Camp Frank S. Betz

04/02/2026

03/26/2026

Our new Thunderbird is back on Tbird. Given to us in memory of Roman Potempa who designed this version of our Thunderbird in the 1960’s and repainted it several times over the decades after.

03/01/2026

Camp Betz will be closed from February 29, 30, and 31. Our crew will be busy filling potholes. See everyone in March.

02/06/2026

Snow at Betz. Our Thunderbird is at the sign shop getting some TLC.

01/26/2026

The Camp Betz Properties Committee is sponsoring its 3rd Annual Camp Betz Spring work week, Sunday, March 15th to Friday, March 20th. The committee will be working on projects to improve Camp Betz for summer programs and welcome any interested adult volunteers for 1 day, multiple days or all week! The group will be staying in cabins at Camp. Meals are included. If you are interested, contact Mo Potempa or message our page with your name email and phone number, and to let us know you are attending for food counts.

Projects for this year include: installing new yard hydrants, rebuilding Anderson well house. stump grinding, plus many others for all skill levels.

Previous projects have included redecking the Halsey Bridge, replacing the Health Lodge awning, Thunderbird kitchen plumbing improvements and lower well house rebuild.

12/07/2025

View of Betz from above taken last Thursday.

11/20/2025

If anyone has a microwave they can donate. The one for north cabin is dead. Contact the page if you can help. Doesn’t need to be new just work.

10/12/2025

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Classroom Session 1 of OKPIK Winter Training is almost here, don’t miss out! Attendance at all three classroom sessions and the practical weekend campout is required to complete the course, so be sure to get started with Session 1 on Sunday, October 19.

OKPIK is a “train the trainer” program that equips you with the knowledge and materials to lead safe, fun cold-weather activities for your unit. Learn directly from experienced cold-weather campers through a mix of classroom instruction and a hands-on winter campout.

Classroom Sessions:
Session 1: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Session 2: Sunday, November 16, 2025
Session 3: Sunday, December 7, 2025
1–5 PM (check-in 12:30 PM)
First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights

Practical Weekend
January 3–4, 2026 at Camp Betz, Berrien Springs, MI

Open to adults and Scouts 14+ (First Class rank required)
$65 per person ($75 starting Oct. 1)

Register here: https://scoutingevent.com/456-okpik2025

10/10/2025

Range training pavilion has a new roof as we slowly clean up the May storm damage.

09/02/2025

Are you looking for BSA Chain Saw Training. See link below for it happening in Michigan Crossroads Council.

The Michigan Crossroads Council is looking to increase the number of dedicated volunteers and professionals that help us maintain the tree work at our

07/17/2025

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Date: July 17, 2025
To: Pathway to Adventure Council Friends

It is with great sorrow that we inform you of a tragic incident involving the apparent drowning death of a 15-year-old CIT (Counselor in Training) at Owasippe’s Camp Blackhawk on July 16th.
No other campers or staff were involved or were in danger at any time.
Emergency protocols were followed, law enforcement was called to the scene, and Council leadership and camp staff are cooperating in the ongoing investigation.
We are also taking appropriate measures, including providing grief counseling, in support of the family, campers, and camp staff.
Please join us in supportive thoughts for the family, fellow campers, staff, and our extended Scouting family.

Dr. Marlon Mitchell, Council President
Jeff Isaac, Scout Executive

06/05/2025

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Local Councils were informed on specific steps forward following the nation-wide stand-down of Range and Target Activities, initiated by an incident at an out-of- state Scouting America property. Each local council was required to have their Scout Executive review certain specific Range & Target Activity policies, as well as complete and sign a certification form in order to resume Range and Target Activities.

Pathway to Adventure Council took immediate steps of fulfill this obligation and the certification form has been received by the National Range & Target Activities Committee as of May 30, 2025. Pathway to Adventure Council ranges are now open for Scouting Programs including Day Camp, Betz Family Camp, and Owasippe Scout Reservation.

Again, thank you for your continued patience and support as we all work together for a SAFE Scouting Program.