JOIN US FOR WINTER CAMP 2026

AT CAMP BUCK TOMS

December 28 — December 31

Registration Open Now

Winter Camp Merit Badge Guide Releases - September 10

Merit Badge Registration Opens - October 15 @ Noon

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.

2025 Scout cost: $165 (Part-time Scouts are $65 a day)  

2025 Adult cost: $95 (Part-time Adults are $25 a day) 

ALL SCOUTS MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THIS EVENT WITH A UNIT. WHETHER IT IS THEIR OWN UNIT OR A HOST UNIT, THEY CANNOT BE REGISTERED AS AN INDIVIDUAL!  TO FIND A HOST UNIT, PLEASE EMAIL NATASHA.LEAHEY@SCOUTING.ORG WITH THIS REQUEST.

REMINDER, Scouting America requires two-deep leadership at all times!

Make sure all adult leaders are registered adult 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

SCOUTING AMERICA MEDICAL FORMS HERE PLEASE BRING YOUR MEDICAL FORM THE DAY YOU CHECK IN AT CAMP

Any general questions about Winter Camp, contact:

• april.mcmillan@scouting.org or call 865-454-7058
• Any questions about REGISTRATION, contact natasha.leahey@scouting.org or call 865-566-0645