Let the Adventure Begin!

We're getting ready for the 2013 Popcorn Sale. Mark you calendars now to attend the District Kick-Off to be held in your area on Saturday, August 3. At the kick-off you will receive the latest information for the popcorn sale.

Come sample our popular Sour Cream & Onion flavored popcorn or maybe even some of the Buffalo Cheddar. You will also learn about the new prize incentives program for our Scouts.

Click the popcorn kernel above to visit the website for the latest information and "Let the Adventure Begin!"

August 24

Enjoy a last hurrah of summer with a huge beach party at the Chandler Waterfront at Lawhorn Scouting Base! Swim, canoe, enjoy beach games, and battle your den mates to be named "Noodle Champion".

Your registration fee of $10 per person includes lunch and a day full of fun activities. Bring the family or your entire den to Lawhorn to say goodbye to summer and hello to a great year of Scouting!

Reserve your spot now for Camp Thunder in 2014 and experience all the thrills of summer camp along with whitewater rafting! With so many amazing things on the horizon in 2014, don't be the Troop that misses out on the adventure.

NEW FOR 2014 ONLY!

$50 off for the first 200 Scouts registered for Week 5 or 6. Don't delay-registration is now open!

Call the Camping Department at (770) 227-4556 or for details and to reserve your campsite. See you at Lawhorn!

August 30-September 2

Your family is invited to a weekend of camping at Lawhorn! Enjoying 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.

Lawhorn Scouting Base is Expanding its Campmaster Corps!

Love the outdoors and working with youth? Looking for more opportunities to get away from the daily grind? Join the Campmaster Corp!

Campmasters are trained individuals or families that volunteer at camp on weekends to assist with groups. Campmasters select their own time and frequency of service, but usually serve two or four times a year. Training will include problem solving, camp operations, a tour of camp facilities and training in the general Campmaster duties.

Campmaster Training-Saturday, September 14 from 8:00am to 2:00pm

If you would like to find out more about this program, please contact Laura Lovell at laura.lovell@scouting.org.

September 21-22 

Designed after our very popular climbing weekends, join your Troop or Crew at Lawhorn for a weekend of camping and shooting sports fun! Activities will include unlimited archery and rifle and a ticket for 25 shots shotgun. There will also be a chance for Venture Crew members to shoot pistols from 4-6 (with proof of Venture Crew membership).

The cost is a low $20 per participant and includes a night of camping! Adults can camp for $5 and if we have space, will be allowed to participate in the shooting activities for an additional $15 fee the day of. A second night of camping can be added for $5 per participant.

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Bring the family tubing!

Escape the summer heat with a cool float down the Flint River. A minimum of 10 is needed to set sail on any Saturday during the summer months beginning June 8th for only $3 per person. Two sessions are offered daily at 10am & 2pm. Come for the fun of a float down the Flint and stay to enjoy the park, hiking, fishing or other activities. Camping is also available in limited quantities.

To reserve your spot, email laura.lovell@scouting.org by Wednesday evening each week. See you at the Flint River Adventure Area!

October 4-6

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 will be taught Friday, October 4 at 5:00pm through Sunday, October 6 until 7:00pm.

Bring your Pack, Den or family to Lawhorn Scouting Base for a spoookyyyy good time! These weekends are filling up quickly so REGISTER NOW!!

Spook-O-Ree #1 (October 11-13)
Spook-O-Ree #2 (October 18-20)
Spook-O-Ree #3 (October 25-27)

Leaders- In order to get all the details and to discuss campsite options, please contact us about your Pack's plans for Spook-O-Ree.

Parents- Be sure to check with your Pack/Den leaders to get information about registration. If your group is not attending or you need to come a different weekend, please give us a call and we'll be glad to assist you.

See you at Spook-O-Ree!!

We need your help at Spook-O-Ree!

We need volunteers for Spook-O-Ree weekends. Sign up today to help with this fun event! All youth volunteering will be able to work the Haunted Trail and each Scout and adult working will receive a credit toward a future outing.

Parents and leaders, do you want to take your Pack for a shooting weekend at Lawhorn Scouting Base for a  reduced fee? If your Pack is attending Spook-O-Ree, this is the PERFECT opportunity for a Cub Master or other adult in your Pack to receive this training!

Class will begin Friday evening and will continue with the practical portion on Saturday. You will have one shift on the archery range and one shift on the BB range. In no time, you will be fully trained! Give your Pack more opportunities for fun by signing up now!  

December 27-31

Have you ever wanted to:

...swim with Polar Bears?
..."snowboard" in the South?
...spend the night "Out Cold"?

Then you are ready for Polaris Winter Adventure!

Register now for the Polaris Winter Adventure featuring traditional merit badge sessions, troop activities, and high-adventure opportunities. Polaris includes unique adventures and evening activities found no place else. Activities include the Polar Bear Swim, Out Cold overnight, a Yukon Experience and much more!

Come with your Troop or as a Provision Scout. REGISTER NOW FOR $15 OFF PER SCOUT!!

Leaders-contact us to lock in your campsite before they fill up! Don't miss out on this great weekend of camp!

We are experiencing changes at the Flint River Council and are excited to share the news with you!

Jared Young joins his family business

Jared Young is leaving August 1 to join his father's company on the north side of Atlanta. Jared has done an outstanding job serving young people for 10 summers in some capacity at a Scout Camp, the last two years as our camp director. Jared did a great job with summer camp programs; he will be missed! Many parts of our program have grown under Jared's leadership. Please join us in wishing Jared well in this new adventure!

Jason Gill opens company

At this time, Jason Gill has made the decision to open his own company and return to the field of CAD/CAM design. Jason will continue working with the Flint River Council in a part time capacity so we will still have the benefit of his knowledge and excellent customer service. We wish Jason the best with his new venture and look forward to his continued support of all of the Scouts in the Flint River Council.

Laura Lovell Interim Camp Director

Laura Lovell will be moving from a part time reservation clerk to interim Camp Director August 1. Laura's years of experience as a volunteer in the Fayette District as well as the past year working with the Camping Department made her an excellent choice to help the camping department move forward amid the current changes. Laura is looking forward to the opportunity to work with all of the volunteers in the Flint River Council and to spending time improving the already strong programming at Lawhorn Scouting Base. Please join us in welcoming Laura to this new role!

Changes announced last month

Last month, we also announced the pending retirement of Cindy Plaisance, our office manager and longest tenured employee (33 years). Cindy will retire effective October 1. Cindy McLeroy (formerly Schuchardt) and current Fayette District Executive will be promoted to office manager. Finally, Danny McCranie, Development Executive, will be moving to the Fayette District as District Executive effective September.

As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen the protection of youth in our programs, the designation of parents of youth members in traditional programs as ScoutParents ended effective July 1. Councils are encouraging current ScoutParents to now officially register as dues-paying adult volunteers or leaders if they are not already.

Like all BSA adult positions, this new role will require a criminal background check and the completion of Youth Protection training.  
 

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

Order of the Arrow Fall Fellowship
September 27-29

COPE Instructor Training
November 8-10

Cub Climbing Weekend
November 15-16

Fall Fun Weekend
November 22-24

Boy Scout Climbing Weekend
December 14-15