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District/Council Information2008-2009 Council Calendar New in May 2008!
Mecklenburg County Council
Our council was chartered in 1915 and is charged with serving the needs of Scouting’s community in Mecklenburg County.
Hornets Nest District
The Hornets Nest District is part of the Mecklenburg County Council.
- Klondike Sled Spec's and Checklist
Order of the Arrow Catawba Lodge 459
The mission of the Lodge is to achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America in the council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. The lodge is made up of three chapters. Our chapter is Sehwatu.
Other ResourcesCub Scouts TRAX SpreadsheetsFREE TOOLS By Scouters For Scouters
BSA Scout StuffA scout is always prepared... so stock up on your favorite tees, caps, and hiking gear.
Merit Badge Online"Helping Scouts Advance"
Boy Scouts National WebsiteThe National Council of the Boy Scouts of America supports more than 300 local councils that provide quality youth programs, including Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing.
Online Learning Center
This site provides a variety of materials, from quick references to complete courses, all designed to help our members improve leadership skills and deliver a quality program.
Scouting Magazine
Scouting is the national family magazine for the adult leaders and committee members of the Boy Scouts of America. Their Web site contains a complete archive of past editions going back to 1998.
Insane Scouter
Great information for leaders and Scouts. Sample ceremonies, training materials, campfire programs, etc.
Gift Suggestions for Scouts
While Boy Scouts is about more than the gear, most boys need or want something for camping/hiking. Please consider the following suggestions for your Scout. The suggestions are in three groups by rank, but that should only be a general guideline. Consider your Scout's development and progress through the Scouting program, not just his rank, when looking for good gift ideas.
The prices listed are only examples. The actual cost of the these items will vary greatly due to quality, sales/special deals, and the season. Watch local and Internet retailers for sales and close-out offers. Seek the advice of more people than just your Scout, if you are unsure of what to purchase.
Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class:
- 1- or 2-man tent, lightweight, easy to put up and take down, $20-60
- Flashlight/headlamp, LED lamps, small hand-held and visor/head lights, $15-40
- Nalgene (or similar) products for drinking and food storage, $10-40
- Compass, $5-25
- Waterproof Matches (if Scout has obtained his Fire'm Chit privileges)
- Good outdoor shoes with a solid sole. Hiking boots are best, but good cross-trainers are better than bad boots, $30-60
- Sleeping bag, mummy-style, rated to 20 degrees, $20-50
- Backpack straps (as used to attach a sleeping bag to external frame pack), 3/4" width, $2-4
- Backpack, fitted to Scout's size, $50-100
First Class, Star:
- Good hiking boots, $30-80
- Sleeping pad for insulation and comfort, $30-75
- Walking stick, $12-30
- Knife, if Scout has his Totin Chip (see Troop Policy Manual for restrictions), $10-50
- Knife sharpening tools, $5-25
- Books about Scouting, hiking. Fun topics might include recipes for the trail, campfire songs/stories, and identifying animal tracks and "droppings", $8-20
Life, Eagle: - Backpacking stove, $40-100
- Ultra light-weight tent (if Scout is an avid backpacker), $100-150
- High-end backpack (again, if Scout is an avid backpacker), $150-300
- New Boy Scout shirt/pants (for Boards of Review and Courts of Honor)
- Books about Scouting, camping. Appropriate topics might include reprinted works of Lord Baden-Powell, inspirational short stories about/for Scouts, Eagle Scouts and their professions, $8-30
Please provide ideas! Send them to Eric Belongia and they will be added to this site.
Packing Suggestions for Camp Grimes
If you need more information on what to pack for camp, please go to mycampgrimes.org and click on the link for the Leader Guide. It is a large PDF file and a suggested packing list is usually found in the first 10 pages. We also suggest that you send a sheet for sleeping on the warmer nights and some Febreeze (you will thank me for that later!)
Here is the information from the 2008 Leader's Guide:
Class “A” uniform Sweater or jacket Rain gear Swim suit Long pants Shorts T-shirts Tennis shoes/hiking boots water shoes Sleeping bag Pillow Signed medical form Scout handbook Toothbrush and paste Towels and washcloth Refillable water bottle Day pack | Soap and Shampoo Deodorant Comb/brush Flashlight w/extra batteries Pocketknife Spending money Camera Basic First-aid kit Drinking cup Compass Merit badge books Bible/devotional Playing cards/Frisbee/football Rope for clothes line Coat Hanger for uniform Money Camera No electronic games |
It helps to pack everything in a large Rubbermaid tub. Some boys like to pack clothes in ziplock bags. Theme Days Consider packing for the following “theme days” at Camp Grimes Monday Camp t-shirt day Tuesday Hat Day Wednesday Sunglasses day Thursday Troop 51 T-Shirt Day Friday Patriotic Day Prohibited Cell phones (adult leaders will have them for emergency and you will have the numbers before your child leaves for camp), electronic games, fireworks, personal firearms, anything that discharges a projectile, hunting or sheath knives, and pets are prohibited at Camp Grimes other than service animals.
I just wanted to add the following to your camp Grimes supply list: - A hanger for Class A shirt (this is only helpful if your son knows how to use a hanger, it does keep the shirt off the ground and somewhat fresh for each wearing)
- clothes line & clothes pins (a rope that can be used for hanging wet bathing suits and towels)
- You can pack everything in a large Rubbermaid tub. It is easier to search for items the scout needs and if used properly, it will keep everything dry.
- Snacks in the tent will attract bugs.
- A little extra cash for the camp store.
- A bag for dirty clothes, although I've found that they don't change clothes. You might want to remind them to change, especially socks and underwear.
[Scout] sometimes packed each outfit (shorts,socks, underwear and shirt) in a gallon zip lock bag. I think this helped me the most! When he returned home and still had the zip locked bags zipped, I knew the items were clean and I did not have to rewash them. Also, it keeps the clean and dry items away from the dirty while in the rubbermaid tub, which is what he takes to camp. Take a real pillow and always..duct tape!
All Scouts (and first-year Scouts in particular) need to bring a First Aid kit that they made themselves. This is important for safety, but it can also satisfy rank requirements.
Send additional suggestions to eric@belongia.com.
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