Boys' Training Camps

BAC is designed for those who want to spend time on the trail learning and developing backpacking skills with classes, such as trail equipment, low impact camping, emergency first aid, map and compass, and rescue techniques. Instruction is based on the Green and Silver Backpacking merits. Trail teams will camp and work together. Participants will […]

The Junior Leadership Development Academy (JLDA) is designed to assist a boy in his leadership journey. It consists of several events that are held annually that will give boys fun-filled, intentional leadership training, along with powerful spiritual development opportunities. This training experience is designed to be a catalyst and springboard of spiritual encouragement. 2026 MS […]

Merit Camp (MC) Merit Camp is designed as a transitional camp where boys are introduced to the district junior leader training. It is not a prerequisite for Junior Leadership Development Academy (JLDA) attendance, but is recommended. MC introduces the patrol system while a boy earns merits that have been selected by the district. MS District […]

JTC is a district training event for boys who are in 6th grade. JTC focuses on leadership development in the local patrol and group. JTC is a required event for the Trial of the Saber Award. JTC will help boys discover answers to these questions: What are my God-given (natural) talents and strengths and how […]

AJTC is a district event for boys who are in 7th or 8th grade and have already completed JTC. AJTC focuses on leadership development by serving in group and church leadership roles for young men. AJTC can be offered in a camping, retreat center, or church venue. AJTC is a required event for the Trail […]