Other Activities

40+ merit badges

Whether you're on the trail to Eagle or you're looking to learn a new skill, there's plenty of merit badge options at Camp Phillips.


View 2022 Merit Badge and Program Schedule here.

Bring your Bike

1,400 acres of property for you to explore. Don't forget your helmet.

blacksmithing

Metalworking merit badge, as well as open blacksmithing and branding.

COPE

Camp Phillips boasts a state-of-the-art high and low ropes course available to Scouts as a week-long program and as an open program on Friday.

Friday fun day

Thursday night and Friday schedule:100% fun, 0% requirements.

We have several overnight canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, sailing, fishing and survival adventures planned.

Get all of the details here.

phillips experience

Phillips Experience is a week-long program for Scouts 13 and older to explore every area on camp. Nothing's off limits.

Some of the activities include:

  • Snorkeling

  • Sailing

  • Climbing wall and 500 foot Zip Line

  • High C.O.P.E.

  • Land Navigation & Geocaching

  • Shooting Sports

Races

The race is on! Friday afternoon features a 5k, Mile Swim, Bike Race, and Round Lake Regatta (our camp-wide patrol relay).

shooting sports

Come see our knowledgeable and highly trained shooting sports staff at our upgraded shooting sports facilities. Archery, Rifle, Shotgun merit badges. Open shooting every day. Friday Fun Day activities including trap shooting, muzzleloaders, and long range shooting.

Stand up paddle boards

Available as a week-long program and available during open time.

Welding & Skilled trades

New for 2021, we are introducing our Skilled Trades area featuring Welding merit badge, Electricity merit badge, and Electronics merit badge.

zip line

Our 500 ft. Zip Line is open to Scouts during open time every day.

Counselor in training

The Counselor in Training program at Camp Phillips is open to First Class Scouts age 14 and older. We offer you an opportunity to work at camp, receiving training and personal growth that could turn into paid summer staff positions.