2026 Summer Camp will be held at Ransburg Scout Reservation located near Bloomington IN during the dates of June 13th-20th.
Every summer, Troop 889 takes a week-long camping trip known as Summer Camp. Summer Camp is one of the most cherished experiences of Scouts in the Troop. First of all, at Summer Camp, Scouts are able to be productive and accomplish a lot. It’s a great place to earn lots of Merit Badges at once. Also, Scouts get to enjoy the outdoors and take part in activities such as swimming, rowing, games, etc. while interacting with boys from different Troops around the U.S.
For additional details regarding this year’s summer camp, please refer to the drop-down menus or access the PDF file through the preview or download options.
Financial Assistance:
The Troop has camperships available for scouts in need. All requests should go to our Scoutmaster. Requests will be reviewed by Scoutmaster, Committee Chair, and Charter
Org. representative.
Tents:
We will be using camp provided canvas tents and cots this year. Further communication forthcoming on
mosquito netting and framing that scouts will need to bring to camp.
Travel:
Departure Date and Time: The troop will depart on Saturday, June 13th at TBD
The drive takes approximately 5 hours. NOTE: Transportation will be provided by coach bus that will be
arranged by the troop and included in the cost.
Scouts should plan to bring a sack lunch for the trip to camp, and bring money for a lunch stop on the
return trip home.
Time for the return to Naperville will be communicated by Group Me prior to the troop departing camp
on June 20th.
Merit Badges/ Activities:
Ransburg Scout Reservation will require merit badge sign up in advance. When the 2026 program guide
comes out in March, we will put out a sign up sheet so scouts can put in their requests for merit badges.
We recommend signing up for at least 4 merit badge classes. See the following link for list of merit
badges:
Costs/ Registration:
Scouts: $560
Register SCOUTS ONLY HERE
Scout Payment Link
Adults: $335
Register ADULTS ONLY IF ATTENDING CAMP
Adult Payment Link
Please note that certain activities (such as ATV, COPE Course and Tubing) and some merit badges will have extra fees.
These will be added to your total and due with your payment. If you sign up for activities that require
extra cost after your camp registration fee is paid, it is your responsibility to make payment for the
balance before camp.
IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION:
Payment is due in full no later than April 1st in order to get the early registration discount. Any payments received afterwards will pay the higher registration fee of $585. No payments will be accepted after May 15th.
The Troop will accept credit card payments for camp and is the preferred method of payment. Payment links are listed above.
If you prefer to pay by check, please reach out directly to the Summer Camp Coordinator.
REFUNDS: All paid fees are non-refundable without proof of medical
emergency or other extenuating circumstance.
Medical Forms:
As always, all participants must turn in 1 copy of Medical Forms A, B, & C. Form C requires a doctor physical. Please plan accordingly. Med forms along with a copy of both sides of your medical forms are due no later than June 1st. Please send to (To be communicated). Forms can be found here.
ATV:
SPOTS ARE LIMITED!
Any scout wishing to take the ATV course must follow these requirements:
- All participants must be 14 or older and pay the program fee of TBD. Certain ATV activities require the participant to be 16 years of age. Please consult the link to the program guide for details.
- All Participants must take the ATV online safety course and bring the completion certificate to camp. See Link section below
- Waivers must be filled out. See link section below
ATV Program Information Link
ATV Waiver Form
ATV e-Course Link (course is free, but there is a $25 fee for the certificate)
Additional Info:
Scouts should pack their own bag/packs. They will not change their underwear if they don’t know where it is!
Adults will need their own tents
All medication will be secured in camp and administered according to parent instructions.
Lifesaving devices (Epi-pens) should be carried by the scout. Leaders need to be aware of those who are carrying them.
Recommended Packing List:
Also, below are some tips for summer camp packing:
OA Members (dues current) should bring their OA sash and any regalia they may have.
Your Scout WILL HAVE TO CARRY everything you send with him from the parking lot to the campsite – and be able to re-pack to carry back out!
There is a very high probability your Scout will not change his clothes every day (if at all!) Avoid sending him with a clean set of clothes for every day of camp.
Open toed shoes/sandals are ONLY allowed in camp at the waterfront.
Tents have mattresses in them. If you have a first-year scout who needs to sleep in a troop tent, they can use their bunk mat. Bringing your own sleeping pad isn’t required, but some do anyway.
How much money to send is up to you. There is a trading post where the kids like to hang out – snacks/drinks/ice cream as well as hats, t-shirts, scout gear etc.
Merit badge requests:
Please use this survey to indicate your interest preference in Merit Badges and activities for Summer Camp 2026 at Ransburg.
Troop 889 – Ransburg 2026 Summer Camp Merit Badge Sign-up
The list of the merit badges is at the program guide: https://www.ransburgbsa.org/programs
Note, it is highly recommended that you and your Scout plan out the primary and alternative activities based on their age, interests, and the travel time chart. The travel time chart is an excellent estimate of the time it will take for a Scout to travel from one location to another, ideal locations are within the green and lite green distance.
If you do have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Summer Camp Coordinator .