June Events

3   Skymont Summer Camp Final Payment Due  

5-11   Skymont Summer Camp Week 1

6-7 & 9-10   Twilight Camp

12-18   Skymont Summer Camp Week 2

13-17   Day Camp at UTC University Center

19-25   Skymont Summer Camp Week 3

20-24   Day Camp at Fort Oglethorpe First Baptist Church

26-2   Skymont Summer Camp Week 4

28   School Night for Scouting Training Conference

 

July Events

3-9   Skymont Summer Camp Week 5

4   Scout Service Center and Scout Shop Closed

10-16   Skymont Summer Camp Week 6

17-21   Webelos Resident Camp

18-23   National Youth Leadership Training

28   Program Kick-off & Popcorn Sale Training

 

Eagle Scout Awards

Brandon Cody Frankin - Troop 71

Patrick Blake Cuttle - Troop 254

Cole L. Critchfield - Troop 101

Ashton Michael Lewis - Troop 431

Ryan Mitchell Gray - Troop 99

Braden Nicholas Hedrick - Troop 14

James Nicholas Helferich - Troop 172

James Bryant Godwin - Troop 84

Jared Scott Lewis - Troop 84

Ryan Scott DesJarlais- Troop 219

 

Colby Robinson Memorials

Dr. & Mrs. David Chaffin

 

Sandy McMillan Memorials

The Patriot Foundation Trust

Steve & Lisa Frost

 

Day of Scouting Partners

Summer Camp Announcements

Skymont Scout Reservation

It’s time for camp! Adventure begins at Skymont! We are looking forward to having a great summer.  If your Troop is still looking for something fun to do, we have some availability later in the summer. Consider sending some boys for a few days during our FastTrack Experience! We always keep an eye out for great staff members, so if you’re interested or have questions about Skymont, contact Scott Martin ScottT.Martin@scouting.org 

2016 FOS Update/ Victory Celebration

2016 Friends of Scouting Campaign

In her final report, Nicole commended the Chairs and volunteers involved for their dedication and efforts. “Raising over $132,000 in new and increased gifts was critical to our success this year.”
Nicole and Scout Executive, Scott Fosse, would like to thank all of the Chairs, Table Hosts, and volunteers for their dedication and determination to meet and exceed the Friends of Scouting goal and raise the necessary funds to continue the great Scouting programs, camps, and services in our Cherokee Area Council.

 Council Total:           100%   $483,940

Twilight/ Day Camps

Summer Jedi Training for Cub Scouts

Click here to Register!!

**NEW**   We will be SWIMMING each day at UTC and Fort Oglethorpe **

**NEW**   Slingshot & Shooting Sport AWARDS have been added **

Rotating schedule each day of Star Wars themed scouting activities like crafts, games, BBs, archery, STEM experiments and more!  Scouts will receive t-shirt, backpack and water mug.

Day Camp Volunteers

We Need Volunteers for Twilight and Day Camp!

Adults can learn the ways of the Force as well. Are you a Star Wars geek or want to help our Cub Scouts have an awesome camp experience? We are currently looking for individuals to assist as den leaders and in program areas for our camp at ALL locations.  No experience required and we will work with your schedule. Also, if your Boy Scout needs service hours, Cub Scout Day Camp is a great place to earn them!

John Ross Pool Party

John Ross District Pool Party

Grab a towel and come have some fun at the pool! This is a recruitment event so invite a friend and put the word out the community that all kids age 6 and up are eligible to join. This event is free for all interested in Scouting! Parent supervision is required for children under the age of 12.

GruMa Cookout

GruMa Cookout & Fireside Chat

Thursday, June 16^th, 6:00 PM @ Jasper Scout Hall

Come on down to the Jasper Scout Hall and enjoy burgers and fellowship. Bring a side dish or dessert to pass along with your personal drink of choice (water provided)! Burgers, chips, and fixins provided! Scout Executive Scott Fosse will be in attendance for the annual Fireside Chat.

FastTrack

Skymont FastTrack Experience

Looking to move up the trail to Eagle or seeking a new adventure? Skymont Scout Reservation has an exciting opportunity for Scouts to attend a FastTrack session and earn 2 additional Merit Badges in a condensed version of summer camp! We will be offering two FastTrack sessions of camp during July 4-6, and 6-8 (traditionally Week 5 of summer camp).  Boys will be able to earn two Merit Badges during a 3 day 2 night intensive experience at Skymont. We will offer Merit Badges that are both exciting (high adventure) and required for the Eagle Rank. More information can be found online at www.skymont.org.

Webelos Resident Camp

2016 Webelos Resident Camp “Adventure Time”

July 17-21 at Skymont Scout Reservation. Rising Webelos 1 and 2 can be part of the adventure of resident camp participating in activities that Boy Scouts do during summer camp. Shooting Sports, Aquatics, and lots of adventure! WRC focuses on the exciting transition between Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.This year’s theme is Adventure Time, modeled after the popular TV show. For more information contact Scott Martin: ScottT.Martin@scouting.org

To register for Webelos Camp, click here. 

NYLT

 

National Youth Leadership Training

Last chance to sign up!!!!!!!!!!!!!

July 18^th – 23^rd  at  Skymont Scout Reservation

Don’t miss out on bettering your Troop and giving your Scouts the best experience possible. National Youth Leader Training is for YOUR Troop/Crew.  Designed for Senior Patrol Leaders, Patrol Leaders, Crew Officers, or youth taking leadership roles in your unit.  National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program. This program is designed to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership.  Contact Course Director Greg Poe at gregpoe63@gmail.com or Phil Garrett at Phillip.garrett@scouting.org. 

Register online here.

NYLT Informational Flyer

Program Kick-Off

Hiwassee Raft Race

Scout Shop

2017 Jamboree

2017 National Scout Jamboree

July 19-28th 2017 at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virgina