Ecology/Conservation Center...
The E/con Center is open all day for scouts and units to visit at their leisure. Our staff works hard at setting up displays and activities that get the scouts really involved with nature and conservation. Activities such as forestry, scavenger hunts and games are available. In addition, the E/con staff has prepared a variety of hikes, including the Nature Trail or the Forest Management Trail.

Aquatics...
Scouts are instructed in safe and proper swimming techniques on Goss Pond. Lifesaving, snorkeling, diving and water polo are also popular activities. Snorkeling BSA and Lifeguard BSA awards are also instructed. Sailboats are available for swimmers after a short orientation. Leaders are encouraged to demonstrate their sailing prowess. Rowboats, canoes, funyaks, sandpipers and kayaks are the watercraft used daily on the boating side. Some well-developed canoeists may even learn advanced skills such as an Eskimo roll in a kayak.

Shooting Sports...
In these program areas, scouts are instructed in the safety of shooting. Scouts must participate in an orientation at each range before they are allowed to use the equipment. At the Archery Range, scouts are shown the proper and safe use of archery equipment. Standard targets and action archery are available to challenge scouts and leaders. For a number of reasons, scouts and adults are not allowed to bring any kind of bow or arrow to camp. The .22 caliber rifle range offers 8 bays for scouts to improve their marksmanship. Under no circumstances can anyone bring firearms or ammunition to camp. Hints from our certified staff will certainly improve a scout's aim. Shotgun shooting was a terrific hit last year and will be
continued this year. This is an older scout program with certain qualifications that must be met by scouts and adults alike.

Outdoor Adventure...
The Outdoor Adventure area offers a wide range of skills and demonstrations to scouts and units. Stop by to see pioneering projects, model campsites, survival shelters, matchless fires or knife & axe sharpening and safety. Cooking seems to be an all week session, so come by and see what’s going on!

Handicraft...
Individuals and troops are offered the chance to paint, draw or create just about anything. This is where Basketry, Leatherwork and Art merit badges are earned.

Mountain Biking...
Mountain biking is an older scout program where, using our equipment, scouts can challenge their biking skills on up to 4 miles of trails in and around the Reservation over a variety of terrains. The trails will take them all around the Reservation to some places very few people have been before. All participates will be wearing helmets. We must insist that scouts leave their bikes home. Of course, weather will determine when and how we can open the trails. Mountain biking is generally open during the morning. The fun begins after a brief orientation. Yes, we do offer cycling merit badge. Troops can sign up for rides in the afternoon. A 25 mile off-site ride to Natchaug State Forest is held on Wednesday for anyone who is interested.

JNW COPE / Rock Climbing School...
The COPE area at JNW offers the basics in Rock Climbing. The Camp offers a rock climbing wall and other COPE elements for any scout 14 years and older. This program was introduced to camp in 1998 and received an outstanding response from scouts and leaders. Scouts are shown the proper use of technical climbing equipment, including climbing harnesses, ropes and belay devices. Unit leaders are welcome (sometimes goaded) to participate. An off-site visit to Wolf Rock in Willimantic will be offered as part of the Climbing Merit Badge program. A special Rock Climbing week is offered during the last week of camp. Scouts will climb several different types of rocks.