Summer Camp

Camp Rainey Mountain
Summer Camp 2026

Check-In: Saturday, June 13 (3:00-5:00 pm)

• The Check-In event is MANDATORY; scouts should attend in person with one parent. No uniforms needed. 

• Drop-in event. Visit between 3:30 and 5:30 pm, in the OGUMC gym.

• There will be 8 stations

1. Arrival Check-In

2. Health Form Review

3. Medication Turn-In* (For those with an EPI-Pen or inhaler, bring your daypack/backpack to be tagged.)

4. Camp Schedules and Waivers

5. Scoutmaster Check-In

6. Breakfast Cookie Turn-In**

7. T-Shirt Pickup and Labeling

*Visit even if your scout isn’t taking medications, in case we have questions. 

**Only visit if you are sending homemade Breakfast Cookie treats next week.

• Scouts must visit every applicable station to visit the last station (T-Shirt pickup).

Departure: Sunday, June 14 (9:00 am) 

• • Arrive at Oak Grove Elementary School parking lot by 9:00 a.m. (Sunday church services prevent meeting at OGUMC.)

    • Bring money for lunch on the drive to Camp Rainey Mountain.

    • Scouts should NOT wear their new summer camp t-shirt when we depart. All Scouts should dress in Class A uniform. The new summer camp t-shirt will be worn on a specific day, decided by the SPLs. 

    • For those who still need to take the swim test, have your swimsuit/towel accessible.

    • Remember to eat breakfast before arriving at OGES.

    • Scouts should carry their money, two full bottles of water, and the other essentials they need in a day pack in the car. Action Packers/Duffles will be transported in a UHaul to CRM.

Key Dates

• Late February: Registration opens. 

• March 5: Merit Badge Selection Form available.

• March 8: Swim Tests at Dynamo (3-5 pm).

• March 10: Scouts will have time to discuss MB selections at the Troop Meeting. 

• March 15: Summer Camp registration closes; first payment of $350 due.

• March 20: Merit Badge Selections due.

• April 15: Final Payment Due

• May 5: All Medical Forms due (A/B1/B2/C) and insurance Card 

• May 31: For adults attending summer camp, training must be completed.

• June 13: Mandatory check-in for all scouts and adults attending summer camp

• June 14-20: Summer Camp

*Check back regularly for updates and further details.

Policies to Review with Your Scout

To ensure Scouts' safety (and the sanity of our attending adults), we need parents to sit down before our Sunday departure and review, line by line, the following documents:

1) The Troop 77 Campout and Activity Rules

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VIQE2jUiO92AwxPCeuSZRAwe5FaCwpKo/view

2) The Troop 77 Electronics Policy

drive.google.com/file/d/19FpY6HQ6DI-fkQA7JAgSGXfJ4lPUHkw6/view 

3) The Troop 77 Discipline Policy

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15aRRCJxpumFD5prx0lbzgUCIbRHiM5uk/view

Rules are effective only when followed. All Troop 77 scouts should know, understand, and respect the rules and procedures put forth in the documents above. We will review them as needed at camp and all 3 documents will be posted in our site. Thank you in advance for going over them with your scout. 

Camp Documents/Schedules

• Camp Rainey Mountain Camp Map

• Dining Hall Menu 

• Merit Badge Pre-requisites for CRM 2026

• CRM 2026 Daily Schedule

• CRM 2026 Extra Activities List

• CRM 2026 Free-Range Thursday Activities List

Packing

Recommended Packing List

• Please label ALL items sent to camp. When packing, ensure that you pack enough for the entire week of camp.  Laundry services are not available.

• Rain is always likely! Ensure rain gear and an extra pair of shoes are packed. Wet clothes and shoes are no fun.

• "No electronics" includes e-book readers like Kindles. Scouts should bring paper books to read. 

• Spending Money: Lunch will be purchased both to and from camp, so make sure your scout has at least $30 put aside for these meals. In addition, scouts may want to purchase souvenirs or snacks from the Trading Post. ($100 total should be plenty.)

• Shower shoes are recommended. These can be flip-flops, but are not the same as camp shoes. Camp shoes are comfy shoes to wear around the campsite and must follow our footwear policy (e.g., closed-toed, heel strap/back)

Summer Camp 101 Slides

Waiver for Whitewater Rafting 

Nantahala Rapids Waiver

Ocoee Rapids Waiver

If your scout is participating in Free-Range Thursday Whitewater Rafting, please complete the appropriate waiver above.  Once completed, scan and upload here.

Medications 

If your Scout will take any medication (over-the-counter and/or prescription) during Summer Camp, the parent must complete this dosage form and give just enough medication for the campout in the original packaging to the Summer Camp medical officers.

If your scout’s medical form indicates the use of an inhaler, EpiPen®, or similar medical device, the Camp Staff will confirm that the individual has the required item(s) in their possession. If the camper doesn’t have the item(s), the scout will be restricted from camp activities until the items indicated on the form are obtained. PLAN AHEAD!

Emergency medications such as Epi-pen and albuterol inhalers should be kept with the Scout in their day pack, in a specific pocket marked by the troop's standard reflective colored hang tags. Scouts should bring their intended day pack to Check-in and visibly show the troop medical officers the pocket with the rescue meds, and the tag indicating the location.

Parents must turn in all oral medication for their scout at Saturday Check-In, regardless of whether it is prescription or over-the-counter, including supplements, etc. No prescription, over-the-counter medicine, vitamins, or herbal supplements are permitted in a scout’s luggage.

Medication should be prepared according to the exact guidelines below:

• All medication must be in a container issued by the pharmacist with the medication name, strength, dose, and dose frequency clearly marked. 

• If medication was not issued by a pharmacist (over-the-counter), medication must be in branded packaging with dosing instructions present.

• Store all your scout’s medications inside a Ziploc bag that securely closes (gallon-sized preferred)

• Complete this medication dosage form, listing all medications you are turning in. Use 2 forms if needed. Tuck completed form inside the Ziploc bag with medications. 

• Label outside of bag with your scout’s first and last name. 

Mail Call

Scouts LOVE to receive mail and packages from home (No valuables should be sent).  Please send packages in advance of camp to account for mail processing.  Any mail received after the Troop has checked out will be returned to the sender. 

Scout’s Name

Troop 77, Week 3

1494 Rainey Mountain Rd.

 Clayton, GA 30525 

CRM CONTACT INFO: (706) 782-3733 

Cookies/Snacks

There is a long-standing tradition for parents to make snacks (cookies, brownies, bacon for the adults, etc.) to send with us for the week. We give these out to scouts who did a good deed, as a daily pick-me-up, or just because. 

Drop goodies off during Check-in on Saturday, June 13.

Label all homemade cookies (Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, etc.) for easier distribution to scouts with allergies.

Please make sure all cookies are in disposable containers that will not need to be returned.

Medical Forms

(These forms should already be submitted for CRM 2026.)

Every participant will need Forms A, B1, B2 and C completed. You are responsible to keep medical forms current and a copy for your reference. 

• Notes about Form C 

  • It must be completed by certified and licensed physicians (MD, DO), nurse practitioners, or physician assistants. 

  • You can get evaluated and have the form completed at a clinic other than that of your primary physican, like an Urgent Care clinic. 

• T77 participants should drop their completed forms in the black box during a Tuesday night meeting. 

If a participant does not have med forms completed by the dates outlined above, the participant will not go.  Copies of Required Forms can be found at the link below.

Dietary Request or Special Needs

(These forms should already be submitted for CRM 2026.)

The Northeast Georgia Council will do everything in its power to accommodate participants with special needs.  We will do our best to accommodate most food allergies but cannot be held accountable for the management of these allergies. Severe allergies that require special food items must be provided for your child on the day of arrival at camp. Example: Gluten Free Diets cannot be provided by the food service department due to the severity and complexity of this diet.  We are able to store food for you in our refrigerator or dry storage area if requested.

If your scout has special dietary request, you will need to complete the form below and turn in with your registration.

If an attending adult has a special needs request, e.g., needs an electric outlet for medical equipment, then please complete the form below and turn in with your registration

• Camp Rainey Mountain Dietary Request or Special Needs

• 2026-Dining-Hall-Menu-CRM-SUMC 

About Summer Camp

Summer Camp at Camp Rainey Mountain Scout Camp will be an exciting and memorable week! Scouts will learn Scout skills, earn Merit Badges, and participate in individual, patrol, and Troop challenges. Scouts will make lifelong memories while enjoying the unique features of Camp Rainey Mountain: mountainous surroundings, cool evening temperatures with warm daytime temperatures, beautiful panoramic views, and a private lake.  Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

A few highlights to look forward to:

• For brand new and newer Scouts, The New Trail program has 3 levels and allows for Scouts to fulfill basic rank requirements.

• For our more advanced Scouts, Challenge Valley – Home of our High Adventure programs like COPE & Climbing.

• MERIT BADGES GALORE!!!

• Free Range Thursday is your chance to experience something new! CRM will have activities all around camp for Scouts to participate in outside of MB opportunities. Get ready for an exciting day of competitions, demonstrations, open programming and more as we enjoy Free Range Thursday! 

• We are offering twilight activities within the evening hours after the dinner shift for all mealtimes. Also, every Scout has access to activities during lunch shifts outside of designated mealtime. 

• Two Waterfronts for camp programs feature sailing, rowing, canoeing, swimming, and lifesaving, and more! 

• Snack Shack- With our world-famous Slushies! 

• And so much more!!

Merit Badge Information

General Information:

• There are over 70 Merit Badges offered at Camp Rainey Mountain! There is something for EVERYONE! See the Full List here: 2026-Merit-Badge-Course-Schedule---UPDATED-02-03-2026 

• Merit Badge Classes are held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

• Each Scout should register for the first 5 periods (scouts may opt for Free Time during periods 6 & 7).

• Some classes last more than one period, for example, Automotive Maintenance lasts 3 class periods.

• Some classes last only one period but are offered multiple times a day, for example, Archery is offered in periods 1-5.

• Note that "A/Y" on the Course Schedule indicates years in scouting. Some MBs and activities are designed/suggested for older scouts.

• Also take into account any prerequisites and requirements when choosing Merit Badge classes.

• The $590 summer camp cost covers the vast majority of MB offerings. However, some classes (such as riflery and climbing) have an added fee. Additional fees can be located on the Merit Badge Course Schedule under the heading "Add $$."

New Scouts: 

• The New Trail (TNT) is Camp Rainey Mountain's signature first-year camper program. With over 30 years of experience, TNT is designed to give Scouts up to First Class a great opportunity to learn the essential skills of Scouting in the summer camp setting and work on rank requirements. 

• TNT Trailhead: Our crossover and first-year campers will need to sign up for Trailhead. This course is offered as a half-day session (periods 1-3). Scouts will work on skills and requirements for Scout, Tenderfoot, Second-, and First-Class Ranks.

• For periods 4 & 5, first-years will need to sign up for the First Aid Merit Badge. Periods 6 & 7 are free for scouts to choose MB classes as they please.

Traditional Scouts:

• TNT Footpath: This program is for scouts who have already achieved Tenderfoot rank. Scouts will work on Second-Class and First-Class requirements. We anticipate covering the following rank requirements: Second-Class rank: 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4, 5a, 5b, 5d, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 8b, 9a, 9b; First-Class rank: 2c, 2d, 3a, 3b, 3c, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 6a, 6b, 6e, 7a, 7b, 7c, 9a, 9c 9d, 10.

• TNT Trailblazer: This program is for scouts who have already achieved Second-Class rank. Scouts will work on First Class requirements. We anticipate covering the following rank requirements: First-Class rank: 2c, 2d, 3a, 3b, 3c, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 6a, 6b, 6e, 7a, 7b, 7c, 9a, 9c 9d, 10.

Free-Range Thursday:

• Free Range Thursday is your chance to experience something new! CRM will offer activities throughout camp for Scouts to participate, in addition to MB opportunities. Get ready for an exciting day of competitions, demonstrations, open programming, and more as we enjoy Free Range Thursday! The regular merit badge class schedule is suspended on this day.