Scouting is about fun, active learning, and outdoor adventures, all under the watchful eye of trained, adult leaders who serve as role models to guide our youth as they grow into young adults. The aims of Scouting center around character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. The Black Warrior Council has Cub Scout Packs, Scout Troops, Venturing Crews, and Explorer Posts throughout our twelve counties (Tuscaloosa, Bibb, Hale, Pickens, Walker, Winston, Fayette, Sumter, Lamar, Marion, Marengo, and Greene). Youth may join Scouting any time throughout the year, so why wait? Join in the fun, join in the adventure, get started today in a Scouting unit in your area!
UPCOMING EVENTS - CLICK ON LOGO FOR MORE INFORMATION
OA Spring Fellowship
May 2-4, Camp Horne
OA Annual Banquet
May 3, Camp Horne
BEAVER DAY
Saturday, May 3 - Camp Horne
Tenderfooot Golf Classic
Friday, May 9th
River District Banquet
Thursday, May 22nd
Cub Scout Resident Camp
June 1-4
Scouts Resident Camp
June 8-14 OR 15-21
LATEST NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Eagle Packet Updates Delayed
Since the beginning of the Scouting movement, the President of the United States has also served as Honorary Chair of the Scouting movement. The President’s signature is featured on Eagle Scout certificate and wallet cards. Historically, it has taken months to get official approval to use the President’s signature. We are actively working with the new administration to get this approval. As a result, there is a delay in delivering Eagle Scout certificates and wallet cards. Certificates and cards will be shipped when approval is received. A letter from the National Office is being sent to new Eagle Scouts to update them on the process.
Air Conditioned
Dining Hall
Thanks to a generous gift from the Pass Family and contributions from several others, we are thrilled to share an exciting update for Summer Camp 2025! To make your camp experience even more enjoyable, we are adding air conditioning to our dining hall. Whether you’re seeking a break from the summer heat or just looking forward to a more comfortable mealtime environment, our new cooling system will help ensure everyone stays refreshed and ready for adventure.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
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Comfortable Mealtimes: Enjoy your meals in a cool, relaxing setting, no matter how high the temperatures climb outside.
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Enhanced Camp Experience: A cooler space to gather, connect, and recharge during your busy camp schedule.
We can’t wait to welcome you to this upgraded facility next summer. Be sure to share this exciting news with your fellow Scouts and leaders as you prepare for an unforgettable camp experience.
Camp Horne Staff Applications Sought
Scouts who are 15 years of age or older are encouraged to consider applying for a position on the Camp Horne Summer Camp Staff. Scouts who are 14 years of age may apply as a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) position. There are several positions to be filled, including the commissary, aquatics, scouts skills, ecology, shooting sports, and more. Interested Scouts need to download and carefully read the Camp Horne Staff Application. Any questions may be directed to: Dr. Wayne "Sleepy" Harris.
The camp staff experience is one of a lifetime as Scouts learn great responsibility, form lasting friendships, and have the opportunity to give back to younger Scouts what they learned from others before them.
Guide to Advancement Updated
FROM Aaron on Scouting....read the full article here.
The Guide to Advancement 2025, the latest version of the one true official source for all things related to advancement in every Scouting America program, has just been released. You can download a PDF here. As with every previous revision of this important document, all the changes were made based on feedback from volunteers from across the country, along with the help of a team of more than 20 people from across the Scouting spectrum tasked with identifying the most important issues.
“There are two things we were hoping to accomplish,” says Lisa Balbes, advancement lead for the Scouts BSA Committee. “One was bringing things up to date, and the other was clarifying things that were being misinterpreted.”
NEW Merit Badge Offered
Multisport is a racing competition that includes any combination of running, biking, or swimming. This badge serves as a natural progression for Scouts who are interested in or have earned individual badges for Swimming, Cycling, Athletics, or Personal Fitness. For Scouts active in one of these sports, it provides a fun opportunity to expand into another fitness area and enjoy the benefits of cross-training. Scouts proficient in two sports can discover new ways to combine their skills, which offers both immediate and long-term benefits for well-being, personal growth, and athletic endeavors.
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Cub Scouts
Grades K - 5
Scouts BSA
Ages 11-17
Venturing
Ages 14-20
Exploring
Ages 14-20
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