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WINTER FELLOWSHIP

January 9-11, 2026 | Camp Shands

Winter Fellowship is the culmination of our program year. At fellowship we reflect on all that was accomplished throughout the year by giving out awards to outstanding arrowman. In addition we host our lodge’s annual lodge leadership development along with tapping out this years Vigil Class. Winter Fellowship is our most unique fellowship and you don’t want to miss it! Bring a friend and register today!

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Program Highlights

Winter Fellowship is more than just a weekend away – it’s an opportunity to reconnect with friends, make new memories, and kick off the year with energy. Our schedule is carefully crafted to balance impactful service and training with high-energy activities and fellowship, ensuring there is something for every Arrowman to enjoy.

Our activities committee has been hard at work over the past several weeks planning some amazing activities for everyone at Winter Fellowship. 

Some of what you can expect during the event include: 

  • A Movie
  • Patch Trading
  • Climbing Tower
  • COPE
  • And much more!

Winter Fellowship will feature our Lodge Leadership Development on Saturday with classes focused on ceremonies, Elangomats, leadership development, and more!

View Training Matrix

Winter Fellowship will feature a wide variety of competitions for chapters to compete in. The competitions include:

  • Best All-Around Chapter
  • Historical Display
  • Publications
  • Social Media

At Winter Fellowship, the lodge taps out the incoming Vigil class on Friday night. After completing their Vigil, they are recognized at the Vigil Banquet on Saturday night for the whole lodge to celebrate their contributions and achievements.

When the sun goes down, the energy goes up! Immediately following the Vigil Banquet, we’re turning up the volume for a high-energy dance party that will light up the night. We’re transforming the Meniak with decorations, lights, and a playlist designed to keep the energy soaring until the very end.

Need a break from the dance floor? The Lodgebox will be serving up a menu with sweet treats. These treats are the perfect way to toast a great weekend with your friends.

Join us for the Saturday Powwow, where our American Indian Activities Committee (AIA) shows off their regalia and dance skills for the whole lodge to see. Join in on the action as we celebrate our lodge’s rich Native American history.

On Saturday night before the Electronic Dance Carnival (EDC), we will be hosting a patch auction, so be sure to bring cash! All proceeds will go back to the lodge to help fund future events and programs.

View Program Guide

General Information

If any youth under 18 leaves camp before Sunday morning, they must check out at the Ames Lodge and check back upon return. The BSA two deep leadership policy must be followed. Youth 18-21 may leave camp alone with lodge adviser approval.

No driving will be permitted on camp without a valid, color-coded pass. Passes will be distributed as needed only to drivers with a valid license and insurance card. If you do not receive a pass, please park your vehicle in the parking lot for the duration of the event. Youth younger than 18 cannot drive once on camp. Youth aged 18-21 cannot drive passengers under 21; adults over 21 may drive with passengers. Passengers and drivers must wear seatbelts.

Please remember to camp in your assigned campsite. A committee with prior approval from the lodge adviser may camp away from the chapter due to committee obligations.

In accordance with Scouting America policy, everyone attending a Echockotee Lodge event is required to have an Annual Health and Medical Record Part A & B to attend.

The form consists of three pages and is completed by the participant (or participant’s parent/guardian). It provides critical information needed in the event medical treatment is needed while at the event, including consent and release.

A parent/guardian signature is required on the form for all attendees under 18 years of age.

The form must be updated annually (check the signature date on the front) or when your medical history changes. 

Attendees must bring a printed, complete, and current medical form with them to the event in order to check in. Electronic forms cannot be accepted.

Echockotee Lodge strives to protect the privacy of all its attendees. Annual Health and Medical Records are kept in a secure location by the lodge’s camp health officer and information provided is used on a need-to-know basis.

Annual Health & Medical Record Parts A & B
  • Scouting Field Uniform & OA Sash
  • Complete & printed copy of Scouting Annual Health & Medical Record Part A & B (parent/guardian signature required for participants under 18). *Electronic forms will not be accepted.
  • Sleeping bag and sleeping pad
  • Clothing for the weekend
  • Sleepwear
  • Coat/sweatshirt
  • Rain gear
  • Close-toed shoes
  • Flashlight
  • Water bottle
  • Personal toiletries and medications
  • A great Scouting attitude!