WINTER CAMP

DECEMBER 28 — DECEMBER 31

Held between Christmas and New Years at Camp Buck Toms, the Great Smoky Mountain Council’s annual Winter Camp is an out-of-the-ordinary adventure for hardy Scouts. During the days, Scouts can explore the winter woods on “morning warrior hikes” and participate in a variety of activities and merit badge classes. The reward for braving the cold? Best. Camp. Food. Ever.

Resources

REMINDER, Scouting America requires two-deep leadership at all times! Make sure all adult leaders are registered members of your unit and have their Safeguarding Youth Training up to date.  SAFEGUARDING YOUTH TRAINING HERE.

PLEASE REVIEW SCOUTING AMERICA BARRIERS TO ABUSE HERE

 

PreCamp Meeting ZOOM LINK

BSA MEDICAL FORM A, B & C

special needs request form 2025

CAMPSITE DETAILS

ADIRONDACK DETAILS HERE

 

 

For questions please contact Natasha Leahey at Natasha.Leahey@Scouting.org or (865)566-0645.

KEY DATES

Leaders’ Guide, which includes list of potential Merit Badge classes being offered: CLICK HERE

Event Registration: Monday, October 27, 2025, 12 pm EST

Merit Badge Selection Begins: Friday, November 7, 2025, 12 pm EST

Pre-Camp Meeting – 6:30 pm EST: December 4, 2025

Final Payment Due: December 10, 2025

Late Registration Fee Begins ($50 extra per youth): December 13, 2025

Registration Closes: December 23, 2025

Winter Camp Admin Support Closed: December 23, 2025

CANCELLATION

POLICY

100% refund until November 26

50% refund from November 27 until December 13

No refunds after December 13

Refund requests must be made by the Troop Leader to Natasha.Leahey@scouting.org