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Rockwood, Roane County

Camp Buck Toms

Flagship BSA Scouts resident camp of the Great Smoky Mountain Council on Watts Bar Lake, operating since 1955; 50+ merit badges, Dan Beard first-year program, COPE/climbing, mountain biking, high adventure across 5 su…

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Ages11 to 17
Formatresident
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ScholarshipsNot advertised
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Flagship BSA Scouts resident camp of the Great Smoky Mountain Council on Watts Bar Lake, operating since 1955; 50+ merit badges, Dan Beard first-year program, COPE/climbing, mountain biking, high adventure across 5 summer weeks.

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  • Camp facts
    Location
    373 Camp Buck Toms Road, Rockwood, TN, 37854
    Schedule
    Dates vary. Contact for schedule.
    Transportation
    Bring your own
    Phone
    865-354-4740
    Email
    Natasha.Leahey@scouting.org
    Website
    easttnscouts.org
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