Hornets Nest Camping

Mecklenburg County Council · Scouting America

The Hornets Nest District organizes 5 camping events throughout the year for the Scouts in our district. Please check this page as the event approaches for the latest information.

Hornets Nest Klondike Derby

Belk Scout Camp
February 26-28, 2027

Event Details The Klondike Derby is a Scouts BSA competition for younger Scouts with a focus on Tenderfoot through First Class skills, and a leadership event for older Scouts who are eligible to participate as “staff” members or Yukon Rangers. “Sled teams” pull a Klondike style dogsled on a course that passes through cities and stations named for cities in Alaska and perform tasks to accumulate points.  

Hornets Nest Cuboree

Camp Grimes 

April 23-25, 2027

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Council Day Camp

Belk Scout Camp
July 14-18, 2027

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Webelos Adventure Camp

Camp Grimes
July 11-15, 2027

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Council Webeloree

Camp Grimes
October 16-18, 2026

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Jamboree on the Air (JOTA)

Location TBD
October 16, 2027