Fall Camp for Scouts BSA Troops
November 21-24, 2026 | McGimsey Scout Park
This is a 3 night/4 day Scouts BSA Camp where scouts are offered opportunities to earn up to 6 merit badges during camp - badges that are rarely offered at camp or at other Council-led events. Come for the fellowship, have a great time, and still have plenty of time to prepare for Thanksgiving!
Merit Badges Available
Artificial Intelligence
Archery
Basketry
Cybersecurity
Competitive Gaming
Electricity
Emergency Preparation
Engineering
Environmental Science
First Aid
Geocaching
Inventing
Landscape Architecture
Metalwork - Blacksmith, Foundry, or Sheet Metal
Model Design and Building
Movie Making
Nuclear Science
Orienteering
Painting
Plumbing
Programming
Rifle (Pellet Gun)
Sculpture
Sustainability
Welding
Wilderness Survival
Wood Carving
Woodwork
Emerging Merit Badges (Test Lab Badges):
Auctioneering
Psychology
Evening and Other Programs
The sun might set early, but that doesn't mean we're tucking in early! Evening programs are next level ensuring that every Scout has an activity to match their interest and energy. Options include:
Climbing Wall
Firem'n Chit
Fishing
Movie Night
Open Ranges
Outpost
Pumpkin Carving
Remote Control (RC) Car Races
Sports Tournament
Scavenger Hunt
Scarecrow Build
Stargazing Party
Totin' Chip
Video Game Competition
Staff Applications are Open Now for Fall Camp!
November 20-24, 2026 | McGimsey Scout Park
Staff arrive on November 20 at 5:00 pm and stay until cleanup is completed on November 24. Camping will be in the staff campsite at the Alamo Pavilion. To be on staff for this camp you must be 18 years of age by October 1, 2026 and be able to attend a Staff Development Weekend on October 10-11, 2025 at McGimsey Scout Park. You must fill out this application and go through an interview with the camp leadership. Staff will be selected from those that complete the hiring process. This is a paid staffing position. Volunteers are welcome for this camp, as well, please be clear in your interview if you wish to hold a paid position or a volunteer position.
