March E-Scouting Action

 
Duck-O-Ree

Make plans now to attend Duck-O-Ree at Lawhorn Scouting Base. So many activities are on tap for your Scout and his adopted duck, so be sure to bring your camera and capture these lasting memories for your family!

Registrations can be made by individual families or through your Pack...just don't forget to register! Packs that are interested in reserving a campsite for Duck-O-Ree need to contact the camping department at (404) 668-6299 for details.

Duck-O-Ree #1: April 12-14         Duck-O-Ree #2: April 26-28

 


 

Eagle Cove Quest

Feeling Adventurous? Come get muddy!

Have fun and help a worthy non-profit by joining Promise Place on March 23 at Camp Thunder for the first annual Eagle Cove Quest! This quest is an extreme 5 mile race for adults and older teens being hosted at the Lawhorn Scouting Base. The course has been designed by CrossFit Experts benefitting the Promise Place. While this is not a BSA even, Scouts and leaders are encouraged to participate. It is sure to be exciting!

Races will be held for those hard core competitors and also for the more laid back participant. Volunteers, participants, and sponsors are still welcomed for this event.


 

Be Prepared Training Day

March 9

Every Scout deserves a trained leader!

Register now for Be Prepared Training Day at Lawhorn Scouting Base. Classes are being offered in BALOO, First Aid/CPR/AED, Cub Scout Range Master Training, Mentoring, Teaching Orienteering to Scouts, and more! Most of the training classes are free or have a nominal fee to cover the cost of supplies for the class.


 

Leave No Trace

 Trainers Course: March 8-10

Scouts, 14 years and older, are invited to register for this special event at Camp Thunder. Learn valuable skills for your Troop or Crew and be ready for your next outdoor experience. Learn the seven Leave No Trace and five Tread Lightly principles and learn about outdoor ethics in this essential training.  


 

Canoeing Trips

The river is flowing!

While we cannot control Mother Nature, we can certainly take advantage of this opportunity we now have for weekend fun at Lawhorn Scouting Base. We have two day canoeing trips available with many half and full day opportunities as well.

Sign up now for any of our amazing adventures before the water levels drop and you miss out on this chance! Contact Jason Gill in the Camping Department at 770-227-4556 or Jason.Gill@scouting.org

 


 

Level 1 Basic Archery Instructor Course

March 23: $65 Per Student

This 8-12 hour NAA Level 1 Basic Archery Instructor Course is designed for 4H, Scouts, summer camp and other youth organizations. No prior experience is required. Must be 15 years or older to complete the instructor training.  

Register now!


 

 


 

Climbing Instructor Training

March 22-24

Become a trained instructor on our state of the art climbing towers as well as our natural rock face, Dripping Rock. Use your training as an instructor for others or with your own Unit.

The course is open to all individuals age 16 and older and will be taught Friday, March 22 at 7:00pm through Sunday, March 24 until 5:00pm.

 


 

COPE Instructor Training

April 12-14

Become a qualified instructor and join the top notch C.O.P.E. Team at Lawhorn Scouting Base!

Training is open to individuals age 16 and older and will begin Friday, April 12 at 7:00pm through Sunday, April 14 at 7:00pm. Use your training as an instructor for others or your own Unit.


 


 

Merit Badge Day 2013

March 23

On Saturday, March 23, be one of the 700+ Scouts that take over Spalding High School for Merit Badge Day! Don't miss this opportunity for your Scout to have fun, learn new skills, and be one Merit Badge closer to their next rank. 

Most of the Eagle required merit badges will be offered, along with:

Geocaching
Crime Prevention
Indian Lore
Leatherwork
Photography
Entrepreneurship
Many More!

Registration opens online, Monday, February 4. 
 

 


 

Weekends at Lawhorn Scouting Base

The weekends at Lawhorn Scouting Base are hopping with activities. Lawhorn is one of the few Scout camps open with full programming year round for your unit! We have activities that vary from canoeing to geocaching and from treks in the Pine Mountain Back Country to shooting sports.

Activities are in full swing for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venture Crews and Varsity Teams, so call the camping department to schedule your outing now! 770-227-4556 or Jason.Gill@scouting.org


 

Woodbadge 2013

Wood Badge is the premier training program for all Scout Leaders in the Boy Scouts of America.  Wood Badge is designed to train adult volunteers to use the latest leadership skills and techniques. It is a once in a life time training experience!

Space is limited for this amazing training-sign up today!


 

Friends of Scouting 2013

We have kicked off our Friends of Scouting Campaign for 2013.  It takes everyone’s support to make Flint River Council a success for our scouts, leaders, and their families, so our goal is 100% participation from every unit across all four of our districts. 

Unit Leaders (Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, or Committee Chair) please click on the link below and take a few minutes to let us know when your unit will be holding its Blue & Gold Banquet or Court of Honor for 2012-2013.

Your District Friends of Scouting chairs will contact you to follow-up with presenter information. 

Thanks for your support!

 


 

Summer Camp at Lawhorn Scouting Base

2013 is the 75th Anniversary of summer camp at Camp Thunder!

We have several exciting things planned to celebrate this milestone including a birthday party each week, a special 75th Anniversary patch, and a themed 4th of July week. And as always, we have a great selection of merit badges, our first year Scout program, fun and exciting activities, and high adventure opportunities for older Scouts.

If you haven't been to Camp Thunder in a while, we invite you to come out for this special summer and see some of the new things we have to offer.

Come celebrate with us! Weeks are filling up, so don't miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity!

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Scout Night with the Harlem Globetrotters

The Harlem Globetrotters - 2013 World Tour
Saturday, March 16 at 1:00PM

Don't miss out on high-flying action and non-stop excitement! Treat your Scouts to a wholesome and entertaining experience that will create lifelong memories for fans of all ages.

For more information contact Ryan Coller at 404-878-3714 or ryan.coller@hawks.com.


 


 

Scout Night with the Atlanta Hawks

Attention all Scouts!

The Atlanta Hawks will be having a Scout Night for the upcoming 2012-2013 season.

7:00PM Saturday, March 30, 2013 vs. Orlando Magic

Special ticket offers are available for scouts, families, and friends. $2 from each ticket sold will go back to the Boy Scouts.

To purchase tickets CLICK HERE or to order by phone, please contact Ryan Coller at 404-878-3714.

Special access code: HAWKS


 

A Look Ahead...

Find information on these amazing activities at www.flintrivercouncil.org. Registration is now open for the following events:

Webelosree: May 3-5
Wilderness First Aid: May 17-19

Flint River Shooting Challenge

Archery, Shotgun, and Rifle competitions available-May 18-19

Day/Twilight Camp Registrations

Tussahaw: June 10-14
Ronotohachi (Zebulon): June 10-14
Coweta: June 17-21
Fayette: June 24-28
Ronotohachi (Griffin): June 24-28
Tussahaw Twilight Camp: July 8-12

Adventure Camps

Webelos Adventure Camp: July 15-19
Cub Adventure Camp: July 19-21