DRAFT Climbing Programs
The Atlanta Area Council is proud to offer many challenging adventures involving climbing. Whether it is at one of our fabulous camp properties or out at the crag, you can find many challenging routes to test your skill and strength. Atlanta Area Council prides itself to have some of the best camp properties & summer camps as well as our fine Georgia climbing destinations.
Weekend Climbing Events
Date: March 7 - 9, 2025
Location: Woodruff Scout Camp
Cost: $30 per participant
Information:
- Check-in Friday evening at COPE/Climbing Pavilion between 4:30 PM & 10 PM.
- Merit badge class begins promptly at 8 AM Saturday, March 8th.
- Class is all day Saturday and Sunday till 2 PM.
- Scouts/Adults must have their campsite packed up Sunday morning before arriving for the merit badge class.
- NO meals are provided. Everyone is responsible for their own meals
- Bring a refillable water bottle
- Bring your Scouting America Annual Health & Medical Record Parts A & B along with a copy of the front & back of your insurance card.
- Campsites are reserved for this event - please email camping@atlantabsa.org to reserve your spot.
Unit Remote Natural Rock Climbing & Bouldering
Cherokee Rock Village (Sandrock) - Is on our own back yard. The site offers over 100 different routes to challenge your skill as a climber. The park offers camping sites on a first come first serve basis with a camping fee. The site has modern bathroom and shower facilities. There is a small gift shop that provide firewood, climbing gear, and of course snacks & drinks. The site offers some of the most spectacular views over the valley with photo opportunities.
Pigeon Mountain (Rocktown) – This Climb site is managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. It offers primitive camping and no facilities. To use the site the vehicle drivers must have a valid hunting or fishing license to climb or camp and it is checked regularly. The site offers many bouldering routes and several climbing routes. To get to the climb site is a 1 mile hike to the crag, well worth the trip. The site offers some of the most challenging bouldering in Georgia.
Climbing Programs Offered for units:
- Climbing Merit Badge
- Camp Climbing & Bouldering
- Intro to Anchoring (Anchoring 101)
- Intro to Lead & Sport Climbing (Lead 101)
- Natural Rock Climbing & Bouldering
- Natural Rock Climbing Merit Badge
(*Note - Intro Classes or 101 Courses, participants must have earned the climbing Merit Badge. This does not qualify the participant to lead adventures and should only be done in conjunction with a qualified Climbing Instructor or AMGA Guide.)
Requirements:
- Must be registered in Scouts BSA
- Scouting America Annual Health & Medical Record Forms A & B with a copy of the front & back of your insurance card attached to the form.
- Hold Harmless Agreement (AAC) - (In Rescources below)
- Adventure Rate Sheet - (In Resources below)
- COPE/Climbing/Caving Roster & Event Log - (In Resources below)
For More Information Contact:
David Briick - aac.copeclimbing@gmail.com
Unit COPE/Climbing/Caving Request
