Nestled in the foothills of North Carolina lies Camp Bob Hardin, home of the Palmetto Council's Boy Scout summer camp program.  The camp is located in the native land of the Cherokee nation and covers 256 acres of mountainous terrain.  With two lakes and beautiful mountain views, Camp Bob Hardin boasts an Appalachian spirit for those Scouts hardy enough to seek out its mountain adventure. The camp offers a wide range of in-camp and out-of camp programs that are just as attractive to older Scouts as they are to younger ones. Activity areas include a Shooting Sports program with separate archery, shotgun and rifle ranges, a very dynamic C.O.P.E. course, Scoutcraft, handicraft and nature areas, a large activity field for soccer, ultimate frisbee, and volleyball, and twin lakes that enable a complete aquatics program.

A key element of our program is for Scouts to have individual free time and the opportunity to enjoy the natural environment of summer camp.  For this reason, daily schedules are designed to ensure that each Scout has some time in which he is not involved in instructional classes or organized activities so he has time to explore our beautiful 256 acre Scout Reservation.

For complete information about our summer camp program, please review the current Leader's Guide (revised 12/11/2008). 

Site Reservation Form - Due Before March 1, 2009	Available Sites
Camp Reservation Form - Due March 1, 2009	(The areas that are shaded indicate that the site is no longer available.)
Confirmation Form - Due April 1, 2009
Final Paymet Form - Due May 1, 2009	Camp Bob Hardin Staff Application
Trek Registration Form

 "Tent Pitch"
A tent platform adoption program sponsored by the Camping Committee

Adoption Form

• WHAT – Adopt a tent platform
  • Purchase and install framed tents
  • Cost is $500, includes tent, metal frame
  • Materials to be purchased through Council (discount pricing)
  • Minor platform modifications required may incur additional costs
• WHERE – Camp Bob Hardin tent sites
  • Start with campsites adjacent to Murphy Pavilion
  • Eventually expand to all tent sites
• WHY
  • Enhance appearance and functionality/comfort of CBH tent campsites
  • Engage units and individuals to support their camp
  • Simplify camp setup, particularly for off-season camping, whereby the ranger could set up tents solo if needed.
  • Increase longevity of tents
  • Encourage more off-season camp usage
  • Start with Murphy area because that would facilitate our training program and other off-season activities centered around the pavilion. This would also be a positive introduction to/promotion of CBH to the new leaders being trained.
• WHO
  • Chartered units of the Palmetto Council
  • Individuals who support the Palmetto Council & Camp Bob Hardin
  • Adopting units would be responsible for completing the initial installation/modifications of platform and frame, and present tent to ranger.
• OTHER
  • Consider an ongoing commitment (e.g. one tent per year for 2 or 3 years)

Unit numbers will be stenciled on your sponsored tent(s) by the Ranger or Camping Committee

Information for the 2008 Cub Day Camp for each district is below.

L&C District

Middle Tyger District

Piedmont District

Pinckney District

York District

Webelos Resident Camp is a parent/son camping experience that provides a tremendous opportunity or Webelos Scouts to earn activity pins that are difficult to earn during the school year.  Additionally, Webelos who come to camp gain familiarity with the same camp that many will return to for Boy Scout summer camp in years to come. 

The Palmetto Council will conduct two Webelos Camp sessions in 2008; June 8-11 and June 11-14.  Registration will be $70 per Webelos and $30 per adult.  Registration forms and all fees are due in the council office by May 1.

For complete Webelos Resident Camp information, please refer to the 2008 Webelos Camp Leader's Guide.