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2021-2022 Sandhills District
Program Planning Guide
Version: 29 Jul 21
www.Sandhills.OCScouts.org
Table of Contents About Sandhills District and the Key 3+ Team .............................................. 3 Important Dates – Cub Scouts ...................................................................... 4 Important Dates – Scouts BSA ...................................................................... 5 Order of Arrow.............................................................................................. 6 Training Opportunities .................................................................................. 7 Sandhills District Key Events ......................................................................... 8 Occoneechee Scout Reservation .................................................................. 9 Program Descriptions - CUB SCOUTS .......................................................... 10 Cub Scouts STEM Events ............................................................................. 11 Program Descriptions - SCOUTS BSA ........................................................... 12 Program Descriptions - ALL UNITS .............................................................. 13 Program Descriptions – TRAINING .............................................................. 14 Fundraising Opportunities .......................................................................... 16 Sandhills District Membership .................................................................... 17 Community Service ..................................................................................... 18 District Staff ................................................................................................ 19 The Scouting Programs ............................................................................... 20
About Sandhills District and the Key 3+ Team
Sandhills District is part of Occoneechee Council, Boy Scouts of America. It serves
Scouting units in Lee, Cumberland, Moore, and Harnett Counties of North Carolina.
Scouting units and programming in the Sandhills District is supported by a small but
dedicated District Committee (Membership, Unit Fund Development, Outdoor, Activities
and Civics, Advancement, Training, Youth Protection Champion, and Quartermaster).
There is also a Key 3+ Team involved in providing leadership to the efforts to support
Scouting. All are there as a resource for you and your unit.
As we come out of a challenging 2020 year, there are great opportunities available
moving forward for Packs and Troops. Please use this planning calendar as you build
your Pack andTroop program plans. Check out pages 4-7 for key dates, then see pages
8-15 for descriptions. If you have any questions, please contact of the Key 3 team. We
are here to support your Pack, Troop, or Crew!
Key 3+ Team
James Lyons District Chairman sandhills-districtchair@ocscouts.org
Axia Downing District Commissioner sandhills-districtcommissioner@ocscouts.org
Adam VanStedum District Executive adam.vanstedum@scouting.org
Chris Jordan Vice Chair Future Scouting sandhills-planning@ocscouts.org
Kim Johnson Vice Chair Programs sandhills-program@ocscouts.org
Important Contact Information
Occoneechee Council Camp Durant
3231 Atlantic Avenue 4637 Old Carthage Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27604 Carthage, NC 28327
Phone: (919) 872-4884 (919) 872-4884
Online Resources:
Sandhills District Website: www.Sandhills.OCScouts.org
Official Sandhills Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sandhills.district
Occoneechee Council Website: www.OCScouts.org
Official Occoneechee Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/OcconeecheeCouncilBSA
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Important Dates – Cub Scouts
Dates Sandhills District Cub Scout Program 2021 – May 2022
Aug7 Community Yard Sales (Units sell and keep their own money)
Aug 25 Popcorn Kick-off TBD
Aug 27 Cub Movie Overnighter
Aug 28 Cub Super Saturday STEM Adventure Day
Sep Popcorn Sales
Sep 18 Fall Round-up and start of BLITZ (BLITZ runs through Oct 7 Roundtable)
Sep 18 Cub Super Saturday STEM Event
Sep 18 Woodpecker Baseball Overnight
Oct 8-10 Sandhills District Fall Jamboree (Cub & Scouts BSA Camping event)
Oct 16 Jamboree On-The-Air Super Saturday Cub Nova STEM Event
Oct 23 Cub Super Saturday Event – Pumpkin Fest
Oct 24-31 Halloween/Fall Harvest Recruiting Opportunities, “Trunk or Treats”
Nov Month-long Service Project “Scouting for Food”
Nov 13 Cub Super Saturday STEM Event – “Outing in Scouting”
Dec Month-long Service Project (Food Drive, Pet Shelter Supply Drive,
Coats/hats/gloves/sock Drive for local Shelters)
Dec 4 Cub Super Saturday STEM Event – “Gingerbread Engineering”
Dec 11 Fayetteville Christmas Parade
Dec 18 Wreaths Across America (Service Project ideas)
Dec 31 “Last Day Hike” at San-Lee Park (Sponsored by Crew 907)
2022
Jan 29 Cub Super Saturday Super Nova STEM Event
Feb Month-long Service Project “Scouting for Food”
Feb 11-13 Sandhills District Webelos-o-Ree Dates subject to change.
Visit https://sandhills.ocscouts.org/
Feb 26 Marksmen Hockey Sleeping on the Ice for the latest information.
Mar 19 Sandhills District Pinewood Derby
Mar 26 Super Saturday Cub STEM Competition / Shooting Sports Day
Apr Month-long Spring Recruiting
Apr 16 Cub Super Saturday Nova Adventure
Apr 22-24 Council Cuboree Camping event for Cub Scout families
May Month of Service (ASOM Flag placement, Buglers Across America, etc.)
May 14 Super Saturday Cub STEM Outing
Jun 20-24 Cub Scout Day Camp
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Important Dates – Scouts BSA
Dates Sandhills District Scout / Venture / Sea Scouts Programs 2021- 2022
Aug7 Community Yard Sales (Units sell and keep their own money)
Aug 21 Den Chief Training
Aug 25 Popcorn Kick-off
Sep Popcorn Sales
Sep 17-19 Order of the Arrow Fall Fellowship
Sep 18 Fall Round-up and start of BLITZ (BLITZ runs through Oct 7 Roundtable)
Sep 18 Woodpecker Baseball overnight
Oct 2 Order of the Arrow sponsored District Hike
Oct 8-10 Sandhills District Fall Jamboree (Cub & Scouts BSA Camping event)
Oct 16-17 Order of the Arrow Vigil Gathering (Vigil Members only)
Nov Month-long Service Project “Scouting for Food”
Dec Month-long Service Project (Food Drive, Pet Shelter Supply Drive,
Coats/hats/gloves/sock Drive for local Shelters)
Dec 4 Order of the Arrow Winter Banquet
Dec 11 Fayetteville Christmas Parade (must pay an entry fee)
Dec 11 District 20 in 24 Hike
Dec 18 Fayetteville Bicycle Man and Wreaths Across America (Service Project ideas)
Dec 31 “Last Day Hike” at San-Lee Park (Sponsored by Crew 907)
2022
Feb Month-long Service Project “Scouting for Food”
Feb 11-13 Sandhills District Webelos-o-Ree
Feb 26 Sandhills District Merit Badge University
Feb 26 Marksmen Hockey Sleeping on the Ice
Mar 5 Den Chief Training Dates subject to change.
Visit https://sandhills.ocscouts.org/
Mar 11-14 Catholic Camporee (Camp Bowers) for the latest information.
Mar 18-20 Order of the Arrow Spring Inductions
Apr 1-3 Council Spring Merit Badge Event
Apr 8-10 Sandhills District Spring Scouts BSA Camporee
May Month of Service (ASOM Flag placement, Buglers Across America, etc.)
June-July Summer Camp
Aug 25 Popcorn Kick-off TBD
Aug 7 Community Yard Sales (Units sell and keep their own money)
Sep Popcorn Sales
Oct Sandhills District Jamboree TBD (try for Oct 21-23/ Oct 7-9)
Nov Month-long Service Project “Scouting for Food”
Dec Month-long Service Project (Food Drive, Pet Shelter Supply Drive,
Coats/hats/gloves/sock Drive for local Shelters)
Dec District 20 in 24 Hike
Dec 10 Fayetteville Christmas Parade
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Order of Arrow
Dates Sandhills District Program 2021 -2022
Aug 20-21 Trade-O-Ree
Sept 17-19 Fall Fellowship
Oct 15-16 Vigil Gathering
Nov 20 Lodge Leadership Development
Dec 4 Winter Banquet
2022
Jan 21-23 Carolina Indian Seminar
Mar 18-20 Spring Pow Wow
April 15-17 Cardinal Conclave
May 20-22 Spring Inductions
Aug 19-20 Trade-O-Ree
Sept 16-18 Fall Fellowship
Oct 15-16 Vigil Gathering
Nov 19 Lodge Leadership Development
Dec 3 Winter Banquet
What is Order of the Arrow (OA)?
The Order of the Arrow is the BSA’s National Honor Society. It recognizes Scouts and Scouters who best
exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. This recognition provides encouragement for
others to live these ideals as well. OA service, activities, adventures, and training for youth and adults
are models of quality leadership development and programming that enrich and help to extend Scouting
to America's youth.
Sandhills District has three chapters:
• Mimahuk Who can I talk to for more information?
• Lauchsoheen Chapter Advisors –sandhills-oa@ocscouts.org
• Netopalis or visit www.Lodge104.net
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Training Opportunities
Dates 2021 – 22 Training Event
July 17 Shooting Sports Training
July 31 STEM Mentor Training
Aug 21 Den Chief Training
Sept 10-12 Wood Badge (Council Adult Training Event)
Sept 25-26 BALOO and IOLS Leader Training
Oct 2-3 Wood Badge (Council Adult Training Event)
Oct 9 Leader Specific Training (at Fall Jamboree)
Oct 20 Cub Scout Leader Position Specific Training
Oct 27 Cub Scout Leader Position Specific Training
Nov 6 University of Scouting (Council Training Event)
Nov 17 Cub Scout Leader Position Specific Training
Nov 20 District Adult Leader Team-building Event
2022
Jan 21 Fundamentals of Training
Jan 22 EDGE Training
Feb 5 STEM Mentor Training
Feb 26 Sandhills District Merit Badge
Mar 5 Den Chief Training
Mar 12 Leader Specific Training
Mar 26 CPR/AED/First Aid Training
May 7-8 BALOO and IOLS Leader Training
Visit https://sandhills.ocscouts.org/training/ for the latest training information
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Sandhills District Key Events
Sandhills District Fall Jamboree Sandhills District Spring Camporee
This will the first gathering of our the entire
Our annual Spring Camporee draws Scouts from
Sandhills District – come out and celebrate
across the District for an action-packed weekend
jamboree style at Camp Durant!
of Scouting Fun!
8-10 October 2021 8-10 April 2022
Popcorn Sales Camp Cards
The Sandhills District Popcorn Sale is a very
important source of funding for local Scouting
Camp Card sale help Scouts earn their way to
unit activities. The sale provides units with a safe,
camp, or use for other Scouting costs just like
coordinated, money- earning opportunity with no
popcorn sales. Discount cards have discounts to
upfront cost to the unit.
council area businesses and sell for $5 and the
unit gets 50% commission.
District Kick-off
25 August 2021 Spring Event
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Occoneechee Scout Reservation
Camp Durant is the primary summer camping facility of the Occoneechee Council. Camp Durant is a part
of the Occoneechee Scout Reservation, a 2,400-acre (9.7 km2) tract in northwestern Moore County,
North Carolina. The property straddles the geographic division of the Piedmont and Sandhills regions of
North Carolina.
Camp Durant is also available year-round for Scouting usage.
FACILITIES INCLUDE
• Full-Service Dining Hall
• Shooting Ranges
• Large Waterfront
• Four-Sided Climbing Tower
• Cope Elements
• Handicraft
• Nature Center Trail Network
• Fish Camp
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
• Scout Unit Campouts
• Meeting Place Hiking
Online Reservations are now available for all campsite,
buildings, and facilities at Camp Durant • Geo-caching
• Shooting Sports COPE Course
https://campdurant.com/reservations/ (under repair)
Make plans for a Pack or Troop campout or schedule a
weekend in a lodge or multi-function hall for your Pack or
Troop’s special outing or winter camp event.
Camp Durant is perfect for retreats, outdoor socials, na-
ture and environmental education, group camping, busi-
ness team-building events, family reunions, community
events, and so much more!
LOCATION
4637 Old Carthage Road,
Carthage NC 28327
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Program Descriptions - CUB SCOUTS
Cub Day Camp Occoneechee Council Cub-o-Ree
Day Camps offer Tiger Cubs through Webelos
Scouts a chance to make crafts, shoot BB guns,
shoot bows and arrows, play games, learn about
Come join other Cub Scouts from across the council
nature, earn advancements, be with friends and
for this weekend of adventure at Camp Durant!
most importantly...HAVE FUN!
20-24 June 2022 Spring Event – Details Coming Soon
Cub Scout Summer Camp District Pinewood Derby
Save the date for the annual District Pinewood
Cub Scouts and Webelos get to experience all the
Derby Race! There will be opportunities for
excitement that Camp Durant has to offer! This is
another round of racing beyond the Pack level for
a multi-day, overnight adventure.
Cubs looking for another race!
June, 2022
March 19, 2022
10 www.Sandhills.OCScouts.orgCub Scouts STEM Events
o Aug 28 STEM Adventure Day
o Sep 18 STEM Event
o Nov 13 Outing In Scouting
o Dec 04 Gingerbread Engineering
o Jan 29 Super Nova STEM Event
The Sandhills District Super
o Mar 26 STEM Competition/Shooting Saturday STEM program
Sports Day incorporates learning with cool
activities and exposure to science,
o Apr 16 Nova Adventure technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) for Cub
o May 14 Cub STEM Outing Scouts, Webelos Scouts. These
activities and associated awards
stimulate interest in STEM-related
fields, and show how these
subjects appear in everyday life
and the world around us.
11Program Descriptions - SCOUTS BSA
Merit Badge Day Sandhills District Fall Jamboree
The Merit Badge Day is an opportunity for Scouts
BSA youth to earn merit badges. Counselors from
around the area provide a focused, interactive This will the first gathering of our the entire
experience! Sandhills District – come out and celebrate
jamboree style at Camp Durant!
February 26, 2023
8-10 October 2021
Sandhills District Spring Camporee Summer Camp
A camporee is a fun weekend filled with Scouts
Summer camp is a week-long experience where
BSA skill competitions and meeting other Scouts
Scouts can earn merit badges of their choice while
from around your area. The camporee skill
camping with their friends in their Troop. This
competitions take place by patrols. These
gives Scouts the chance to take part in activities
competitions usually cover fundamental outdoor
that they might normally have trouble finding
skills like fire building, knot tying, or cooking… or
such as climbing courses, archery, or even just
they could just activities just for fun like relay
learning to swim in the camp lake.
races, memory games, and more.
June - July
8-10 April 2022
12 www.Sandhills.OCScouts.orgProgram Descriptions - ALL UNITS
District 20 Miles in 24 Hours Hike Webelos-o-Ree
Opportunity to units to get the longest hike
completed that is required for the Hiking Merit
Badge. Location will be the Uwharrie Trails. An event for Webelos and their parents to meet
Shorter hike options will be available. Units must with several Scouts BSA troops. Learn Scout skills
hike together. from troops the Webelos will be joining soon!
11 December 2021 11-13 February 2022
Last Day Hike Sandhills District Fall Jamboree
This will the first gathering of our the entire
Last chance to get together and finish off the year
Sandhills District – come out and celebrate
Scouting style before we ring in the new year!
jamboree style at Camp Durant!
San Lee Park, Sanford
8-10 October 2021
31 December 2021
13Program Descriptions – TRAINING
STEM Mentor Training T3 Train the Trainer - 2 Part Series
STEM is part of an initiative the Boy Scouts of
Part 1: Fundamentals of Training, an introductory
America has taken on to encourage the natural
course for Youth & Adults looking to become
curiosity of Scouts and their sense of wonder
involved in BSA Training.
about these fields through existing programs,
from archery to welding. To support this initiative, Part 2 - The Trainer's EDGE, a more advanced
the BSA developed the Nova Awards program so course to hone the skills of Trainers, NYLT Staff
that Scouts have fun and receive recognition for and Wood Badge Staff members.
their efforts. By working with an adult counselor Jan 21-22, 2022
or mentor, the various modules allow Scouts to
explore the basic principles of STEM and discover
how fun and fascinating STEM can be. CPR / AED / First Aid Training
July 31, 2021 / Feb 5, 2022 The BSA recommends taking courses from
nationally accredited organizations that cover
rescue breathing as part of your toolkit. Are you
prepared to help in a real and very common
University of Scouting crisis—one that could happen at any time? Do
This is a day to learn new ideas from fantastic you know how to correctly CPR? Join us and
instructors and enjoy the fellowship of other learn to be prepared!
Scouting volunteers, Scouts, and parents from
CPR: MAY 26, 2022
across the Occoneechee Council. The University
of Scouting offers supplemental training courses
to help enrich your unit and district programs.
The training is for adult volunteers at all levels.
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Sandhills District Roundtable
Roundtables provide unit leaders with the skill to do and the will to do what is needed to ensure that every
member of every unit has a great Scouting experience. They build upon the foundation provided by position-
specific basic training and each leader’s commitment to serving youth through Scouting. This is a monthly
gathering for all Scout Leaders, whatever your position, share ideas and network with your peers.
1st Thursday of each month
Visit https://sandhills.ocscouts.org/roundtable/ for more information
14 www.Sandhills.OCScouts.orgProgram Descriptions – TRAINING
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
(BALOO) (IOLS)
This course is designed as an introduction to Working as patrols, this hands-on course
the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders provides adult leaders the practical outdoor
interested in adding a camping component to skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-
their Pack activities. BSA’s Cub Scout level doors. Upon completion, leaders should feel
camping policies will be taught along with the comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills
discovery of the necessary tools to help units required to obtain the First Class rank.
carry out a successful camping experience.
25-26 September 2021 & 7-8 May 2022 25-26 September 2021 & 7-8 May 2022
Cub Scout Specific Training Scouts BSA Position-Specific
Trainers use this in presenting a group and/or Training
the stand-alone position-specific course. This Trainers leading Scouts BSA Position-Specific
course provides the following positions with Training. The course will provide these
the information and tools they need to conduct positions with the basic information and tools
a successful Program: they need to lead successful Scout troops:
• Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Den • Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster
Leaders • Merit Badge Counselor
• Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters • Troop Committee
• Pack Committee and Committee Chair • Troop Committee Chair
OCT 9, 20th, 27th and 17 Nov 2021 OCT 9, 20th, 27th and 17 Nov 2021
Mar 12, 2022 Mar 12, 2022
15Fundraising Opportunities
The Sandhills District Popcorn and Camp Card Sales are a very important source of funding for local Scouting
unit activities. The sales provide units with a safe, coordinated, money-earning opportunity with no upfront
cost to the unit.
What does this mean for your unit?
• You can use the council fundraisers to fund your entire year’s activities. Imagine being able to
have great events, campouts, and have every youth go to summer camp without asking the
family for any money.
• Last year, the average popcorn sale per Scout was about $335 and some units achieved over $1200
per Scout!
Would you like to…
• Teach the Scouts the principles of free enterprise & “paying their own way”?
• Have all Scout activities paid without having to dip into your wallet?
Unit Commissions
• Help offset the cost of the BSA membership fees.
• You can earn enough money to fund your unit’s Scouting program for the entire year.
No Up-Front Money
• The Council allows your unit to order the product needed and pay later.
Teaches Life Lessons
• Teaches Scouts the responsibility of “Earning Their Own Way” and builds self-confidence.
• Scouts learn leadership skills and financial skills.
Popcorn Sales Camp Cards
The Sandhills District Popcorn Sale is a very
important source of funding for local Scouting
unit activities. The sale provides units with a safe,
Camp Card sale help Scouts earn their way to
coordinated, money- earning opportunity with no
camp, or use for other Scouting costs just like
upfront cost to the unit.
popcorn sales. Discount cards have discounts to
council area businesses and sell for $5 and the
Fall Event unit gets 50% commission.
Spring Event
16 www.Sandhills.OCScouts.orgSandhills District Membership
46% of families in Scouting were never asked to join Scouting!!
Recruitment efforts take place throughout the year. Scouting units conduct a coordinated effort to enroll new
members in the fall. The spring campaign focuses on recruiting youth that are kindergarten through 5th grades.
The Scouts in troops, crews, ships and posts typically recruit other youth. Recruiting events are put on by packs,
troops, crews and ships throughout the local community. Studies have shown that families/youth prefer to
attend meetings at their school, and in their neighborhood. This will help ensure that every youth is invited to
join Scouting.
Our main objective is to give multiple joining opportunities to ensure that every youth is invited to join
Scouting, and to fulfill our promise to new Scouts for a great Scouting program. Adventure is Calling - Join
Scouting!
Membership Inventories - Unit leaders and Unit Commissioners working in collaboration with local units
to guarantee all youth who are participating, that applications have been processed. Conduct
inventories twice a year in October and April.
School Talks - The school talk recruiting presentation is a three-to-five-minute talk to potential members
who are interested in joining the Scouting program usually held during the day. In addition, to school
presentations, can be given at community centers, churches, and directly to other youth organizations.
Fall/Spring Recruiting - To enroll prospective Lions, Tigers, Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and their families into
existing packs and troops, and to enlist parent participation in the program.
BeAScout - BeAScout.org provides a 24/7 resource for interested parents to find local Scouting programs and
apply online.
Peer to Peer Recruitment - Consider having a recruitment campaign within the pack and troop. Offer
incentives to each Scout who brings in a friend, as well as an overall prize for the top recruiter.
Webelos to Scout Transition - Scouts joining troops from Webelos dens continue to be the best resource
for growing the troop and expanding patrols. Many thriving troops have a close working relationship
with a Cub Scout pack that provides them with a new group of enthusiastic youth every year.
Roster Checks (Any event that occurs at the council) - Check rosters for all youth registrants at all
district and council events and activities to ensure that every Scout participating is registered.
Career Interest Survey - Provides contact information of students who could be invited to join a Post, a
club, or even a crew. Demonstrates to prospective participating organizations just how many high
school students could join their program. Builds relationships with participating schools
17Community Service
Scouting was founded on the premise of doing a Good Turn Daily.
Service projects may help the natural world, the community, or the
chartered organization. Here are some examples of service
activities Scouts can do.
Helping the natural world
Pick up litter around your neighborhood.
Clean up trash in and around rivers, lakes, and streams.
Plant seedlings, flowers, or trees.
Helping the community
Conduct a flag ceremony for a school.
Collect food for food banks.
Shovel snow or rake leaves for seniors.
Conduct visiting or reading programs for seniors.
Helping the chartered organization
Do a cleanup project.
Conduct a flag ceremony.
Help set up for a special event.
Hand out programs or bulletins at a meeting of the organization.
What is Scouting for Food?
As Scouts, we know how fortunate we are to have a warm meal every night —
whether around the campfire or at the kitchen table. And we know that not
everyone is so lucky. Scouts across the nation do their part to help address this
problem in their local communities through this annual food drive.
Why Participate?
This is a great opportunity for Scouts to earn service hours for ranks while making a big impact on their com-
munity. It helps to strengthen Scouting’s ties to the community and is also an easy-to-plan program for your
Pack or Troop to do in March. And most importantly, Scouts have fun doing it!
Dates:
Nov 2021: All month, one to set out stickers one to pick up food. Pick 2
weekends back-to-back that work for your unit and community.
18 www.Sandhills.OCScouts.orgDistrict Staff
District Key 3
District Chair: The district chair is responsible for the successful operation of all the committees of the
district. He provides leadership to the committee chairs and ensures full, functioning committees.
District Commissioner: The job of the District Commissioner is the quality control officer who recruits,
trains, and leads a staff of commissioners who coach adult leaders of every unit to succeed. The
District Commissioner is responsible for the unit service function of the district.
District Executive: The Family Scouting Executive is the full-time professional assigned to guide the
District and its top leadership in the overall functions of the district. The Family Scouting Executive
serves under the direction of the Council Scout Executive.
District Staff
Program Chair: The job of the District Program Chair is to recruit volunteers & lead the team in the four
functions of the Program Committee: Activities, Advancement, Outdoor Program, and Training.
Camping & Outdoors Chair: In addition to promoting camping programs, the camping committee also
tracks trends in summer camp attendance and provides input into the operation of the summer
camping facilities.
Order of the Arrow Advisor: The Order of the Arrow is Scouting’s national honor society. The chapter
advisor serves as the mentor, coach, and trainer of the youth officers.
Membership & Marketing Chair: The job of the District Membership Chair is to lead the district’s
membership team charged with recruiting new youth into the scouting program, developing more
opportunities for youth to join the program, and working with the other district operating
committees to ensure the structure is in place to accommodate our
growth.
Advancement Chair: The district advancement program provides youth and
adults the knowledge and skills necessary to have a great unit
advancement program. We counsel and train leadership on record
keeping, merit badge counseling techniques, and the requirements for
becoming an Eagle Scout.
Training Chair: Training courses are developed to provide all levels of
knowledge for unit operations. This ranges from the youth member
who has been elected a patrol leader for the first time to the
Scoutmaster with 20 years of experience. Training is essential!
By learning the best practices for your position, you will
become a better leader!
Activities and Civic Services Chair: The district helps units to
coordinate events and activities. In addition to having
district-sponsored events, we also encourage units to
sponsor their own events and invite units from around
the district to participate.
Unit Fundraising Chair: The Unit Fundraising Committee is responsible for helping units raise funds to
support their planned scouting activities. Also assist Council with fundraising to provide training
and other services to units throughout the District.
19The Scouting Programs
The Scouting experience is divided into programs according to age and activities.
CUB SCOUTING – Boys and Girls - Grades K-5 (5-10 years old)
Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family. In Scouting, boys and girls start with
their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It’s fun,
hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and
prepares them for today – and for life.
SCOUTS BSA – Youth - Grades 6-12 (11-17 years old)
Scouts BSA is the traditional Scouting experience for youth in the fifth grade
through high school. Service, community engagement, and leadership
development become increasingly important parts of the program as youth lead
their own activities and work their way toward earning Scouting’s highest rank,
Eagle Scout.
Venturing – Co-ed - 14-20 years old
You love exploring your passions, making new friends, and discovering the world.
You’re always looking for an adventure. Rappelling a cliff. Perfecting your shot.
Designing a robot. Kayaking into the sunset. Volunteering at an animal shelter.
The choice is yours! Venturing is youth-led and youth-inspired. You’ll acquire life
skills and gain experiences that will
prove to be valuable regardless of where your Find a unit near You!
future takes you, all while having a blast:
leadership, event-planning, organization,
communication, responsibility – the list goes on!
SEA SCOUTS – Co-ed - 14-20 years old
For over 100 years Sea Scouting has
promoted better citizenship and
improved members’ boating skills
through instruction and practice in
water safety, boating skills, outdoor,
social, service experiences, and
knowledge of our maritime heritage.
www.BeAScout.org
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