Welcome to the 32nd Annual Snow Capades, a high-altitude winter adventure designed for the whole family! Held at the beautiful Camp McLoughlin (elevation 5,000′), this one-day Winter Day Camp offers Cub Scouts, siblings, and friends a chance to experience the magic of the Oregon snow.
Registration
All registrations should be completed as a unit.
Pricing
Cub Scout Youth
- Regular Registration: $20
- Late Registration: $25
Adults
- Regular Registration: $20
- Late Registration: $35
Late registration starts January 15, 2026.
What to Expect
Scouts and families will rotate through exciting winter stations built and supervised by local Scout BSA Troops:
- 5 Zig-Zag Saucer Runs: High-speed fun on designated tracks.
- Obstacle Course: Test your agility in the snow.
- Winter Skills: Fire building and marshmallow roasting.
- Snowshoeing: Explore the winter landscape.
- Hot Lunch: Served in our cozy, winterized dining hall.
- The Trading Post: Grab a famous Jester Hat ($10) or Camp McLoughlin merchandise. Coffee is available by donation.
Arrival & Logistics
Snow Capades is a true winter experience! Please plan for snow and ice on the roads.
- Parking: Park at the Great Meadow Overflow Parking Lot (North side of Hwy 140, approx. 1 1/8 mile east of camp).
- Sno-Park Permits: A State of Oregon Sno-Park Permit is required to park. These can be purchased at the Council Service Center or from the shuttle driver (limited supply).
- Shuttle & Hike: A shuttle bus will take you from the parking lot to the camp entrance. From there, it is a 1/4 mile (20-minute) hike over snow into camp.
- Note: Shuttles run until 10:00 AM and resume after 2:00 PM.
- Prohibited: No ATVs, Quads, Snowmobiles, or dogs are allowed in camp.
Important Reminders
- Age Limit: All children MUST be 5 years of age or older.
- Capacity: Limited to 350 people (240 youth, 110 adults).
- Safety: We REQUIRE everyone to wear bike helmets on all saucer runs. Please use provided saucers only; leave personal sleds at home.
- Gear: Traction tires or chains should be carried. Keep Scouts dry during the hike in so they stay warm all day!
Troop Service Opportunity Build & Staff
Snow Capades is a “win-win” for our Scouts BSA Troops! Troops earn service credit while enjoying a weekend at camp in exchange for building the saucer runs and supervising the stations.
Help Needed for 2026:
We need 3–4 Troops for each of the following weekends:
- Build Weekend (Jan 16–17): Construct the saucer runs and obstacle course.
- Event Weekend (Jan 23-24): Help run the stations for the kids.
Troop Weekend Details:
- Arrival: Friday night by 7:00 PM.
- Lodging: Stay in heated cabins!
- Meals: Saturday breakfast and lunch are provided. (Troops must bring their own Friday dinner and Saturday dinner/Sunday breakfast if staying over).
- Departure: Work ends Saturday at 3:00 PM. Troops may stay Saturday night to play and depart Sunday by 11:00 AM.
Contact Snow Capades Coordinator Sharon Watson at rahrahlady@gmail.com with any questions.
