From Cub Scout Day Camp to Merit Badge Academies, our Scouts have unlimited opportunities to learn, impact and explore their communities. We offer a variety of activities- both educational and fun- that Scouts and their families can participate in individually or with their unit. New activities are added often, so be sure to check back.
Located on the edge of the Talladega National Forest at the base of Alabama’s tallest mountain, Camp Sequoyah BSA summer camp is a wilderness destination with amazing program offerings!
July 19-28, 2023 Over 40,000 Scouts will attend and participate in all kinds of adventures including stadium shows, pioneer village, hikes, adventure sports, patch trading, and more!
Held in August at Camp Jackson. This high adventure based canoe trek will take Scouts down the scenic Tennessee River for a great day of paddling, fellowship, and fun.
Held in early October. This weekend event takes place at Camp Sequoyah. Scouts will work on earning Fishing, Fly Fishing, and Fish & Wildlife Management Merit Badges as well as work toward the BSA’s Angler Award.
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is a six day, five night course that gives Scouts methods, skills and experiences to become better leaders in their unit.
Held in December at Camp Comer. This weeklong camp offers a variety of merit badges, Eagle bound, program activities, climbing, shooting sports, campfires, and much more!
Merit Badge Days:
Advance-O-Rama
Held in August and organized by the Vulcan District. Exact date and location will be announced in the spring.
Badge-O-Mania
Held in September and organized by the Cherokee District. Exact date and location will be announced in the spring.
Scouts will earn the Mining and Society Merit Badge and requirements for the American Labor and American Heritage Merit Badges. In Partnership with Vulcan Park and Sloss Furnaces.
Jamboree-on-the-Air, or JOTA, is held annually the third weekend in October. Scouts use amateur radio and internet to connect with other Scouts and hams around the world.
Each December the International Peace Light (flame) will be in our Council Scout Shops. Scouts and families may light a candle from the International Peace Light and take the flame with them.
Messengers of Peace is a global initiative designed to inspire millions of young men and women in more than 220 countries and territories to work toward peace.