Winter Camp - Greater Alabama Council

Winter Camp at Camp Comer

December 27th – 31st
at Camp Comer Scout Reservation
5-day, 4-night camping adventure
Over 30 merit badges offered!
Trailblazer Program for new Scouts!

The Greater Alabama Council is proud offer an amazing Scouts BSA Winter Camp Program for your Scouts. Winter Camp is similar to Scouts BSA Summer Camp, except that it occurs during the winter holidays and is a few days shorter. The weeklong camp begins just after Christmas and ends at noon on New Year’s Eve, so Scouts can make it home for the festivities.

The camp offers a variety of merit badges, many that are not offered during the summer. For younger Scouts, our Camp’s Trailblazer program will help them work toward earning 1st Class Rank. The staff is mainly adult volunteers who work hard to provide great afternoon program activities, campfires, and much more. Winter camp is a great way to augment your unit’s program and ensure your Scouts are receiving a mountain-top experience.

Cost

$275 per Scout
First 2 Adults Free. $75 for each additional adult.
Guest Meals: $5 a meal or $10 a day

Camp Forms

Camp Map

Google Map

Leader's Guide

Camping and Facilities

Campers will stay in large canvas wall tents on a wood platform or in an Adirondack (3 wall cabin). Inside each tent is a cot and a mattress. There is plenty of space to store your gear under the cot. Many Scouts bring lockable storage totes.
When you arrive, after check-in, you can drive to your campsite to easily unload your gear (no hiking).
Water is available at the Dining hall and Shower houses. Make sure to bring a water bottle!
Restroom and shower facilities with on-demand hot water can be found in two shower houses conveniently located near campsites.
Camp Comer has a top-notch Medic Lodge located in the heart of camp to assist with any medical needs.
Our Adult leader Lounge has Fiber WiFi.
Meals are served cafeteria-style in our Dining Hall.
If a Scout or adult needs some extra help to enjoy the camp experience, please let us know! This includes anyone with special dietary, health, mobility, or CPAP battery needs. Special needs requests are submitted as part of filling out the roster in Tentaroo. Please make sure you are aware of these needs prior to adding a person to the roster. If you have questions or need something added please e-mail anglea.champion@scouting.org

Staffing Winter Camp

Winter Camp staff positions are available to Scouts ages 14 and older and currently registered adult leaders with valid Safeguarding Youth Training or the predecessor Youth Protection Training.
Winter Camp Staff is a voluntary position.
Winter Camp Staff positions are available only to those who complete the Staff Application process and are requested to serve on staff. We are not able to accept “walk-up” volunteers or staff members.
For additional information, please contact Erick Simmons, Director of Support Services, at erick.simmons@scouting.org.