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SUMMER CAMP AT BERT ADAMS SCOUT CAMP

Where Scouting Adventures Begin.

From summer camp and advancement opportunities to weekend camping and year-round events, Bert Adams offers something for every Scout and family. Whether trying an activity for the first time, gathering around the campfire, or sharing an adventure with their pack, troop, or crew, Bert Adams is where Scouting adventures begin for many families and memories are made for years to come.

Featured Experiences

Explore just some of the featured programs Bert Adams Scout Camp has to offer below. For a complete list of activities and program details, check out the Summer Program Guide, then visit the Calendar to sign up.

Swim, paddle, climb, explore, learn, and gather across more than 1,300 acres, with aquatics, ranges, climbing and C.O.P.E., nature facilities, trails, teaching spaces, and much more./p>

Enjoy the outdoors without leaving every comfort behind. Bert Adams combines wooded campsites with modern amenities including powered platform tents, an air-conditioned dining hall, swimming pool, and convenient facilities throughout camp.

Escape into more than 1,300 acres of forests, trails, lakes, and open spaces near Covington, with a full outdoor camp experience conveniently located just outside metro Atlanta.

Property INFO

Where Scouting Adventures Begin.

Established 1927
Address 218 Scout Road
Covington, Georgia 30016
Coordinates 33° 28' 37.439'' N
83° 51' 6.964'' W
Elevation 643 ft
Land 1,300 acres
Water 58-acre lake
Distance from Atlanta, GA 50 miles
Weather NOAA Forecast
Map Bert Adams Scout Camp Map

Summer Camp Reservations

How to Make a Reservation

  1. Use the arrows at the top of the calendar to move between months and find available camp dates.
  2. Click directly on the date of the camp session you want to attend.
  3. This will open the registration page, where you can view pricing and complete your reservation.

Add Dates to Your Personal Calendar

Click the green “Subscribe” button to automatically add all summer camp dates, meetings, and payment deadlines to your personal calendar.

What You’ll Need to Register

  • Register using the adult who will be the main contact and manage the reservation (this does not have to be the adult attending camp).
  • Unit information
  • Number of youth and adults attending (names are not required until May)
  • Initial per-youth deposit payment (non-refundable)

Availability updates automatically - reserve early for the best selection of dates.

Need help?

Visit the Registration Help Page for step-by-step guides on making and managing a reservation.

For additional information and planning resources, visit the Summer Camp Resource Page

BERT ADAMS Scout Camp Calendar

Summer Camp Guides & Documents

This section includes forms for Scouts BSA Summer Camp at Woodruff Scout Camp, including supplementary forms for off-site programs. Please check our website frequently for updates, as Guides and Documents are being updated on a regular basis.

Forms marked with an asterisk (*) should be completed or reviewed for each participant. All other forms may be completed at the unit level.

Health Form* - Scouts and adults attending any portion of camp must have Parts A, B, and C completed, including the required medical provider signature.

AAC Campership Form - Available for Atlanta Area Council units only.

2026 Pre-Camp Swim Check Form - Updated 2.2026

Prescription Medication Dosing Form*

Pre-Camp Health Status Questionnaire* - Complete on the day of arrival; one per unit.

Early Arrival Flyer

Early Release Form

2026 Unit Arrival Form - Due three weeks prior to camp arrival.

Explorer Award - Updated 1.14.2026

Geocaching Challenge Award - Updated 4.27.2026

Hiker Award

Honor Troop Award - Updated 1.2026

Scouting Traditions Challenge Award - Updated 1.2026

Sustainability Award - Updated 4.2026

Water Warrior Award - Updated 2.22.2026

Scouter's Merit Badge - Available to all adult leaders - Updated 2.22.2026

Custom Unit T-shirts may be ordered through the Bert Adams Scout Camp Trading Post.  All orders must be received no later than May 1, 2026.  All sales are final - No returns for custom T-shirts.

You'll never forget your time at Bert Adams Scout Camp. All Scouts know the key to the most fun is being prepared. Be prepared for every adventure that awaits.

  • Complete Scouts BSA/Venturing field uniform - including shirt, shorts, belt, socks, and t-shirts
  • Activity Uniform - Scouts BSA/Venturing shorts and your favorite Scouts BSA/Venturing t-shirts
  • Medical form and insurance information signed by a parent or guardian
  • All permission forms - such as Whitewater, etc.
  • Waterbottle
  • Extra clothing - socks, underwear, closed-toed shoes, etc.
  • Jacket or sweater
  • Raingear - We still have fun in the rain!
  • Sleeping bag or other bedding
  • Swim suit
  • Soap, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, towels (bring extra!), and other personal items
  • Sunblock and insect repellant
  • Scouts BSA Handbook, Merit Badge Books, pens, pencils, and notebooks
  • Camera, compass, flashlight, and other camping items
  • Day pack or small tote bag
  • Money for T-shirts, snacks, & souvenirs at the Trading Post (approximately $90 is the average amount)
  • Personal footlocker or Troop/Crew lockbox to secure valuables (optional)