Program Planning for April 2026
Things to Remember This Month:
- Time for Simple Scouting with your Den and Pack
- Reserve Summer Camp Merit Badge Spots
- Sign Up for Cub Scout Day Camps
- Rejoice and Reflect: Good Friday and Easter Celebrations (April 3-5)
- Clickable April 2026 Program Planning PDF available for sharing with others.
April Council Events
OA Section Conclave
April 17-19
The G1 Section Conclave is our annual extravaganza in the Scouting America’s Order of the Arrow (OA), where lodges from our region unite for a thrilling adventure of skill-building and leadership training.
REGISTER
Capital Service Area Camp-o-ree
April 24-26
Camporee continues to reinforce the Patrol Method as the main vehicle for teaching and reinforcing the way youth best learn in the Scouts BSA program. Camporee will allow youth to overcome obstacles, gaining both individual and group confidence, while having fun.
PLANNING UNDERWAY
Northshore Service Area Camp-o-ree
April 24-26
Camporee continues to reinforce the Patrol Method as the main vehicle for teaching and reinforcing the way youth best learn in the Scouts BSA program. Camporee will allow youth to overcome obstacles, gaining both individual and group confidence, while having fun.
REGISTERUnit Camping
Be sure to check in with your unit for upcoming activities. Avondale Scout Reservation offers a fantastic setting for an unforgettable outdoor adventure!
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NRA Rifle Instructor Training
April 18-19
16-hour course teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching NRA’s Basic Rifle Shooting course.
REGISTER
Learning Programs for Leaders
A trained leader is better prepared to make the Scouting program all it can be!
LEARN MORENorthshore Service Area Roundtable
April 9
Monthly program offered by Northshore Service Area that gives leaders hands-on experience and provides a forum for leaders to offer and receive help from their fellow Scouters.
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Youth Sporting Clays Classic
April 11
Scouts BSA, Venturers and Explorers join us for a Youth Sporting Clays Classic day at Avondale Scout Reservation.
REGISTER
Capital Service Area Roundtable (Central, Southern, and Western Districts)
April 16
Monthly program offered by Central, Southern and Western District that gives leaders hands-on experience and provides a forum for leaders to offer and receive help from their fellow Scouters.
LEARN MORE
Camp Cards: Sale Ends
April 15-23
Camp Card Sales ends on April 15. Return unsold cards and turn in unit payment by April 23.
Your Scout conquered 20+ camp card sales—now that’s Scout spirit! Complete this form so we can send them their well-earned T-shirt for the trail ahead!
MORE INFORMATIONApril Planning Items
Sign Up for Cub Scout Day Camps
Day Camp is a District event for Cub Scouts and their families entering 1st-5th grade. This event is full of fun, relevant activities such as shooting BBs, archery, sports, games, crafts, learning new skills and advancement opportunities as well as making new friends. Scouts can attend any district’s camp which typically are 4-5 days long and are held during the summer at varying times – Day Camps are held during the daytime. For a successful Day Camp, many parent volunteers are needed. Cub Scout Day Camps 2026
Cub Scouting Should be Fun, Family + Friends
"Completing your Cub Scout Rank” doesn’t mean “Ending Your Cub Scout Year” – you can have more simple scouting events with Fun, Family + Friends, enjoy, relax, and recommit. Some of this year’s parents have seen Cub Scouting success and will be willing to join your leader team – if you ask. Every family that likes Scouting can invite other families to join you, register now, and be ready for the Summer of Fun! Many ideas of things to do in the links by Parish below, and consider whether your Pack or Den might qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award.