Scout Oath must be followed.

Reservation form and required deposit must be submitted & received by the Northwest Texas Council at least 2 weeks prior to the requested date. PHONE CALLS ARE NOT RESERVATIONS.

REGULATIONS FOR USE OF CAMP PERKINS

Camp Hours:

Gates are open from 5:00pm to 10:00pm Friday and Saturday and 8:00am to 11:00am on Sunday. Some programs (climbing, COPE, shooting) may end later on Sundays. For weekend camping, Camp Perkins operates on the HONOR SYSTEM for check out. For Council or District events, your campsite will be checked by a member of the event staff. 

Water:

Water is available at camp year-round. Water is available in winter at a central source. 

Leadership:

Two registered adult leaders are required at all times, Youth Protection certified, and 21 years of age or older.  New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before applying for registration.  The BSA’s Youth Protection training has been mandated training for ALL registered and new BSA adult volunteers.  Youth Protection training must be carried out every two years. Those with expired YPT will not be allowed on campouts.

Co-ed leadership is required for co-ed camping. Cub Scout camping is NOT allowed unless a BALOO-trained leader is present at all times. For Webelos dens, a parent must accompany the Webelos Scout on the campout. If a parent cannot attend, arrangements must be made by the child’s family for another youth’s parent (but not the Webelos leader) or another adult relative or friend to substitute.

The leader in charge assumes responsibility of confining the group to their own campsite and preventing noise or activity that might disturb the sleep of other campers between the hours of 10:00pm and 7:00am.

Camping:

Rules of the camp follow “The Scout Law”. Camping may be done only on established sites assigned in the reservation. Respect other unit’s campsites. Fires must be built in areas provided, when permitted, and must be kept under constant supervision. Be prepared to furnish your own fire building material. Cooking with charcoal may be necessary at some locations. Check with Camping Registrar. All fires must be extinguished before departure.

Male and female leaders require separate sleeping facilities. Married couples may share the same quarters if appropriate facilities are available.  Male and female youth will not share the same sleeping facility. Youth are not permitted to be in the same tent as an adult, other than their parent or guardian.

Campers must stay on camp property at all times. Notify Camp Ranger when leaving the campsite for an extended period of time. Report all substantial injuries to the Camp Ranger.

Vehicles:

Obey the posted speed limit. Absolutely no riding in the back of pickup trucks. BSA policy absolutely prohibits ANYONE from riding in the back of a pickup truck while engaged in Scouting activities or on BSA camp property. Camp speed limits are 5 mph on main road and 5 mph in ALL main camp areas.

OFF-Road Driving:

Do NOT drive off of the camp roads without permission from the camp ranger.  Anyone driving off-road at a camp without advanced permission from the Camp Ranger will be removed from the camp and lose their privilege to use camps.

Parking:

Vehicles may NOT be parked in campsites. Unit equipment trailers may be dropped & parked. Vehicles must be parked in the designated parking areas. The Camp Ranger may permit vehicles at the campsites for unloading/loading; once unloaded all vehicles must be returned to the parking lot immediately. Vehicles may not remain while you set up your campsite.

Program:

Units are responsible for the success of their weekend through advanced planning. Field sports (rifles, shotguns, archery, BBs) aquatics, rock climbing, and Tower programs must follow BSA and NWTC policies using qualified and certified leadership. List certified people and expiration dates on application. Be prepared to show your required certification cards to the camp ranger. Kayaking and canoeing activities must use Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat guidelines. 

Conservation:

Units are encouraged to complete a conservation project. Protect wildflowers and wildlife. Do not cut, blaze, or trim live trees. Dead trees may be cut down ONLY with the permission of the Camp Ranger.

Swimming:

Swimming may be done only under the BSA Safe Swim Defense Plan. The Camp Ranger must see and approve your current certification cards. Please list certified people and expiration dates on this application. NOTE: The Pool is available ONLY during summer.

Do Not Bring:

Alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, fireworks, dogs/pets of any kind, firearms, ammunition, or archery equipment. Do not bring anyone riding in the back of a pickup truck.

Housekeeping:

General Scout camping rules apply. Please follow Leave No Trace camping rules wherever possible. Keep campsites neat and clean. To prevent erosion damage, do not rake areas, clear underbrush, or otherwise alter the natural terrain. Leave grounds, building(s), and equipment in good condition. Do not bury/burn trash.

Trash:

Units must pack out all trash and garbage for proper disposal. Trash can be placed in the trash dumpsters located at the West side of the dining hall at the loading dock area. Do not put trash in latrines. Anyone dumping trash in latrines will lose their camping privileges at Camp Perkins.

Requests and fee payments for rental facilities must be made in advance on the Weekend Camping online reservation system, or using the paper Weekend Camping application form.

Building rentals: must be paid in advance.

Fees for additional people not on the original reservation may be paid to Camp Ranger at time of use. Additional equipment may be rented only if it is available.

Damage: to any property, equipment, buildings, etc. will be charged to the person or unit responsible.

Any persons or groups wishing to use Camp Perkins facilities or equipment must complete the appropriate Camp Use Form and submit it along with any fees to the Scout Office for approval. Fees and requirements are listed on the Reservation form depending on the group requesting Camp usage. Two-week notice prior to event is highly recommended!!

Leave camp cleaner than you found it. Check out is no later than 11:00 a.m.

Refund of fees, outside of a deposit, will be processed on a sliding scale according to the following guidelines:

Requests received 30 or more days before the event – you will receive 100% of the total event fee, less the non-refundable processing fee.

Requests received 15-29 days before the event – you will receive 50% of the total event fee, less the non-refundable processing fee.

Requests received within 14 days of the day of the event – No refund will be issued, except in the event of a documented medical reason (doctor’s note required), a death in the immediate family, or a natural disaster.

For events where you register as a unit, registrations are transferrable within the same unit to a Scout or adult leader not currently registered for the activity changes. 

All refund requests must be submitted by email no later than 14 days before the start of the event to: 587.RefundRequest@scouting.org. 

A service charge of 10% of the amount paid (minimum of $5.00), less any non-refundable deposits will be assessed to cover administrative fees.

Refund requests must include the following:

Event Name and Event Date in the email header.

Name, telephone, email, and address of person requesting the refund.

Unit type and number.

Receipt or confirmation number, if available.

Reason for request.

All units using Perkins camp must follow Leave No Trace policies with camping.

All units are required to police and clean their areas before leaving camp.

All units must pack in/pack out their trash when leaving camp. Trash can be placed in the trash dumpsters located at the West side of the dining hall at the loading dock area.