Hightower Trail District

2024 - Conservation Weekend
2024-11-08 17:00 - 2024-11-10 12:00 (America/New_York) | Woodruff Scout Camp, 31 Woodruff Drive, Blairsville, GA, 30512, United States
Come join us for a weekend of conservation Merit Badges and activities. There are 3 sessions available to fill with 19 different Merit Badges, conservation projects and other trainings.
New! Angling Educator
Angling Educator is a national course taught by a BSA Certified Angling Instructor. Angling Educators learn age-based and skills-appropriate fishing tools and techniques for simple cane pole and spin cast fishing. It prepares leaders to teach fishing skills, and plan and run fishing events for their troop, district, or council.
New! Earth Tribe Challenge
The Earth Tribe is a global community of young people who are passionate about the environment and actively engaged as a global citizens to preserve and protect our planet. The Earth Tribe guides young people on an educational journey to develop the awareness, competencies and leadership skills necessary to create environmental change in their communities. Through a series of exciting Earth Tribe Challenges, young people learn how to connect with nature, become champions for sustainability, and engage in taking action for the environment. To be a member of the Earth Tribe is a personal commitment to improve the health of the planet and make the world a better place

November Eagle Board of Review - 2024
2024-11-10 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!

November Roundtable - 2024
2024-11-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Oak Grove UMC, 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA, 30033, United States
Join us as we discuss Crossover best practices and onboarding techniques for new Scouts and new parents.

2024 - Golden Eagle Luncheon
2024-12-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA, 30339, United States
This year’s Friends of Scouting event will be held at the Cobb Galleria Centre on December 6th, 2024. Registration and fellowship will start at 11:30 AM with the program beginning at 12:00 PM EST. Ted Decker, Chairman, President, and CEO of The Home Depot, is this year’s Golden Eagle Keynote Speaker!
Scouting makes a dramatic, positive impact on Atlanta’s youth, our families, and our communities, but it won’t happen without your support.
Your gift to Friends of Scouting provides trained leaders, program materials, camping facilities, and insurance for safe and fun experiences. The annual Friends of Scouting campaign provides 27% of our Council’s budget. It is because of the generosity of our Scouting families and community supporters that the amazing benefits of Scouting are possible in Atlanta.

December Eagle Board of Review - 2024
2024-12-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Kingswood UMC, 4896 N Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States

2024 - December - Lodge Day of Service
2024-12-14 08:30 - 15:00 | East View Cemetery, 56 4th Ave SE, Atlanta, GA, 30317, United States
Day of Service

December Roundtable - 2024
2024-12-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Napoleon’s, 2836 Lavista Rd, Decatur, GA, 30033, United States
Cheers to Adventure!
Come to Napoleon’s for a social to enjoy your Scouting friends and celebrate the year. Just a casual thing, no catering. Leave the uniform at home – Partners are welcome!

2024 - Winter Camp - Bert Adams
2024-12-27 - 2024-12-31 | Bert Adams Scout Camp, 218 Scout Rd, Covington, GA, 30016, United States
Experience Four Nights of Fun-Filled Scouting at Bert Adams Winter Camp!
The Atlanta Area Council is proud to offer Winter Camp at Bert Adams Scout Camp for Scouts BSA Troops and Venturing Crews. For 5 days and 4 nights in December, Scouts BSA and Venturers will have the opportunity to camp and play at one of America’s premier camps.

January Eagle Board of Review - 2025
2025-01-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Kingswood UMC, 4896 N Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States

2025 - Scout Day with the Atlanta Gladiators
2025-01-18 19:00 - 23:00 | Gas South Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, Georgia, 30097
Calling all Scouts in the metro Atlanta area! Join the Atlanta Gladiators on Saturday, January 18th at Gas South Arena for their annual Scout Night hockey match! All Scouts in uniform will receive a Gladiators branded Scout Patch.

January Roundtable - 2025
2025-01-23 19:00 - 20:30 | GA
*Virtual* Roundtable due to Inclement Weather and Icy Conditions.
Hightower Trail District Roundtable will highlight Non-Traditional Fundraising. Learn from others and share your own unit’s experiences – we’ll work together to support our kids and youth in their Scouting journeys!
Microsoft Teams Link:
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2025 - Cub Family STEM Day
2025-02-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Bert Adams Scout Camp, 218 Scout Rd, Covington, GA, 30016, United States
Experience a day of dynamic adventures with hands-on science at Cub Family STEM Day at Bert Adams Scout Camp on Saturday, February 1!
In the morning, following the opening flag ceremony at 9 am, Cubs will participate in three 45-minute STEM adventure zones – make fluffy slime, watch the crazy explosion from Diet Coke and Mentos geysers, launch film canister rockets, make hand warmers, and more!
At noon, enjoy lunch with a fabulous special guest presenter! In the afternoon, participate in range and target activities, enjoy fishing on your own, or take part in more hands-on science experiments at your leisure until 3 pm!
Don’t miss out on this incredible STEM Day!

February Eagle Board of Review - 2025
2025-02-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Kingswood UMC, 4896 N Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States

2025 Hightower Trail District Banquet
2025-02-23 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
What: District Awards Banquet
Cost: $28
When: Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 @ 6:30 pm
Where: Dunwoody Nature Center
(5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338)

Click here to RSVP

Make sure to turn in Nominations
by 2/15/2025!
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

2025 - Scout Day at the Georgia State Capital
2025-02-26 08:00 - 11:00 | Georgia State Capitol, 206 Washington St., S.W., Atlanta, GA, 30334, United States
Scouting prepares young people to be good citizens. Spend the day witnessing first-hand the political process in Georgia. Take on the Capitol Scavenger Hunt. Watch your legislators recognize your Scouts from the House Gallery. And have a chance to ask actual representatives your most pressing questions!
The Capitol will provide a note explaining the activities the Scouts participated in during the day. Scouts and family may arrive from 8:00 am-8:30 am. The program will begin at 9:00 AM and will end at 11:00 AM. Please check with your school’s administrative staff to determine if this will qualify as an excused absence. Registration costs for this event will be $5 for each participant. Each Scout that registers will receive a patch and a participation certificate.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

February Roundtable - 2025
2025-02-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Oak Grove UMC, 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA, 30033, United States
Annual Planning can take many forms for our Scouting Units. Come to Oak Grove UMC and we’ll discuss and share ideas!

Welcome & Opening
Icebreaker – the Months of Scouting
Safety Moment – Heart Health Awareness and Marfan’s Syndrome Awareness Month
Guest Speaker, Mark Ethun, Pack 4475 Committee Chair – Annual Planning Considerations
Breakout Session
District & Council Updates
Closing

2025 - OA - Spring Gathering
2025-02-28 17:00 - 2025-03-02 12:00 | Bert Adams Scout Camp, 218 Scout Rd, Covington, GA, 30016, United States

2025 - Scout Day with the Atlanta Hawks
2025-03-08 19:30 - 22:30 | State Farm Arena, 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Join us on Saturday, March 8 @ 7:30pm at State Farm Arena as the Atlanta Hawks take on the Indiana Pacers! Each scout will receive an Atlanta Hawks Scout Patch.

March Eagle Board of Review - 2025
2025-03-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Kingswood UMC, 4896 N Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States

2025 - Scout Challenge
2025-03-14 00:00 - 2025-03-16 17:00 | Bert Adams Scout Camp, 218 Scout Rd, Covington, GA, 30016, United States
Join over 2,500 of your fellow Scouts, Venturers, and volunteer for the biggest camping weekend in Metro-Atlanta. Troops and Crews from across the Atlanta Area Council will camp jamboree style at Bert Adams for three days and two nights March 14-16, 2025.

March Roundtable - 2025
2025-03-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Chamblee First United Methodist Church, 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA, 30341, United States
Adult Leader Training Support

2025 - OA - Conclave
2025-04-04 05:00 - 2025-04-06 12:00 | Bert Adams Scout Camp, 218 Scout Rd, Covington, GA, 30016, United States

2025 - Heritage Hike
2025-04-12 08:00 - 12:00 | GA
On April 12, 2025, you are invited to join hundreds of Scouts and Atlanta community members on the Heritage Hike! Tour Atlanta’s historic and active centers for our nation’s civil rights!
Join the parade down Auburn Ave to the APEX Museum and explore Sweet Auburn Avenue. Learn the cultural significance of one of the most vibrant and successful African American neighborhoods of the Civil Rights Era.

Spring 2025 - Atlanta Hawks Scout Day
2025-04-13 13:00 - 16:30 | State Farm Arena, 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Join us on Sunday, April 13th at State Farm Arena as the Atlanta Hawks take on the Orlando Magic. Each ticket purchased through this offer includes a fundraiser that will benefit Scouting America. Each ticket includes $10 worth of food and beverage credit that can be used at our restaurants inside the arena the day of the game.
Ticket prices are subject to increase. Tickets are based on availability and will sell out. Purchase your tickets today!

April Eagle Board of Review - 2025
2025-04-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Kingswood UMC, 4896 N Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States

April Roundtable - 2025
2025-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Oak Grove UMC, 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA, 30033, United States
Join us for the April Roundtable for Hightower Trail District. We encourage anyone who would like to attend Roundtable to come to the venue. Every other month we change between two locations for the Roundtable event. If you are unable to join us at the venue, this webinar is provided so that you may participate.
Subject

Summer Camp Best Practices
Cub Scout Engagement over Summer Break

While we would prefer you to attend this roundtable, if you are unable to attend in person, this webinar will allow you to attend virtually: https://hightowertrailbsa.com/Roundtable-Webinar

Cub Scout Spring Family Campout
2025-04-25 - 2025-04-27 | Bert Adams Scout Camp, 218 Scout Rd, Covington, GA, 30016, United States
Registration is open, see https://www.campbertadams.org/springfamily for information.

April 2025 - S.T.E.M. Merit Badge Summit
2025-04-26 07:00 - 17:30 | KSU Marietta Campus, 1100 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta, 30060, United States
All classes will be 4 hours in length. Classes will usually be offered either from 8 AM – 12 PM or 1:00 PM – 5:00PM. If you are staying all day, please bring a lunch or purchase a Chick-Fil-A lunch for $13 from the class section in your registration. The lunch option will close April 20th.
All classes will be held in the Atrium Building, but we will be meeting for check-in in the Acedemic Building Auditorium

2025 - OA - Spring Induction
2025-05-02 05:00 - 12:00 | Woodruff Scout Camp, 31 Woodruff Drive, Blairsville, GA, 30512, United States

2025 Spring ILST Training
2025-05-04 13:00 - 17:00 | Oak Grove UMC, 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA, 30033, United States
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST)
The purpose of the ILST course is to teach Scouts with leadership positions about their new roles and how to most effectively reach success in that role. It is intended to help Scouts in leadership positions within their troop understand their responsibilities and to equip them with organizational and leadership skills to fulfill those responsibilities. ILST is the first course in the series of leadership training offered to Scouts and is a replacement for Troop Leadership Training. Completion of ILST is a prerequisite for Scouts to participate in the more advanced leadership courses National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) and the National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE).
