Discovery Lodge is the main “hub” of Camp Meriwether. This large building on the bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean can be accessed through the main road or by many trails. Here, you’ll find the dining hall, the camp office, the Trading Post, and the Health Lodge.
Camp Meriwether’s dining hall takes up the entire west side of Discovery Lodge. Besides meals, the dining hall is also used for meetings throughout the week, and adult leaders are welcome to use the south end of the dining hall as a place to relax and visit with other leaders.
The camp office is situated next door to the Health Lodge on the east side of Discovery Lodge. It is open during program hours to answer questions and address concerns with registration, signing in and out of camp, and any other camp or Troop paperwork.
The Health Lodge is located on the east side of Discovery Lodge. The Camp Health Officer is available twenty-four hours a day. If the Health Officer is not in the Health Lodge, go to the camp office next door. If there is an emergency at night, knock on the Health Lodge door; the Health Officer sleeps there and will come to your aid.
The Scoutmaster Hallway is the go-to place for adult leaders to track their scout’s progress, pick up forms for camp awards, and help sign up scouts for activities. The Hallway is located on the south end of Discovery Lodge and can be accessed through a door near the bathrooms or through the dining hall.
The Trading Post is in the Southeast corner of the building. Items for sale include merit badge kits, basic camping equipment, clothing, books, knives, toiletries, and Meriwether memorabilia. Snacks and refreshments are also available, as are ingredients such as flour, cake mix, and fruit your Troop can use to make dessert over a campfire.
Scouts also pay fees for merit badge classes and activities in the Trading Post. We accept credit cards, debit cards, checks, and cash. Most scouts bring around $50.