Recruitment Plan Being Executed Throughout the Council

Here are Great Recruiting Resources...

2024 IWC Unit Recruitment Manual

Marketing Hub

Unit Registration Resources

The Scouting Edge!



Why Recruit?

Recruiting is crucial to a healthy Scouting program...

• 20 Scouts allow for multiple dens and patrols

• More dens keep activities age-appropriate

• More patrols permit additional leadership opportunities

• Larger units have a bigger recruiting pool for leaders

• Every unit is encouraged to establish the goal of achieving and maintaining 20 Scouts.

Many Recruiting Options Available...

• Participate in multi-unit / multi-school recruiting events

• Conduct single-unit recruiting events and peer-to-peer recruiting using Normal Friend Activities (NFA)

• School Open Houses

• School Meet the Teacher or Orientation Night

• Unit Open House

Highlights of Successful Recruiting...

☐   Fall Recruiting ($5 Youth Fee increase paid by Council!) MUST Use discount code kid5.

☐      Select unit New Member Coordinator.

☐      Multi-unit / Multi-School recruiting events.

☐      Ensure beascout.org pin information is current.

☐      Have multiple leaders at district recruiting events.

☐ Within 2 weeks of recruiting night, host a New Family Orientation.

☐      New families should receive a welcoming phone call.

Show - N - Sell Orders are on their way!

Thank you to all the units who submitted their show-n-sell orders on time. We know you are excited to get your inventory and get your Scouts spreading the news of Scouting through this opportunity.

Pick-up Dates/Locations:

R.L. Bryan: August 16 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Grand Strand Sandwich: August 16 - 5-8 pm

New Cub Scout Program Keeps It Simple



The Cub Scout program has undergone a major transformation that will make it easier to deliver and follow, and will bolster the Cub Scout journey. The materials are ready, resources are prepped, and Scoutbook updates are around the corner. Are you ready to deliver the new requirements to your Scouts?

The new handbooks have already hit our Scout Shop shelves. Don't hesitate to grab your copy. We are confident you and your Cub Scouts will like the new and improved Cub Scout program

Check out this cool article from Aaron on Scouting about the new program updates!

Program Update information can be found here.

Click Here for NEW Den Leader Resources

Save the Date for Summer Adventure!

Camp Barstow 2025

Staff Week – June 1-7

Session One – June 8-14

Session Two – June 15-21

Session Three – June 22-28

Session Four – June 29 – July 5

2026 NATIONAL JAMBOREE

Mark your calendars! The 2026 National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve will be held on July 22-31, 2026. The Council Contingent Information is being complied and will be released soon.

Click here to see more about the 2026 National Jamboree.

Adaptive Scouting Committee

To Help Make Scouting Accessible

A new Council Committee for Adaptive Scouting has been organized to ensure Scouts and Scouters are aware of how to include youth with any type of need and that they have access to all Scouting Programs and activities.

Learn more here.

50th Annual Golf Classic - October 7th

Don't miss your chance to be a part of the 50th Annual Golf Classic at the Wildewood Club in Columbia.

Hurry! Half of our teams are already full! For more information, click here: GOLF2024

Call Terri for more details at 803-750-9868.

Register Today!

Want to Get Things Done for Scouting? We Need You!

Are you a current or past Scout, Parent, or Volunteer? We need you!

Join our AmeriCorps VISTA program today! We have 10 positions across the Indian Waters Council in Columbia, Orangeburg, Florence and Myrtle Beach to help recruit more youth, volunteers, partners and donors to support our amazing growth in membership!

A great opportunity to earn a monthly stipend (just a bit over $2000), earn up to $7,000 for college tuition for yourself (or your kids/grandkids) and learn valuable skills. You even receive healthcare benefits and access to child care tuition assistance! Perfect for recent graduates, Scouting volunteers and those looking to serve during retirement or to start a new career.

Position Description and Information Questions? Contact Terri Towle.

Stay Plugged-In...

Ensure that your Scouts have the Adventure that we all promised. To compliment the great activities and campouts planned by the Pack, Troop, or Crew, the Indian Waters Council has several Council and District opportunities for training, advancement, and FUN scheduled throughout the year. Stay up to date on all District Roundtable meetings, activities and training dates by book marking and frequently visiting the Indian Waters Council Calendar.

Stay Safe...

Safety comes first with Scouting! It is everyone's responsibility to make sure our Scouts and leaders stay safe at meetings and outings. There are trainings and guidelines that must be followed while participating in all Scouting activities. Learn more from the links below on how to stay safe. Start all meetings and activities with a Safety Moment. This will help prepare and remind all participants to be safe while having fun at the same time.

Safety Moments Guide To Safe Scouting Council Calendar

Scout Night at the Ball Park

Join us at Segra Park for a Harry Potter-themed Scout Night featuring postgame fireworks! Be sure to sign up for the overnight package in order to camp out on the Baseball Field at Segra Park! Every ticket purchased will receive a complimentary Fireflies hat.

Learn More Here.

Fish -N-Shoot Cub Events Coming Soon

Looking for a fun way to deliver the promise of Scouting? Join us for one of our Fish-N-Shoot days coming soon!

Camp Coker Fish-N-Shoot - Sept 28, 2024

Mission Lake Fish-N-Shoot - Oct 5, 2024

The Zombies have RETURNED!

Pirate Zombies and Vikings Collide 

October 18-20, 2024 @ Camp Barstow 

TEST your SKILLS, TEST your KNOWLEDGE, TEST your TEAMWORK

Plenty of games, challenges, and skills will be tested and learned during this fun-filled weekend including a Zombie Trail.

Want to be on staff? Email April Mayfield why you would like to join the staff.

Register Now!

Scout-O-Ween @ Camp Coker

October 18-20, 2024

Join us at Camp Coker for the adventures of Cub Scouting! Hiking, Camping, Games, Target Sports, Pumpkin & Campsite decorating contests and more!

Register Today!

Cub-O-Ween hosted by the Chicora District

Join us for a weekend on the Farm! Camping, Corn Maze, Friday Night Movie, Pack Chili Cook-Off and More!

Prepare your Pack for a Fall Campfire filled with Skits, songs and costumes!

Register Here

Are you ready for the Haunted Forest?

The Haunted Forest returns to Camp Barstow for a fun-filled weekend including a Haunted Trail, Trick or Treat fun, Costume Contest, BB and Archery, Field Games, Campsite Decorating Contest, Carnival Games, and Haunted Trail!

Register Here!

Fall Induction Weekend at Camp Coker - September 20-22

Join the Muscogee Lodge #116 at Camp Coker for a weekend of Fellowship, Activities, Training, Service, and New Candidate opportunities to complete the Ordeal.

Register now!

Fall Fellowship at Camp Barstow - October 11-13

Join the Muscogee Lodge #116 at Camp Barstow for a weekend of Fellowship, Activities, Training, and Service. This event will feature a Brotherhood Opportunity as well as the Vigil Honor Induction and Recognition.



Register Here!

ARE YOU TRAINED FOR YOUR POSITION?

Some trainings expire and there are new trainings added to positions every time program updates and changes occur to the Scouting Program. Trained Leaders help provide the best Scouting experience and deliver the Scouting program the way it is intended to be delivered.

Visit my.scouting.org today to check your status.

Training Opportunities

"Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader"



All Council In-Person Training Courses can be found on the Council Training Calendar by CLICKING HERE.

All Training Opportunities in NST-15 can be found by clicking this link:

NST-15 Searchable Event Calendar

All Training Opportunities Nationwide can be found by clicking this link:

National Searchable Event Calendar

Wood Badge Coming - Spring 2025

Wood Badge is for all registered adult volunteers in Scouting who have completed the basic training for their position, most of which can be taken online through my.scouting.org.

Registration is limited to 48 participants. Make sure you register early to ensure your spot is secure!

March 14-16, 2025 & April 5-6, 2025

Registration Available Now!

IOLS @ Camp Barstow, Nov. 1-3, 24

Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills is a hands-on course that introduces adult leaders to the practical outdoor skills needed to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. This is a required training for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters to be considered "trained", a necessary component to registering for Wood Badge.

Information Flyer Register Today!

BALOO & IOLS AT THE BEACH

IOLS and BALOO trainings will both be offered at Myrtle Beach State Park October 25-27, 2024.

IOLS is a required course for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters. BALOO is a training required for Cub Scout Packs to host unit camping activities. Join us at the Beach to learn how to best serve the Scouts of your unit.



Register for IOLS Register for BALOO

Calling all Commissioners

The purpose of the College of Commissioner Science is to provide supplemental training for all functions in the council and district related to commissioner service. It is recognized that commissioners are key to the continued health and growth of the units in the council. The College of Commissioner Science will provide the supplemental training to aid the commissioners in providing outstanding unit service.

Register Today

Cope and Climbing Training

This course has you working on the basics to be able to help one of the council's Climbing/COPE Directors run the Climbing tower and/or COPE course during events. Knots, belaying, climbing, and just hanging around are what's in store for this weekend course.

Register Here