Scout Shorts - November 2024 | |
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Have questions about Webelos, Arrow of Light, and Scouts BSA Camping?
The New Cub Scouting Program has brought exciting updates and changes to the Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks, but also has changed how they interact with Scouts BSA Troops and the encouraged level of involvement prior to crossing over.
Check out this Aaron on Scouting article for guidance.
Still have questions? Contact your District Staff Professional for additional guidance
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Nominations Are Open for the Silver Beaver Award
The Silver Beaver Award is the highest honor presented to a volunteer by the Indian Waters Council, Boy Scouts of America. It recognizes exceptional service in three areas: Scouting, the community at large, and youth in the community.
Nominations are open until Sunday, December 8, and can be submitted through the online awards portal at https://indianwaters.org/awards-and-recognition/ or in person at the George Fant Council Service Center, located at 715 Betsy Drive, Columbia, SC.
The Silver Beaver Nomination form is available here or in the Awards Portal.
For questions, please email the Awards Committee.
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For a list of all past Silver Beaver recipients from our council, visit: http://trippclark.com/silver-beaver-recipients/
The awards portal also offers nomination forms for other prestigious honors, including the NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA), Council Alumnus of the Year Award, Glenn and Melinda Adams Eagle Service Project of the Year Award, Council Duty to God Award, and the District Award of Merit. Deadlines for these awards vary; refer to the portal for details.
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Adaptive Scouting Committee
Helps Make Scouting Accessible
Volunteers from Every District Needed to Help Serve 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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Religious Relationships Committee information
The Indian Waters Council Religious Relationships Committee exists to support Scouts and Scouters in doing their Duty to God, provide training opportunities for members/families to expand their faith, and offer ways to learn about other faiths and local religious organizations.
Read more from Committee Chair Dan Wagner.
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Winter Camp at Camp Barstow
December 20-23
Winter Camp gives Scouts a way to have fun at the start of their holiday break with members of their troop and Scouts from other troops. Enjoy a variety of advancement opportunities including Eagle required Merit Badges. Sign up for a different badge each day. Some badges are grouped so you can earn more than one a day. You can sign up as a troop or individual. Scouts must have two leaders from their troop attend with them.
Click here to sign up for Winter Camp!
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Other Upcoming Activities
For Scouts and Leaders
Check out the Indian Waters Council website at www.indianwaters.org for more upcoming activities.
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Mental Health First Aid Training
Saturday, December 7
Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church in Columbia
Our Scouts are faced with many different challenges each day. We want to ensure that all of us have resources that can help us keep them safe. This training is designed for all Scouting Leaders and parents who support our Scouts (ages 12-18). This course covers critical topics such as anxiety, depression, and substance use, providing participants with the tools to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and assist young people in crisis. This training is for adults and is free. The training go from 8:30am-4:00pm on December 7. There will be other opportunities for this training coming soon in other areas of our council.
Sign up for this training here TODAY!
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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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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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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 Closes November 3.
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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
Click here to start your Adventure!
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November Scout Shop Hours | | | | |
