Latimer Reservation

06/05/2026

We just wrapped up a fantastic week here at Latimer Reservation with the Madison LDS Young Women’s group for their summer camp! 🌲☀️

​The adults and youth had lots of fun the entire week, and the weather was absolutely perfect. Great food and fellowship were had by all!

​A huge thank you to Ms. Jacki and Ms. Stacey for all their hard work—it was well worth the smiles we saw all week long! 😊✨

​The kitchen staff was also given lots of wonderful letters today from the youth to show their appreciation for the great food they had. 🍽️❤️
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06/05/2026

Nothing beats the smell of fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies straight out of the oven! 🍪 Warm, gooey, and made with love by our incredible kitchen crew.

​Yep, cookies... it’s what’s for lunch today at Latimer High Adventure Reservation! 😋 Don't you wish you were here?

2 went missing, the search is on!!!

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06/04/2026

🍔🔥 The Smoking Buffalo is fired up today! 🔥🌭
​We are serving up fresh grilled hamburgers and hotdogs for lunch here at Latimer Reservation! Nothing beats camp food cooked over an open flame. Who's ready to eat? 🙌⛺️

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06/04/2026

☀️ Day 3: Sun, Songs, and Serious Good Eats! ☀️

​Another absolutely incredible day in the books for the Madison Young Women’s LDS Summer Camp!
​The sunshine was out in full force today, making it the perfect backdrop for another great day of kayaking out on Lake Joe Long.

Between the paddling, the laughter, and the non-stop singing, the spirit of fellowship is stronger than ever! 🎶🚣‍♀️

​🍳 Feeding the Campers (And Feeding the Soul!)
​Everyone knows that Latimer Reservation has the absolute best camp food around, but Ms. Jacki and Ms. Stacey completely outdid themselves today! They kept everyone fueled and smiling from sunrise to sunset:

​Breakfast: A perfect start with hearty Bagel, Egg, and Sausage sandwiches. 🥯
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Lunch: Classic, delicious Hoagie sandwiches to power through the afternoon. 🥖

​Dinner (The Ultimate Crowd-Pleaser!): A massive homestyle feast featuring:
​Homestyle Baked Chicken 🍗
​Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes 🧀🥔
​Seasoned Rice 🌾
​Fresh Dinner Salad 🥗
​Sweet Corn & Seasoned Green Beans 🌽
​...and a delicious Cheesecake for the perfect sweet finish! 🍰

​👣 Spotting the Locals...
​To top off an already perfect day, we even had a few special visitors stop by Squatchy’s Outpost to buy some Squatchy gear!!! 👀

​We are so grateful for the beautiful weather, the amazing food, and the lifelong memories being made here this week. We can't wait to see what Day 4 brings!

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06/03/2026

☀️ Day 2 with the Madison LDS Church Camp at Latimer Reservation is in the books, the youth are crushing it! ☀️

We kicked off our first full day of meals with an absolute bang, and let’s just say...nobody is going hungry at camp this week! 🪵✨

Here is today’s delicious lineup:

Breakfast: Biscuits with sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, and legendary Southern chocolate gravy biscuits.

Lunch: Home-smoked BBQ pulled pork, mac & cheese, baked beans, and cole slaw.

Dinner: An epic Taco Tuesday featuring beef, chicken, and BBQ tacos, plus a massive nacho bar with all the fixins (yes, including queso and mango salsa! 🥭🧀).

Overheard from one of the youth tonight: "This is the best meal I’ve ever had at camp!" 🙌

When they weren't eating, the youth spent this beautiful, sunny day cooling off, swimming, and kayaking out on Lake Joe Long. 🚣‍♂️🏊‍♂️

Day 2 was a massive hit, and we can’t wait to see what the rest of the week holds!

05/29/2026

🪵 Where Leadership Begins

​The final night of NYLT is always something special. Right now, the participants are out together under the stars, cooking up foil packets and roasting s’mores over the open fire.

​They say campfires are where memories are made. But around here, it's also where the "sausage is made"—where the abstract concepts of communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics truly become second nature.

​These youth arrived less than a week ago as individuals. Tonight, they sit together as cohesive, self-reliant teams. They aren't just learning how to lead; they are living it.

​The fire will eventually fade to ash, but the bonds forged and the confidence gained this week will last a lifetime. This is where the future begins.

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05/25/2026

☀️ Sun’s Out, Utensils Out! ☀️

​The rain is holding off, and Patrols of MTC 030 are turning up the heat at Latimer Reservation! 🔥
​Right now, our youth leaders are out in their patrol sites cooking up a storm for lunch. But this week isn't just about making great food—it's about mastering the real-world skills that build great leaders. From planning menus to dividing up the cooking duties and mastering the art of the patrol cleanup, these scouts are learning what it truly means to work as a team.

​🏕️ What’s on the Menu This Week?
​Leadership in Action: Learning to lead under pressure (and hungry stomachs!).

​Patrol Teamwork: Cooking and cleaning together to keep camp running smoothly.

​High Energy: Taking advantage of this beautiful, non-rainy weather!

​"A patrol that cooks together, leads together." 🧑‍🍳✨

​We are so proud of the incredible growth we are already seeing on day one. Stay tuned all week long as MTC 030 continues to sharpen their leadership skills here at Latimer!

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05/25/2026

🌲 Welcome to NYLT Course 030! 🌲

​The wait is officially over! Today, the gates of Latimer High Adventure Reservation opened to welcome the incredible youth leaders of Middle Tennessee Council's NYLT Course 030.

​A huge thank you to all the parents and guardians who made the trip out today to drop off their scouts. We know it’s a big week ahead, and we promise they are in excellent hands for an unforgettable week of leadership development, fellowship, and lifelong memories.

​🍽️ On the Menu: Day 1 Dinner
​If you're wondering how they're holding over after setup, the legendary Latimer kitchen crew absolutely crushed Day 1. The scouts kicked off their week with a hearty, home-cooked feast:
​Main Course: Creamy Chicken Fettuccine 🍗🍝
​Sides: Warm, fresh rolls 🥖
​Dessert (The main event!): Warm Dutch oven Peach Cobbler and Chocolate Cherry Cobbler 🍑🍒🍫

​🚀 What's Next?
​With full stomachs and high energy, the patrols are already bonding, setting up camp, and diving straight into the fundamentals of what makes a great leader. Keep an eye on our page all week long—we will be sharing updates and photos as these scouts challenge themselves, grow together, and learn to Be, Know, and Do.

​Welcome to camp, Course 030. Let’s make it a great week!

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05/19/2026

05/19/2026

What a spectacular, action-packed weekend we just had at Latimer Reservation! 🌲⛺️

From honoring our veterans to welcoming scouts on the trails and lakes, the energy at camp was absolutely incredible. Here is a look at what went down:

🎣 Nashville Project Healing Waters
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc.
It was our absolute privilege to host Nashville Project Healing Waters as they spent time teaching veterans the art of fly fishing.

🍽️ Kitchen MVPs
A massive shoutout to Jacki and Stacey, who worked tirelessly in the kitchen Saturday night! They whipped up an incredible, well-deserved dinner of fried catfish, hush puppies, and waffle fries for the Healing Waters group. 🐟🍟

🥾 Pack 861 & Troop 861
The scouts set up camp in Tent City and hit the beautiful Bee Creek Trail for a hike, enjoying what can only be described as absolutely perfect weather. ☀️

🛶 Pack 328
Over at the Observatory, Pack 328 set up camp and took to the water, spending some fantastic quality time kayaking all around Lake Joe Long. 🌊

🛍️ Squatchy’s Outpost
Shoutout to all the visitors who stopped by the Outpost this weekend! Squatchy’s was buzzing with friendly faces and happy campers. Stay tuned for some new exclusive gear you can only buy at Squatchy's in the near future!

📸 Swipe through to check out some of the highlights from this weekend!

Did you or your pack visit us this weekend? Drop your favorite memories (or your own photos) in the comments below! 👇