Camp Horne
Camp Horne offers a traditional Boy Scouts of America summer camp experience with a focus on merit badges, outdoor skills, and leadership development.
▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://www.bwc-bsa.org/summercamp2026, loads successfully and details the summer camp program for Camp Horne, which is part of the Black Warrior Council, Boy Scouts of America. The camp offers an overnight program, with sessions running for a week at a time. While the website provides information on merit badges and activities, it does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Camp Horne' are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.6 stars from 100+ reviews, often praising the variety of activities and the positive impact on campers. The Black Warrior Council has a Facebook page, 'BlackWarriorCouncilBSA', which features updates and photos from various events, including summer camp activities.
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Camp Horne is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 13633 Keenes Mill Rd, Cottondale, AL 35453, USA
- Cost notes: USD. $275 per Scout (in-council), $300 per Scout (out-of-council). $100 per Leader (1 free for every 6 paid Scouts).
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Horne
- What ages does Camp Horne accept?
- Camp Horne is open to children ages 7–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Horne cost?
- Camp Horne publishes $275/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Horne's hours?
- Camp Horne runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does Camp Horne provide lunch?
- Camp Horne does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
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