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In Honor and Memory...
This issue of Scout Shorts is dedicated to all those helping their neighbors after Hurricane Helene. Pictured are two brave heroes from the Saluda Circle Volunteer Fire Service who lost their lives early last Friday when a tree fell on their firetruck while they were responding to a call. They were Fire Chief Chad Satcher (on left) and 18-year-old Firefighter Landon Bodie.
Chief Satcher was an important part of our Scouting family. He was an Eagle Scout, past Camp Barstow staff member, and a Vigil Honor member of our Muscogee Lodge of the Order of the Arrow. Funeral services will take place at the Batesburg-Leesville High School Fine Arts Center this Saturday, October 5th at 11:00 AM for Eagle Scout Satcher and this Sunday, October 6th at 4:00 PM for Firefighter Bodie.
The family of Chief Satcher invites Scouts and Scouters to wear their Scout uniform and they will also receive friends and family tomorrow, Friday, October 4th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Milton Shealy Funeral Home of Batesburg.
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Camp Barstow Hosts Lineworkers and Cleanup Volunteers
More than 60 powerline workers from Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative are being housed at Camp Barstow, starting today, as they work to restore services throughout our communities in the aftermath of Helene.
Under the leadership of Vice President of Properties from the Indian Waters Council executive board, Bill Eisele, massive cleanup efforts have also been underway at Camp Barstow, which has had numerous uprooted trees still dangerously upright and downed trees blocking roadways and paths. The camp has donated all the frozen food from its freezer to JC Outdoors, an area business providing hundreds of free meals per day along with showers and clothes-washing facilities to families still without power.
Regardless of skill level, volunteer help is still needed daily at Camp Barstow with things like moving downed trees and cleaning debris. For more information or to volunteer, please reach out to Scott Hagler at Scott.hagler@scouting.org or at this phone number.
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Popcorn Sales Help Local Units
at Record 5-year Rate
With sales numbers not seen since 2019, the "Show-N-Sell" phase of the popcorn sales campaign is in full swing and will pop lots of important funds into unit accounts! Units are encouraged to remember the following dates and continue the strong sales through the "Take-Order" phase!
Tuesday, October 20th - Take Orders Due
Friday, November 8th - Popcorn Pickup
(at R.L. Bryan and Grand Strand Sandwich)
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Adaptive Scouting Committee
Helps Make Scouting Accessible
We need Volunteers from every District to Participate in this Committee Aimed at serving ALL Youth
Children constantly amaze us. We think each one has abilities that shine. Scouting has programs that support that goal. Scouting likes to focus on what all youth CAN do more than what limits them. Scouting feels that, given the opportunity and support, every youth can soar.
We have created a new Council Committee for Adaptive Scouting. Its purpose is to ensure that Scouts and Scouters are aware of how to include youth with any type of need and that they have access to all Scouting Programs and activities. The Committee will provide education, support, and resources to accommodate Adaptive Scouting needs. Also, the Committee will assist the Council and Units in ensuring that their facilities have the necessary tools to accommodate Adaptive Scouts. Learn more here.
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The Zombies have Returned!
for Scouts BSA
Pirate Zombies and Vikings Collide at Zombie Op's Weekend
October 18-20, 2024 @ Camp Barstow
Scout skills will be put to the test this weekend, with plenty of games and challenges during this fun-filled weekend, which will include a Zombie Trail!
Click Here to Serve on Event Staff Register Here
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Scout-O-Ween
October 18-20, 2024
Camp Coker
For Cub Scout Families...
Join us at Camp Coker for the adventures of Cub Scouting! Hiking, Camping, Games, Target Sports, Pumpkin & Campsite decorating contests and more!
Register Today!
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Cub-O-Ween @ Thompson Farm, Conway, SC
October 18-20, 2024
Join us for a weekend on the Farm! Camping, Corn Maze, Friday Night Movie, Pack Chili Cook-Off and More!
Prepare your Pack for a Fall Campfire filled with Skits, songs and costumes!
Register Here
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Are you ready for the Haunted Forest?
October 25-27 @ Camp Barstow
The Haunted Forest returns to Camp Barstow for a fun-filled weekend including a Haunted Trail, Trick or Treat fun, Costume Contest, BB and Archery, Field Games, Campsite Decorating Contest, Carnival Games, and Haunted Trail! For Cub Scout Families, conducted by participants of Scouts BSA and Venturing.
Register Here!
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Health and Safety Merit Badge Day
October 26 at Seven Oaks Presbyterian
Scouts can choose from merit badges that are centered around health and safety. Scouts are able to choose one badge for that day. There are some requirements which may may need to be completed prior to or after the Merit Badge Day.
The event will start with check-in at 8:00am and sessions starting at 8:30am and concluding at 3:00pm. The cost per Scout is $15, which includes lunch.
Register Here!
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Webelos & AOL Weekend at Camp Coker
November 1-3, 2024, at Camp Coker!
Learn new skills, prepare for the future, and be prepared to take your next steps in Scouting! This weekend is for Webelos and AOL Scouts, leaders and parents only!
Register Now!
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Other Upcoming Activities
For Scouts BSA Participants
Check out the Indian Waters Council website at www.indianwaters.org for more upcoming activities.
Forestry Merit Badge, October 12, 9:00 AM-2:30 PM at Harbison State Forest. Sign-up HERE
Executive Challenge Camporee, December 13-15, Myrtle Beach State Park
Winter Camp! December 20-23, at Camp Barstow.
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BSA Changes to Range and Target Activities
Became Effective September 1, 2024
These changes affect where Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA and Venturers can take part in range activities...they can now only take place at BSA-Approved or Commercial sites. There are also some changes to advancement and program offerings. For more specifics on these changes, click HERE.
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ORDER OF THE ARROW EVENTS | | |
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Fall Fellowship
October 11-13 at Camp Barstow
Join the Muscogee Lodge #116 at Camp Barstow for a weekend of Fellowship, Activities, Training, and Service. This event will feature a Brotherhood Opportunity as well as the Vigil Honor Induction and Recognition.
Register Here!
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Wood Badge is Coming to Camp Coker!
March 14-16 & April 5-6, 2025
Wood Badge is for all registered adult volunteers in Scouting who have completed the basic training for their position, most of which can be taken online through my.scouting.org.
Registration is limited to 48 participants. Make sure you register early to ensure your spot is secure!
Register Here for Wood Badge 2025
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IOLS @ Camp Barstow, Nov. 1-3
For Scouts BSA & Venturing Leaders
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills is a hands-on course that introduces adult leaders to the practical outdoor skills needed to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. This is a required training for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters to be considered "trained", a necessary component to registering for Wood Badge.
Information Flyer Register Today!
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Get Trained at the Beach! BALOO & IOLS
October 25-27 at Myrtle Beach State Park
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is for Cub Scout Leaders and Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) is for Scouts BSA and Venturing leaders.
Both will both be offered at Myrtle Beach State Park October 25-27, 2024. We hope you can join us!
IOLS is a required course for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters. BALOO is a training required for Cub Scout Packs to host unit camping activities.
Register for IOLS Register for BALOO
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Cope and Climbing Training
November 8-10 at Camp Barstow
This course has you working on the basics to be able to help one of the council's Climbing/COPE Directors run the Climbing tower and/or COPE course during events. Knots, belaying, climbing, and just hanging around are what's in store! Register Here
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College of Commissioner Science
November 9th at Camp Coker
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. Commissioners are key to the continued health and growth of the units in the council and this course provides supplemental training to aid commissioners in providing outstanding unit service.
Register Today
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Want to Get Things Done for Scouting? We Need You!
Are you a current or past Scout, Parent, or Volunteer? We need you!
Join our AmeriCorps VISTA program today! We have 10 positions across the Indian Waters Council in Columbia, Orangeburg, Florence and Myrtle Beach to help recruit more youth, volunteers, partners and donors to support our amazing growth in membership!
Position Description and Information Questions? Contact Terri Towle.
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Start Here for Your Next
Summer Adventure!
Reserve a spot for your Troop at Camp Barstow 2025. Below are the four sessions to choose from. Enjoy the ease of signing up for our Bundle programs!
Staff Week – June 1-7
Session One – June 8-14
Session Two – June 15-21
Session Three – June 22-28
Session Four – June 29 – July 5 Start your Adventure TODAY!
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