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
DINING HALL MENU
(MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF PRODUCTS)
CAMPSITE ASSIGNMENTS
CAMPERSHIP REQUEST FORM, Deadline to apply Is December 2nd
ZOOM ONLY PreCamp Meeting lINK, 6:30PM EST, DECEMBER 3rd (NOT IN-PERSON)
BSA MEDICAL FORM A & B
special needs request form 2026
CAMPSITE DETAILS
ADIRONDACK DETAILS HERE
For questions please contact Natasha Leahey at Natasha.Leahey@Scouting.org or (865)566-0645.
2026 KEY DATES
Leaders’ Guide, which includes list of potential Merit Badge classes being offered: CLICK HERE
Event Registration: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 12 pm EST
Merit Badge Schedule released: Friday, September 11, 2026
Merit Badge Selection Begins: Thursday, October 15, 2026 12 pm EST
Final Payment Due: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Pre-Camp Meeting – 6:30 pm EST: Thursday, December 3, 2026
Late Booking Fee Begins ($50 extra per youth): December 14, 2026
Registration Closes: December 22, 2026
Winter Camp Admin Support Closed: December 22, 2026
2026 REFUND POLICY
100% refund until November 18
50% refund from November 19 until December 13
No refunds after December 14
Refund requests must be made by the Troop Leader to Natasha.Leahey@scouting.org