Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation

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Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation Curtis S. Read is a 1,000 acre Boy Scout Reservation in the pristine Adirondack Mountains of New York.

Camp Read is a 1,000-acre Scouting America camp in the heart of the Adirondacks featuring horseback riding, boating, climbing, shooting sports, and unforgettable high adventure experiences. It boasts two resident camps, a high adventure base, an equestrian program, and over 2,500 satisfied customers annually. Camp Waubeeka is our patrol-cooking camp, and operates five weeks of Boy Scout resident camping, and one week of Cub Scout resident camping. Camp Buckskin is a Dining Hall camp, which operates 6 weeks of Boy Scout resident camping, one of them combined with a Webelos resident camp. Summit Base is our High Adventure Base, offering treks, climbing and caving, Low and High COPE courses, and plenty of other adventure.

Camp Read will be at the Thunderbird Games, will you!?
10/03/2026

Camp Read will be at the Thunderbird Games, will you!?

One Giant Game. Dozens of Ways to Play! Don't Miss the Largest Cub Scout Event in the Northeast!

Register now before the price goes up! Early registration pricing ends at 11:59 PM on Sunday, October 4. Don’t wait! Get registered today and save before the fee increases! Find registration, FAQs and all information at www.ghvscouting.org/thunderbird

If you’ve never been to Thunderbird Games before, this is the year to check it out!

Thunderbird Games is a huge, one-day Scouting adventure at FDR State Park, bringing together Scouts and families from across the Hudson Valley for a full day of games, challenges, demonstrations and hands-on activities.

Once you arrive, the day is yours to explore! Thunderbird will feature 40 different stations throughout the park, including 25+ games and activities run by local Scout Troops, Range & Target Activities, our Special Needs Area, live shows, community organizations, special guests and much more.

This year’s theme is LEVEL UP, with stations getting into the fun with themes inspired by video games, arcade classics and board games!

Saturday, October 17 | 10 AM–4 PM
FDR State Park, Yorktown Heights
Cub Scouts: $30 | Adults: $15

Registration includes your official Thunderbird Games patch.

Who misses camp☝️
09/13/2026

Who misses camp☝️

Sunset over Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation 🙌🌇

Who's been!?🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Comment below!

Buckskin Handicraft working on Painting M.B. Looks like the beginning of another Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation master...
08/11/2026

Buckskin Handicraft working on Painting M.B. Looks like the beginning of another Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation masterpiece!

It’s always great to see Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation staff representing at  . Camp Read has been a proud recipient ...
08/10/2026

It’s always great to see Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation staff representing at . Camp Read has been a proud recipient of proceeds from the race donated to the Bob and Gert Newton Campership fund !

Horses, Fire, COPE…..not a bad way to spend timeCurtis S. Read Scout Reservation
08/10/2026

Horses, Fire, COPE…..not a bad way to spend timeCurtis S. Read Scout Reservation

Creativity is never at a loss at The STEM Ranch.   The staff challenge the Scouts to think outside the box everyday.    ...
08/09/2026

Creativity is never at a loss at The STEM Ranch. The staff challenge the Scouts to think outside the box everyday. A true example of experimental education at its finest!!!!

Not a bad view from the Buckskin Waterfront!   We are very lucky to be able to share this with all the scouters who pass...
08/08/2026

Not a bad view from the Buckskin Waterfront! We are very lucky to be able to share this with all the scouters who pass through Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation.

You never know who’s going to show up at STEM Ranch to help out with welding.    May the force be with you!Curtis S. Rea...
08/07/2026

You never know who’s going to show up at STEM Ranch to help out with welding. May the force be with you!Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation

There’s Somthing for everyone Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation
08/07/2026

There’s Somthing for everyone Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation

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Brant Lake, NY
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