Camp Jackson is adding a high adventure program including: caving, river exploration (the camp is located on the Tennessee River), mountain biking, and climbing. Contact Charlie Thorpe through the Greater Alabama Council.

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CAMP+JACKSON+CLOSED+%2d+Due+to+the+April+27+tornado+damage+Camp+Jackson+is+CLOSED+until+further+notice%2e++Please+do+not+visit+the+camp+or+attempt+to+enter+it%2e++It+poses+dangerous+situations+with+downed+and+unstable+trees%2c+downed+power+lines%2c+heavy+equipment+moving+through+camp+and+unstable+structures%2e++Thank+you+for+your+cooperation%2e%0d%0a