COUNCIL EVENTS
Find Your Next Scouting Experience
There's always something happening across the Atlanta Area Council! From merit badge workshops and outdoor programs to leadership training, special events, and community celebrations, our Council Events bring Scouts, families, and volunteers together to learn, grow, and make lasting memories.
Explore upcoming opportunities, discover something new, and find the events that match your interests and Scouting goals.
Don't Miss These Upcoming Events
Discover some of the Atlanta Area Council's highlighted programs and special events. From unique Scouting experiences to popular training and advancement opportunities, these featured events are worth adding to your calendar.
Conservation Weekend
November 13–15, 2026
Woodruff Scout Camp
NYLT: Fall Course
November 21-24 & December 5-6, 2026
Bert Adams Scout Camp
Construction Merit Badge Day
December 5, 2026
Volunteer Service Center
Training & Leadership
Build the skills and confidence to make a difference in Scouting. Explore leadership courses, volunteer training, and hands-on learning opportunities that prepare Scouts and adults to lead, serve, and succeed.
NYLT: Fall Course
November 21-24 & December 5-6, 2026
Bert Adams Scout Camp
NYLT: Winter Course
December 26-31, 2026
Allatoona Aquatics Base
University of Scouting
Savannah College of Art % Design (SCAD)
Wilderness First Aid
Wood Badge: Spring Course
Bert Adams Scout Camp
NYLT: Spring Course
April 4–9, 2027
Bert Adams Scout Camp
Range & Target Day: Spring
April 10, 2027 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Woodruff Scout Camp
BALOO: Spring at Hightower Trail
May 15-16, 2027
TBD
BALOO: Spring
May 16-17, 2027
Allatoona Aquatics Base
NYLT: Summer Course
May 30 – June 4, 2027
Bert Adams Scout Camp
Range & Target Day: Fall
September 18, 2027
Bert Adams Scout Camp
Advancement Opportunities
Take the next step toward your Scouting goals! Explore merit badge workshops, skill-building programs, and hands-on learning experiences that help Scouts develop new abilities, earn recognition, and make progress along the trail to Eagle.
Construction Merit Badge Day
December 5, 2026
Volunteer Service Center
Winter Merit Badge Summit
Location TBA – Partner Property
Porsche Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge
February 13 & 27, 2027
Session 1: Volunteer Service Center | Session 2: Porsche Cars North America
Aviation Merit Badge Days
Monthly, April–October
Aviation History & Technology Center
STEAM Merit Badge Summit
Savannah College of Art & Desig
Merit Badge Summit
January 9, 2027. |. April 3, 2027
Location TBD
Outdoor Programs
Get outside and put your Scouting skills into action! From camping and outdoor challenges to hands-on activities at our Council camps, discover opportunities to build confidence, develop new skills, and enjoy the outdoors with fellow Scouts.
Conservation Weekend
November 13–15, 2026
Woodruff Scout Camp
Winter Camp at Bert Adams Scout Camp
December 27 - 31, 2026
Bert Adams Scout Camp
Day of Fire
January 16, 2027
Allatoona Aquatics Base
Cub-a-Ree Family Camping
April 16-18, 2027 |. April 23-25, 2027
Bert Adams Scout Camp
Summer Camp at Woodruff Scout Camp
Weekly Sessions | June 6–July 24, 2027
Woodruff Scout Camp
Summer Camp at Bert Adams Scout Camp
Weekly Sessions | June 6–July 3, 2027
Bert Adams Scout Camp
Trailblazer Family Camping
October 1–3, 2027
Bert Adams Scout Camp
Special Events
Celebrate Scouting and connect with the community through memorable experiences across the Atlanta Area Council! From Scout Days and community celebrations to special gatherings and unique programs, discover events that bring Scouts, families, and volunteers together.
Lodge Day of Service
Bert Adans Scout Camp
Scout Day at the Capitol
March 4, 2027
Georgia State Capitol
Scout Challenge
Bert Adams Scout Camp
Civil Rights Heritage Hike
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Eagle Scout Recognition Ceremony
April 24, 2027
Rialto Center for the Performing Arts
Order of the Arrow: Spring Induction
April 30–May 2, 2027
Woodruff Scout Camp
Order of the Arrow: Section E6 Conclave
More Ways to Get Involved
Looking for district activities, unit opportunities, or other events happening throughout the Atlanta Area Council? Visit the Council Calendar to explore additional programs and plan your Scouting schedule.
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