Get ready for the ultimate winter Scouting experience! Mark your calendars for January 24-26, 2025, and join us at the National Guard Training Center in Lavinia, TN, for an action-packed weekend of exploration, learning, and fun.
Why Attend WinterFest?
WinterFest is more than just a weekend event—it’s an opportunity to ignite your passion for learning and adventure. With a nominal fee of just $25 (if registered by January 10), participants will enjoy:
An overnight stay in a unique Scouting environment.
Engaging programs tailored to Scouts of all ages.
A delicious Saturday lunch to refuel between activities.
A collectible WinterFest patch to commemorate your adventure.
Late registrations are welcome too, at $30.
Dive Into Exciting Merit Badge Programs
The highlight of WinterFest is the 3-hour Merit Badge session on Saturday morning. Here’s your chance to explore future career paths or develop a lifetime hobby. From practical skills like Plumbing and Woodworking to creative pursuits like Movie Making and Music, there’s something for everyone. Some badges can’t be completed in a day, but WinterFest ensures you’ll leave with a head start and completed requirements noted on your blue card.
Special Activities Include:
Mock Crime Scene Investigation: Scouts taking the Crime Prevention & Fingerprinting Merit Badge will examine a detailed crime scene. You'll dust for fingerprints, collect evidence, and analyze witness statements to identify how the crime could have been prevented.
Mock Trial: Scouts working on the Law Merit Badge will bring the crime scene investigation to life through an engaging mock trial experience, using evidence collected earlier in the day.
Chess Tournament and Bingo: Fun, friendly competition for Scouts looking to unwind in the afternoon.
Merit Badges Offered:
Citizenship in the Nation & World
Communications
Dutch Oven Cooking
Chemistry
Geocaching
Law (with Mock Trial)
Crime Prevention & Fingerprinting (with Mock Crime Scene)
And many more!
Don’t Forget to Register
Secure your spot by registering online at scoutingevent.com/559-winterfest
WTAC 2025 WinterFest Schedule
Friday, January 24, 2025:
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Registration (eat before arriving or cook at your campsite)
8:00 PM: Cracker Barrel & Orientation (Scoutmaster & SPL)
10:00 PM: Taps & Lights Out
Saturday, January 25, 2025:
7:00 AM: Reveille
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM: Breakfast & Cleanup
8:30 AM: Merit Badge Classes
11:45 AM: Classes End
12:30 PM: Lunch
1:30 PM: Activities, Continuation of Classes, & Campsite Inspections
4:00 PM: Supper
7:00 PM: Campfire
9:00 PM: Movie
11:00 PM: Taps & Lights Out
Sunday, January 26, 2025:
6:00 AM: Reveille
7:30 AM: Worship Service
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Checkout
Adventure Awaits
WinterFest 2025 is where Scouts thrive and memories are made. Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow Scouts, hone your skills, and embark on a weekend of unforgettable experiences.
Register today and be part of the adventure!
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