Boy Scouts of America - Decatur First United Methodist
Summer Camp
The highlight of our camping year is summer camp at Camp 175 on Lake Allatoona. Summer camp usually takes place in early June and runs from Sunday afternoon to Saturday morning. The boys work on merit badges, learn new skills and have a great time in the woods and in the lake.
Some of the stuff we do:
Swimming, mile swim challenge, bath time in the lake
Archery, riflery, orienteering
Leather work, woodworking, pioneering, Indian lore
Canoeing, rowing, kayaking, sailing, water skiing
Outdoor cooking with grills and camp stoves
Last day activities: Canoe Wars, Greasy Watermelon and Capture the Flag (in a Canoe)
Troop 175 Summer Camp Registration
Summer Camp 2021 runs June 6-12, 2021. The registration deadline for 2020 Summer Camp is January 29, 2020. Please note that this form gets you on the list but does not guarantee a slot at camp. Please read the Summer Camp Selection Process for details.
For 2021 we’re also offering the opportunity for scouts to attend Summer Camp at Woodruff Scout Camp in Blairsville, Georgia from Sunday July 4th through Saturday July 10, 2021. Registration form is due March 6.
Want a little preview of summer camp? Check out photos of our typical Troop 175 summer camp.
Summer Camp First Aid training
They’re not really hurt! Each year we teach the first aid merit badge. We got a little help from troop members practicing their stage makeup techniques. They prepared realistic-looking victims for scouts to practice treatment.
