Are you registered for the
Indian Waters Council
Awards Reception?
Sunday, April 16, 2023
3:30 PM, Reception
4:00 PM, Program & Court of Honor
Sumter American Legion
To get more details and to register for the event, Click Here.
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Council to Pay BSA's $25 Joining Fee
For All New Scouts
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Friends of Scouting dollars are at work! To help offset costs to participate in Scouting...in a big way...the Indian Waters Council will pay the $25 national BSA "Joining Fee" for all youth who join Scouting between now and December 15th! We are challenging our packs, troops, crews, and posts to recruit 1,000 new youth members this year, and that would mean a $25,000 investment!
Just use promo code: iwc25 when completing Scout youth applications online to have the $25 national BSA new Scout joining fee removed from registration. The Indian Waters Council will pay for it! Sign up your new Scouts today!
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Invest in Yourself...and your Unit!
Join us for IOLS!
April 15-16, 2023, Mission Lake Camp
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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The Battle of Camden Burials |
A few years ago, the remains of 12 American and 2 British Soldiers were found during a dig at the Revolutionary Battlefield Site for the Battle of Camden. These remains are going to be re-interred at the site they were found, with Full Military Honors on April 20-22. The Army Old Guard and the British Army will be involved in that ceremony. Anyone is welcome to attend, but you must RSVP!
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"Shooting Sports Weekend" is Back
May 5-7, 2023, Camp Barstow
The purpose of this weekend is to have fun, expose those, experienced or not, to the enjoyment of shooting sports and most importantly, encourage the safe use and handling of firearms and archery equipment.
Adirondacks can be used by units for camping. Meals will be included. We look forward to a great weekend. Deadline to register is Monday, May 1st before 5:00pm. If you have any questions please contact Bill Griffin at pabillyshammer@gmail.com
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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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It's Not Too Late to Register for Adventure!
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 Camp Director Jason Spangler at jason@campbarstowsc.com.
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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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Patch Design Contest
Closes Soon
Our "Zombie Ops" Council Camporee will be October 20-22, 2023 this year's theme "Viking Invasion." You now have the chance to design the event patches (one for campers and one for staff) and one of the winning patches will also be featured as the tee-shirt design.
The two top designers will win an extra event patch for every person in their unit that registers to attend.
The 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). Up to ten colors can be used and the patch size will be be 3" - 4".
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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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Scout Night @ Segra Park: July 15, 2023
Celebrate the Columbia Fireflies Scout Night with us at Segra park on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Gates open at 4:05 pm. First pitch at 5:05 pm. Purchase your tickets here!
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Save the Dates!
July 21-23
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Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos & AOL Scouts will all be welcome to join us for a Summer Weekend at Camp Coker! More details coming soon!
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Join us for the Council Pinewood Derby on Saturday, May 13, 2023. More details coming for location and times.
Each pack can register 1 Scout per Rank.
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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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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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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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