We LOVE welcoming ALL types and levels of Scouts to The New Weis Center!
Here are some of the program and activity options we offer for the Scouting community:
- Overnight tent camping, with outdoor privy and access to indoor restrooms. Includes firecircle; wood supplied onsite.
- Firecircle with rustic seating for campfire ceremonies and special occasions.
- Facility rentals: covered pavilion, picnic grove, recreation field, indoor classrooms, and large multi-purpose room for troop meetings and events.
- Additional recreation options include gaga ball, volleyball and ping pong.
- Year-round scout programs and badge classes (virtual and in-person).
- Guided nature observation hikes - daytime and night hikes are available!
- We also have projects - large and small - perfect for your troop's service projects (including Eagle).
Scouting America
Scouts BSA - Merit Badges
Scouts BSA can sign-up for our scheduled badge classes individually or privately for their troop upon request.
Cub Scouts - Badges
Badges for all levels may be scheduled for your troop upon request.
Service Hours & Projects
We have a range of projects that are ideal for community and conservation service hours, and larger projects for Life & Eagle Scouts.
SCOUTING AT WEIS
Girl Scouts
Badge Classes
We offer multiple badge classes for Daisies, Brownies, Juniors Cadettes, Seniors, & Ambassadors which may be scheduled for your troop upon request.
Service Hours & Projects
Whether your troop wants to complete meaningful service hours or has a scout looking to complete a service project, including Silver.
Tent Camping & Campfires
- DO NOT bring any outside firewood, as this may contribute to the spread of destructive invasive insects. Several recently introduced insects - including the Spotted Lanternfly, Emerald ash borer, Asian long-horned beetle, and Sirex woodwasp – can be transported long distances in/on firewood. Once transported into new areas they can become established and kill local trees.
- There will be an ample supply of firewood and kindling onsite in our covered woodshed.
- Please review our Camping & Campfire Policies and Ground Rules before reserving, and be sure to follow them once onsite.
Facility Rentals
Our outdoor facilities are the perfect spot to hold your troop meetings and other events. We also offer a discount off the regular, single day rental fee for troops wishing to reserve multiple dates for their ongoing activities. Learn moreabout our facilities and see pricing.
Guided Hike
Our staff is first aid/CPR certified and ready to lead your group on a forest exploration. Our 152-acre property in the Highlands Region of northern NJ features a mountain stream, rugged terrain, diverse forest, ruins, and some nice viewpoints.
- Up to 3 hours
- $160 minimum fee for up to 10 people (scouts and adults); additional $16/person over 10, up to 25 person maximum
- To schedule, contact us at: staff@highlandsnaturefriends.org, or call 973-835-2160