Gerald Lawhorn Scouting Base
Home of the All-Service JROTC Raider National Championships
Molena, Georgia
About the Gerald Lawhorn Scouting Base
The Gerald Lawhorn Scouting Base is a premier outdoor venue featuring world-class facilities for Raider Challenge competitions. Located in Molena, Georgia, it serves as the proud home of the All-Service JROTC Raider National Championships.
Venue Highlights
- • World-class outdoor competition facilities
- • Challenging Raider courses
- • Scenic Georgia countryside setting
- • Open areas for schools staying in hotels to setup a mini camp for their team/spectators
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Site layout and facilities
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Competition course details
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Getting to the venue
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Location & Address
Gerald Lawhorn Scouting Base
1166 Dripping Rock Road
Molena, GA 30258
The venue offers a scenic outdoor setting perfect for Raider Challenge competitions with ample space for teams to prepare and compete.
Parking Information
Parking is available on-site at the Gerald Lawhorn Scouting Base. Paid parking is in effect - $10 per vehicle. Schools will be given 3 complimentary parking passes.
Food & Beverage
Concessions will be open Friday and Saturday from approximately 10:30am-5pm. Teams are encouraged to bring any required hydration, sustenance, and ice for cadet needs throughout the competition as on-site ice and water are limited. Meals can also be pre-ordered in advance through the MySchool registration portal.
Facilities
There are several restrooms around the scouting base, as well as port-a-potties on the way to competition sites.
Spectator Areas
Designated spectator viewing areas are available throughout the competition venue. Teams and supporters are welcome to watch events from marked spectator zones.
There is limited seating in the woods - please bring folding chairs if you require seating to watch the events.
Team Preparation Areas
There are no designated preparation areas for teams, but there is ample space near the PTT lake, as well as many other spots around the scouting base, to set up small tents for your equipment as a "home base."