Summit Bechtel Reserve

Not one, not two, but THREE Blueberry Picks Of The Week!
These staff have shown exceptional customer service to our guests and won our customer service awards! Comment below what makes our staff unique!
We are honored to have staff who care about our guest's needs and are always willing to go the extra mile. Thank you, team!

Sugar (Aquatics)
Drew (Hunter’s Education)
Sofia (Health Lodge)

✨Celebrate National Ice Cream Day the Scout way: Be prepared... to eat all the ice cream you can handle!
What's your favorite flavor of ice cream?
📸: Samantha Grant

From Ground School to Zipping through the trees, the Canopy Tour at Action Point will be an unforgettable experience. Our Canopy Tour is a tree-to-tree adventure that gives Scouts and Venturers a new way to connect with the environment.

Meet our amazing Scout Camp Directors! These are the staff members who facilitate the earnings of merit badges for the scout troops that visit the Summit and so much more!

From the Trails to the Tracks, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, we’re passionate about teaching Scouts the art of BMX riding. Here, Scouts not only master biking skills but also embrace teamwork and adventure! Come take a ride at the Summit!

📸Ayla Cameron and Cliffton Hansen

We are very excited to announce the first-ever Cub Scout Adventure Camp program at the Summit Bechtel Reserve! Cub Camp will be held August 1-4, where Cub Scouts get a totally unique way to experience the Summit… what a cool opportunity for Cub Scouts!

Register today at https://www.summitbsa.org/cubcamp/ . Sign up Now!

During Scout Camp, Scouts are guided and mentored by their leaders and Summit staff while earning various merit badges. These Scouts are working towards achieving their Cooking Merit Badge by making their lunch, First Aid Merit Badge by correctly applying a splint, and Pioneering Merit Badge by learning various knots, all while having fun!

📣Blueberry Picks of the Week: These two Summit staff members are being recognized for their exceptional customer service. We are grateful to have staff who care about creating great experiences for our guests and are willing to lend a helping hand when needed. Thank you, team!
Trapper (Scout Camp)
Nate (OASE)

Meet some of our department leads! From Ecology to Media, these staff members play key roles in the Summit’s summer operations.

Scouts have many opportunities to earn many different merit badges. Troop 277 had a blast at the Scout Camp Ranges while earning their archery merit badge! How many merit badges do you have? Comment down below!

Sometimes our Summit staff just can’t help but to join in all the fun with our scouts! Closing campfire, rain or shine, will always be a fun rememberable time, for staff and scouts alike!

📸 Robert Lyda

At the James C. Justice Scout Camp, scouts are taught how to properly handle rifles when earning the Rifle Shooting merit badges at the Summit. Our awesome shooting sports staff makes sure that scouts know the proper personal protection equipment needed and how to handle a rifle safely, all the while keeping learning fun and ensuring that the scouts leave with confidence in their ability to hit their mark and the knowledge to do it safely.

Meet our Rovers! These spectacular staff members guide our Summit Experience groups through all of their adventurous activities each week!

Want to make your trip to the Summit as comfy as it could be? Here are some tips from Kenny from Media to help ensure your time here is as comfortable as it gets!

1. Rain coat, you never appreciate being dry until you’ve been soaked by rain.

2. Water bottle, the first item Summit branded that I purchased while being here.

3. Shower shoes, just some quality of life additions for showering.

4. Stuffed Companion, this one is optional, but why not bring them along, I have three of mine in my office!

5. Pillows, your neck will thank you for bringing this with you.

6. Hygiene products, you’ll want to be all nice and clean after your day full of fun!

7. Sunscreen, because treating a sunburn at camp is a pain.

8. Sleeping bag, to make sure you are cozy and warm at night, a 50 degree one should do the trick!

9. Sweatshirt, West Virginia weather can be very unpredictable, so it is better to be prepared.

📣Let’s celebrate our Blueberry Picks Of The Week! These awards recognize exceptional customer service within our Summit team. We care about a wonderful experience for everyone, and these staff members raised the bar. We are grateful to have an outstanding team that provides excellent service to our guests!
Leo (Wheels)
Ayla (Media)

Who's up for some s'mores fun? 🍫🔥 Mark your calendars because August 10th is National S'mores Day! To celebrate, we're offering a FREE night for a 2+ night stay at Family Adventure Camp, plus FREE s'mores for 1 night! Book your terrific family vacation now at familyadventurewv.com and use discount code "smores24" to make the most of this delicious deal!

Meet our Seasonal Directors for the Aerial team here at the Summit! Take some leaps of faith and see many different sights of the Summit from a birds-eye view!

Take a flight with our Alexander Eagle Flight Zip Line! The Alexander Eagle Flight Zip Line is our biggest zip line here, where you can view our beautiful sights here at the Summit! Our guests had an amazing experience, from gearing up, to soaring down!

📸 Corey Casteel

After a thrilling week of Scout Camp here at the Summit, our scouts closed out the week with an amazing campfire full of skits, songs, and memories that will travel with them through their Scouting journeys.

📸 Corey Casteel

Happy Fourth of July everyone! 🇺🇸🦅🎆✨🌭

Remember to practice safety, especially around fireworks!

**Summit does not host fireworks, but there are a number of local shows tonight in Fayetteville, Beckley, Pax, Summersville, and Montgomery. Enjoy!

Drop into our on-site High Adventure Skate park, which offers a variety of options with its flow section, street section, and three different bowls. It's a hub of excitement and adventure for Scouts during the Summit Experience! And if you're at the Scout camp, you can also visit The Park as a buy-up program.

Join us this week to congratulate our Blueberry Picks Of The Week! These awards recognize exceptional customer service within our team. Their colleagues and our guests have acknowledged these staff members for providing wonderful experiences for everyone. The Summit is thrilled to have an incredible team that is so helpful to our guests.
Cliffton (Rover)
Matthew (Aquatics)
Garrett (Shooting Sports)
Lois (Transportation)

Meet our Seasonal Directors for the Shooting Sports team here at the Summit! These spectacular staff members are ready to help you ‘sight in' on a fantastic summer! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you’re guaranteed to hit your mark!

When it comes to beating the summer heat, aquatics programs are the best way to go! Our aquatics team will get you out on the lake to enjoy the refreshing water while participating in fun activities on Goodrich Lake West. Whether you go kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding, you are guaranteed to have a splashing good time!

📸 Ayla Cameron

Facing your fears can be tough, but here at the Summit, we celebrate even the smallest of achievements.

"As Scouters, we will always be prepared to help you, but it is so much more exciting when we can coach you through becoming 'your own hero'. Seeing you accomplish your goal, seeing you get yourself out of a troubling situation. Watching you leave recognizing your own growth--as you walk away with a bit more confidence and swagger, cheered on by your friends, it brings us joy.” States Robert Lyda, one of our seasonal Aerial directors.
📸 Ayla Cameron

We're thrilled to announce that session 1 of NAYLE (National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience) is complete! This experience equips youth with valuable knowledge and skills to take leadership to the next level.
We're excited that these new graduates will make a positive impact in their communities!
Interested in attending NAYLE for 2025? Registration opens in the winter!

It’s the climb! What could possibly be better than adventuring with your family this summer? Leave in the comments if you’d rock climb here at the Summit Bechtel Reserve!
The Summit Bechtel Reserve not only hosts Scout troops throughout the summer, but we also offer Family Adventure Camp, an experience where you can climb, fish hike, and many more activities while seeing the beautiful views we have to offer.

📸 Calvinaugh Jones