Shake off the cabin fever and join us for Winter Fest at Camp Hidden Valley, January 15–17, 2027! This weekend is built for Cub Scouts and their families. It’s packed with winter adventure, but it also leaves room to slow down and simply enjoy being at camp together. Spend Friday night around the game table, take on a full Saturday of activities (and sledding if the snow cooperates!), and finish with a cozy movie night and hot chocolate. Whether you come for the day or the whole weekend, Winter Fest is the perfect way to beat the winter blues and make memories with your pack.

Program Highlights

• Friday Game Night: Board games, card games, and snacks fill the dining hall as everyone settles in for the weekend
• Snow Day Fun: Sledding and snowman building (weather permitting)
• Outdoor Skills: Fishing, nature hikes, BB shooting, and archery
• Hands-On Crafts: Leatherwork and winter crafts
• All-Day Games: Games stay open all day Saturday
• Saturday Movie Night: A family movie with hot chocolate
• Downtime Built In: Unlike most Cub Scout events, our schedule includes breaks so packs and families can relax and enjoy camp together
• Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday, plus breakfast Sunday morning for weekend participants

The Weekend at a Glance

Friday: The evening starts slow so you have plenty of time to arrive, unpack, and settle in. Then join us in the dining hall for game night and snacks.

Saturday: This is when the real fun begins! Enjoy a full day of program with three meals, scheduled downtime, and movie night with hot chocolate to close out the day.

Sunday: Start the morning with breakfast and an optional non-denominational chapel service, then take time to pack up and head home.

Registration Options

Saturday Day Participant
Join us for the biggest day of Winter Fest! Check-in begins at 7:00 AM and breakfast is served at 8:00 AM. Stay for the full day of activities, lunch, dinner, and movie night. The program wraps up around 9:00 PM. You may arrive and depart as you schedule permits.

Weekend Participant (Own Housing)
For units that already have a cabin reserved at Camp Hidden Valley this weekend. Stay in your own cabin and join in all the Winter Fest fun from Friday game night through Sunday chapel.

Weekend Participant (Housing Provided)
Let us take care of where you stay! We’ll provide housing for your pack, a smaller group from your pack, or your family. Read the Housing section below for details.

Housing

Packs and Pack Groups
Packs, or smaller groups from a pack, will stay in one of our regular camp cabins. Each cabin includes:

• Heat
• A small kitchen area
• Tables for relaxing and playing games
• A bunkhouse with bunk beds
• Two individual bathrooms

Families
Families get a small cabin all to themselves, with:

• 2–3 bunk beds
• Heat
• Bathrooms and showers in a separate building right next to the family cabins

Volunteers Needed!

Winter Fest is only possible with help from great volunteers! Troops and individual members are invited to help staff the event. We need volunteers for the full weekend or just Saturday.

Housing is provided for all staff staying the weekend.

Troops volunteering for the weekend can get a free campsite if they’d rather camp.

It’s a great service opportunity for older Scouts and a chance to help make the weekend great for our youngest Scouts. Email Tyler Roman at tyler.roman@scouting.org to volunteer.