Scout Shorts!
May 17, 2023
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Phil Bethune to be Honored Today
in Myrtle Beach
at Mayors' Luncheon for Scouting
Today at the Marriott Grande Dunes Resort in Myrtle Beach, the Indian Waters Council will conduct its first inaugural Mayors' Awards Luncheon for Scouting. It is fitting that that the immediate past president of the Pee Dee Area Council, Phil Bethune, will be recognized there with the Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award. A great crowd will be there along with the mayors of Conway, Myrtle Beach, and North Myrtle Beach. We will also honor outstanding Scouts from the Grand Strand and raise important funds to support Camp Coker and Scouting in the Pee Dee region.
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Online Fundraiser Brings in $30,000+ for Scouting |
We are pleased to report that our Midlands Gives Campaign was a massive success! Thank you for your generosity and willingness to give in support of Scouting! |
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OA Spring Fellowship
May 19-21
The Muscogee Lodge #116 Spring Fellowship will be held May 19-21, 2023 at Camp Barstow. Come out and show your spirit of Brotherhood as we remember to KEEP THE FIRE BURNING.
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Forestry Merit Badge Day
Saturday, May 20, 2023, Harbison State Park
Join us at Harbison State Forest on Saturday, May 20, 2023, for a fun, hands-on, and educational workshop!
Scouts can explore the remarkable complexity of a forest and identify many species of trees and plants and the roles they play in the forest life cycle.
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Changes to My.Scouting Have Arrived! |
My.Scouting has a new look! The landing page now features a new look with a quicker connection to manage your account and profile, and the menu will be permanently displayed.
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It's Not Too Late for Barstow Summer Adventures...
Reserve a spot today for your Troop or Crew for this Summer at Camp Barstow! 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, click here... Camp Director Jason Spangler
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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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2023 Cub Scout Twilight Camp
June 12-16, 2023, River Bluff High School
Get ready to START YOUR ENGINES. The Indian Waters Council will "gear up"for Cub Scout Twilight Camp this June. Join us for a week of fun and racing adventure! Great times will be had by all at this week-long day camps. Activities will include shooting sports like archery and BB shooting, fun skill competitions, crafts, special presentations, and much more. Learn more here!
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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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July 21-23, 2023
Camp Coker
Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos & AOL Scouts will all be welcome for a summer weekend at Camp Coker!
Join us as we travel around the world, learn Scout Skills, and fellowship with Scouts from all over the Midlands, Pee Dee and Grand Strand areas of the Indian Waters Council.
Registration opens May 15, 2023 at www.indianwaters.org
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Youth Leaders Invited to
Pinnacle of Training
Sept. 8-10 and Sept. 22-24, 2023
Camp Barstow
(Participation both weekends is required)
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.
Participants must be recommended by their unit leader and meet certain requirements. Event contact: Mark Ridley, twinados@gmail.com
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Help Fund Scouting Adventures!
In order for your Scouts to enjoy outdoor adventures your unit may need to fundraise to help each Scout afford them. The Indian Waters Council sponsors two major sales to help support unit fundraising.
Adventure Cards are currently available which is a great way to raise money for Scouts to go to Summer Camps. The Fall Popcorn Sale will kick off later this Summer. Both sales are great ways for units to fund the adventures their Scouts are looking for. A great benefit of participating in Council sponsored sales is that you don't have to front any money to get started. If you are looking for information on how to participate in Council sales, contact your District Scouting Professional to get started or Scott Hager at scott.hagler@scouting.org .
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Scout Night @ Segra Park:
Sunday, July 16, 2023
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Take me out to the Ball Game!
July 28, 2023, Carolina Bank Field, Florence, SC
Let's root for a hometown team on July 28 as the Florence Flamingos take the field against the Wilmington Sharks. Join us for what is sure to be an action-packed Scout night!
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The Indian Waters Council serves our Scouting families 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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