Winter Camp

Every one knows what Summer Camp is… well, Winter Camp is the December version of this week long adventure. Scouts are out of school for the holidays, bored and looking for something to do. Winter Camp offers merit badge instruction and other Scouting high adventures.

While it may be cold up north, December is the best time of the year to enjoy the Florida outdoors. And there are NO MOSQUITOES! In fact, days are still warm enough to take advantage of Flaming Arrow’s quality Aquatics area. How about completing the Mile Swim… in December? Arts & Sciences, Climbing, Shooting Sports, Outdoor Skills, plus our new LOW and HIGH COPE course!

Update: Registration for Oceanography Merit Badge at Seaworld and Engineering Merit Badge at Busch Gardens will close on December 15. Registrations for these merit badges will not be accepted after this date.

We also offer Seminole Trail, a first year camper program, for your newest Scouts. This program helps Scouts advance towards First Class rank.

When: December 27 - 31, 2011.

Where: Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation

Fees: $165 per Scout, which includes all meals, insurance, and a cool patch! Adults pay $50 each for food. Deadline for all fees to be paid is December 19.

Note: If your Troop is not coming to Winter Camp, then individual Scouts can come as a Provisional participant. Leadership and supervision will be provided. Venturing Crews are also welcome to come to Winter Camp to experience climbing, rappelling, shooting sports, kayaking, and COPE.

Registration: Online Registration begins Tuesday, September 6. The deadline to register to participate in the programs at Seaworld and Busch Gardens is December 1. You will not be able to register for these programs after this date.

Online Registration: Payment must be made at the time that your unit is registered to hold the classes for your Scouts. Special Instructions. When you select classes, please select classes by the listing below:

  • Class 1 is for morning classes on December 28
  • Class 2 is for morning classes on December 29
  • Class 3 is for morning classes on December 30
  • Class 4 is for earl afternoon sessions
Program fees for SeaWorld and Busch Gardens will be added as the class is selected and will be reflected in the payment screen.

Winter Camp Registration Form
Leader's Guide

Gulf Ridge Council Winter Camp

Winter Camp Specials

Oceanography Merit Badge at Seaworld Orlando
Thursday, December 29
Additional Fee - $30

Engineering Merit Badge at Busch Gardens
Friday, December 30
Additional Fee - $45

Online registration will begin on September 6.

Register Here