Old North State Council Popcorn Kick-off!

July 24    10 - 11 am 
Rockin' Jump Trampoline Park (Greensboro)

Calling all unit Kernels

Shake off social distancing!

Bounce back into FUN!

Plan your Ideal Year of Scouting

Register for the kick-off here (in-person option only)
Attendees will receive a $5 "Bounce Back" gift card to Rockin' Jump

Register your unit for the 2021 sale here

This E-Newsletter Stops August 1

Text "ONSC" to 55741

The contract with the company Doubleknot is not being renewed. Doubleknot, which had been used primarily for event registration, has been changed to Black Pug. Because Doubleknot was also used to deliver the e-newsletter, it will be replaced by the Old North State Council Hub. 

The Hub us an intuitive web-based application for receiving content at your convenience. Just text "ONSC" to the number above and receive an invitation to join our Hub. Or click here to sign up.

After joining, you can choose what information to receive and how you wish to receive it. The Hub has been set up and is ready for district leadership to begin using. Start using it today!

The Passing of Don Brady: A Great Friend to Local Scouting and Our Community

Our deepest sympathy is with the family of Scouting volunteer and benefactor Don Brady who passed away on June 18, 2021 after a valiant fight against cancer. 

Don and his wife Mary Gay were recipients of the James E. West Fellowship Award and Don was the Old North State Council's Distinguished Citizen of the Year in 2018.

Don's passing leaves a void in local Scouting and throughout Greater Greensboro. He was a generous and committed Scouting supporter. His gifts transformed outdoor programming at Cherokee Scout Reservation and established the Brady Family Trade Skills Lab. Don's legacy includes 2 Eagle Scout sons and 4 Eagle Scout grandsons.

Don's word was his bond and you could count on him. He lived a life that honored the Scout Oath and Law. If you were blessed to attend even one business or Scouting function with Don, he epitomized the Scout motto of Be Prepared.

Please read more about Don's life in this Greensboro news article.

Wood Badge Training

August 20-22 & September 17-19

Course is Almost Full! Register Today!

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.

Two weekend course at Cherokee Scout Reservation

$225 per participant. Course limited to 48.

New BSA Site for Recruiting Resources

Includes ways for units to use social media tools and other marketing materials

After a year of being couped up inside, it’s time to escape the indoors and help families discover Scouting!  Together, let’s get back outside!  Back to fun, family, and friends!  Back to helping young people become the best future versions of themselves. 

We’re all ready to put down our screens (even if just for a few moments) to experience “real”.  Real nature, real friendships, real excitement!  It’s time to help families discover Scouting! 

Here are resources to find and engage interested families.

 

Cub Scout Overnight Camp

2 Sessions: August 1-4 & August 4-7

Cherokee Scout Reservation

$200 per Cub

Cub Scouts and their parents and leaders can enjoy a theme-based, summertime camping experience. Get a sample of the Scouts BSA experience

4 days and 3 nights of thrills and adventure that will have campers excited for months after the closing campfire!

BALOO Training

August 27-28

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

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training

August 28-29

This training is required to be a trained Scoutmaster or Assistant

Prerequisites include: Youth Protection, SM/ASM Leader Specific online and Hazardous Weather online.

Hands on learning to set up camp, cook, work with wood tools, rope skills, plan campfire programs, map and compass skills, hiking and packing techniques, nature identification, and outdoor ethics.

Bring to life the pages of the Scout BSA Handbook to help you deliver the promise of Scouting to the youth you serve.  

Click here for to view other course requirements and to register, space is limited to 24 participants.

Donate to Scouting Today!

Scouting is needed more than ever!

Will you help our young people?

Most in-person Friends of Scouting presentations have been conducted for this year.

If you haven’t had an opportunity to participate in “Friends of Scouting” this year at your Pack, Troop, Crew, or Ship meeting, please help now.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Support Scouting Through AmazonSmile!

The Old North State Council is partnered with AmazonSmile to raise funds for Scouting at no extra cost while you shop.

Thanks to those of you that currently participate, AmazonSmile has donated $1000's to Old North State Council. 

When making purchases on Amazon, log on to smile.amazon.com and choose the Old North State Council as your charity of choice.

Scout Day at High Point Rockers!

Save the Date - Friday August 13

Details out next week

Special Pricing! Special Events!

Fireworks in the stands... on the field...and even in the sky will put the SIZZLE in your SUMMER

Show your Scout spirit

Sign up through the Rockers website soon

Old North State Council Camporee 2021

November 5-7    North Carolina Zoo

Save the date!

Fun for all: Cubs, Scouts BSA, Venturers, Sea Scouts & Explorers

Zoo staff will have special presentations!

Full day of activities at the zoo for all attendees.
Scouts BSA may opt to camp at Woodfield Scout Preservation

Registration will open soon. Apologize for the delay. Still working out details with Zoo officials.

Participant Guide will be published on the ONSC website
 

Protect Yourself Program For Youth

The BSA and the Barbara Sinatra Foundation have developed Youth Protection programs for Scouts to help them learn steps to protect themselves and their friends. 

These programs are age appropriate and age specific.  They may be used at home or in den, pack or troop meetings.

Click here to view the Cub & Webelos program

                      Click here to view the Scouts BSA program

Volunteer Resources

Make Plans to Visit One of Our Camps!

Take your pack, troop, crew or ship to one of our awesome camping properties and make your own fun!

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

• Make reservations online

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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