Eagle Week 2027
Earn up to 5 Eagle-required merit badges
at Camp Hi-Sierra in 2027
Join us June 27 to July 1 for a 4-night camp focused on helping Scouts on their journey to Eagle. All-inclusive, open to troops or individuals, with guaranteed placement and no waitlists.
“A truly amazing all-inclusive opportunity for any aspiring Eagle Scout!”
Eagle Week 2027
WHY EAGLE WEEK?
Hard-to-Get Eagle Badges
Eagle-required badges typically not available at camp are offered this week, supported by additional staffing and low student-to-instructor ratios.
Guaranteed Placement
On-demand merit badge sign-up. Choose 5 badges and your placement is guaranteed, with no waitlists and 4 scouts per instructor.
All-Inclusive Value
Food, tenting, and unlimited program supplies are all included. $725 in-council or $750 out-of-council when paid in full by December 1.
Limited spots. Save your spot for early pricing through Dec 1.
2027 Eagle Week: Camp Dates
Sunday, June 27 to Thursday, July 1, 2027.
A 5-day, 4-night camp focused on helping Scouts on their journey to Eagle.
Open to troops or individuals, limited to the first 175 scouts.
Day 1
Sunday, June 27
Arrival, Tie-dye, COPE and Opening Campfire
Day 2
Monday, June 28
Merit Badges and Proposal Presentation
Day 3
Tuesday, June 29
Staff vs. Scouts & Observatory Star Party
Day 4
Wednesday, June 30
Last Day of Classes & Troop Campfires
Day 5
Thursday, July 1
Pack up and Head home
5 days, 4 nights. Busing available from the San Jose Scout office, 1900 The Alameda. See pricing below.
2027 Eagle Week: Pricing
All-inclusive pricing for food, tenting, and unlimited program supplies.
Registration closes Wednesday, June 23, 2027 at 11:59 PM.
IN COUNCIL
OUT OF COUNCIL
Early discount
Ends Tue, Dec 1, 2026
$725
$750
Regular price
$825
$850
Late registration
Starts Tue, Mar 30, 2027
$900
$925
Pricing Terms, Conditions & Extras
With bus ride: add $75 round-trip to any pricing tier.
Early discount: applied if paid in full by Tue, Dec 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Payment plan: $250 due Feb 1, $250 due Mar 31, balance due Apr 30, 2027.
Late fee: applied if not paid in full by Tue, Mar 30, 2027 at 12:00 AM.
18+ Eagle-Required Merit Badges,
Approved by the Council Advancement Committee
Not all requirements can be completed on-site. Some work will fall to the scout before and/or after camp. Check the documents for a full listing.
Merit Badge Offerings
Earn up to 5 Eagle required merit badges. Scouts choose 5 sessions from the list below, with on demand sign up and guaranteed placement.
Citizenship & Life Skills
6 badges
Citizenship in the Community
Citizenship in the Nation
Citizenship in the World
Communications
Family Life
Personal Management
Health & Safety
6 badges
First Aid (2 sessions)
Emergency Preparedness
Lifesaving
Personal Fitness
Swimming
Fingerprinting (evening)
Outdoor Skills
7 badges
Camping
Cooking
Hiking and Backpacking
Cycling
Environmental Science
Sustainability
Astronomy
Shooting & Adventure
4 badges
Archery
Rifle Shooting
Shotgun Shooting
Climbing (2 sessions)
Trades
2 badges
Metalwork
Welding
Pick your 5 badges
On demand sign up with guaranteed placement and no waitlists.
Not all components or requirements for each merit badge can be completed on-site. Some work will fall to the scout before and/or after camp.
The Week of Camp for Scouts on the Path to Eagle
If you’re an older scout looking to complete your path to Eagle, this is the week of camp for you.
Earn Eagle badges you won’t find
at regular camp
Gain hands-on experience in welding, plumbing, and electricity. Working directly with tools and materials, Scouts build problem-solving skills and self-reliance that last a lifetime.
Pick 5 badges. Placement
guaranteed.
On-demand merit badge placement with no waitlists. 5 blocks are available for scouts to be slotted into.
Evenings full of stellar
focused fun
Evening activities include the shooting and archery ranges, climbing, tie-dye and more, plus a drop-in program for Art, Fingerprinting, Music, and Leatherworking.
Come solo or with your troop
Solo camping and provisional focused, with unit camping still supported. Add on round-trip busing from San Jose, a 5-minute drive from SJC Airport.
Save your eagle week spot today
Get in touch to talk to a scouting representative about Eagle Week and your path to Eagle.
FAQs: Your Questions Answered
Got questions about Eagle Week? Here are the answers to what parents and scouts ask most, from cost and badges to transportation. Still have questions? Reach out anytime.
When is Eagle Achievement Camp?
Sunday, June 27 to Thursday, July 1, 2027, at Camp Hi-Sierra near Pinecrest Lake.
Who can attend?
Scouts who meet one of these: age 14 or older, First Class rank or higher, or a second-year camper at Second Class rank with Scoutmaster approval.
Does my Scout need to come with a troop?
No. Scouts register on their own, and they can also come with friends or with their troop. Everyone is placed in a provisional troop of 30 to 40 Scouts. Boys and girls are in separate troops, and Scouts from the same home troop stay together.
How many Scouts attend?
The week is limited to the first 175 Scouts.
How do merit badges work?
Each Scout picks five merit badge sessions at registration and gets all five, with no waitlists. Climbing and First Aid take two sessions each. Classes run Monday through Wednesday in five one-hour blocks (9:00, 10:00 and 11:00 AM, 1:30 and 2:30 PM). Open program runs from 3:30 to 5:00 PM.
Which Eagle-required badges are offered only this week?
Citizenship in the Community, Personal Management, Family Life, Emergency Preparedness, Personal Fitness and Cooking.
Can my Scout finish every badge at camp?
Not always. Many badges have prerequisites, and some work has to be done before or after camp. The prerequisite list is attached to the registration page. Personal Fitness, Personal Management and Family Life each require about 90 days of tracking, so Scouts should start them by March 28. The tracking can’t be started at camp.
Can Scouts work on prerequisites without a counselor?
Yes, for most of them. Any requirement that says “with your counselor” has to be done with a counselor, including the tracking plans for Personal Fitness, Personal Management and Family Life. Bring proof that prerequisites are finished, such as a log or a Scoutmaster’s signature or a started blue card.
Can my Scout use open time to finish a partial from another camp?
Generally no. Open program time is for camp activities and for this week’s class work. Send questions about a specific partial to CHS@svmbc.org before camp.
How is advancement reported?
Camp tracks requirements in BlackPug. At the end of the week we can give your troop a report of every requirement each Scout completed and print blue cards.
What does it cost?
Price per Scout (in council / out of council):
Paid in full by Dec. 1, 2026: $725 / $750
Dec. 2, 2026 to March 29, 2027: $825 / $850
Starting March 30, 2027: $900 / $925
The round-trip bus adds $75. Adults are $425, and the supervisory adult role is $275. “Out of council” means Scouts from outside the Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council.
What's included?
Merit badge fees, meals, tent camping and a tie-dye T-shirt.
Is financial help available?
Yes. The council offers camperships for Scouts with financial need.
How do Scouts get to camp?
The bus leaves the San Jose Scout office (1900 The Alameda) Sunday morning, stops for lunch on the way and reaches camp in the early afternoon. Bring a sack lunch or money for fast food, plus water and snacks. The bus gets back to San Jose Thursday afternoon. Families can also drive their Scout to camp. Plan to arrive for check-in Sunday between 1:00 and 3:00 PM.
What should my Scout pack?
Pack like it’s a backpacking trip, in a backpack or shoulder bag, not a duffel. Tents are provided, and a sleeping pad is recommended. Also bring the merit badge book for each class (read it before camp), all prerequisite work and logs, and everything on the standard Camp Hi-Sierra packing list.
What health forms are needed?
Every Scout and adult needs the Annual Health and Medical Record, Parts A, B and C, in CampDoc at least two weeks before camp. Part C is the physical exam. Kaiser physical forms are accepted. Paper forms are not.
What if my Scout is sick before camp?
Please keep them home. Camp is at 5,000 feet and the week is active. Email or call us, because a Scout can sometimes arrive a day late.
My Scout is at Week 1 with their troop. Can they stay over for Eagle Week?
Yes. Scouts can stay Saturday night between the two weeks if their troop’s registered adults (two-deep) stay with them. The cost is $25 per person and names go to CHS@svmbc.org ahead of time.
Questions?