Hightower Trail District

Spring 2025 - Atlanta Braves Scout Day
2025-05-25 16:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Truist Park, 755 Battery Ave SE, Atlanta, GA, 30339, United States
Meeting Time: 02:30 PM
Meeting Location: 3rd Base Ramp, Across from Section 135

Spring Scout Day at Truist Park
All scouts are invited to the annual spring Scout Day at Truist Park. Scout Day is a celebration of area Cub and Boy Scouts. Families & friends are invited to the ballpark as well so everyone can enjoy watching the Braves take on the Padres! There will be an on-field parade with the Scouts prior to the game.
Patches can be picked up from the Guest Services booth across from Section 111.
A portion of the tickets will go to support the Scouts
Tickets must be purchased by May 10th, 2025 by 11:59pm
Parade Instructions: Line up by 2:30pm at the ramp across from Section 135.
Tickets are subject to availability and tickets purchased for the purpose of being resold are subject to cancellation and refund by the Atlanta Braves.

2025 Cub Scout Overnight Summer Camp
2025-05-29 - 2025-05-31 | Bert Adams Scout Camp, 218 Scout Rd, Covington, GA, 30016, United States
Let’s-a-go to Cub Scout Summer Camp at Bert Adams! The entire Camp will be open for you and all meals will be served in the Love Dining Hall.
Cub Scout Summer Camp feature the brand-new Fun, Simple, and Easy Cub Scout advancement program. This will be a great opportunity to continue to learn new programs and how they can be applied to your regular den and pack activities and meetings!
Check out the Cub Scout Summer Camp Program Guide! Available closer to event.
Let us plan your summer camp out and enjoy:

Rock Climbing
Swimming Pool Fun
Shooting Sports
BBQ Cookout
Adventure Loops
and More!!

2025 Cub Scout Day Camp
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-06 | Chamblee First United Methodist Church, 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA, 30341, United States
Invention Convention
Join us for a weeklong Cub Scout Day Camp. This year’s theme is Invention Convention. We will have Archery, BBs, Outdoor Games, STEAM Challenges, Crafts, Nature Exploration and so much more.
Cub Scout Day Camp is an incredible program designed to test the limits of your scout’s imagination and earn their achievements toward their next rank. Cub Scout Day Camp is for Scouts entering 1st – 5th grade for the 2025-2026 school year. Scouts will learn new skills, play sports and games, make crafts, learn archery, but most of all – have fun! If you have not made plans to attend, you should!

Soapstone Ridge & Hightower Trail Cub Day Camp
When: June 2-6 from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Where: Chamblee UMC 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30341
Cost:

$125 base rate for rising Tiger-AOL
$65 Cub rate for those with adult volunteering all week (parent partner of Tiger doesn’t count)
$10 for Scouts BSA volunteers ages 11-13
$10 tot lot children (potty trained children of volunteers)
No cost: adults, youth 14+
Costs increase by $10 for late registration

Click here to register!

June Eagle Board of Review - 2025
2025-06-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Kingswood UMC, 4896 N Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States
This is the day for Eagle Board of Review (EBOR). Scouts needing their EBOR will have an email sent to them by the District Advancement Chair to let them know which EBOR to attend.
Make sure to bring:

Your Original Eagle Scout Rank Application (Received a copy of Approved Eagle application from AAC)
Original and two copies of Eagle Project booklet (all three parts and project approval letter from district) with all signature pages signed
Letters of Recommendation in sealed envelopes via USPS
Scout handbook and complete advancement report
Eagle Scout Statement of Ambitions and Life Goals
Full Scout uniform including merit badge sash
Two members of the troop committee to serve on the Board of Review. Please note that Scoutmaster, Life to Eagle Advisor or the Scout’s parents or other relatives are not permitted to serve on the Board. The Troop (Committee Chair or Scoutmaster or Life to Eagle Advisor) should recruit members to serve on the review committee. The Scout or his family should not be involved in selecting members for the review committee
A Scoutmaster or other scout leader who can introduce you to the Board
A camera, your family, Scout smiles and Scout Spirit! You’ve worked hard for this moment!

July Eagle Board of Review - 2025
2025-07-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Kingswood UMC, 4896 N Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States

July Roundtable - 2025
2025-07-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Oak Grove UMC, 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA, 30033, United States
Join your Scouting peers to learn, discuss and share.

August Eagle Board of Review - 2025
2025-08-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Kingswood UMC, 4896 N Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States

August Roundtable - 2025
2025-08-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Chamblee First United Methodist Church, 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA, 30341, United States

September Eagle Board of Review - 2025
2025-09-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Kingswood UMC, 4896 N Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States

September Roundtable - 2025
2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Oak Grove UMC, 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA, 30033, United States

2025 - Annual Business Meeting
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Chamblee First United Methodist Church, 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA, 30341, United States
Elections for Officers and Members at Large for 2025-2026
Elections will be held at the Hightower Trail District Annual Business Meeting to be held October 9, 2025, at 7:00 pm. This event will be held at Chamblee First United Methodist Church.
Eligible Voters – Currently Registered Scouters holding the following positions:

Chartered Organization Representatives of BSA Units within the District
2024-2025 District Members at Large
2024-2025 Atlanta Area Council Members at Large and Council Committee residing within the bounds of the district.

Slates to be presented:

District Members at Large
District Chair
District Vice Chairs
District Commissioner (recommendation)

2025 District Nominating Committee members:
Lalith Silva
Recommendation of Candidates:

All currently registered Scouters of Hightower Trail are eligible to recommend candidates for District Office and Members at Large for 2025 – 2026 to the Nominating Committee.
Recommendations must be submitted to the committee in writing no later than September 25th, 2025.
Please submit your recommendations to Lalith Silva, by electronic mail at lalith.k.silva@gmail.com.

Notes:

The District Chair, Vice Chairs, and Members at Large assume their respective roles immediately following the annual business meeting.
The nominee for District Commissioner is recommended to the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Area Council and does not assume that post until the Atlanta Area Council Board’s approval.

October Eagle Board of Review - 2025
2025-10-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Kingswood UMC, 4896 N Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States

October Roundtable - 2025
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Chamblee First United Methodist Church, 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA, 30341, United States
Calling ALL adults! Looking for ways to support your unit that utilize your skills? Let us help you find your purpose in scouting! Please invite ALL of your unit adults – regardless of whether or not they are registered adults. We will discuss volunteer positions at the pack, troop and district level and match adults with their strengths! Help us help your units! We will also cover volunteer recruiting methods for established leaders!

November Eagle Board of Review - 2025
2025-11-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Kingswood UMC, 4896 N Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States

November Roundtable - 2025
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Oak Grove UMC, 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA, 30033, United States

December Eagle Board of Review - 2025
2025-12-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Kingswood UMC, 4896 N Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States

January - District Committee Meeting - 2026
2026-01-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Chamblee First United Methodist Church, 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA, 30341, United States
The District Meeting brings together the full district committee, chaired by the district chair, on a regular—typically monthly—schedule. Its purpose is to build momentum, ensure coordination, provide continuity, and assign action items, with the district commissioner reporting on unit needs and seeking support from operating committees. Much of the meeting is devoted to simultaneous operating committee sessions for efficient collaboration, followed by a full reconvening where each committee shares recent accomplishments and plans for the coming month, along with time for fellowship and inspiration.

January Roundtable - 2026
2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Chamblee First United Methodist Church, 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA, 30341, United States
Life to Eagle presentation

February - District Committee Meeting - 2026
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:30 | The Mad Italian, 2089 Savoy Dr., Chamblee, GA, 30341, United States
Our hope is to cover the important business of the district and also share some fellowship with one another.
Please RSVP to Scott Madden by (2/21) if you plan to attend so we can reserve space for you.
Dress – Business Casual (non-Scouting attire)

2026 - Scout Day with Georgia Tech
2026-02-28 12:00 - 17:00 | McCamish Pavilion, 965 Fowler St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30318, United States
Grab your tickets for our upcoming Scout Day with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets! Watch as the Yellow Jackets take on Florida State on Saturday, February 28 at 12:00 PM at McCamish Pavilion!
Scouts will have the chance to meet Buzz and earn a special addition GT Basketball Patch! Tickets start at $28 each and can be purchased through when ordering your tickets.

2026 Hightower Trail District Banquet
2026-03-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Dr,, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States
It’s time to celebrate our year and look back together on all the work our units did last year! Join us for the much-awaited Hightower Trail District Awards Banquet! We will recognize our Hightower Trailblazers, our District Award of Merit Recipients, and see what Hightower Trail District is working on for the upcoming year!

Who: Members at Large, Unit Key 3, District Volunteers, Unit Leaders
What: District Awards Banquet
Cost: $25
When: Sunday, March 1st, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Dunwoody Nature Center
(5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338)

Click here to RSVP

Make sure to turn in Nominations
by 2/8/2026!
District Award of Merit Nominations: This is a council award presented by districts in the same manner that the Silver Beaver is a national award presented by councils. The award is available to Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level or in the district as a whole.
District Award of Merit – Nomination Form

Hightower Trail “Trailblazer” Award Nominations: This Award is designed to recognize a Scouter, a parent, or a charter organization partner that has performed exceptional service for your Unit or in the Hightower Trail District. This individual exemplifies the Scout Oath and Law in their daily life and in their work as a leader in their profession, in Scouting, and the greater Hightower Trail community. Final selection is made by the District Key 3.
Trailblazer Award – Nomination Form

2026 Hightower Trail BALOO/IOLS Training
2026-03-13 18:00 - 2026-03-15 10:00 | Chamblee First United Methodist Church, 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA, 30341, United States
Hightower Trail Training
We have training for Cub Scout Units and Troop Units that leaders and volunteers can take to learn about scouting with your unit.

BALOO – Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
Cub Scout leaders who are interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities are required to have at least one BALOO trained adult on every Cub Scout den or pack overnight outdoor event – including Pack Camping and Webelos Den overnighters.

IOLS – Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
Outdoor skills are essential to a strong and successful Scouting program. Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) equips leaders with the foundational knowledge needed to confidently lead and support an effective outdoor program. This training is required for all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters, and it is highly beneficial for Troop Committee members as well. Committee members will gain valuable insight into the outdoor program and learn how to better support the Scoutmaster in delivering a high-quality experience for Scouts.

2026 - District Camporee
2026-03-20 17:00 - 2026-03-22 10:00 | Bert Adams Scout Camp, 218 Scout Rd, Covington, GA, 30016, United States
The Hightower Trail District Camporee is back! We will have a great weekend full of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition! All Troops should plan on attending!
The District Camporee is a great camping opportunity for new Scouts who have just crossed over. There will be challenges that help all Scouts work on their Scout Skills in order to
accomplish the mission. It is also a great opportunity for Scouts to meet and hang out with other Scouts in our District.
The tentative schedule is:
Friday, March 20, 2026 –
5:00 PM to 8:30 PM – Check-in
9:00 PM – Leaders’ Meeting
10:00 PM – Lights Out
Saturday, March 21, 2026 –
7:00 AM – Reville and Breakfast in campsite
8:30 AM – Assembly and kick-off
9:00 AM to Noon – Camp wide Challenges by Patrol
Noon – Lunch in campsite
1:00 PM to 4:00 – Camp wide Challenges by Patrol
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Golden Ax competition
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM – Break and Dinner in campsite
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM – Campfire and OA Call out
10:00 PM – Lights Out
Sunday, March 22, 2026 –
7:00 AM – Reville and breakfast in campsite
9:00 AM – Scouts Own Service, Awards, and Closing Ceremony
10:00 AM – Check-out and departure
Each Troop will be responsible for providing a challenge for Scout Patrols to rotate through. Adult Leaders should run the challenge so Scouts can rotate through all the challenges. Patrols
will earn points for participating in challenges, placing in challenges, and doing other activities such as doing a skit at the campfire.
If you have questions or want to help plan the Camporee, please contact Barry Deutsch
(BarryJDeutsch@gmail.com or 678-427-2977)

March Roundtable - 2026
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Oak Grove UMC, 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA, 30033, United States
Service projects

2026 – Scout Day with the Atlanta Gladiators
2026-03-28 07:00 - 21:00 | Gas South Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, Georgia, 30097
Calling all Scouts in the metro Atlanta area! Join the Atlanta Gladiators on Saturday, March 28th at Gas South Arena for their annual Scout Night hockey match! Watch as the Gladiators take on the Jacksonville Icemen at 7:10 pm. All Scouts in uniform will receive a Gladiators-branded Scout Patch. Be sure to get your tickets now at our special discounted rate!

2026 - Civil Rights - Heritage Hike
2026-03-28 08:00 - 13:00 | GA
Tour Atlanta’s historic and active centers for our nation’s civil rights! Join us as we explore the historic Auburn Avenue, and learn the cultural significance of one of the most vibrant and successful African American neighborhoods of the Civil Rights Era.

April Eagle Board of Review - 2026
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Kingswood UMC, 4896 N Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States

April Roundtable - 2026
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Chamblee First United Methodist Church, 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA, 30341, United States
Hightower Trail
Campout Cooking
Competition
Everyone in Hightower Trail is welcome to attend, hang out, and taste test after the Judges do their work. There will be Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place, plus some special bling for the Head Cook in 1st Place!

Registration Form

To enter, click on the Registration Form button and fill it out with your Name, Unit , and Method by Wednesday 4/22/2026 at 1PM.
We will be cooking outside at the Chamblee First United Methodist Church Scout Hut. Bring a camp chair so we can all sit and chit chat about our favorite techniques or mishaps, and hang out with our Scouty Friends!
Requirements:
Category – Main Dish
Method – Dutch Oven or Camp Stove
Bring your own:

Cookware / Utensils
Camp Stove / Dutch Oven
Most of the prep needs to be done ahead of time

Come early enough to setup equipment before 7:05 start time.

Propane / Charcoal*If you would like to participate but need to borrow something, PLEASE just let us know.

Provided:

Charcoal Chimneys
Lighter Fluid
Long Tongs
Fire Gloves
Paper plates, napkins, plastic forks / spoons.

Rules:

Cooking may start at any point after 7:05 pm. We will open the meeting and cooking can start.
Judging Begins – 8:00 pm.
A Unit can contribute multiple entries, but must have distinct head cooks – will anyone sweep the podium?
Teams are encouraged, so bring an assistant cook to lend a hand!
Everyone will adhere to the Firem’n Chit requirements.
Scores will be given from 1 – 5 points on the following criteria:Taste (50%)Doneness / Temperature (25%)Appearance (25%)

May Eagle Board of Review - 2026
2026-05-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Kingswood UMC, 4896 N Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States
This is the day for Eagle Board of Review (EBOR). Scouts needing their EBOR will have an email sent to them by the District Advancement Chair to let them know which EBOR to attend.
Session 1: 2:00 -3:15 pm
Session 2: 3:15 -4:45 pm
Make sure to bring:

Your Original Eagle Scout Rank Application (Received a copy of Approved Eagle application from AAC)
Original and two copies of Eagle Project booklet (all three parts and project approval letter from district) with all signature pages signed
Letters of Recommendation in sealed envelopes via USPS
Scout handbook and complete advancement report
Eagle Scout Statement of Ambitions and Life Goals
Full Scout uniform including merit badge sash
Two members of the troop committee to serve on the Board of Review. Please note that Scoutmaster, Life to Eagle Advisor or the Scout’s parents or other relatives are not permitted to serve on the Board. The Troop (Committee Chair or Scoutmaster or Life to Eagle Advisor) should recruit members to serve on the review committee. The Scout or his family should not be involved in selecting members for the review committee
A Scoutmaster or other scout leader who can introduce you to the Board
A camera, your family, Scout smiles and Scout Spirit! You’ve worked hard for this moment!

2026 - Cub Scout Day Camp
2026-06-01 08:30 - 2026-06-05 15:30 | Chamblee First United Methodist Church, 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA, 30341, United States
🦕 Roar into Adventure at Cub Scout Day Camp 2026–2027! 🦖
Join us for a weeklong Cub Scout Day Camp where we’re traveling back in time for this year’s thrilling theme: Dinosaur Adventure!
Get ready to stomp, explore, and discover as Scouts embark on a prehistoric journey packed with excitement. From “fossil digs” to outdoor expeditions, every day will be filled with hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and fuel imagination.
Scouts will enjoy:

🏹 Archery
🎯 BB Shooting Sports
🦴 Dinosaur Fossil Hunts & Nature Exploration
🧪 Dino-themed STEAM Challenges
🎨 Crafts & Creative Projects
🏃 Outdoor Games & Team Challenges
🌿 And so much more prehistoric fun!

Cub Scout Day Camp is an incredible program designed to build confidence, encourage teamwork, and help Scouts earn achievements toward their next rank — all while having the time of their lives.
This camp is open to Scouts entering 1st–5th grade for the 2026–2027 school year. Throughout the week, Scouts will learn new skills, explore the outdoors, try exciting activities like archery, and most importantly — create unforgettable memories with friends.
Spaces fill quickly, so don’t miss out on this dino-sized adventure. If you haven’t made plans to attend yet, now’s the time — it’s going to be ROAR-some! 🦕
