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Cub Scout Family Fun at Camp Barnhardt at Spring Family Fest, March 27-29, 2026
All Cub Scouts and their families are invited to join us for an action-packed weekend of adventure at Camp John J. Barnhardt!
This fun and exciting event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and practice skills together. The weekend features engaging Target Sports, including Archery, BB Guns, and Sling Shots.
Families can also participate in various Field Games such as Gaga Ball, Basketball, Kickball, Tug-of-war, and Bean Bag Tossing, alongside the challenging experience of Bouldering (horizontal rock climbing).
Come share in a weekend of active family fun, skill-building, and lasting memories!
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Training Made Easy
If your child has swim practice, band competitions, karate lessons, or other activities where you have some down time, instead of scrolling the ‘Gram, why not knock out some online Scouting training? Each year all Scout leaders must complete Safeguarding Youth, formerly YPT, and these wait times are a great opportunity to get it done. But wait, there’s more! Once you finish the new Safeguarding Youth training, next year you will only have to complete a much shorter refresher to renew.
You can complete the certification by simply going to my.scouting.org and login. Once there, click on the SYT logo and then "Enroll" in the course.
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Scouting for Food” is the nation’s largest single-day food drive. It began as a Scout’s service project in St. Louis in 1985 and was adopted by the National Organization in 1988. The goal is to help feed the hungry in our communities.
Scouting for Food takes place on the last Saturday of January and the first Saturday of February:
• Saturday, February 21st is Doorhanger Distribution Day. Approximately 15,000 Doorhangers will be delivered to homes throughout Central North Carolina.
• Saturday, February 28th is Food Collection Day. Starting at 9am, Scouts blanket our communities, collecting food donated by residents.
Scouts then deliver the food to collection sites, where it is counted, packed and readied for delivery to food pantries.
As an organization, Scouting America teaches youth the value of helping others and giving back to their communities. By collecting food for people in need, Scouts are “doing a good turn” and “helping other people,” key elements of the Scout Oath and slogan.
After the Scouts collect the food, they deliver them to a local drop-off location where volunteers sort and box the food to be delivered to local food pantries. Your donated food will help feed people in (Union, Cabarrus, Rowan, Stanly, Montgomery, Anson and Richmond Counties) - at no charge to them.
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2026 Camp Cards (Discount Cards) | |
The 2026 Camp Card Campaign has started… Selling Camp Cards is an easy, no-risk way to teach Scouts the value of earning their way. Going to camp is the highlight of every Scout’s year. This sale plays an essential role in allowing you to generate the funds for your unit, and to send your Scouts to camp this summer.
Last year, Scouts in the Central North Carolina Council earned over $49,000 to fund their Scouting adventure. Our goal is to give each Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, and Venturer the opportunity to earn the money needed to have the best Scouting summer ever.
Send us pictures of your Scout selling camp cards and share your success stories. We will highlight Scouts in our upcoming newsletters! Send pictures and stories to Randy.Steil@Scouting.org
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Campmaster Training: February 7, 2026 starting at 9am at Camp Barnhardt. This is training is required for those serving as Campmaster at Council properties.
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS):
First Aid / CPR / Wilderness First Aid (WFA):
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⛷️ On The Trail: Winterplace Ski Resort is Back! | |
Hit the slopes with the Central North Carolina Council during our popular "Scouts on Skis" program at Winterplace Ski Resort in Ghent, West Virginia! We have one more exclusive date—Sunday, February 22, 2026—for this fun, family-friendly event.
For a deeply discounted price of $80 per person, attendees receive an incredible package valued at over $160, which includes an all-day lift ticket (open to close), full equipment rental (skis or snowboard), helmet rental, and a customized 90-minute group lesson (minimum age 8). All Scouts, their families, friends, and neighbors are welcome to attend! Snowtubing can be added to your experience for an extra $35 for a 2-hour and 45-minute session.
Registration is now open.
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The Central North Carolina Council Recognition Banquet brings together Scouts, Scouters and community members from throughout Central North Carolina each year to honor both the 2025 Class of Eagle Scouts who achieved the highest rank in Scouting and outstanding adult Scouters for their contributions to the Scouting program with the Silver Beaver Award. The Silver Beaver Award is the highest council-level distinguished service award of Scouting America.
When: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Where: Atrium Health Stanly – Family & Education Center Attire: Scout uniform or Business Casual
Scouting America is the Nation’s leading outdoor education and character development program. The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
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Crazy Spring Weather
Did you know that Hazardous Weather training must be renewed every two years to maintain your trained leader status? If your child has swim practice, band competitions, karate lessons, or other activities where you have some down time, instead of scrolling the ‘Gram, why not knock out some online Scouting training? Spring in the South can bring thunderstorms, unexpected cold snaps, and unseasonably hot days. Weather training can help remind you of the precautions leaders need to take during this crazy season.
You can complete the certification by simply going to my.scouting.org and login. Once there, find the Hazardous Weather training and retake the course. Come on, you know you’ve missed the weather trivia included in the course….
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Character. Leadership. Adventure.
These aren't just words; they are the tools we use to build the future leaders of our communities. Because of supporters like you, the Central North Carolina Council, Scouting America has continued to provide life-changing experiences for young people across our region.
As we look forward to 2026, we are reflecting on the incredible foundation laid over the past year. None of it would have been possible without your partnership in the 2026 Friends of Scouting Campaign.
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Reminder to Renew your Scouting America Registration
As 2026 is upon us...We wanted to remind you to to check and make sure your membership in Scouting America has been renewed. Over 85% of the youth and adults in your Cub Scout Pack, Scouts BSA Troop, Venturing Crew, or Exploring Post had a 12/31/25 expiration date for their Scouting America membership / registration.
We hope that you and your family has had a great experience in your Cub Scout Pack, Scouts BSA Troop, Venturing Crew, or Exploring Post in the Central North Carolina Council, Scouting America.
Please use the button listed below for a guide (step by step) to ensure your registration has been renewed in Scouting America for 2026.
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2026: "Barnhardt Camp of Scoutcraft and Wizardry"
As Camp Barnhardt approaches its 60th Anniversary summer, we’ve been reminded of the legend of a dark wizard destined to conquer North Carolina’s Uwharrie region before the camp finishes celebrating its diamond anniversary. Many details have been forgotten over time as most believed his attack was simply a myth created to scare campers... but the omens are clear: Barnhardt will face a mystical attack during the 2026 summer. We’ll need all able Scouts and troops to assist in returning the dark wizard to his own realm and saving camp!
To assist you in saving our camp from the dark wizard, we’ve designed the 2026 program to train young campers in the ways of scoutcraft and wizardry. We'll spend the early portions of the week learning from the tales of powerful past wizards and witches like Merlin, Potter, and Oz. After a series of trials and competitions, you’ll become a cunning spellcaster, a masterful alchemist, and a daring explorer of arcane arts ready to battle the dark wizard. So, ready your wands, consult your spellbooks, and prepare for an unforgettable journey!
We’ll group 2-4 troops into a great Wizardry House so they can compete as a team against the other houses. We’ll pair newer troops with our experienced groups so they have allies to guide them on their first Barnhardt journey. Will our magical sorting hat lead you to be one of the Loyal Lions or a Brave Badger? This format allows for the biggest of competitions; plus, you’ll make new friends as you compete over the Stogworts House Cup!
You’ll see our creative schedule allows Scouts to earn up to 6 (sometimes 7) merit badges and still participate in all the campwide games and evening activities. This year, we’ve added 9 new badges: Citizenship in the Community, Crime Prevention, Dog Care, Fire Safety, Game Design, Multisport, Pets, Pioneering, and Reptile Study. Of course, we’re offering Chemistry to help you with potions and keeping adventurous options like ATV, Mountain Bikes, COPE, Waterskiing, and Cowboy Action Shooting. For adults, we offer IOLS, CPR, and Level 1 Tower.
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Please Share your Pack, Troop, or Crew's Scouting Adventures for us to Share in upcoming editions of the Carolina Compass
If your Cub Scout Pack, Scouts BSA Troop or Venturing Crew have had a great Scouting activity / adventure please share with us a summary with pictures for us to share with the Central North Carolina Council.
In addition, if your Cub Scout Pack, Scouts BSA Troop, or Venturing Crew has recently completed a service project please send us a summary with pictures for us to share.
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