Eagle Scout Adventurer Terry Fossum
to Speak in Columbia
All who believe in Scouting should be there; we have much to celebrate and support!
February 16, 2023
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Brookland Baptist Church, West Columbia
BIG GIVE Luncheon - complimentary meal
We are thrilled to invite all Scouting friends to celebrate and support our young people at a luncheon with Eagle Scout adventurer and best-selling author Terry Fossum. Learn more about Terry Fossum here.
The BIG GIVE Luncheon will take place on February 16th, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM at Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia.
CLICK HERE to let us know you will attend or be a sponsor.
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Scouting For Food Drive
Is Happening Soon!
Our communities are again counting on Scouts to help fight hunger during Scouting Anniversary week. Our entire Scouting family is encouraged to participate in this year's Scouting for Food Drive on the following dates:
Saturday, February 4: Distribute information
Saturday, February 11: Pickup and Deliver Food
Units can pick-up door hangers to remind neighbors to put out non-perishable food items on February 11th. Scouting for Food participation patches and collection data can be entered and ordered HERE.
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Two Opportunities to Take IOLS Course
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) builds and expands on the concepts and themes introduced in Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training and provides Scouters with the confidence to take youth into the outdoors. This training will put you on a path to help deliver a better program to your Scouts!
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Register TODAY for the Ultimate Leader Training
March 17-19 and April 28-30, 2023
Wood Badge is the ultimate leadership training program for adult leaders. Similar courses on the corporate side cost thousands of dollars per attendee and may not offer the same depth. Wood Badge is a modern format of training that delivers the latest in 12 leadership skills that will help you be the best leader possible. These are skills that will become part of your everyday life. You will use these skills at home, church, and anywhere leadership is needed. The course is made to provide the highest quality course with the most experienced staff to a diverse audience. We promise you friendship, camaraderie, knowledge, personal awareness, and most of all fun!
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Reserve Your Week at Camp Barstow for Summer 2023
It's not too late to reserve a spot for your Troop or Crew for this Summer at Camp Barstow! There is still space for most weeks this summer. Scouts will enjoy the Merit Badge Bundle programs. No walking back and forth all day to Merit Badge sessions. Enjoy afternoon and evening activities. To sign your unit up for a week at Camp Barstow Click Here
If you have any questions about Summer Camp at Camp Barstow, contact Jason Spangler at jason@campbarstowsc.com
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Merit Badge University
and
University of Scouting
February 25, 2023
River Bluff High School in Lexington
Merit Badge University - Gives Scouts a chance to work on one Merit Badge during the day, a variety of badges will be offered. Cost is $20 per Scout, which includes lunch. Registration is done by the unit. Sessions will begin at 9:00 am and end at 3:00 pm, with a break for lunch. Scouts choose one badge for the day. Questions on MBU? Please contact Ed Helms - eshelms@gmail.com
University of Scouting - Scout leaders can choose from a variety of 50 min trainings to attend. This event is open to all Scouts BSA leaders. Some classes are one session and some may be all-day. UoS sessions will begin at 9:30 am after the Scouts start their merit badge sessions. Cost is $15 per leader, which includes lunch. You must pre-register so we will have a count for sessions and lunch. Questions for UoS contact Brooks Prevette at theprevettes@gmail.com
Please register for both MBU and UoS before Wednesday, February 22nd at 5:00pm
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Wilderness First Aid Certification Course
March 4-5, 2023
At Camp Coker
This 2-day, outside scenario-based course will be offered at Camp Coker, in Society Hill, SC on March 4-5, 2023. The cost for this course is $150.00 per person. All scenarios are based upon the instructors’ experiences at Philmont Scout Ranch and other wilderness medical environments including military deployments, wilderness search and rescue, Wildland Fireline, and National Park Backcountry EMS. Upon successful completion of this course the participants will receive a 2-year Wilderness and Remote First-Aid Certification by the American Red Cross. The registration deadline is Monday February 27. Participants must have CPR/AED training prior to taking this course. Click HERE for more information.
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All Scouts BSA Troops Posts, & Crews are welcome at the Capital Rivers Camporee!
Patrols will be competing in Scouting Skills & Scouting Games.
Webelos Crossover Ceremony opportunities!
See more details and register here
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Cub-o-ree 2023 is the place you want to be!!
Set sail for Treasure Island and discover the adventures waiting for you.
Enjoy a weekend of family, friends, & fun at this hidden gem as you explore the island looking for the hidden treasure.
March 24-26, 2023
River Island Adventure
Longs, South Carolina
Hosted by the Chicora District
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Edisto District Camporee
March 24 - 26, 2023
Information and Registration Coming Soon!
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C.O.P.E & Climbing Instructor Training
March 31 - April 2, 2023
Do you love climbing? Are you interested in helping our Scouting community take on greater challenges and new opportunities? Join us at Camp Barstow and train to become a Level 1 COPE Instructor!
Register here by March 27
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Cub Scout
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
Saturday, June 3-4, 2023
Camp Coker
BALOO - Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation for Cub Scout leaders is a training event that introduces participants to the skills needed to plan and conduct Pack outdoor activities, particularly pack camping. This training is required for any adult who is in charge of planning a pack campout, and it is required that at least one adult per pack complete BALOO training.
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Cub Scout
Summer Adventure Camp
July 14-16, 2023
Camp Barstow
Cub Scout Adventure Camp is a fun 3-day experience for Cub Scouts along with their leaders and/or parents. While immersed in adventures, Cub Scouts take part in activities such as archery, slinghshots, BB guns, nature hikes, games and crafts, swimming, and boating. Webelos and AOL's can earn activity pins, and Wolf and Bear Cubs can also complete advancement requirements.
Meals are provided. Camp overnight in tents or Adirondacks. Sign up with your pack or den or parent and Cub. Our theme this year is NOVA Quest! Activities will be centered around STEM. Sign cubs up for the Cub rank that they will be moving up to this summer (ex. currently a Tiger and moving up to a Wolf by June, sign-up as a Wolf). All youth and adult attendees must come to camp with a current Health and Medical Record (Part A+B). Cubs MUST attend with adult supervision from a parent or leaders from the Pack.
How can I learn more? Contact Scott Hagler, by emailing scott.hagler@scouting.org
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PATCH DESIGN CONTEST!
Our Zombie Ops Council Camporee will be October 20-21, 2023. The 2023 theme is VIKINGS and we want YOU to design the event patch!
There will be 2 different patches. One for the participants, one for the staff. Criteria is the same for both.
Winning designers will win an extra event patch for every person in their unit that registers to attend.
Winning designs will be announced at the opening of the Zombie Ops Camporee. NO ONE will know the winning design before the start of the event, not even the winners!
Deadline for entries is International Viking Day (May 8, 2023)!
Patch must include the following: fleur-de-lis, IWC or Indian Waters Council, 2023, and a Viking Symbol (meaning must be submitted with design to verify that it is Scouting appropriate). A maximum number of 10 colors can be used. Patch size should be 3" - 4".
One of the patches will also be featured as the t-shirt design.
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2023 National Jamboree
Summit Bechtel Reserve
West Virginia
July 19-28, 2023
If you are interested in attending the Jamboree with the Indian Waters Council contingent you must be a registered Scout or Scouter and first sign-up at the National Jamboree website and then make payments through the council. For more information contact Scott Hagler at scott.hagler@scouting.org
Check it out and sign-up up today for the adventure of a lifetime!
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Philmont and Sea Base 2023 |
The Indian Waters Council has space available in crews for Philmont and the Sea Base for summer 2023. If you are interested in attending should contact Scott Hagler at Scott Hagler's email. The Sea Base trek has spots for males or females. Space is limited, so inquire soon. |
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NYLT 2023
at Camp Barstow
Sept. 8-10, 2023 and Sept. 22-24, 2023
(Must attend BOTH weekends)
National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.
n order to attend a NYLT course, a youth must have the following qualifications by the beginning of the course:
- Must be a registered member of a Scouting unit.
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Must have a current BSA Health and Medical Record form parts A, B, and C. Get Here
- As of September 8, 2023, Scouts BSA members (male and female) must be at least 13. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops.
- Scouts will be required to earn the First Class rank before attending NYLT.
- Venturers and Sea Scouts must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews or Ships. It is recommended that they have had at least one year of camping experience. While NYLT is not an outdoor skills course, it is important that each participant have basic camping and outdoor cooking experience.
- Have a unit leader recommendation.
Scouts must obtain a unit leader recommendation.
Participant fee is $275.00.
Contact: Mark Ridley, twinados@gmail.com
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Exciting Things Happening At Camp Coker! |
The last weekend of January, our C.O.P.E. & Climbing Team spent time working on the climbing tower at Camp Coker!
The Indian Waters Council is committed to investing in Camp Coker!
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Requirements Updated on 30 Merit Badges!
See what Merit Badges have been updated and check out all the requirement changes HERE
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The Indian Waters Council proudy serves
these 19 counties in South Carolina:
Bamberg, Calhoun, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Fairfield, Florence, Horry, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Marlboro, Marion, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda, Sumter, and Williamsburg.
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