Camp John J Barnhardt

07/08/2026

Our Ecology Director turned into a wizard and has been wondering around following the stars… drifting into campsites and sampling their cooking! Congrats to 249 in campsite 4 for winning this week’s cooking contest. Homemade chicken sausages, wonderful potatoes, a brilliant dessert, butterbeer that Harry Potter, himself, would appreciate!

06/18/2026

Mya teaches Scouts how to align fletchings as part of archery merit badge at Camp John J. Barnhardt. They’ll create and modify a short arrow into a pen with fletchings to take home.

06/18/2026

05/22/2026

04/02/2026

✨ Cub Scout & Webelos Summer Camp 2026

Get your wands (and hiking boots) ready! Registration is officially open for the most magical event of the summer: Cubcraft and Wizardry at Camp Barnhardt!

From July 11th – 14th, our Cub Scouts and Webelos will step into a world of enchantment where the Great Outdoors meets the Wizarding World. Whether they are brewing "potions" in crafts or hitting a bullseye on the range, a spellbinding time is guaranteed for all.

🏰 What’s in Store for Your Wizard? Our magical curriculum is packed with adventures that help scouts earn those all-important Adventure Belt Loops:
- Climbing Tower: Scale the highest peaks of the castle!
- Swimming Pool & Canoeing: Master the Black Lake (or just have a blast in the water).
- Archery & BB Gun Range: Perfect your aim for those tricky magical creatures.
- Crafts: Create your own mystical masterpieces.

📜 The Details
Dates: July 11th – 14th, 2026
Location: Camp John J. Barnhardt

Don’t wait for an owl to arrive! 🦉 Space is limited, and you won’t want to miss out on the magic.

https://www.campjohnjbarnhardt.org/webeloscamp or scan the QR code on the flyer to secure your spot today!

03/31/2026

Ready for a Summer Camp like NO OTHER? ⛺️⚔️✨

Summer Camp 2026 at Camp Barnhardt!

Prepare for a fusion of tradition and magic! To celebrate our 60th Anniversary, we are introducing a one-of-a-kind Scoutcraft & Wizardry theme that will ignite your scouts' imagination while mastering essential skills.

Imagine:

Perfecting knots and fire-building, but with a magical twist.

Embarking on a quest to master new skills and earn unique merit badges.

Facing challenges that test both courage and cleverness.

Creating memories that will last a lifetime in the beautiful North Carolina outdoors.

From pioneering and astronomy to fantasy role-playing and ancient lore, this will be an adventure unlike any before. Slots are limited for this historic year!

Calling all Scoutmasters and Troop Leaders! Don't let your Troop miss out on this legendary experience.

✅ Lock in your Troop's spot today: https://www.campjohnjbarnhardt.org/summercamp