About This Camp

Piedmont Council, Scouting America operates Camp Bud Schiele, a premier residential and day camp facility serving youth across 11 North Carolina counties. The camp offers comprehensive programs for both Cub Scouts (rising 4th-5th graders) and Scouts BSA (ages 11-18), with multiple week-long sessions throughout the summer. Each program features a diverse range of activities designed to build skills, confidence, and leadership while fostering the values of Scouting America. The camp’s programming

Key Highlights

  • Comprehensive programs for Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA with age-appropriate activities
  • Diverse activity offerings including water sports, shooting sports, climbing, and merit badge classes
  • Leadership development through NYLT and Order of the Arrow programs
  • Established reputation with 40+ years of quality scouting experiences
  • Multiple session options throughout June-July to accommodate different schedules

Special Features

  • Established since 1982
  • Well-trained and experienced staff
  • Multiple week-long session options
  • Both residential and day camp programs available
  • Specialized leadership training (NYLT)
  • National Jamboree participation
  • Health forms and pre-screening required
  • Theme days with specific dress codes and packing lists
  • Cancellation policy: deposits forfeited if cancelled after November 1
  • Downloadable daily schedules and program guides available

Activities

Merit badge classesClimbingSwimmingCanoeingBow and arrowBB-gun shootingSlingshotRange and Target Activity (RATA)Camp-wide competitionsSwimming Merit BadgeHigh Adventure activitiesOrder of the Arrow activitiesTroop recreation activitiesTraining programsPinewood DerbyCampoutsRoundtable meetingsJamboree

Parent Considerations

  • Health forms required (Express Health Forms available)
  • Pre-Health Screening Information required
  • Cancellations after November 1 will result in forfeiture of all deposits
  • Check-In Instructions and detailed logistics provided
  • High Adventure Packing List requirements
  • Multiple program options require careful selection based on scout age/level
  • Theme Days require specific attire/items to bring