The Safety of Our Scouting Families and Employees is Our Top Priority

We appreciate your commitment to safe, healthy Scouting programs for all youth and families.

After reviewing the latest information on COVID-19 and consulting with Old North State Council Health & Safety Committee, our Council Physician, and our Council Executive Officers, we have made the following decisions in an abundance of caution and the best interest of our local communities.  Read more here.

FREE Videoconferencing Options to use to host exciting Scouting Programs, Meetings, and Activities!

Each of the options below has a paid option. We are highlighting features of the free tier.

• Google Hangouts: Easy to use, no time limit, allows up to 10 participants
• Zoom: Great features, 40-minute time limit, allows up to 100 participants
• Skype: Good stability, four-hour time limit, allows up to 50 participants
• UberConference: Excellent video quality, 45-minute time limit, allows up to 10 participants

Good Turns during the coronavirus: Acts of Scouting service you can do from home

With schools closed and many Scouting events on pause, how do you continue to “Do a Good Turn Daily”? By remembering that acts of Scouting service don’t have to stop because you’re at home practicing social distancing. Read more here.

Scouting Show & Tell: Scouting remotely

With the concerns of COVID-19 spreading, units are cancelling campouts and in-person meetings, but that doesn’t mean Scouting stops. Learn more about holding meetings online here.

Here are TONS of Resources to Engage your Scouts at home while school is out!

Read more here.

Old North State Council Annual Recognition Banquet

The April 30 event is canceled

Plans are to have a Silver Beaver & Eagles Reception

Plans will be announced as soon as possible

Scouts approaching Eagle Scout rank and their 18th birthdays

The full letter can be read here.

Mom & Me Campout - Postponed to June 5-7

The annual MOM & ME campout is an excellent opportunity for moms and their scout(s) to have a special experience together. It’s a time to get to know each other in meaningful ways through outdoor activities that only Scouting can provide. Share FUN and excitement as you search for clues and solve the mystery that awaits as you stroll through camp enjoying the awesome activities.

This is a very popular camping opportunity. JUST UNDER 100 SPOTS ARE LEFT, SO SIGN UP FAST! Registration will be closed when full regardless of date!

Register here

Camp Physicals Clinic - Canceled

Wood Badge 2020

Pre-course Orientation: Wednesday, August 12; 7:00 p.m. at Old North State Council Office, Greensboro, NC

Weekend #1: Friday, August 28; 7:30 a.m. - Sunday, August 30; 5:30 p.m. at Cherokee Scout Reservation, 3296 Boy Scout Camp Rd, Yanceyville, NC

Weekend #2: Saturday, September 26; 7:00 a.m. - Sunday, September 27; 5:30 p.m. Cherokee Scout Reservations, 3296 Boy Scout Camp Rd, Yanceyville, NC

The course is limited to 48 participants. Sign up today!

Volunteer Resources

Looking for ways to use technology to keep your Scouting program active?
Check out some of the best pack, troop and crew websites of 2019 Picking the best unit website is a bit like selecting the best recipe for Dutch oven cobbler. There are way too many to choose from, and because it’s all about taste, the selection process is totally subjective. Read more here.	Does your Scout unit really need a website and social media presence? "You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but I definitely judge a restaurant by its website." - Bryan on Scouting Read more here.
Scoutbook should be your go-to app for your next den meeting If you’re a den leader, you’re going to love the latest update to Scoutbook! Read more here.	These upgrades to Internet Advancement make your life as a Scout leader easier Good news for unit leaders who use Internet Advancement to track their Scouts’ progress along the Scouting trail. Read more here.
Spanish Language Leader Training NEW Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific, Facilitator-Led Training is now available in Spanish. NUEVO Líder Cub Scout Puesto específico - Capacitación dirigida por el facilitador, ahora disponible en español. https://www.scouting.org/training/adult/
BSA/NRA Basic & Instructor Training This three-day (24hour) instructor development workshop includes; NRA Basic Rifle, NRA Basic Instructor Training, NRA Instructor Rifle Shooting Course and all of the necessary NRA student/instructor guides, as well as guns and ammo. This workshop is designed to develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills, & attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Basic Rifle Course and will be taught by a team of NRA Training Counselors and Instructors. There is gun handling, shooting, and a written exam that needs to be passed to receive NRA completion credentials. Register here, space is limited to 14 participants.
Boy Scouts of America Safety Moment: Scouting Safely Online Resource Do you know where to find up-to-the-minute safety information for Scouts and Scouters? The scouting.org website. Take time to become familiar with all the safety information under Scouting Safely to help all of us keep Scouts safe. For more information, please review this safety moment. For more safety moments to share with your unit, visit the BSA Safety Moment page. Need help presenting a safety moment? Here's some guidelines to help

Make Plans to visit one of our camps!

All Camp properties are closed until April 30th. Camping Properties
North near Yanceycille – Cherokee Scout Reservation North on Kerr Lake – Hemric Scout Reservation South of Lexington on High Rock Lake - Hagan Sea Base South near Asheboro – Woodfield Scout Reservation

Scout Shop

The Scout Shop will be closed for browsing until April 1st, 2020 Please email us your orders and the best phone number to reach you on. We will fill your order Monday, Wednesday and Fridays and call you for payment by phone. At that time we will set up a pick up time, please honor that time, as it is being made to stagger the number of customers that are in the lobby of the council.
1405 Westover Terrace, Greensboro Shop Phone: 336-235-0977	Monday - Friday   9am - 6pm Saturday             10am - 4pm

Please note! An Advancement Report is always required for advancements: ALL Rank Emblems and Merit Badges.  More information can be found here.

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