Northeast Georgia Council | Boy Scouts of America
Etowah Fall Family Camping
Date/Time:
Oct 9, 2026 5:00 pm to Oct 11, 2026 10:00 am
Location:
Scoutland
3685 Looper Lake Road
Gainesville, GA 30506
Etowah Annual Fall Family Camping at Scoutland on Lake Lanier
Theme: Stars and Stripes Spectacular- 250 Years of American History
Fall Family Camping is the perfect chance to gather your Pack and spend a weekend under the stars at beautiful Scoutland. Enjoy the true spirit of Scouting through fellowship, food, and fun while making memories that will last a lifetime.
What to Bring
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Tent
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Sleeping bag and pillow
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Flashlight and headlamp
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Bug spray
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Water bottle
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Toiletries and shower items (bring your own toilet paper)
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Chairs for sitting around the campfire
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Fishing gear (optional, for Lake Lanier shoreline fishing)
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Any additional camping essentials you’ll need for comfort outdoors
Showers and indoor toilets are available on-site.
Weekend Highlights
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Dutch Oven Cook-Off
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Pack Campsite Decorating Contest
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Crafts and Creative Activities
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Shooting Sports
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Field Games
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Scout Skills Challenges
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Fishing on Lake Lanier
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Face Painting
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Campfires with Skits and Songs
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Snow Cones & Hot Chocolate Bar
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Adult info Sessions on all things Scouting held throughout the day.
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And much more!
Meals
All meals are the responsibility of each unit or family.
Your registration fee does not include meals. Packs are encouraged to plan and cook meals together. Each campsite includes a fire pit.
Family Camping Guidelines
This event welcomes the entire family — bring Mom, Dad, siblings, and legal guardians for a weekend of fun!
Packs, bring your creativity and transform your campsites into a Stars & Stripes Spectacular, celebrating 250 years of American history! From colonial times to modern-day patriotism, let your imagination shine. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
BSA Regulations:
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Tiger and Lion Cubs must be accompanied by an adult for the entire event.
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A completed BSA Health Form Parts A & B is required for all attendees.
Pricing
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Early Bird (by 09/25/26): $35 per family
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Regular (by 10/7/26): $40 per family
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On-Site: $45 per family
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Each registered family receives one patch. Additional patches are $5 each.
A 3.5% convenience fee applies to online credit card payments.
Refund Policy
Per Northeast Georgia Council, BSA: Event payments are non-refundable. However, fees may be credited toward another NEGA Council event taking place within the same calendar year as the original registration.
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