Specialty Programs
Camp Sequassen offers the Cooking merit badge during Week 7 only, focusing on skills like meal planning, food safety, nutrition, and cooking techniques in both indoor and outdoor settings. Scouts prepare breakfasts, lunches, and dinners using a variety of cooking methods and learn how to handle food safely and responsibly. They also create balanced menus and shopping plans for different scenarios—camping trips, home cooking, and trail meals. The badge includes instruction in nutritional awareness, meal budgeting, and team cooking strategies. The program requires active participation and includes a $50 registration fee. Priority is given to Scouts attending multiple weeks of camp. With personalized instruction and real meal preparation experiences, this program equips Scouts with skills they’ll use for life.
For Scouts age 15+ and adult leaders, Sequassen’s Red Cross Lifeguard Certification program provides a full week of professional training. Participants must complete swim qualifications, rescue techniques, CPR, and first aid sessions to become certified lifeguards. The course includes classroom instruction, daily waterfront practice, timed drills, and real-life scenarios. This certification is a valuable credential for Scouts interested in camp aquatics staff roles or community lifeguarding positions. The course is rigorous and requires commitment, but successful participants leave with real-world skills and a nationally recognized certification. It’s one of the most demanding—and rewarding—programs offered at Camp Sequassen.
Designed for older, experienced Scouts, the Older Scout Adventures program replaces merit badge-heavy schedules with high-adventure experiences. Participants tackle Sequassen’s COPE course, test their skills on the BMX track, and soar down the zipline. The week includes an exciting off-camp tubing trip down the Farmington River, offering a refreshing mix of teamwork, thrill, and natural beauty. The program helps Scouts step outside their comfort zone while remaining engaged with camp. Scouts attending this program can still take a merit badge class if they choose. It comes with a $50 additional fee, and priority is given to those attending camp for multiple weeks. Whether climbing, paddling, or biking, this is the ultimate experience for Scouts looking for adrenaline and fun.
Sequassen’s Trail to Eagle program is tailored for Star and Life Scouts looking to earn critical Eagle-required merit badges in a focused, discussion-rich setting. Scouts work through badges like Citizenship in the Community, Nation, World, Communication, Personal Management, and Hiking, depending on the week. The program includes seminar-style sessions, guided discussion, mock Boards of Review, and time to work on Eagle project planning. Trail to Eagle includes a $50 fee to support specialized instruction. With limited class sizes and experienced counselors, the program ensures each participant receives personal guidance. It’s the perfect stepping stone to completing the journey to Eagle.
Camp Sequassen’s Wilderness Patrol is the perfect program for first-year Scouts. Split into three progressive tracks—Trailblazers, Expedition Wilderness, and Journey to Adventure—the program offers instruction in fire safety, first aid, map and compass, knot tying, and more. Trailblazers introduces new Scouts to the patrol method and Scouting basics. Expedition Wilderness builds on these with outdoor scenarios and water safety. Journey to Adventure includes advanced skills and an optional overnight experience. In the afternoon, Scouts can work on a merit badge like Weather or Mammal Study, and evening programs like Totin’ Chip or the Adventure Passport Hunt keep the learning going. Wilderness Patrol helps Scouts advance, gain confidence, and feel connected to the camp and their troop.