Welcome to Camp Saffran! We run a fun, exciting and engaging Boy Scout Resident Summer Camp program located just off the Susquehanna River in beautiful Harford County, Maryland. Our weeklong program has something for everyone. At Camp Saffran, you can look forward to a quality program, a high-energy staff, plenty of activities to keep Scouts engaged and having fun, and superior customer service. Most Troops choose to eat three hot meals a day in the Nentico Pavilion (provided by camp), but an option to cook by Troop or Patrol in the campsite is also available.
~ Camp Saffran Director, Brian DeBease
2010 Camp Saffran Leader's Guide
View or download the 2010 Leader's Guide for Camp Saffran.
Camping Options
Your unit will camp around one of eight (8) lodge sites or one of four (4) Adirondack sites. Each site is equipped with electricity, refrigeration, and a gas stove. Each unit has a choice of one of two methods of food preparation.
Choice 1 – Central Dining: Quality meals completely prepared by our experienced cooking staff will be awaiting you at our pavilion. If you are planning to do Central Dining, you must specify this when you signup for camp. Meal times are: breakfast 8:00 a.m., lunch 12:15 p.m. and dinner 6:00 p.m.
Choice 2 – Troop Cooking: Units provide all of their own food, either by bringing it from home or by using one of the stores conveniently located in the area.
Contacting the Camp Director
Camp Saffran Director may be contacted at:
campsaffrandirector@baltimorebsa.org
Saffran 2010 Reserved Sites
| June 27 - July 3 |
July 4 - July 10 |
July 11 - July 17 |
July 18 - July 24 |
July 25 - July 31 |
August 1 - August 7 |
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| Conowingo |
Troop 1299 Arrowhead | Troop 97 Arrowhead | Troop 130 Dulaney | Troop 544 NCAC | Troop 321 Carroll | . |
| Dan Beard | Troop 999 Harford | Troop 634 Arrowhead | Troop 874 National Pike | Troop 1191 NCAC | Troop 970 Arrowhead | . |
| Flint Ridge |
Troop 804 The Capitol | . | Troop 967 Harford | Troop 89 Thurgood | Troop 124 Dulaney | . |
| Friar Tuck |
Troop 83 PA Dutch | Troop 334 Reginald Lewis | Troop 768 The Capitol | Troop 897 Dulaney | . | . |
| Frontier |
Troop 393 Carroll | Troop 711 Dulaney | Troop 649 National Pike | . | Troop 1948 Dulaney | . |
| Hawkeye |
Troop 815 The Capitol | . | Troop 495 DelMarVa | Troop 302 Chesapeake | . | . |
| Jamestown |
Troop 234 Harford | Troop 773 Four Rivers | Troop 779 Dulaney | Troop 87 Hopkins | Troop 701 Dulaney | . |
| Lookout |
Troop 880 Dulaney | Troop 918 Four Rivers | Troop 732 Dulaney | Troop 759 National Pike | Troop 1299 Arrowhead | . |
| Mtn. View |
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| Pine Grove |
. | . | Troop 1022 National Pike | . | . | . |
| Pioneer |
Troop 145 Chesapeake | . | Troop 400 Harford | . | Troop 832 Dulaney | . |
| Prospect |
Troop 5 Hopkins | . | Troop 340 Dulaney | Troop 846 Arrowhead | Troop 151 Hopkins | . |
| Riggs Retreat |
. | . | Troop 802 Harford | . | . | . |
| Susquehanna |
Troop 303 Dulaney | Troop 474 Four Rivers | Troop 745 Chesapeake | Troop 475 Dulaney | Troop 301 Harford | . |
| Timberline |
Troop 292 Harford | Troop 613 National Pike | Troop 874 National Pike | . | . | . |
Merit Badges Offered
Listed in alphabetical order are some of the merit badges offered at Broad Creek last summer. With all merit badges, Scouts should become familiar with the requirements before coming to camp. Pamphlets should be purchased and studied prior to a Scout’s arrival to insure his familiarity with the merit badge requirements for completion. Options vary between Camps Saffran and Spencer. Please contact the Camp Director to find out which badges are offered in your camp.
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Computer Lab (shared with Spencer, facilitated by Spencer) Cinematography Computers Graphic Arts Photgraphy Conservation & Ecology Astronomy Bird Study Environmental Science Fish & Wildlife Conservation Forestry Geology Mammal Study Nature Reptile & Amphibian Study Soil & Water Conservation Weather Field Sports Athletics Fishing Golf Personal Fitness Sports Handicraft Art Basketry Fingerprinting Indian Lore Leatherwork Sculpture Woodcarving |
Pool Lifesaving Swimming Scoutcraft Backpacking Camping Cooking First Aid Hiking Orienteering Pioneering Wilderness Survival Shooting Sports Archery Rifle Shotgun Workshop (shared with Spencer, faciliated by Saffran) Automotive Repairs Carpentry Farm Mechanics Home Repairs Painting Woodworking Waterfront Canoeing Rowing Small Boat Sailing |
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Patrol Merit Badges American Heritage Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Communication Emergency Preparedness Fingerprinting Fire Safety Pathfinding Signaling Space Exploration Tracking Potential Additions Geocaching SCUBA Scouting Heritage* * These badges are for the 100th Anniversary and will only be offered during the summer of 2010 |
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