Boy Scouts of America

Design Guidelines

The attached library of guidelines is intended for use by Scouting rangers, volunteers, and professionals who are involved with camp property. They are not intended to be hard and fast rules. The BSA has camp standards and local building code to fill that role. Rather, the intent is to guide the user in making good design decisions, illustrating the unique nature of camp versus commercial or residential construction.

Note about shooting sports ranges: Berm heights are under review and possible revision. Call the Outdoor Programs/Properties Department for more information.

 

Topic

Guide No.

Download

Updated

Accessibility Considerations

13

PDF

2009

Amphitheater

301

PDF

2008

Archery Ranges

313

PDF

2009

Camp Branding

20

PDF

2011

Camp Washstand / Latrine

601

PDF

2008

Camp Wastewater Systems

710

PDF

2012

Campsite Food Chest (Chuck Box)

340

PDF

2008

Chalk Ball Range

351

PDF

2024

Climbing Tower

320

PDF

2011

Cub Scout Archery Range

315

PDF

2011

Cub Scout BB Range

314

PDF

2009

Floating Dock

342

PDF

2008

Horizontal Climbing Walls (Bouldering)

360

PDF

2011

Multigun Airsoft Range

352

PDF

2024

Rifle Ranges

311

PDF

2008

Shotgun Ranges

312

PDF

2011

Sporting Arrows

316

PDF

2015

Throwing Sports Ranges (Tomahawk & Knives)

350

PDF

2024

Barrier Free Campsite 

106

PDF

2017

Open Pavilion

371

PDF

2017

Bray Barnes

Director, Global Security Innovative
Strategies

Bray Barnes is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Silver
Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Learning for Life Distinguished
Service Award. He received the Messengers of Peace Hero award from
the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and he’s a life member of
the 101st Airborne Association and Vietnam Veterans Association. Barnes
serves as a senior fellow for the Global Federation of Competitiveness
Councils, a nonpartisan network of corporate CEOs, university presidents, and
national laboratory directors. He has also served as a senior executive for the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading the first-responder program
and has two U.S. presidential appointments

David Alexander

Managing Member Calje

David Alexander is a Baden-Powell Fellow, Summit Bechtel Reserve philanthropist, and recipient of the Silver Buffalo and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the founder of Caljet, one of the largest independent motor fuels terminals in the U.S. He has served the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, Teen Lifeline, and American Heart Association. A triathlete who has completed hundreds of races, Alexander has also mentored the women’s triathlon team at Arizona State University.

Glenn Adams

President, CEO & Managing Director
Stonetex Oil Corp.

Glenn Adams is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the former president of the National Eagle Scout Association and established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. He has more than 40 years of experience in the oil, gas, and energy fields, including serving as a president, owner, and CEO. Adams has also received multiple service awards from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.