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Winter Camp 2026

December 26 - 30, 2026

Adventure is always in season. Five days and four nights of Scouting adventure, completely revamped for 2026.

DatesDec 26 - 30Five days, four nights
LocationPrice-Sanders Scout ReservationPunta Gorda, Florida
RegistrationCloses Nov 30All payments due by 11/30/26
CostFrom $200Youth, $75 adults. $50 deposit due at registration
Winter Camp at Price-Sanders
Welcome to Winter Camp

Winter Camp at Price-Sanders Scout Reservation

Five days, four nights of Scouting adventure this December. This year, Winter Camp has been completely revamped with new programs, new activities, and returning camp traditions.

Winter Camp 2026 patch

This year's patch

Adventure is always in season. Every registered Scout takes home this year's Winter Camp patch.

New for 2026

What's New This Year

More announcements are coming as we get closer to December. Here's what's confirmed so far.

Evening Programs

Campfires and competition

Returning: the Closing Campfire is back, with the whole camp together around the fire before troops head home.

New: Troop vs. Troop Night joins the evening lineup this year.

Featured

Renegade Program

A three-day high-adventure track: deep sea fishing, horsemanship, and a shooting sports and High COPE day. $350.

New

Complete Angler Award

Scouts spend the first three periods of the day earning Fishing, Fly Fishing, and Fish and Wildlife Management, plus the Complete Angler Award.

The Renegade Program

Our biggest highlight of the year. Renegade campers leave the standard schedule behind for a three-day route built around high-adventure skills you won't find anywhere else at camp.

$350Includes base camp fee
  1. Day One

    Deep Sea Fishing

    Out on the water for a full day of deep sea fishing.

  2. Day Two

    Horsemanship

    A full day in the saddle, working directly with horses from the ground up.

  3. Day Three - AM

    Shooting Sports Round Robin

    Atlatl, knife throwing, and black powder, rotating through three traditional shooting disciplines.

  4. Day Three - PM

    High COPE

    Closing out the Renegade route with the challenge course.

Complete Angler Award patch
New for 2026

Complete Angler Award

A new morning program taking up the first three periods of the day. Scouts work toward the Fishing, Fly Fishing, and Fish and Wildlife Management merit badges, along with the Complete Angler Award.

FishingFly FishingFish and Wildlife ManagementComplete Angler Award
Program

Unit Activities and Program

A full week of 35+ merit badges, an evening luau, campfires, Troop Competition Night, and so much more. More unit activity details are coming soon.

New Unit Activities
Knife ThrowingGlow Knife ThrowingShotgun ShootGlow Shotgun ShootRifleTroop ClimbingNight SwimDutch Oven SamplerIron Chef Challenge
New Merit Badge Opportunities
Space ExplorationAstronomyTextilesPotterySewing and NeedleworkWood CarvingScouting HeritageFarm MechanicsSigns, Signals, and CodesRowing
Registration

Registration Fees

Scouts BSA can attend with their troop or as individuals. The Provo Troop is back this year for Scouts registering without a home troop.

Youth$200Per Scout
Provisional Youth$200Provo Troop
Adult$75Per adult
Renegade Program$350Includes base camp fee

A $50 non-refundable deposit per camper is due at online registration. Registration closes November 30, 2026, and all payments are due by then. Payments made after 11/30/26 are subject to a $25 per person late fee.

Questions?

Camp Contacts

Camp DirectorLuke Hitchcockpssrcampdirector@gmail.com
Program DirectorNick SwitzerNSwitzer8463@gmail.com
Program Director, Business OperationsShannon McMahonpssrprogdirector@gmail.com
Program Director, SupportJason Wolfewolfe.1414@gmail.com
Medical DirectorLorraine Martinspssrmeddirector@gmail.com
Staff AdvisorLori Laumeyerlori.laumeyer@scouting.org
Food Service ManagerJennifer HitchcockJennifer.Hitchcock@scouting.org

Join the Winter Camp Staff

Interested in being a camp staff team member? All staff must be 15 years of age or older, and attendance at both training weekends is mandatory.

Training Weekend OneNovember 20 - 22, 2026
Training Weekend TwoDecember 18 - 20, 2026

Complete a staff application and email it to Luke Hitchcock at pssrcampdirector@gmail.com. Submitting an application does not guarantee a spot on staff. Accepted applicants will be contacted to confirm their place on the 2026 Winter Camp Staff.

See you at Winter Camp!

Registration closes November 30, 2026. Reserve your spot today.

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Publix Super Markets Charities United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Partner Agency

Thank you to Publix Super Markets Charities for supporting Scouting America, and to United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades for supporting Learning for Life and Scouting America.

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