It is approximately 3 and one half hours from our Nation's Capital. Food at Olmsted is Dining Hall Cooking.
Youth sleep in two man tents with cots.
Camp is accredited annually by the BSA and must meet the State of Virginia mandates. Scouts attend with their unit and Camp Olmsted is primarily a Merit Badge program. New Scouts also have the opportunity to participate in the First Year Camper Program, while older Scouts can participate in the Voyageur Program. Troop program items such as rifle shoots, archery shoots, pirate's breakfast, swimming, boating, and volleyball as well as other activities are available. The First Year Camper Program is primarily designed for the Scout who has recently registered and has not been introduced to the Tenderfoot and Second Class Advancement requirements.