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2027 Adult Programs and Training

What adult leaders can do at camp while their Scouts are in class, the training on offer, and the leader meetings each week.

Updated November 5, 2026. Draft: may still change

31 programs

Training and certifications

2 programs

Courses and certifications adult leaders can take while their Scouts are in class.

For adult leaders

3 programs

Programs just for adult leaders.

  • Adult Leader Steak Dinner

    • Thu, 5:00 PM
    • No extra feeNo fee
    • Adults only

    Adult leaders gather for a steak dinner hosted by Council leadership, with a chance to hear what is new at camp and share feedback on the week.

    • Where: Elks Lodge
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.

  • Scoutmaster Belly Flop

    Swim test first

    • Wed, 6:30 PM
    • No extra feeNo fee
    • Adults only

    Adult leaders take a turn off the side of the pool in a belly flop contest, with their Scouts cheering them on.

    • Where: Pool
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.
    • Swim test first: Pass the Scouting America Swimmer Classification before the first class: before camp with a certified tester, or at the swim check at the pool after check-in on Sunday.

    More about Scoutmaster Belly Flop

  • Shotgun Leader's Shoot

    Limited spots

    • Tue, 6:30 PM
    • $20 fee$20
    • Adults only

    A shoot just for adult leaders on the shotgun range, run by Range staff.

    • Where: Shotgun
    • Signing up: Sign up at the area during the week.
    • Fee: $20 token

    More about Shotgun Leader's Shoot

For Scouts and adults

26 programs

Programs Scouts and their leaders can do together.

  • Art Show

    Scouts and adults

    • Thu, 6:30 PM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    See the projects Scouts made in Handicraft this week.

    • Where: Handicraft
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.

    More about Art Show

  • Astronomy Night

    Scouts and adults

    • Tue, 9:00 PM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    Look up at the dark mountain sky with the Nature staff. Required for Astronomy merit badge Scouts and open to others.

    • Where: Nature
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.

    More about Astronomy Night

  • Bald Eagle Tour

    Scouts and adultsLimited spots

    • Wed, 6:30 PM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    An evening outing to look for bald eagles. Scouts taking Bird Study get first priority.

    • Where: Camp Office
    • Signing up: Sign up at the area during the week.
    • Scouts taking the Bird Study Merit Badge get priority, and subject to available transporation van space.

    More about Bald Eagle Tour

  • Battleboard on a Paddleboard

    Scouts and adults

    • Wed, 6:30 PM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    Paddleboard games on the lake. Keep your balance and stay dry if you can.

    • Where: Lake
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.

    More about Battleboard on a Paddleboard

  • Branding

    Scouts and adults

    • Tue & Thu, 6:30 PM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    Bring something to brand with the Camp Alexander mark.

    • Where: Parade Grounds
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.

    More about Branding

  • Capture the Flag

    Scouts and adults

    • Fri, 9:00 AM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    The camp classic, run by the Athletics staff.

    • Where: Athletics
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.

    More about Capture the Flag

  • Chapel Service

    Scouts and adults

    • Sun, 7:00 PM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    A Sunday evening service to start the week.

    • Where: Chapel
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.

  • Closing Campfire

    Scouts and adults

    • Fri, 7:30 PM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    Led by the elected Camp Senior Patrol Leader and performed by the Scouts, the Friday campfire is the high point of the week. The Camp Director’s Award is presented at the end.

    • Where: Parade Grounds
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.

  • Conservation Project

    Scouts and adults

    • Tue, 6:30 PM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    Help care for camp with a Nature area service project. It also counts toward the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Award.

    • Where: Nature
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.

    More about Conservation Project

  • Disc Golf Hole in 1

    Scouts and adults

    • Tue, 6:30 PM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    A sports challenge run by the Athletics staff.

    • Where: Athletics
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.

    More about Disc Golf Hole in 1

  • Full Mile Swim

    Swim test firstScouts and adults

    • Fri, 9:00 AM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    Mile Swim is a BSA award, not a merit badge. Scouts with strong swimming skills can earn it by taking part in the conditioning swims during the week and then completing the full mile.

    • Where: Pool
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.
    • Swim test first: Pass the Scouting America Swimmer Classification before the first class: before camp with a certified tester, or at the swim check at the pool after check-in on Sunday.

    More about Full Mile Swim

  • Identification Hike

    Scouts and adults

    • Mon, 6:30 PM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    An evening walk with the Nature staff to spot and identify plants and animals around camp.

    • Where: Nature
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.

    More about Identification Hike

  • Kayak Award

    Swim test firstScouts and adults

    • Mon, 6:30 PM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    Learn the basics of kayaking on the lake, from safety and launching to paddle strokes and getting back in after a capsize, and earn the Kayaking BSA award.

    • Where: Lake
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.
    • Swim test first: Pass the Scouting America Swimmer Classification before the first class: before camp with a certified tester, or at the swim check at the pool after check-in on Sunday.

    More about Kayak Award

  • Key Log Roll

    Swim test firstScouts and adults

    • Tue, 6:30 PM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    See how long you can stay on a floating log while it rolls under your feet.

    • Where: Pool
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.
    • Swim test first: Pass the Scouting America Swimmer Classification before the first class: before camp with a certified tester, or at the swim check at the pool after check-in on Sunday.

    More about Key Log Roll

  • Mile Swim Practice

    Swim test firstScouts and adults

    • Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    Mile Swim is a BSA award, not a merit badge. Scouts with strong swimming skills can earn it by taking part in the conditioning swims during the week and then completing the full mile.

    • Where: Pool
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.
    • Swim test first: Pass the Scouting America Swimmer Classification before the first class: before camp with a certified tester, or at the swim check at the pool after check-in on Sunday.
    • 6:00 or 6:30 AM, check the daily schedule

    More about Mile Swim Practice

  • Mountain Boarding

    Scouts and adults

    • Mon to Thu, 6:30 PM
    • No extra feeNo fee
    • 13 and older13+

    For older Scouts ready for a physical challenge. A mix of snowboarding and skateboarding, Scouts learn safety, turning, starting, stopping, and even a few tricks.

    • Where: Hike & Bike
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.

    More about Mountain Boarding

  • Open Cycling

    Scouts and adults

    • Mon to Thu, 6:30 PM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    Ride the camp trails with the Hike and Bike staff. Helmets required.

    • Where: Hike & Bike
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.

    More about Open Cycling

  • Open Shoot

    Scouts and adults

    • Fri, 9:00 AM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    Priority to Scouts making up qualifications.

    • Where: Ranges
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.

    More about Open Shoot

  • Open Swim, Boating, Swim Lessons and Snorkeling

    Scouts and adults

    • Fri, 9:00 AM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    After Iron Man.

    • Where: Pool and Lake
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.

    More about Open Swim, Boating, Swim Lessons and Snorkeling

  • Opening Campfire

    Scouts and adults

    • Mon, 8:00 PM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    For over 75 years, Camp Alexander’s opening campfire has energized Scouts for the week ahead with songs, skits, and traditions, and a few serious moments too.

    • Where: Parade Grounds
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.

  • Pebble Patch

    Scouts and adults

    • During the week

    Pebbles reward Scouts for trying things around camp beyond their merit badge classes. Each pebble has a short list of things to do.

    • Where: Camp-wide

    More about Pebble Patch

  • Polar Plunge

    Scouts and adults

    • Wed, 6:00 AM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    Rush into the chilly waters of Lake Hagnauer first thing in the morning. Scouts who complete the plunge can buy the much sought after Polar Bear patch at the Trading Post. Not for the faint hearted!

    • Where: Lake
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.

    More about Polar Plunge

  • Snorkeling Award

    Swim test firstScouts and adults

    • Mon & Tue, 6:30 PM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    An award, not a merit badge. Scouts learn to snorkel well and safely, and the patch can be worn on the swimsuit.

    • Where: Pool
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.
    • Swim test first: Pass the Scouting America Swimmer Classification before the first class: before camp with a certified tester, or at the swim check at the pool after check-in on Sunday.

    More about Snorkeling Award

  • Standup Paddleboarding Award

    Swim test firstScouts and adults

    • Mon, 6:30 PM
    • No extra feeNo fee
    • 13 and older13+

    Learn to balance, paddle, and turn a stand up paddleboard on the lake, and work toward the paddleboarding award.

    • Where: Lake
    • Signing up: Sign up at the area during the week.
    • Swim test first: Pass the Scouting America Swimmer Classification before the first class: before camp with a certified tester, or at the swim check at the pool after check-in on Sunday.

    More about Standup Paddleboarding Award

  • Underwater Basket Weaving

    Scouts and adults

    • Fri, 3:00 PM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    A Friday afternoon tradition at the pool, run with the Handicraft staff.

    • Where: Pool
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.

    More about Underwater Basket Weaving

  • Wilderness Survival Overnighter

    Scouts and adults

    • Wed, 8:00 PM
    • No extra feeNo fee

    Spend a night out using wilderness survival skills, with Outdoor Skills staff.

    • Where: ODS
    • Signing up: No sign-up. Just come.

    More about Wilderness Survival Overnighter

Leader meetings

When and where the leader meetings happen each week.

  • Mon to Thu, 8:20 AMSPL and leader daily meetingKiva · One SPL and the Scoutmaster