WCA

USS Hornet

December 5, 2026

Unit registration:

Winter Camp Awareness (WCA) is an exciting informational training session held aboard the historic USS Hornet in Alameda. It is hosted and taught by members of the Order of the Arrow (OA). The goal of this event is to teach scouts and scouters how to camp safely during the winter months and frigid conditions while having as much fun as possible.

Scouts will be taught how to Sleep Warm, choose the proper Tent and Terrain, operate Stoves and Fuel, select Winter Foods, perform Winter First Aid, and choose proper Winter Clothing. This training is essential and will help prepare Scouts for any winter-oriented trips, whether it be the upcoming Klondike Derby, your own unit-led events, or any winter camping adventures.

Winter Camp Awareness' extraordinary historic venue, the USS Hornet aircraft carrier, is a fascinating preservation of the nation's history. It is a place where Scouts can go back in time and walk in the footsteps of their country's servicemen and women. After the event, you will have the opportunity to tour the USS Hornet at your own pace.

Check-in will begin at 8:00 AM December 5th 2026. The program starts at 9:00 AM and is expected to finish at approximately 4:30 PM. At around 11:40 AM there will be a 40-minute lunch period. Please wear closed toed shoes and warm clothing, and bring a water bottle in a small backpack. You can pre-purchase lunch via this registration.

Please note the following:

1. This event is not intented for Cub Scouts.
2. Registration is by UNIT only. You will stay with your registered unit throughout the day. Simply indicate the number of youth and adult attendees from your unit. 
3. Do not include any unit members who are serving on staff for the event; they will receive separate instructions to register. 
4. This event is intended for Scouting America Scouts and leaders only.
5. We encourage you to register early, as space is limited. You may register additional attendees as needed until registration closes.
6. Each unit must have a minimum of 2 adults in attendance with their unit throughout the event (SYT requirement).
7. If your unit decides to register for the event, we’ll keep you posted and more information will be provided via email at a later date.
8. OA members staffing the event, please do NOT register here. You will receive separate instructions to register.