Scouts BSA Resident Camp: Camp Oyo
Camp Oyo, Est. 1926, is located in the middle of Shawnee State Forest just outside of Portsmouth, Ohio. Summer camp at Oyo is a unique camping experience offering great facilities, quality program, and a traditional scouting experience sure to be remembered. Camp Oyo features historic log cabin or tent site camping with a full shower house, along with program features including a full-sized pool, a large lake for boating & fishing, diverse merit badge options, and unique summer camp traditions. Join us for a week of Scouting unlike any other! Camp Oyo operates a nationally accredited program.
Camp Oyo – Leaders Guide Camp Oyo Program Guide Girls at Summer Camp FAQ Sheet
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Week 1 June 23-29
Camp Fees
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Early Bird Fee $300
Must be PAID IN FULL by April 15, 2019
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Regular Fee $320
Must be PAID IN FULL by May 15, 2019
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Late Fee $340
If paid after May 15, 2019
Adult Camp Fees
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Regular Fee $150
Must be PAID IN FULL by May 15, 2019
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Late Fee $170
If paid after May 16, 2019
New Summer Camp Payment Policy:
The $280 discounted rate OR a $40 non-refundable deposit is due on or before April 15th for each youth slot. Deposits may be transferred to another Scout in your unit or to a different camp during the current year. If no payment has been made for youth by April 16th, the SKC Camping Department will contact your troop and registration contact, via phone and email. If still no contact has been made, the SKC Camping Department has the right to cancel your unpaid or non-deposited registrations, to allow other troops to use those slots to attend summer camp.
- Discounted Rate – Registration must be paid in full before April 15th.
- Regular – Registration Paid in full on or before May 15th.
- Late fee – Paid in full after May 15th
Have an Adventure at Camp Oyo!
Program Overview
Camp Oyo offers an established quality program in a smaller camp setting for scouts of all ages! This allows for more one-on-one interaction with the instructors and staff and encourages more interaction between Troops in camp!
Camp wide activities and competitions, movie night, pool party, chapel services, and more. basketball & volleyball courts and a gaga pit are also available for your Scouts enjoyment.
Eagle Quest
A fun first-year camper experience focused on rank advancement with core Scouting and Camping skills. Aimed at providing quality training in a fun environment with unique experiences.
Schedule includes program sessions for rank advancement, an overnight outpost, compass courses, pioneering, first aid, and free time for merit badge work.
Flexible Merit Badge Program Areas
Oyo program areas offer a large merit badge selection for scouts to choose from. From scoutcraft & nature to shooting sports, handicraft, and aquatics with an on-camp Lakefront. A flexible program schedule allows scouts to choose their own goals and schedule for the week. Some merit badges will also meet as scheduled classes.
Camp Oyo Motawk Program
The Motawk Tribe is a 30+ year tradition at Camp Oyo. A native American based multi-year program that challenges Scouts to demonstrate their skills and teamwork. Those that accept the challenge will participate in group activities a complete a set of requirements throughout the week then attend special ceremonies and an overnight Pow-Wow outpost.