Adventure Among the Pines
Adventure Among the Pines
A Scouts BSA Pine Barrens Adventure Camp
Kuweike means “among the pines” in the Lenne Lenape language. Kuweike Trek Camp is a specialty program that opens up the unique Pine Barrens habitat in South Jersey to Scouting!
The Pine Barrens is a special ecosystem in our back yard. There are things that grow and live only here. Explore New Jersey’s Pine Barrens while on a high adventure trek.
Test your Scout skills while Hiking, Cycling, and Canoeing through one of the country’s most unique habitats — and earn your 50 Miler Program Award!
Attend provisionally or with your Troop.
August 3-11,2025, at Pine Tree Education and Environmental Center.
We offer a guided Trek:
Hike-Bike-Canoe Trek
The trifecta of our Trek Program. Hike, Bike, and Canoe through the New Jersey Pine Barrens of Wharton State Forest. Two days on the “trail” includes biking in and out of base camp at Pine Tree EEC, connecting with sections of the Batona Trail, locally knows as the “Back to Nature Trail”. Canoeing from Quaker Bridge to Batsto Lake. Overnight camping at Lower Forge and Buttonwood Hill. Points of interest along the trail include Apple Pie Hill, Batsto Village, Atsion Lake. 50+ miles in total.
Cost: $450 per Scout participant / $100 per adult leader
Sign up as a Troop/Crew of 6 to 10 scouts and 2 adult Leaders from the Unit will be free.
Gear We Provide:
- 2 Tee Shirts
- Branded water bottle
- Bikes and Helmets
- Canoes, Paddles, and PFDs
- Guides and Maps
- Food-Trail meals and in-camp meals
- Conservation Project Tools/Supplies
Gear Scouts Provide:
- ALL personal camping gear: including tents, sleeping bags and pads, and backpacking stoves with fuel. NOTE: Be sure you can carry your gear yourself while out on the treks!
- Clothes for the weather: rain jackets, pants, shorts, shirts, swimwear, socks….
- Closed-toed shoes are REQUIRED.
- Register Here – new link will be provided
