Summer Camp at Raven Knob

⚠️ Do Not Register Individually

Please do not register your Scout directly through Camp Raven Knob or submit merit badge and program selections on your own.

Troop 234's Summer Camp Coordinator will register Scouts and leaders as a troop.

1. Review Look through the programs and merit badges.

2. Choose Decide what your Scout is interested in doing.

3. Wait Have those choices ready when Troop 234 asks for them.

You are encouraged to review all of the Raven Knob program information. Please use it for planning only until Troop 234 provides registration instructions.

Troop 234 will tell families when it is time to submit selections, forms, and payments.

Summer Camp at a Glance

Here are the main details families need right now.

Location Camp Raven Knob Mount Airy, North Carolina

Troop 234 Camp Week Under Review Raven Knob operates six weeks from June 20 through July 31, 2027.

Base Scout Fee $475 Some programs have additional fees. Troop 234's final amount will be announced.

Registration Troop 234 Handles It Do not register individually.

Medical Forms Parts A, B & C Part C requires a physical examination.

Troop Travel To Be Announced Departure and return information will be posted after our camp week is confirmed.

What You Should Do Now

You do not need to register yet. Focus on these four things.

Review the Program Guide

Look through the merit badges, special programs, activities, age recommendations, prerequisites, and additional program fees.

Make a List of Your Scout's Choices

Have preferred merit badges and programs ready when Troop 234 requests selections.

Complete Medical Form Part C

If your Scout needs a physical, schedule it early. Parts A, B, and C are required for camp.

Watch for Troop 234 Instructions

We will provide the camp week, final cost, payment schedule, form deadline, and instructions for submitting program choices.

Open 2027 Program Guide Open Program Grid

Programs & Merit Badges

Review these resources and decide what interests your Scout. Do not submit selections directly to Camp Raven Knob.

2027 Programs

Program Guide

Merit badges, programs, prerequisites, age recommendations, and program fees.

Open Program Guide

Planning

Program Grid

Use the grid to compare session times and build a list of preferred choices.

Open Program Grid

High Adventure

RAMPAGE

Week-long high-adventure program. The additional program fee is $50.

Review RAMPAGE

Forms

Medical reminder: All youth and adults attending camp need Scouting America Medical Forms A, B, and C. Part C must be completed by a medical professional. Scouts also need a signed Outdoor Programs Parental Release. Troop 234 will announce our form collection deadline.

Required

Medical Forms A, B & C

Complete all sections and include a copy of the participant's insurance card.

Open Medical Forms

Required for Youth

Parent Release

Scouts age 17 and younger need the signed Outdoor Programs Parental Release.

Open Release Form

As Needed

Special Diet Form

Use this form if a participant has dietary restrictions or special food needs.

Open Diet Form

Aquatics

Swim Classification Form

Review the form for documenting a swim classification completed before camp.

Open Swim Form

Good to Know

🎣 Planning to Fish?

Raven Knob fishing permits are issued Monday after lunch following a brief orientation and safety session. Fishing is catch-and-release.

Wednesday Visitors' Night

Parents and other visitors may arrive beginning at 5:30 PM Wednesday. The evening includes campsite supper, campfire, and the Order of the Arrow ceremony.

Camp Location

Camp Raven Knob
266 Raven Knob Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030

Camp Raven Knob Website Get Directions

Guides & Maps

Need more detail? The full Raven Knob documents are available here.

Parents

2027 Parent Guide

Camp information written for parents and families.

Open Parent Guide

Leaders

2027 Leader Guide

Detailed registration, camp operations, policies, and leader information.

Open Leader Guide

Map

Camp Map

View the Camp Raven Knob property and program areas.

Open Camp Map

Map

Scaled Camp Map

View the scaled version of the camp map.

Open Scaled Map

Campsite

Camp Inspection

Review the Raven Knob campsite inspection document.

Open Inspection Form

Additional Camp Details

These details are available for anyone who wants them, but most families do not need to act on them directly.

2027 Camp Weeks

Week 1: June 20 to June 26
Week 2: June 27 to July 3
Week 3: July 4 to July 10
Week 4: July 11 to July 17
Week 5: July 18 to July 24
Week 6: July 25 to July 31

Camp Registration Dates

These are handled by Troop 234's Summer Camp Coordinator. Families should not register individually.

February 15: Unit Count registration opens.
March 16: Merit badge and session registration opens for Weeks 1 and 2.
March 18: Merit badge and session registration opens for Weeks 3 through 6.
April 15: Unit Count locks.
One week before arrival: Raven Knob's session registration portal closes.

Camp Arrival & Departure

Raven Knob Sunday check-in appointments are between 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM.
Troop 234's actual departure time from Chesapeake will be announced separately.
Saturday continental breakfast begins at 7:30 AM.
Packing and departure begin around 8:00 AM.
All units must leave Camp Raven Knob before 10:30 AM Saturday.
Troop 234's estimated return time to Chesapeake will be announced later.

Adult Leader Pricing

Full-week adult leader: $240
Half-week adult leader: $150
Raven Knob waives one full-week adult leader fee for every 10 Scouts attending with the unit.

Express Health Check-In

Raven Knob offers an expedited Sunday health check when the unit sends paper copies of the required medical and release forms to camp at least two weeks before arrival.

Troop 234 will provide families with our own form collection deadline so the troop has enough time to review and submit the paperwork.