Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation is owned and operated by the Hawk Mountain Council of Scouting America.

It is administered by a full-time Camp Director and Ranger team trained and certified by the National Camping School of Scouting America. The camp is supervised by the Council Executive Board.

Essential Youth Protection Guidelines

• Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation and the Hawk Mountain Scout Council adhere to all Youth Protection guidelines of Scouting America.
• The responsibility for caring for your campers at camp is a 24-hour-a-day duty.
• All adults must be current members with all of their Pennsylvania state required background checks and Youth Protection Training. For more information on PA required clearances, click HERE.
• All adults must follow all the Guidelines to Safe Scouting.

Environmental Statement

• Scouting America fosters environmental respect and “Leave No Trace”.  All Scouts and Leaders are charged to protect and nurture our environment, especially when at camp.
• Help us keep your camp clean by:
  • Recycling – Reduce the use of all paper, Styrofoam, and plastic.  Reuse containers and recycle.  Dispose of your trash appropriately and take home your recycling.
  • Low Impact Camping – Be gentle to your campsite and surrounding area.  Always stay on established paths.  Don’t cut, remove, trample or damage any plants or trees.  Never build any new fire rings anywhere.
  • Follow the Outdoor Code always. As an American, I will do my best to:
    • Be clean in my outdoor manners
    • Be careful with fire
    • Be considerate in the outdoors
    • Be conservation-minded

Alcohol and Illegal Drugs

• These items are strictly prohibited.  Violators will be asked to leave and/or prosecuted.

Bullying and Hazing

• Initiations, hazing, or bullying of any type are in violation of Scouting America's Youth Protection policies and is cause for removal of Scouts or adults from camp.

Facilities

• The established sleeping capacity of buildings is not to be exceeded. 
• All buildings, furnishings, and equipment will be left in as good or better condition than when you arrived.
• Bunks, furniture, tables, etc… are to be returned to their original locations if moved.
• No alterations are allowed, to any buildings or grounds.
• Donations of equipment or furniture must be approved prior - talk to a member of the Ranger team or contact our main office at 610.926.3406 / hawk.mountain@scouting.org.

Please proceed directly to the Welcome Center upon arrival for check-in - check-in must be completed before proceeding to the rental.

Check-in starts at 6:00 pm. If you need to arrive at an earlier time, please coordinate that in advance with the Council Office at 610.926.3406 / hawk.mountain@scouting.org. We will make every effort to accomodate the request.

You will be asked to provide a roster with all youth and adults onsite for the weekend. Your unit's roster from Scoutbook with weekend attendees marked is sufficient.

You will decide on a check-out time for departure with that weekend's Campmaster during check-in at the Welcome Center.

You will decide on a check-out time for departure with that weekend's Campmaster during check-in at the Welcome Center.

Prior to departure, you must check out with the Campmaster or Camp Ranger. Your site will be inspected before you leave. If you need to change your check-out time at any point during the weekend, please contact the Campmaster using their information that was provided to you during check-in.

If you do not check out, your security deposit may be forfeited.

• Cancellation of reservations 45 days or more prior to the scheduled date will receive a full refund. All refund requests must be made in writing to the Council Program Director. Mail to: HMC, 5027 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605, or email to: hawk.mountain@scouting.org.
• Cancellations made 21 days to 44 days prior to the scheduled date may transfer fees to another reservation but will not be eligible for a refund. Transfers must be coordinated with the Council Program Director within 30 days of notification of the cancellation.
• Cancellations made 14 days to 20 days prior to the scheduled date may transfer 50% of the fees paid to another reservation but will not be eligible for a refund. Transfers must be coordinated with the Council Program Director within 30 days of notification of the cancellation.
• Cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the scheduled date, or "no-show" units, will forfeit ALL fees paid.