• Merit Badge College: April 7 at GTCC       
• Cub Scout Day Camp  June 18-22 8:45 am - 4:30 pm  -Early bird deadline is May 1
• Cub Scout Family Campout: Oct. 12-14
• Boy Scout Camporee: Nov. 2-4

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Alamance District: Serving Burlington, Alamance Co., Haw River, Saxapahaw, Snow Camp, Mebane, Graham, Elon  

ATTENTION: Any Cub Scout that served 52 hours or more in 2017 and received the “Celebration of Service” patch is eligible to attend Twilight Camp at no cost.  A list of 2017 recipients that are eligible for free camp will be included in the leaders guide.  

Family Friends of Scouting:  If your unit has not scheduled a Friends of Scouting presentation now is the time.  Please contact Alamance District Executive Jim Allegretto and get your unit on the track to earn Blue Ribbon benefits. To be eligible for free rank advancement through the Blue Ribbon program, your unit needs to host a Friends of Scouting presentation, recharter on time, and sell BSA popcorn.

• Alamance Pinewood Derby May 5 at Holly Hill Mall:  START YOUR ENGINES !!!!  Alamance District Pinewood Derby – Sponsored by Wescott Buick will be held at the Holly Hill Mall located at 309 Huffman Mill Road in Burlington on May 5^th, 2018.  The registration fee is $8. per racer and includes a patch for each racer.  Registration ends MAY 1, 2018 and no registration will be accepted after that date.  Please direct any derby questions to the Old North State Council (336) 378 – 9166 or Smokey Bare (2018 Pinewood Derby Director) (336) 263-6604 Barejabmeg@aol.com
• Cub Scout Twilight Camp June 13-15 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Early bird deadline is May 2
• SAVE THE DATE:  Boy Scout CAMPOREE  at Cherokee Scout Reservation September 28-30
• Coming Soon:  Face-to-Face Den Leader Training & Scout Recruitment Training
• Boy Scout Camporee: October 12-14
• Cub Scout Family Camp: October 26-28

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Cherokee District: Serving Reidsville, Eden, Ruffin, Madison, Mayodan, Stoneville, Wentworth, Roxboro, and Yanceyville

• Cherokee Pinewood Derby: April 28 
• Cherokee Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills: May 11-12
• Cub Scout Day Camp June 11-15  8:30 am - 4:00 pm - Early bird deadline is April 30
• Cub Scout Family Camp: October 19-21

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Guilford District: Serving Brown Summit, Colfax, Oak Ridge, Stokesdale, Summerfield, Gibsonville, Julian, Pleasant Garden, and all of Eastern Guilford County and Greensboro

• GLOW Citizen Science Events this Spring at Kathleen Clay Library in Price Park 
• Merit Badge College: April 7 at GTCC
• Earth Day Celebration: April 14  at Kathleen Clay Library in Price Park  
• Guilford Pinewood Derby:  April 27^th is Registration from 6pm to 8pm at Trinity Church on Friendly Ave.  April 28^th is Regular Registration from 9am to 10:30am the race starts at 11 am REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
• Cub Scout Day Camp June 25-29 8am - 4pm - Early bird deadline is May 4
• Cub Scout Fall Family Camp-out: Sept. 28-30 at Woodfield Scout Preservation
• Boy Scout Camporee Nov. 2-4 at Cherokee Scout Reservation

 

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Uwharrie District: Serving Lexington, Mocksville, Advance, Davie Co., Southmont, Denton, Welcome, Asheboro, Seagrove, Ramseur, Liberty, Randleman, and Franklinville    

• Boy Scout Camporee: April 6-8 at Woodfield West 
• Uwharrie Pinewood Derby and Camping Weekend: April 13-15 at Woodfield Scout Preservation
• Scout Night with the Copperheads-Baseball: (Scouts & Leaders in uniform receive free admission): July 26
• Cub Scout Family Campout: October 19-21

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Camp Physicals Clinic
April 28, 2018

Going camping this summer? The Old North State Council offers physicals for anyone planning to attend resident camp for the upcoming summer season or for high adventure trips, such as Philmont, Northern Tier, or others. The Camp Physicals Clinic will be held Saturday, April 28. Cost is $25.  Make your appointment today!

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 Mom and Me Cub Scout Camp-out May 4-6, 2018

Registration is still open for Mom and Me! Cubs and moms, enjoy a fun-filled weekend at Woodfield Scout Preservation May 4-6. How does archery, bb shooting, crafts, games, fishing, hiking, nature, skits and a Saturday night campfire sound?  Plus, you do not want to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to meet Ernie the Dino!

Register today before it's too late!

 

 

 

 

 

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Disaster/Travel/Wilderness First Aid Certification Course
May 12-13, 2018

MEDIC Solo Disaster, Wilderness Medicine School and Great Outdoor Provision Company are hosting a Disaster/Travel/Wilderness First Aid certification course on May 12-13, 2018 to be held at the Old North State Council, Boy Scouts of America Office at 1405 Westover Terrace, Greensboro 27408  

LEARN HOW to SAVE LIFE and LIMB in an 

• urban disaster (natural or terrorist) 
• rural area (not near a hospital) 
• travel anywhere 
• wilderness area

Great Outdoor Provision Co. is proud to be bringing this top-rated life-saving education to all of the communities we serve, to sponsor some of its costs keeping it as accessible as possible, and to donate 10% of the proceeds to local nonprofit organizations.

For more course information and online registration visit:  http://www.solowfa.com/     A fully completed registration and payment will reserve your spot in the class. Feel free to contact courses@solowfa.com with questions...

APRIL

• BALOO: 4/6/2018 - 4/7
• Akela/Guilford Merit Badge College: 4/7
• First Aid CPR/AED: 4/7 8:30 AM - 5 PM
• Wilderness First Aid: 4/13/2018 - 4/15
• Camp Swim Checks at Bryan YMCA: 4/15
• OA Section Conclave: 4/20/2018 - 4/22
• Cub Scout Shooting Sports Weekend: 4/21
• Cherokee Summer Camp Staff Development Weekend: 4/27/2018 - 4/29  
• Camp Physicals Clinic: 4/28
• Swim Checks at Orange Co. Sportsplex: 4/29

• Mom & Me: 5/4 - 6
• OA Spring Ordeal: 5/4 - 6
• Beaver Day Cherokee Scout Reservation: 5/5
• Swim Checks Eden YMCA: 5/5 12 - 2 PM
• Camp Card Payment/Returns Due: 5/11
• Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills: 5/11-12
• Cub Scout Shooting Sports Weekend: 5/12
• NRA instructor Course: 5/12-13
• Swim Checks Reidsville YMCA: 5/12
• Commissioners Meeting: 5/16 6:30-8:30 PM
• Cherokee Staff Development Weekend: 5/18-20
• NYLT Staff Development Weekend: 5/18 - 20
• OA Vigil Weekend: 5/18-20
• First Aid CPR/AED: 5/19 8:30 AM - 5 PM  
• Professional Rescuer CPR & First Aid: 5/26
• Office Closed Memorial Day Observance: 5/28