Explore Huntingdon's Haunted Trails and Mammal Study at Scouts BSA Camporee
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4–6 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have moderate fitness to manage hiking on uneven terrain and active evening sessions.
Overview
Join the Scouts BSA Camporee in Huntingdon this October for a thrilling Ghosts & Goblins Party combined with the Mammal Study Merit Badge. Discover local wildlife and autumn woods in a fun, educational adventure.
Scouts BSA Camporee Events: Ghosts & Goblins Party with Exploration Merit Badge (October)
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About This Adventure
Join us for a thrilling weekend at Lincoln Caverns, featuring a haunted tour, natural exploration of Whisper Rocks, Halloween crafts, and games. Experience the spine-chilling haunted trail and hayride, plus earn the Exploration Merit Badge on Sunday. Create unforgettable memories with fellow scouts in this unique, educational adventure!
Duration 2 days - Saturday/Sunday, October 25-26, 2025
Engage in a frightfully good time by taking the haunted tour of Lincoln Caverns, the natural tour of Whisper Rocks, making a Halloween craft, playing games, daring the night-time haunted trail, and Haunted Hayride on Saturday! Sunday, join us for the Exploration Merit Badge. Includes a bat house for each troop.
INCLUDED
Ghosts & Goblins tour of Lincoln Caverns, natural tour of Whisper Rocks, Haunted Trail, Haunted Hayride, Halloween party with games, crafts, & prizes, Saturday night lodging fee, nine hours of program, pizza supper, and OIP Italian sub lunch.
Lincoln Caverns has been serving the Scouting Community for over thirty years. By providing activities that are both engaging and educational, Lincoln Caverns offers Scouting America an opportunity to learn and make memories that will last them a lifetime. Scouts BSA Programs are available year-round in our Indoor Learning Center. Event dates are ideal for smaller troops. To accommodate more scouts, registration on these event dates is limited to Scouts BSA, leaders, and registered scout parents. Event dates give scouts an opportunity to join others from Pennsylvania and nearby states to complete a scout-centered learning adventure. All programs include a pre-tour program about cave conservation and a cavern tour. Advance registration is required for all event day programs. Registration closes ten days prior to the event, or when the event has been booked to capacity.
Adventure Tips
Bring sturdy footwear
October trails in Huntingdon can be muddy and uneven, so wear waterproof boots to keep comfortable.
Carry a flashlight or headlamp
Nighttime activities require good lighting for safety and spotting nocturnal mammals during hikes.
Dress in layers
Fall temperatures vary widely; layered clothing helps adjust to changing conditions day and night.
Pack insect repellent
Even in fall, ticks and mosquitoes may be present, especially near forested areas.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- White-tailed deer
- Raccoon
History
Huntingdon’s forests have long supported diverse wildlife and have served as grounds for scouting programs since the mid-20th century.
Conservation
The camporee promotes Leave No Trace principles to protect sensitive habitats and encourages participants to respect wildlife and plant life during all activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Waterproof hiking boots
Protects feet from wet trails and rough terrain during October hikes.
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Headlamp with fresh batteries
Hands-free lighting essential for after-dark activities and safety.
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Layered clothing
Allows adjustment to fluctuating temperatures typical of autumn evenings.
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Notebook and pen
Helpful for taking notes during mammal study and recording observations.
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