Aloha Council, BSA
Camp Pupukea
The Hawaiian
Camping Experience
Camp Pupukea, located on the North Shore of O’ahu, adjacent to the
famous Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach.
Our camp experience includes a lot of water front activities, as well as our unique Hawaiiana
program, where the Scouts and Adults can earn the Nationally recognized, Hawaiian Historic
Award, which includes participation in games, music, dance and a luau during camp.
CAMP INFORMATION
Camp Pupukea provides an amazing summer camp experience for all Scouts and
leaders. Along with the traditional Scouting programs and merit badges, the Hawaiian
Camping Experience offers a touch of culture, nature and history. Each troop visiting
from the Mainland USA will participate in activities such as:
USS Missouri Encampment
Spend one night aboard the Mighty USS
Missouri, anchored in Pearl Harbor. Stand on
the deck where the surrender article was
signed by the Japanese Emperor, ending
World War II.
The USS Arizona Memorial
Visit the location where WWII began for the
US. Go aboard the memorial that sits above
the final resting place of the USS Arizona.
The Polynesian Cultural Center
42 Acres of Polynesian Villages with a Luau dinner and Evening Extravaganza, the
PCC is just 20 minutes from Camp Pupukea.
Hanauma Bay and Waimea Bay
Most of your aquatic excursions will be held at Waimea Bay (pictured on front), just
minutes from Camp Pupukea. Other visitor options include Hanauma Bay (below),
which is made from the edges of an extinct volcano. Hanauma and Waimea are both
nature preserves and are perfect for snorkeling, kayaking or just simply laying on the
beach and enjoying the summer Hawaiian sun.
The Hawaiiana Award
Camp Pupukea offers a unique
opportunity to earn the Hawaiiana
Award, a nationally recognized
Scout Award available exclusively at
Hawaii’s summer camps. The
award experience involves visiting
historical sites, completing a written
essay, learning a few Hawaiian
phrases and enjoying Hawaiian
Hula, as well as our Luau feast on
the closing night of camp.
Rental Vehicles
Rental Vans, sufficient for your
entire troop, is included as part of
your camp fees.
CAMP SCHEDULE
2017 Camp Pupukea runs Sunday to Saturday on the following summer schedule
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
June 18 – June 24
June 25 – July 1
July 2 – July 8
July 9 – July 15
July 16 – July 22
July 23 – July 29
July 30 – Aug 5
We ask that mainland units plan their trip to arrive into Hawaii on the Saturday afternoon
before the start of their camp week. The overnighter on the USS Missouri will go from
5:00 PM Saturday evening to 8:00 AM Sunday morning. You should also make your
arrangements to visit the USS Arizona Memorial on Sunday morning.
CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION
Camp Pupukea will offer some great fun and adventure throughout the week you are in
camp. Along with the excursions, and incredible Merit Badge opportunities, Camp
Pupukea offers in-camp program each night, including Opening and Closing campfires.
Each troop will have the chance to earn the Pupukea Spirit Award along with:
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The Pupukea Knot-off
Staff Hunt – campwide “Hide and Seek”
The Scoutmaster Challenge
Dutch Oven Master Chef
As well as INTER-PATROL COMPETITION “King of the Mountain”
For more information on our Camping Experience, please contact the Aloha Council at
808-595-6366 or email to [email protected]