Circuit Rider 36

September 11-13, 2026

WVU Jackson's Mill, Weston, WV

The Circuit Rider is returning for 2026 and is open to all Scouts BSA troops, Venturing crews and Webelos.  Webelos may only participate in Saturday activities.  If Webelos plan to stay for the Saturday dinner, there will be a $4 fee per person.  Circuit Rider 36 is an exciting camping weekend sponsored by the West Virginia United Methodist Men filled with more activities than you can imagine.   Come out and enjoy your weekend camping at historic Jackson's Mill.

Scout Leaders: Pre-registration is required!  Register for Circuit Rider 36 by clicking the blue button above.  Registration deadline August 24, 2026.

Scouts BSA Informational Leader Guide                       United Methodist Men's Annual Retreat brochure

In addition to the numerous free activities provided similar to past events like the frozen T-shirt contest and cast iron cookoff, the United Methodist Men and WVU Jackson's Mill are pleased to offer the following special programs. Each will last approximately one hour and be led by a program coordinator from Jackson's Mill.

Scouts and their Scout-age guests can sign up for one, two, three or all four of the special programs offered for a fee of $10 for each Scout or Scout-age guest. Class spots will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each class will be offered four times throughout the day with a limited capacity for each offering.  Be sure to sign up for your chosen activities using the 'Select Activities" button during registration!

1. Historic Area Program: tour historic area featuring a demonstration of an operational gristmill
2. Outdoor Recreation Program: a mountain bike course and group ride around the grounds
3. STEAM Program: practice problem-solving skills as you use the engineering design process to create, build, test, and improve a drone
4. Wall Climb: try your strength and agility at climbing a rock wall

*Scouts who pay for the special programs must be sure to select their choices during registration.

Cost:  $ 4 per person to attend.  Scouts and Scout-age guests may participate in one, two, three, or four special programs for an additional fee of $ 10 per youth. Webelos are free but if they are staying for Saturday's dinner must pay $4.

United Methodist Men only:  Everyone attending the West Virginia United Methodist Men Annual gathering must register and pay registration fee.  UMM participants have several lodging options (Various price levels, meals included) plus the option to attend Saturday only for $75 (lunch and dinner included).  (These fees do not apply to Scout troops.)

GOOD CONDUCT IS EXPECTED

Rules of conduct:

• No ground fires permitted. Bring a portable fire pit if you want a site campfire.
• All Scouts & leaders must wear registration wristbands.
• All Scouts need to be in their camping area from 10 p.m. until morning flags.
• Remember the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace principles while camping.
• No pets allowed.