A Timeless Journey:
90 Years of Adventure

For 90 years, Camp Carpenter has shaped generations of Scouts through outdoor adventure, lasting friendships, and timeless Scouting traditions. Join us as we celebrate the legacy—and the future—of a camp unlike any other.

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Our Camp Programs

Choose the perfect camp experience for your child

Fort Friendship Day Camp

With age-appropriate program areas, outdoor activities, and a full day-camp experience, campers enjoy all the fun of summer camp—without traveling far from home.

Full Week Overnight Camp

Our full-week overnight camp is for Cub Scouts entering 1st–5th grade, offering outdoor adventures, hands-on activities, and an environment that builds confidence, skills, and lifelong friendships.

Half Week Overnight Camp

Akela Camp is a half-week overnight camping experience on Sunday-to-Tuesday where Scouts attend with a parent, join a den and pack, and enjoy camp together.

Arrow of Light Bridge Program

The AOL Bridge Program is an exclusive overnight camp experience where AOL Scouts stay an extra night at Camp Carpenter, form patrols, and take on challenges.

2026 Camp Scholarship Info

Scouting America New Hampshire is committed to ensuring that every youth has the opportunity to enjoy a summer camping experience. 

Camp Details & Planning Information

Everything you need to plan your Scout’s best summer yet

Select Your Program

View dates and details by camp experience

Week

1

July 5 - July 10

Registration closes June 21, 2026

Week

2

July 12 - July 16

Registration closes June 28, 2026

Week

3

July 19 - July 23

Registration closes July 5, 2026

Week

4

July 26 - July 30

Registration closes July 12, 2026

Week

5

August 2 - August 6

Registration closes July 19, 2026

Week

1

July 5 - July 7

Registration closes June 28, 2026

Week

2

July 12 - July 14

Registration closes July 5, 2026

Week

3

July 19 - July 21

Registration closes July 12, 2026

Week

4

July 26 - July 28

Registration closes July 19, 2026

Week

5

August 2 - August 4

Registration closes July 26, 2026

Week

1

July 6 - July 10

Registration closes July 5, 2026

Week

2

July 13 - July 17

Registration closes July 12, 2026

Week

3

July 20 - July 24

Registration closes July 19, 2026

Week

4

July 27 - July 31

Registration closes July 26, 2026

Week

5

August 3 - August 7

Registration closes August 2, 2026

Week

1

July 9 - July 10

Registration closes July 9, 2026

Week

2

July 16 - July 17

Registration closes July 16, 2026

Week

3

July 23 - July 24

Registration closes July 23, 2026

Week

4

July 30 - July 31

Registration closes July 26, 2026

Week

5

August 6 - August 7

Registration closes August 6, 2026

2026 Camp Fees

View details by camp experience

Day Camp Fees

Full Fee
Day Camp $330
Day Camp with Aftercare $390

Please note: Discounts do not apply to Akela and Day Camp fees. Day Camp registration must be paid in full.

Half Week Overnight Fees

About Akela Camp

Akela Camp runs for a half week Sunday to Tuesday or Wednesday to Friday. 

Early Bird Fee Paid By 3/16 Full Fee Paid After 3/16 Before 5/31 Late Fee AFTER 5/31
Youth Akela Camp $340 $350 $360
Akela Camp - Adult Fee $125 $125 $125

Please note: Discounts do not apply to Akela and Day Camp fees. Day Camp registration must be paid in full.

Full Week Overnight Fees

Early Bird Fee Paid By 3/16 Full Fee Paid After 3/16 Before 5/31 Late Fee AFTER 5/31
Youth Resident Camp $575 $595 $620
Tiger Cub Scout with Adult Partner $595 $595 $595
Additional Adult Resident Camp*
(see chart below)
$250 $250 $250
Provisional Youth Camper $575 $595 $620
Additional Den Chief** (see description below) $250 $250 $250
CIT Program (two sessions offered) Free Free Free

Adult Leader Ratios

Please note: The Tiger Cub Scout Adult Partner DOES NOT count towards the adult leader ratio.

*Adult Leader Ratios Free Leaders
Up to 10 Youth 2
11 to 15 Youth 3
16 to 20 Youth 4
21 to 25 Youth 5
1 Additional Adult for every 5 youth over 25 youth

*Den Chief Camp Fee: The unit will receive ONE FREE Den Chief if your unit brings five or more youth to camp. A Daniel Webster Council representative will provide a credit after the unit registers.

Arrow of Light Bridge Program

Program Add-on Costs
Youth Arrow of Light Bridge Program $65
Adult Arrow of Light Bridge Program $15

Scouting America New Hampshire provides a range of programs and camping experiences for its members. The administration of these programs and camping experiences requires some upfront cost, such as program and camp supplies, or a certain deposit may be necessary if using an outside vendor.

General Policies

  • Required deposits are non-refundable.
  • Unless otherwise noted, all cancellations by the participants will incur a 10% administrative charge.
  • All cancellation requests must be made four (4) weeks or more prior to the start of each respective program or camping experience.
  • In the event the Council must cancel a program or camping experience due to lack of attendance, mechanical failure at the camp, or something within its power, the Council will issue a 100% refund.
  • Any fees paid to an outside vendor are subject to their refund policies, which may include forfeiting the fee. In this case, the Council is not responsible for any fees forfeited to an outside vendor.
  • If a refund is approved, please allow 30 days past the end of the program or camp for the refund to be processed.  Refunds will be paid in the same form of payment as the original purchase unless it is no longer feasible.

Weekend Camping

If extenuating circumstances require a reservation to be canceled, the unit, organization, or individual may request a new date to transfer it. A Council employee must approve all requests to transfer the reservation.

Any cancellations requested less than four (4) weeks prior to reservation, the facility reservation fee will be forfeited.

Program Events

Refund requests received 30 days or less before the start of the event or activity and more than 14 days before the participant’s scheduled arrival will be refunded 50% of the paid fee.

No fees will be refunded less than 14 days from the start of any event or activity. All event or activity fees collected on-site are non-refundable.

Any fees paid to an outside company or agency are subject to their refund policy. Under this scenario, the Council is not liable for any forfeited fees.

If an event or activity is restricted to a limited number of participants, is sold out, and there is a waiting list of approved applicants, the prepaid event or activity fee will be refunded or transferred to another qualified, Council-approved participant.

If an event or activity must be canceled due to weather, and a weather make-up date is provided, the inability to attend on the weather make-up date is not justification for a refund. 

Overnight /Day Camp

No refunds are available for cancellations made less than four weeks prior to the start of each session. Deposits are non-refundable.

Campers who do not show up to a session will not receive a refund.

No adjustment to registration costs will be made for campers who are tardy, absent from camp, or are restricted due to disciplinary reasons. 

In the event of illness or physical ailment preventing participation in camp, a signed statement from a medical doctor or healthcare practitioner must be provided. The written order must be provided to Scouting America NH, and only an employee of Scouting America NH may authorize a refund on a case-by-case basis. If one is granted, the participant will forfeit any deposits paid or money sent to another company for any additional activities.

In the event of a death in the family prior to the participant attending camp, please speak with the Camp Director, who may authorize a refund on a case-by-case basis. Unfortunately, if a death occurs while at camp, a refund cannot be given due to expenses already incurred.

Scouting America New Hampshire cannot refund payments when sessions are cut short or canceled due to circumstances beyond our control. These may include, but are not limited to, wilderness area closures, forest fires, flooding, or other climate and environmental hazards that would prevent us from providing a safe and meaningful experience for all participants.

Camp Scholarship Info

Scouting America New Hampshire is committed to ensuring that every youth has the opportunity to enjoy a summer camping experience. This form is intended for Scouting families seeking financial assistance through our Camp Scholarship Program. Please read the following instructions carefully before completing the form.

Instructions:

  • Eligibility: This application is for Scouting families demonstrating a need for financial assistance to participate in summer camp programs.
  • Separate Applications: If you are applying for more than one Scout, please complete and submit a separate form for each individual.
  • Deadline: The application must be received by March 15, 2026. Applications received after this date will not be eligible for scholarship consideration.
  • Scholarship Limit: Please note that camp scholarships will cover no more than 50% of the camp’s fully discounted cost. Families and scouting units are expected to contribute to the remaining cost. Due to multiple week discounts offered, camp scholarships will not be considered for additional weeks attended.

Discounts & Rebates

Discounts and incentives available for eligible Scouts and units

Discount Type Amount
Akela Early Bird Registration - Before 3/16 $10
Early Bird Registration - Before 3/16 $20
Arrow of Light Discount $25
Sibling Discount& (see description below) $50
Multi-Week Discount $50

*Sibling Discount: Families with multiple campers attending either Griswold Scout Reservation or Camp Carpenter are eligible for a sibling discount. The first child pays the full camp fee, and a discount will be applied to each additional sibling. Please note: this discount does not apply to Den Chiefs, Day Camp, Akela Camp, or Mini-Week Camp.

**Multi-Week Discount: Please see the chart below for the progressive discounts based on the number of weeks attending camp- the multi-week discount includes NYLT. Discounts do not apply for Den Chiefs, Day Camp, Akela Camp, and Mini-Week Camp.

A Scout receives a $50.00 discount for each additional week they attend camp. The Multi-Week Discount can be combined with the early bird discount if you register before the deadline.

Camp Carpenter Loyalty Rebate

All rebates are non-transferable and cannot be combined with other units.

Our loyalty rebate is available to all Scouting units, including out-of-council units.  If you attended Camp Carpenter in 2024 & 2025 and will attend in 2026, you will receive a 3% rebate on paid attending youth.  This rebate will be credited to your unit account or sent to your respective Council for credit into your respective unit account at the end of the season and after all weeks have been reconciled.  After this inaugural year, the following rebate schedule shall apply.

For example, in 2026, if you return after attending in 2024 & 2025, your unit will receive a 3% rebate at the end of the season. Assuming you have 7 paid youth at the early bird fee, your unit would receive a credit to your unit account of $117.60 (7 youth x $560 = $3,920 x 3%).

Years Camped at Camp Carpenter Rebate %
First Two Years 0%
Three Years 3%
Four Years 4%
Five or More Years 5%

Camp Carpenter Growth Rebate

All rebates are non-transferable and cannot be combined with other units.

Our growth rebate is available to all units, including out-of-council units. If you increase the number of youths attending resident camp from the previous year, you will receive a growth rebate, as shown in the table below. The rebate is only applied to resident camp fees and is not applicable to any other program fees.

New units attending at a Scouting America New Hampshire Camp for the first time, the growth rebate will be carried forward and earned if you return the following year.  The growth rebate will be applied to your camp fee should you attend camp in 2027.

For example, if your unit brought 5 youth in 2025 and 7 youth in 2026, then at the end of the season, you would receive a 2% rebate. Assuming all 7 paid the early bird fee, your unit would receive a credit to your unit account of $78.40 (7 youth x $560 = $3,920 x 2%).

Unit Attendance Rebate %
1 - 5 Additional Youth 2%
6 - 10 Additional Youth 3%
11+ Additional Youth 4%

Forms & Resources

Everything you need to prepare for camp in one place, including required forms, packing lists, and helpful resources for families and leaders.

2026 Camp Directors Chats

Get a sneak peek at what’s ahead and start planning an unforgettable camp season! Join our Camp Leadership for Camp Carpenter and Griswold Scout Reservation for our monthly Camp Directors Chat.

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