Woodfield Range Officer Certification

Saturday, February 20

Trains adult leaders to safely operate the BB & archery ranges at Cub Scout events.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Woodfield Scout Preservation

Register here

Already certified?
Recertify via Zoom Wednesday, March 24
6:00 - 9:00 pm

Please contact Shooting Sports Director John Lowry, jlowry3402@aol.com for additional information

Last Winterplace Opportunity!

Sunday, February 21

Register by midnight tonight!

Click here for the Leader's Guide including 
activity restrictions due to COVID

CSR Merit Badge Day

Saturday, February 27

Scouts may participate in one of the six choices:

  Citizenship in the World (Eagle required)
  Law
  Medicine
  Personal Management (Eagle required)
  Search & Rescue
  Sustainability (Eagle required)

Cost: $35 includes merit badge materials, hot lunch, COVID-19 mitigation supplies

Class sizes limited to 24

Unit Leader may register multiple Scouts or families may register individually

Registration closes Thu Feb 25 at 11:59 pm

Camp Cards 2021

Scouts want to go to camp! The more cards they sell, the more BSA fun they can have!
Cards are available for distribution. Please contact your executive with your order.

The deals on this year's cards can be seen here

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Ranger Marvin Preslar Retirement Celebration

Saturday, March 13  1:00 pm

The Old North State Council and Cherokee Scout Reservation will host a reception to celebrate Camp Ranger Marvin Preslar’s retirement.

The reception will be held at the ATV program area at Cherokee Scout Reservation.

A memory book and video are being assembled. 
If you wish to send Marvin a letter or card, please send to Bud Harrelson’s attention at  bud.harrelson@scouting.org or 1405 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, NC 27408 by Friday, March 5.

Pictures and images of Marvin can be uploaded here by Friday, March 5.

Friends, family, and fellow Scouters wishing to make a donation to Cherokee Scout Reservation in honor of Marvin may do so using the reservation link.

RSVP by Tuesday, March 9 at 11:59 pm.

Guests are asked to wear face-coverings and practice social distancing.

Direct questions to bud.harrelson@scouting.org.

NRA Training

NRA COMBINED BASIC RIFLE & SHOTGUN TRAINING

From 7:00 pm Friday, March 5 to Sunday, March 7 at 3:00 pm

Course is limited to 8 people
Registration ends March 2

Cost: $110 - includes  training materials, ammunition, clays, meals, and adirondack camping at Cherokee Scout Reservation.

NRA COMBINED RIFLE & SHOTGUN INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
Saturday April 23 and Saturday April 24
Registration opens soon
 

BALOO Training

April 9-10

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

Email ann.jones@scouting.org for further information

Mummy & Me 2021

Hosted by Mom & Me        May 1

Travel through ancient Egypt as you enjoy a day of fun and 
excitement with your Scout at Woodfield Scout Preservation

This event which is annually a campout will be a
day-only event this year with COVID-19
mitigation procedures in place to keep you safe

Open to adult female partners and 
             their registered Scouts
 

Financial Assistance for BSA Members in 2021

Thanks to continued support from generous donors, funding to support local families in need is still available. It is provided to any families to help with the increased membership fees for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturing youth members as well as registered adult leaders. Click here for additional information. Click here for the financial assistance form.

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 50 or less.

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

• Make reservations online as before.

• 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

1405 Westover Terrace, Greensboro Scout Shop Phone: 336-235-0977 Hours       Monday - Friday  10:00 am - 5:00 pm                          (closed for lunch 2:00 - 2:30)            Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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