong memories are made—ones that stay with Scouts long after the tents are packed up and the summer ends. Many Scouts say that summer camp is their favorite part of Scouting—and Camp Sequassen is the gold standard.
