Cub Scout Adventure Camp
Coming to Barstow!
Cub Scout Adventure Camp is a fun 3-day and overnight experience for Cub Scouts along with their leaders and/or parents. While immersed in adventures, Cub Scouts take part in activities such as archery, slingshots, BB guns, nature hikes, games, crafts, and more! All ranks have an opportunity to work on the new Cub Scout program requirements. Meals are served in the dining hall.
Register for Camp Barstow - July 12-14
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The New Cub Scout Program...
The Cub Scout program has undergone a major transformation that will make it easier to deliver and follow, and will bolster the Cub Scout journey. The materials are ready, resources are prepped, and Scoutbook updates are around the corner. Are you ready to deliver the new requirements to your Scouts?
The new handbooks have already hit our Scout Shop shelves, so don't hesitate to grab your copy. We are confident you and your Cub Scouts will like the new and improved Cub Scout program
Program Update information can be found here.
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Unit Account Improvements
In June, the Indian Waters Council will move to a cloud-based platform called, Black Pug, for unit accounts. This change will allow unit leaders to more efficiently manage tasks like paying for membership applications, camp registrations, and event sign-ups...all accessible from anywhere.
With flexible administrative roles, committee chairs will be able to designate trusted individuals to handle unit accounts and enhance collaboration and accountability.
More information will be sent to Unit Key 3 members this month. Account transition is scheduled to occur mid-June.
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50th Annual Golf Classic
October 7th
Don't miss your chance to be a part of the 50th Annual Golf Classic at the Wildewood Club in Columbia.
Hurry! Half of our teams are already full! For more information, click here: GOLF2024
Call Terri for more details at 803-750-9868
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Nuclear Science Merit Badge Opportunity
Attention Scouts age 13+, Robinson Nuclear Power Plant is hosting its annual Nuclear Science Merit Badge Day on July 30, 2024. Participants will complete the Merit Badge that day. Also included is a tour of protected areas of the plant including dry cask storage, power generation building, turbine platform, and more. Participants will also get to run scenarios in the Control Room Simulator that reactor operators use for training daily. ALL participants MUST have a state or federal issued identification card to participate.
Click here to register!
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Thanks to those of you who took the challenge and became Trailblazers for Adventure in the Indian Waters Council by making a donation in 2024.
BECOME A TRAILBLAZER TODAY! Gifts of any size help keep our programs growing, our Camps full and in great shape, and supports our staff and volunteers as they deliver the awesome programs of Scouting!
CLICK HERE TO GIVE ADVENTURE TODAY!
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Program Corner
Ensure that your Scouts have the Adventure that we all promised. To go with the great activities and campouts planned by the Pack, Troop, or Crew, the Indian Waters Council has lots of Council and District opportunities for training, advancement, and FUN scheduled throughout the year. As a leader, make sure that you keep up to date on all District Roundtable meetings, activities and training dates. Most have deadlines to sign up, so check out the IWC Calendar below.
Safety comes first with Scouting! Ensure that your Scouts and leaders stay safe at meetings and outings. There are trainings and guidelines that must be followed while participating in all Scouting activities. Learn more from the links below on how to stay safe. Start all meetings and activities with a Safety Moment. This will help prepare and remind all participants to be safe while having fun at the same time.
Safety Moments
Guide To Safe Scouting
View our Council Calendar!
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New Unit and Annual Membership Renewal Process
Frequently Asked Questions
CLICK HERE to get the current FAQs and processes for the individual renewal process FAQs
CLICK HERE to get the current information on the new Unit Recharter Process for this year.
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Seeking VISTA Outreach Members!
APPLY TODAY!
The Americorps VISTA program at the Indian Waters Council presents a great opportunity for adults to provide Scouting service by building new partnerships, engaging our Scouting families and recruiting new program participants.
VISTA members receive a stipend and educational funding, and we have openings in Columbia, Florence, Myrtle Beach, and Orangeburg. We have 10 positions available - contact Terri today!
Position Description and Information Questions? Contact Terri Towle.
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Who's ready for Summer Super Fellowship?
Super Summer Fellowship will take place
Fellowship, Activities, Training, Service and MORE!
Ordeal Opportunity, Brotherhood Opportunity, VIGIL HONOR CALL out! The premiere event of the summer for the Muscogee Lodge is sure to be an event to remember!
You don't want to miss this! Registration Opens 4/20/2024
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Fall Induction Weekend at Camp Coker!
Join the Muscogee Lodge #116 at Camp Coker for a weekend of Fellowship, Activities, Training, Service and New Candidate opportunity to complete the Ordeal.
September 20-22, 2024
Register Today!
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Share the Scout Shorts!
Do you know anyone not receiving Scout Shorts, but should be? Send them the link below to get them registered! Encourage them to subscribe and be kept informed about upcoming events, adult training experiences, Muscogee Lodge events, and volunteer opportunities.
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Camp Barstow Staff
Camp Director William McCormick encourages anyone who may be interested to apply to join our incredible summer camp staff. Do you know anyone who has what it takes to help build summer adventures? Apply Here!
Summer Camp Sign-ups
We are still accepting registrations for troops and individual Scouts to go to CAmp Barstow summer camp. Please Click here to find out more about the incredible adventures for June 9-15 or 16-22 or 23-29 or June 30-July 6, 2024, and...Reserve your spot here.
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Camp Barstow Still Has Openings
There is still space for your Troop to attend this Summer at Camp Barstow. Experience the popular "Barstow Bundle" programs. The deadline for the "Early Bird Discount" for your Scouts is April 1st.
Click here to find out more about the Barstow Bundles and these incredible adventures for next June 9-15 or 16-22 or 23-29 or June 30-July 6, 2024, and Reserve your spot here.
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Key 2024 Popcorn Sale Dates
District Kernel Training - 06/05
Unit Kernel Training - 07/11
District Kickoffs - Week of 07/15
Unit Show-N-Sell Orders Due - 07/31
Take Order Begins - 07/31
Show-N-Sell Order Delivery - 08/16
Unit Take Orders Due - 10/20
Take Order Delivery - 11/08
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2024 Popcorn Fundraising
It's with great enthusiasm that we are excited to share info about our annual Popcorn Fundraising Campaign, a time-honored tradition that not only fills our hearts with joy but also fills our scouting coffers with the means to create memorable experiences for our young scouts.
Make sure your unit signs up early to get all information. Commitment forms will be available later this month.
Camp Masters
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Training Opportunities
"Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader"
All Council In-Person Training Courses can be found on the Council Training Calendar by CLICKING HERE.
All Training Opportunities in NST-15 can be found by clicking this link:
All Training Opportunities Nationwide can be found by clicking this link:
National Searchable Event Calendar
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Wood Badge Coming Spring 2025
Wood Badge is for all adults in Scouting: anyone age 18 or older, male or female, involved with Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, Exploring, district, or council. The only requirements for attending Wood Badge are: that you be registered in the Boy Scouts of America and that you have completed the basic training for your position, most of which can be taken online through my.scouting.org.
Woodbadge is limited to 48 participants. Make sure you register early to ensure your spot is secure!
March 14-16, 2025 & April 5-6, 2025
Save the Date! Registration 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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