Don't miss it!

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

Join our Galactic Trek for a summer blast off! We are looking for space rangers for a week full of amazing activities, including space gun blasting, meteor toss, creating your own moon buggy, and more!

Trekkers, if you're up for the challenge, bring your friends along and meet us at Command Central!

  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

Sam Williams of Troop 2193, chartered to Cokes Chapel United Methodist Church, is in this month's issue of Boy's Life magazine!

Sam Williams, 17, was helping out at a charity car wash when a friend told him there had been a motorcycle accident nearby. Sam told his friend to tell his mother- a nurse- about the accident, then ran to see if he could help.

Sam instructed a bystander to keep the motorcyclist from moving. Sam then treated the victim for shock and other injuries while waiting for 911 personnel to arrive on the scene. Emergency workers soon arrived and a medical helicopter flew the motorcyclist to a nearby hospital.

Because of Sam's quick thinking and move to action, he was able to use the training he learned while earning his Eagle to help someone in need. Sam was awarded the Heroism Award for his actions.

The Flint River Council is proud of you, Sam!

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.

May 3-5

Upcoming Webelos I's and Webelos II's (current Bears and Webelos I's)

Come experience a taste of the excitement and adventure that awaits when you become a Boy Scout. Scouts will camp in the primitive area and work on some Leave No Trace principles, outdoor skills, hiking, and also work on their Outdoorsman and Handyman activity badges.

This adventure begins Friday night and will continue through Sunday morning. Register now!

May 17-19

This Wilderness First Aid course for adult leaders will offer training in wilderness first aid skills through classroom and hands-on training in a wilderness setting. A team of certified instructors will lead participants through 16 hours of informative and intense training at Camp Thunder.

Participants will learn to assess patients, treat their injuries, pick up on symptoms of medical emergency, along with learning other life saving skills.

This course has limited availability, so please sign up quickly!

May 24-27

Your family is invited to a weekend of camping at Lawhorn! Enjoy up to three nights at the beautiful Scout Camp and take part in some fun family activities. This relaxing weekend is open to any family that has a BSA member and all family is invited, regardless of age.

Make sure to bring your own food for this weekend.

Registration open soon!

July 15-19

Travel back in time to early American History! You never know who you might find leading your classes. It could be Honest Abe, George Washington, Sacajawea, or Susan B. Anthony! Learn from those who were in on the adventure of establishing the United States.

Come live American History in the making! 
Register now!

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

May 11

Get ready for camp at the Fairburn Scout Shop!

Camp Directors with information on camps for Cub Scouts and Boys Scouts will be available.

Come by for a tutorial on how to pack a backpack, what to bring to camp, knot tying, and dutch oven cooking. Start preparation for your hiking trip and get fitted for a backpack while you're there!

Come out and support your local Pack, Troops and Scout Shop: 107 Laster Ind. Court, Fairburn, GA

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

The Hornaday Award is the foremost conservation award in the Scouting program. Six Scouts and four volunteers have been recognized with a Hornaday Badge in the Flint River Council since 2010. Units also have an opportunity to earn a recognition for conservation service.

If a Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer is interested in the Hornaday Award program, the following steps should be taken PRIOR to beginning with any work outside of the Merit Badge requirements:

1. Read all information regarding the requirements and expectations on the National BSA Hornaday webpage.
    
2. Contact the Council Conservation Committee, Keith Larson at 678-525-7713 or keith_larson@bellsouth.net

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

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!

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!

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!

Experience a second week of camp at Camp Thunder for a discounted rate!

• If you are already coming to Thunder for one week, you may attend a second week for only $150.
• If you are going anywhere else, including Jamboree, you may attend a week at Thunder for a discounted rate.

Don't miss this opportunity to earn more merit badges this summer. Call the Camping Department for details.

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Find information on these amazing activities at www.flintrivercouncil.org.

Registration will be open soon for the following events:
 

Flint River Shooting Challenge

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