The following sections will be offered at the Adirondack Campus, NCS:

• Boy Scout Program: For program directors of Boy Scout/Varsity Scout resident camps only. This group will receive detailed information on building an effective program staff, coordinating the camp program, maintaining staff morale, counseling and developing staff teamwork, and staff training. Certification from this course qualifies the program director of a Boy Scout/Varsity Scout resident camp.
• Commissioner: Specially tailored for camp commissioners who will serve assigned units to see that youth and leaders have a positive summer camp experience. This course provides detailed information on help with scheduling, solving unit problems, interpreting camp policies, program planning, people management, and instilling team spirit and enthusiasm.
• Aquatics: Directors of aquatics, swimming pool directors, and waterfront directors attend this section that includes planning, operation, and administration of the aquatics program-waterfront protection methods for swimming, lifesaving, boating, and canoeing; and maintenance and repair of aquatic equipment and gear. Students must possess aquatic skill level equivalent to swimming and lifesaving merit badge.
• Cub Scout Aquatics Supervisor: A three-day course designed for certification of aquatic supervisors of Cub Scout day camp or resident camp. This section includes administration of the Cub Scout aquatics program (recreational swimming and basic learn-to-swim instruction. The prerequisite is either BSA lifeguard or American Red Cross lifeguard certification.
• Shooting Sports: Designed for shooting sports directors and rifle range officers of Cub Scout/Webelos Scout resident camps, Boy Scout/Varsity Scout resident camps, and high adventure camps. This section includes archery and muzzle-loading rifle training, and rifle and shotgun instructor training conducted and certified by a National Rifle Association instructor.
• Nature/Ecology: This course is for persons desiring to direct the nature/ecology/conservation program in camp. Emphasis is on soil and water conservation, forestry, fish and wildlife management, nature trail construction, star study, and weather station operation.
• Project COPE: Designed for those who will serve as administrators, directors, or staff members of a COPE course. This includes staff training and course management. Actual participation in Project COPE events is required, therefore, good physical condition is recommended for all students.
• Climbing and Rappelling: Designed for climbing supervisors who are empowered to train climbing instructors at the council level. This section includes climbing, bouldering, rappelling, anchor systems, and belaying using either natural sites or constructed facilities such as towers. Good physical condition is recommended.
• Voyageur / Trek Guide: Prerequisite certifications required are: American Red Cross First Aid, BLS/CPR for the professional rescuer & ARC, YMC, or BSA Lifeguard The course will include wilderness travel techniques, trek administration, low impact camping, canoeing, hiking & also covers the requirements to be a licensed New York State Guide. For staff mebmers leading treks off camp. (Class 8 medicacl required).
• Scoutcraft: This course is designed for those who will direct the Scoutcraft area in camp. This will involve an overnight, outpost camping experience. There will be instruction on how to teach skills in knots and lashings, fishing, orienteering, knife and axe, cooking, camping, backpacking, and related outdoor topics. Students should have some basic skills and experience in these areas.