Both Scouts and Leaders return to Sabattis Adventure Camp every year for the great love of the camp.  Sabattis Adventure Camp is a great place         for both Scouts and Leaders!  While at Sabattis Adventure Camp, both you and yours Scouts will have FUN!

      Our Program Schedule is different than traditional Boy Scout Camps.  In the morning your Scouts will have the opportunity to earn Merit Badges.   During the afternoon, your Scouts  can choose     the FUN activities they would like to do.  They can participate in these  afternoon activities (Climbing, Biking, C.O.P.E., Open Shooting, Trimaraning...) in a group or as a Troop. 

    We promise to give you the best program possible, awesome star gazing, 1250 acres of pristine wilderness, and the best week of your Scouting year.

"Our Scouts grow tremendously during their week at Sabattis.  The Patrol Method really works during meal preparation and campsite activities.  We'll go no where else!"

                                                                - Chuck Wagner, Scoutmaster

                                                                                         Troop 228  Warren, New Jersey

The adult Leaders of Sabattis can sit back and relax as our trained staff offers your Scouts the best program around!  In your free time - read a book, go fishing, try our Frisbee Golf Course or participate in our Adult Leaders participation award "Bark Eaters Award". 

During the week, you will see your Scouts develop teamwork and leadership skills as they will be working as a team to cook their meals.  We would like to thank you for your hard dedication towards Scouting, if it was not for you - there would be no Scouting Program.  If there is anything we can do to make your week more enjoyable, please contact the Program Director or Camp Director.

We do offer a First Year Scout Program!  Your First Year Scouts can have the opportunity to work on advancement with our Trailblazer Program.  Many of our Special Programs are geared to younger Scouts (Survival Games, Fire Building Contest....).

For your older Scouts that maybe are tired of the in camp program, why not set up a Sabattis Trek for them?  There are many Treks to choose from (Kevlar Canoeing or Backpacking through the Adirondacks).  Please see the Sabattis Trekking area of the website for further information.

Want more? Take a few days to visit the Lake Placid Olympic Village, Adirondack Museum, check out the Tupper Lake Woodsmans Games, Climb an Adirondack High Peak, take a Sea plane ride in Long Lake, or enjoy some great fishing!

Getting excited yet?

 

Before Camp:

• Get all of your Scouts excited about Sabattis Adventure Camp!  Sabattis Adventure Camp promotional materials and promotional visitors can be requested by clicking here.

• Choose your campsite preferences.  Camp Map

• Attend the Sabattis Adventure Camp Leaders meeting.  Time and location to be determined.  You will be contacted with this information.  This Leaders meeting will provide you with vital pre-camp information and changes at camp.

• Review the General Leaders Guide and the Sabattis Adventure Camp Leaders Guide. 

• Arrange with the Camping Service Department reservations for round trip bus service to Sabattis.

• Make sure all proper paperwork is signed by parents.  Medical Forms should be completely filled out.  Scouts and Leaders (under 40) medical forms are good for 36 months.  Adult Leaders (over 40+) medical forms are good for 12 months.  Medical Forms can be found under Camp Resources.

• Tell your Scouts and Parents what campsite your Troop is signed up for.

• Have your Scouts get an idea of what programs they want to do: see Program Schedule.  First year Scouts or Scouts working on advancement can follow our Trailblazer Program.

• Have a pre-camp "Shake Down" meeting to make sure each Scout brings the proper clothes and equipment.

• Have any questions?  Feel free to contact us! Click here to contact us.

• Smaller Troops/Crews can be linked with each other - contact Camping Services.

During Camp:

• On arrival to camp, please check in with the Camp Office.  Your Troop will be permitted to send one vehicle with a trailer to drop the trailer at the designated Trailer area - off the camp road in front of your campsite.  The Camp Truck will be available to assist you in transporting gear to your campsite.

• Our Staff has a required time off until Sunday 12pm.  At this time a Troop Guide will show up to your Campsite to assist you in a Camp Orientation.  The Troop Guide will escort your Troop to the key locations of camp and answer any questions you may have.

• Our Camp Commissioner can also assist you for any needs and make the best of your Sabattis Adventure Camp experience.

• On Sunday evening, meet our Staff at the BBQ put on by the staff.  Following Sunday evening religious services, there will be a leaders meeting in the Barn.

• Monday through Friday there will be a SPL meeting in front of the barn at 8:50am.

After Camp:

• On Saturday Morning, please coordinate with the Camp Office to arrange the Camp Truck to transport equipment back up to the Barn.

• Prior to leaving camp on Saturday morning, please check out with the Camp Office.  You will receive your Blue Cards, awards, Med Forms and any other paperwork.  Please check over all your paperwork before going home.

• For Blue Card questions during the camp season, the Scoutmaster may contact the Program Director at camp at 518-624-3676.

Activity Fees

    There are no additional activity fees for all activities offered by Sabattis Adventure Camp.  The only exception is Shooting Sports Ranges where during open shoots there will be a minimal charge (25 cents for 5 shots).

Campsites

    Each campsite includes: a water spigot, a latrine with a washstand, a flag pole, Bear Proof Storage Box, a bulletin board, 3 pans for washing water, a picnic table for each patrol, a canvas tarp for each patrol site, a patrol storage box for each patrol, and a burn barrel for each patrol site.

    Camp Map

Things to bring

        Recommended Troop/Patrol Equipment can be found here.

        Recommended Personal Equipment can be found here.

Troop Leadership

    According to the BSA policy, during the week you must have at least a 21 year old and an assistant who is at least 18 years old.  If there is difficulties locating leaders to staff your troop, please contact the Camping Services Department prior to camp to be linked with another unit.

Medical Forms/Rosters/Medical Rechecks

    Upon arrival to camp, please check in with the Camp Office.  Please hand in your Troop Roster and Medical Forms.  Medical Rechecks will be scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

Meals

    Prior to each meal, the Commissary will be open for 15 minutes for food pickup.  Our great Commissary staff will have food prepared and cooking instructions for each patrol.  All menus are nutritious and balanced.  A food pickup pack pack will be supplied to each patrol.  Requests for garbage bags, sanitation tablets, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, bleach and cold lunches can be requested though the Commissary Staff.

    The 3 pot cleaning system is to be used for cleanup of all cooking/eating utensils.

Parking/Automobile Use in Camp

    Due to safety regulations, only vehicles permitted by the Camp Director may travel on the Camp Road.  The camp speed limit is 10mph at all times.  All personal vehicles will have a designated parking area set up by the Camp Director.  Trailers may be left at a designated area off the camp road in front of your campsite.  At any time, no one shall ride in the back of a pickup truck or hang off a trailer.

Leaving Camp to go into town

    When a Leader or Scout leaves camp,  please make sure everyone signs in and out at the Sign In/Out book on the porch of the Mexican House (Camp Office).

Phone Calls

    In case of emergency, the camp phone number is: 518-624-3676.  A messenger will be sent to your campsite.  We have only one phone line into camp.  Adult Leaders may use the camp phone with a calling card/collect (under 5 minutes).  Cell phone reception can be reached by going down Sabattis Road by Little Tupper Lake.  Pay phones can be found in downtown Tupper Lake.

Directions to Sabattis Adventure Camp

Non detailed Directions

Detailed Directions (GPS not verified)

Health Lodge

    The Health Lodge is staffed with an on duty Health Officer and a fully stocked examination room.  Arrangements have been made with nearby Medical facilities and Long Lake Rescue Squad for more serious cases.  All prescribed medicine must be stored at the Health Lodge.                            

      Any dietary or health restrictions should be reported to the Council Office prior to your arrival to camp.

Free Time

    During your and your Scouts free time, please feel free to go to the Camp Office to sign out a volleyball for the volleyball court, a kickball, frisbees for Ultimate Frisbee or the Frisbee Golf Course, horseshoes, soccer ball, or a wiffle ball/bat.

 

 

Mail

    It takes several days for the mail to get to camp.  Parents should mail early (even before they leave for camp).  Do not mail anything after the Wednesday before the Scout returns home.

                        Scout or Leader Name       

                        Sabattis Adventure Camp, Patriots' Path Council   

                        Troop Number/Campsite                                         

                        1745 Sabattis Road                                            

                        Long Lake, NY 12847

         * This address is for Sabattis Adventure Camp (Patriots' Path Council, NJ) and not Sabattis Scout Reservation (Hiawatha Seaway Council, NY).

Trading Post

    The Camp Store offers Sabattis Adventure Camp shirts, souvenirs, snacks/candy, post cards, stamps and basic camping gear.  Please make sure your Scouts eat food/drink items at the trading post.  An outgoing mail box can also be found at the Trading Post.

Weather

    The weather at Sabattis Adventure camp can range to clear and sunny in the 80s to clear and cool at night with lows sometimes in the 40s.  Sabattis is located in Long Lake, NY  12847.

Shooting Sports in NY

    As per New York State regulations, a Scout must be at least 12 years old to shoot a Rifle, Shotgun or a Muzzle loader.

Merit Badge Pre-requisites

      Sabattis recommends that the Scout completes the recommended list of Merit Badge Pre-requisites for the Merit Badge he is planning to take.  Completing the Pre-requisites at home saves more time for fun at camp.  Merit Badge Pre-requisites can be found here.

Trailblazer Program:

    First year Scouts or Scouts working on advancement can follow our Trailblazer Program.

Current Sabattis Adventure Camp Fees

    Sabattis Summer Camp Fees

Leaders Guide

    For additional information please refer to the Sabattis Adventure Camp Leaders Guide.  Prior to arriving to camp, please review the Leaders Guide. This guide can be found on the Resources page.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

 

Homesickness

    Everyone gets homesick at camp!  We bet you will miss your bed!  Scouts at Sabattis may get homesick.  Keeping the Scout active and busy will prevent it.   There has only been a few extreme cases where the Scout was not ready for a week away from home and needed to go home.  Here is a guide to help you build a Scouts character:  Helping with homesickness

 

Fishing Licenses

        According to the NY Department of Environmental Conservation - anyone 16 and over will be required to have a Fishing License to fish on state lands.

 

        Licenses can be purchased at:

       

        Online:                        N.Y. State Online License System (DECALS)

 

        Tupper Lake, NY:      Raquette River Outfitters

                                          1754 State Route 30

                                          518-359-3228   

 

        Long Lake, NY:         Hoss's Country Corner

                                          Corner of Route 30/28N

                                          (518) 624-2481       

Near by Accommodations for families:

                Lake Eaton State Campground, Long Lake, NY  (518) 624-2641
                Adirondack Hotel, Long Lake, NY(518) 624-4700

Sabattis Adventure Camp - your trail to ADVENTURE!

      

COUNCIL REFUND POLICY:

 In all programs offered by the Patriots’ Path Council, BSA, a great deal of planning and purchasing takes place well in advance.  These plans include, but are not limited to, staff, food, program materials, patches and awards, rental and purchase of equipment, and in some cases, items of clothing such as T-shirts that are given as part of a program fee.

 When an individual or group makes a reservation for an activity or program, these items are included in ordering of materials and staffing for that event.

 Refunds: Individuals or groups that cancel a program reservation 30 days prior to the date of the event will receive a refund of fees paid, less a 15% administrative charge.  No refunds will be made after the 30 day cancellation deadline, unless there is a medical or other emergency.

 ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND SENT TO THE PATRIOTS’ PATH COUNCIL, 222 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, NJ  07932.