Winter Camp
Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp
December 27- 31, 2026

Space IS LIMITED, so sign up TODAY!

Registration opens September 1, 2026
Registration CLOSES Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 11:00 p.m.

 *Leader Guide and Program Guide will be available early October*        
*Program sign up (merit badges, trail rides, pen making, ziplining, training, etc) opens November 16 at 10:00 am* 

Circle Ten Council’s annual Winter Camp at Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp is a special jamboree-style camping event for Scouts BSA Troops, Venturing Crews, and Sea Scout Ships. It is the largest annual event put on by Circle Ten Council and is staffed by Circle Ten’s Mikanakawa Lodge 101 of the Order of the Arrow.

• Units camp jamboree style with multiple units in a single campsite.
• The chance to make new friends from outside your immediate Scouting circle is one of the key rewards. 
• Food is prepared by each unit in their campsites (with the exception of the optional closing night meal).

EVENT DETAILS

Location: Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp, 11217 FM 2970, Athens, TX 75751
Cost:  $TBD per youth
          $TBD per adult leader

Documents Required at Check-In: 

• Troop roster (must be official roster downloaded from my.scouting.org. All persons attending Winter Camp must be currently registered members of Scouting America with valid SYT credentials)
• Annual Medical Health Record AB&C (C needs to be signed and dated on or after Jan 1, 2026)
• Copy of Weather Hazards training certificate (every adult MUST be trained)

Cancellations:
All cancellations must follow the Cancellation & Refund Policy (HERE).

Each morning, Scouts can:

• work on merit badges
• participate in C.O.P.E. (for Scouts age 14+)
• take part in special living history programs in the Mountain Man area (14+)
• learn new program skills or participate in a training

Afternoons offer a wide-range of activities including:

• competitive games and sports
• range and target activities
• climbing and repelling
• activities in the living history areas - Indian Village, Lumberjack, Mountain Man
• branding
• trail rides
• pen making
• ziplining
• and more! 

Evenings include special events like:

• Opening Night Campfire - Day 1
• OA Brotherhood Walk - Day 2
• Movie night - Day 2
• Camp Staff Reunion / Honor Society Social - Day 3
• Cowboy Action Competition - Day 3
• Closing Night Campfire - Day 4
• Star watch parties - nights vary depending on weather
• or just relaxing in the campsite around the campfire

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Registration OPENS September 1st at 10:00 a.m.
• Leader's Meeting will be Wednesday, October 14th at 7:00 p.m. both online and in person at the John D. Murchison Scouting Center. 
• Program sign up OPENS November 16th at 10:00 a.m. (merit badges, activities, training, etc)
• Winter Camp Merch Pre-Orders CLOSE November 10th. CLICK HERE and order your stuff today!!!
• FINAL Payment DUE Friday, December 4th - $15 Late Fee added after this date.
• Registration CLOSES Sunday, December 13th at 11:00 p.m.
• Final Campsite assignments will be made and communicated by Tuesday, December 22nd
• Day 1 (December 27) - Gates open at 8:00 a.m. Check In opens at 9:00 a.m. at HQ

**Due to the popularity of this camp and the space constraints we have, a spot must be paid for IN FULL to be held. 

Staffing
If you wish to be part of Winter Camp Staff, please go to the following link to apply:

(CLICK HERE). 

Staff Positions are limited and you will be notified once you are hired to complete necessary paperwork.