Please stay tuned for more information about Ockanickon hosting National Camping School!
FAQ’s
Q: What is National Camping School?
A: The purpose of National Camping School is to provide adults with a learning experience and training related to the operation of council camp. The key Staff members will, in turn, train and supervise other staff personnel in your Council camping program.
Q: How do I register for National Camping School?
A: Your local Council must register you to attend this event. If you are registered with the Bucks County Council, please contact Bill Mischke Council Program Director (bill.mischke@scouting.org)
Q: When is N.C.S. being offered at Ockanickon Scout Reservation?
A: NCS is being offered at Ockanickon 2 different weekends. April 13th-15th and April 237rd-29th
Q: What programs are being offered?
A: Different programs are being offered at the two different weekends
Programs being offered the first weekend (April 13th-15th):
- Resident Camp Administration
- Camp Commissioner
- Camp Ranger
- Aquatics Instructor, BSA
- Shooting Sports
- Project C.O.P.E. Director
- Climbing Director
- Shooting Sports with Pistol
Programs being offered the second weekend (April 27rd-29th):
- Resident Camp Administration
- Camp Commissioner
- Camp Ranger
- Camp Ranger Retraining
- Aquatics Instructor, BSA
- Shooting Sports
- Project C.O.P.E. Director
- Aquatics Instructor, BSA Retraining
- Shooting Sports Retraining
- C.O.P.E. Director Retraining
- Climbing Director
- Shooting Sports with Pistol
- Climbing Director Retraining
Q: Where is Ockanickon located and what is the address?
A: Ockanickon is located in the heart of Bucks County in Pipersville, PA
Ockanickon Scout Reservation: 5787 State Park Road, Pipersville, P.A. 18947
Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Ockanickon facility?
A: Bill Mischke (Council Program Director)
Email: bill.mischke@scouting.org
Phone: 215.297.5290 extn: 30