Boy Scouts of America,
Atlanta Area Council

WELCOME to Camp Allatoona Aquatics Base!  We're a lake front adventure and training area run by a dedicated group of volunteers for the growth and enjoyment of youth.

2012 Program Schedule Now Available

Our base is the only one in the United States that offers expert training in ALL the aquatics Merit Badge skills plus training for the aquatics High Adventure Camps!  We are also a wonderful development facility for adult leadership in aquatics skills and more.

To learn more about the programs we offer scroll down to the program section below.

We offer three types of programs at the base:

• "Just for Fun" Programs
  • Kayaking BSA
  • Learn to Swim
  • Orienteering Course
  • Watermania
    
    
• Certification (Merit Badge) Programs
• Canoeing Merit Badge
• Fishing Merit Badge
• Lifesaving Merit Badge
• Motor Boating Merit Badge
• Pre Camp Swim Checks
• Rowing Merit Badge
• Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge
• Swimming Merit Badge
  
  
• Advanced Programs
  • Lifeguard Certification
  • Preparation for Northern Tier Canoeing
  • Large Boat Sailing Adventure
  • Preparation for Florida Sea Base Sailing
  • Wilderness First Aid
    

Be present at the pavilion not later than 8:00am on Saturday morning unless you received specific instructions to the contrary from the instructor for your class!

• Scouts are required to pass the standard BSA swim test for swimmer the morning of the class in order to participate.

• Make sure to bring a Merit Badge blue card signed by your Unit leader and your Merit Badge book.

Important Note:  Units must provide at least two registered adult leaders, or one leader and a parent of a participant, in accordance with BSA policy when youth members are at the base.  Youth registering and attending individually must be supervised by at least one parent.  Unit leaders should have medical information and parental authorization forms in the event emergency medical treatment is necessary.