September Scout Shorts
September 11, 2023
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Recruitment Going Strong!
Along with extensive promotions on Facebook, Peachjar, in-school visits, posters, and yard signs, more than 40,000 promotional flyers have already been distributed in schools throughout the council, yielding record turn-outs at recruitment nights throughout our 19 counties. Scout leaders are encouraged to work together with other units and district for combined recruitment efforts.
For recruitment campaign support and contacts, Click here!
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Important Change: As previously announced, the BSA registration fee structure changes were effective August 1, 2023. This guide will help you through the changes...Click Here
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Older Youth & Adult Volunteers Needed at USC Home Games |
Help Needed to Carry On Tradition as Ticket Scanners and First Aiders
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Angling Educator Training |
A four-hour National training course for Scouters and Scouts age 15+. Prepares program leaders to teach fishing skills, and to plan and run fishing events for their unit, district, or Council. Angling Educators learn age-based and skills-appropriate fishing tools and techniques for simple cane pole and spin cast fishing. The course highlights best practices in both the classroom and in the field.
Two evening classes on September 20 & 27, 2023
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Come for a morning or afternoon of Cub Scout fun. Go fishing and shoot BB Guns and Bows and Arrows. Bring a buddy who is not in Scouts and come for free. At Mission Lake in Gaston.
September 23, 2023
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Join the Muscogee Lodge #116 at Camp Coker for a weekend of Fellowship, Activities, Training, and Service. Brotherhood opportunities will be available. Come witness the Vigil Honor Induction!
October 6-8, 2023
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Join us at Thompson Farm in beautiful Conway, South Carolina for a weekend full of family fun, a Friday night movie, a Corn Maze, a Petting Zoo, Wagon Rides, and more!
October 13-15, 2023
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Take a Big SWING for SCOUTING
49th Annual Council Golf Tournament
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Join us on Monday, October 16, 2023, at The WildeWood Club for a 4-man Captain's Choice Golf Tournament!
Sponsorships and door prize donations are still needed.
Contact Terri Towle today at 803.606.9995 to be a sponsor!
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Scout-O-Ween Returns to Camp Coker! |
Scout-O-Ween is back at Coker! Join us for awesome Cub Scout activities like games, BB's, costumes, campsite decoration contest, trick-or-treat, and a haunted trail.
October 20-22, 2023
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Prepare for the Invasion! |
Zombie Ops returns to Barstow with a new twist, VIKINGS! Prepare the Troops. Adventure awaits!
October 20-22, 2023
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Is Barstow Really Haunted? |
Find out at our Haunted Forest Cub Scout event October 27-29!
Join us for a Haunted Trail, Trick or Treat fun, Costume Contest, BB's and Archery, Field Games, Campsite Decorating Contest, Carnival Games, and more!
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Calling all WEBELOS AND AOL SCOUTS! |
This event is open to all Webelos & AOL Scouts as they prepare to transition to a Scouts BSA Troop.
Experience all that Camp Coker has to offer November 3-5, 2023.
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Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader! |
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) is a necessary training for all direct contact leaders in a Scouts BSA Troop, but more importantly, will help you learn how to help your unit offer the best program available to your Scouts.
Camp Barstow, November 10-12
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Calling all Commissioners! |
The purpose of the College of Commissioner Science is to provide supplemental training for all functions in the council and district related to commissioner service.
Join us at Camp Coker on November 11, 2023
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Leave No Trace Trainer Course
November 17-19
Camp Coker
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This course provides participants with a comprehensive overview of Leave No Trace skills and ethics through practical application in a field-based setting. The course prepares students to assist a Master Educator in two-day Leave No Trace Trainer courses and present shorter Awareness Workshops. This course is recommended for Troop Leaders and Troop Guides.
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Chicora's Executive Challenge Camporee |
Open to any and all Scouts BSA Units and Venture Crews! Join us at the Beach for an amazing weekend full of Scout Skills Challenges, Campfire Program, and Scouting Fellowship!
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Winter Camp at Camp Barstow! |
Join us at Camp Barstow for a Winter Camp experience like other! Held just before Christmas, Winter Camp offers Scouts the opportunity to earn Merit Badges, work through advancement requirements, and familiarize youth with the Scouting program and outdoor experience.
December 20-23, 2023.
More Information Coming Soon!
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The Indian Waters Council serves our Scouting families and communities in 19 South Carolina counties: Bamberg, Calhoun, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Fairfield, Florence, Horry, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Marlboro, Marion, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda, Sumter, and Williamsburg. |
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