ONSC Office will be closed
Friday, July 3
and the Scout Shop is closed Saturday, July 4
for the Independence Day holiday

Effective Monday July 6 the ONSC Office hours will revert to
Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

The Scout Shop hours now include being OPEN on Mondays

Summer Cub Family Campout 
July 17 - 19
Blast Off to Fun In
T minus 15 days and counting!

Registration closes Tuesday July 7 at midnight
This event WILL happen pending no change to current
                          COVID-19 virus restrictions

Space is available to camp in accordance with state COVID-19 guidelines but registrations have to close to comply with pre-camp survey requirements. No registration after July 7. Pack leaders may sign up a group here. Print out the form, fill out and pay separately through ONSC Customer Service. Questions? Please email Gary Stasco

Launch Pad activities straight from NASA, shooting sports (of course) and a LIVE campfire at Woodfield Scout Preservation

Register Here

Participant Guide will be emailed on July 7

Cherokee Scout Reservation is Open for Camping

Summer Weekend Encampments

Troops or individual Scouts BSA using approved social distancing practices

Traditional resident camp FUN for 3 days each weekend

$90 per Scout

Registration for individuals and troops 

Other options for camping days available. Email Director Bud Harrelson to customize your Troop's fun!

Virtual Cub Day Camp
August 7 - 9     
3:00-7:00 pm

Hosted by the Akela District - Open to all Cub Scouts in ONSC

Yee-haw! Get "Down on the Farm" without leaving your living room.

STEM-themed activities, crafts, guest speakers and of course - skits, songs & jokes.

Register here

National Webinar on Virtual Recruiting Tricks & Tips
Thursday July 9
8:00 pm
Online

Who should attend: Unit Leaders, Commissioners and volunteers – anyone involved in welcoming more youth into Scouting!

Join us where we’ll talk about BeAScout.org and Online Registration.
There have been major improvements to both systems – and we’ll talk about how to make them work for you. 

• How to easily customize your unit info on BeAScout.org.
• How online registration works and how to use it to make joining easier
• Five easy ways to invite families to join your unit
• We’ll answer your questions!

Register

The Great Cub Scout Recruiting Derby 2020
Fun & Prizes

See these great ideas for ways to promote your pack.

How many of them can you do? Do the most in your district and win a pack pizza party! Collect points to have a chance for some great gift cards!

Join the national webinar on July 9 and find new ways to score points!

Popcorn 2020
Old North State Council Virtual Kick-Off
Saturday July 25

Be a Hero to Your Scouts!
Fund your Ideal Year of Scouting!

   Register for the 2020 sale here
 

   Attend the 2020 Popcorn Sale Kick-Off via          
      Zoom Sat Jul 25 @ 10:30 am

Registering for the sale will sign you up to receive the meeting link and future updates
 

Questions? Email Matthew Lanouette

Wood Badge Training
October 9 & November 7, 2020!

The purpose of Wood Badge is to develop skilled leaders who can
strengthen Scouting units in achieving the mission of the BSA

Corporate level training that will deepen your understanding of what Scouting is and why we do it

Updates from the staff now on You Tube


Class limited to 48 participants and is filling fast!

Register today!
 

BALOO Training
September 18 - 19, 2020

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation

Learn how to plan quality outdoor events for your pack

Program combines indoor instruction & outdoor hands-on activities

Every pack must have at least ONE BALOO-trained leader to camp overnight

Register here

2021 National Jamboree Contingent

Join 30,000 Scouts from around the USA in fun and fellowship.
EVERY Scout should attend at least once!

The ONSC contingent has started forming. Will YOU be 1 of the 36?
To begin, click here to begin the national registration process.
Scouts must create a My.Scouting account first. That option may be chosen during this process.

Shift your Adventure into High Gear here

Questions? Contact Mike Matzinger at mmatzinger@burco.com

Voluntary Recall of the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity pins

The Boy Scouts of America today announced a voluntary recall of Cub Scout Outdoor Activity pins
that depict a gold animal paw painted on a blue background sold between April 2016 and January 2020.
No injuries have been reported as a result of the affected pins.
The recall was prompted by indications of possible problems found by a third-party quality control company hired by the BSA to test all products

New Cub Den Leader Meeting Resources

Bookmark this website to see helpful videos and leader guides all in one place

Resources for each den type

Make memories that will last a lifetime for your Cub Scouts!
 

BSA National Membership Fee increase effective August 1, 2020
Old North State Council Insurance Fee remains $1

Volunteer Resources

All Camps are Open!
Please follow applicable state guidelines for outdoor gatherings and overnight camping

• Cherokee, Woodfield, Hagan, and Hemric are open for weekend camping for groups of 25 or less.
  Scouts BSA units who wish to host their own week-long summer camp adventure at Cherokee may have groups larger than 25 

• Scouts BSA troop members and Venturers only at Hemric due to BSA safety regulations

• Make reservations online as before. Visit www.csr.camp for special summer program opportunities

• More than one group can be present at the same time at Cherokee and Woodfield if reserving separate activity areas. However, Hagan and Hemric can only support one group at a time

Camping Properties
North near Yanceyville – 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 - Now Open Mondays!

Please note! An Advancement Report is always required for ALL Rank Emblems and Merit Badges.  More information can be found here.  After you have completed your advancement report or saved in Scoutbook, click on the Advancement Order Request Form icon below to order your awards. NOTE: Saving advancements in Scoutbook does not order them.

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