Typically we utilize the excellent Longs Peak Council Camps and other Council Camps. Every four years the Troop will put on its own Summer Camp. The troop 82 Summer Camp is totally staffed by the parent volunteers of the Troop. Troop 82 believes that summer camp is a major part of the scouting experience and encourages all youth to attend. In Boy Scouts, the boys provide the leadership and planning for the meetings and outings.
Adult leadership gives guidance and provide resources.
This way of organization provides a growth opportunity for the boys in leadership. The scout is required for their First Class and above rank advancements to hold a leadership position in the Troop. Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, Scribe, Librarian, Quartermaster, Historian, Instructor, Guide, Bugler and Chaplin Aide. The job descriptions for each Youth Leadership position are found in the Leadership Guide Training Manual, a copy is in the troop library. The P.L.C. is responsible for the planning the meetings and outings.