Program Planning for February 2026
Things to Remember This Month:
- United in Faith: Honoring Traditions, Building Community - Celebrating Scout Sunday (Feb 8), Sabbath (Feb 6-7), Jumu’ah (Feb 5-6), and all sacred observances together.
- Clickable February 2026 Program Planning PDF available for sharing with others.
February Council Events
Mardi Gras Camp
February 13 - 16
We are excited about your Scouts (including AOLs) working on rank up to First Class aka "Footsteps of the Rougarou" attending our 2026 Mardi Gras Camp at Camp Avondale. Our goal is to teach while showing them a good time. This year we have added a COPE/Climbing opportunity for Scouts that are not a part of Rougarou.
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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College Of Commissioner Science
February 7
The College of Commissioner Science takes commissioners beyond the basic training, further developing critical leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
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Learning Programs for Leaders
A trained leader is better prepared to make the Scouting program all it can be!
LEARN MORENorthshore Service Area Roundtable
February 12
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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Capital Service Area Roundtable (Central, Southern, and Western Districts)
February 19
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.
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FISH-O-REE
February 21
Bring your fishing gear and test your skill while helping us make the lakes healthier!
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Merit Badge Day @ LSU
February 28
Scouts can earn merit badges in concentrated sessions, offering hands-on learning for various skills, hobbies, or career paths, often with counselors guiding them through requirements for one or multiple badges in a single day.
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Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award Recognition Dinner
February 26
Join us in honoring business leaders at the 2026 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award Recognition Dinner. Proceeds from this event will support Scouting programs providing experiences that develop self-esteem, character values, and life skills and enhance the lives of young people across our community.
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Camp Cards: Your Ticket to Adventure!
January-April
Scouts can earn their way to unforgettable day camps, summer camps and high adventure experiences! Units participating in this program will earn 40% commission ($4.00) for each $10 Camp Card they sell.
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Other Notable Activities
- OA G1 Section Impact Summit started on January 30 and continues until February 1.
- Climbing Tower Training started on January 30 and continues until February 1.
- Scout Week 2026 at The National World War II Museum wraps up on February 1.
- Council Service Territory 7: Key Leadership Conference on February 1-2 at Cockrell Service Center in Houston.
- Touchdown Time: Super Bowl Sunday, February 8
- Valentine's Day - February 14
- President's Day - February 16
- Lundi Gras - February 16
- Mardi Gras - February 17
- OA Camp Service Day - February 21
Happy Birthday Scouting and Other Observances!
The BSA was formally incorporated on February 8, 1910, so February is often a month of celebrations like Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumu’ah, Service Projects, and Cub Scout Blue & Gold Banquets. A guide to religious observances for 2026 are available for review and use in your planning, Celebrate Scouting any time – some events can be held in any month (and a Blue & Gold party with rank awards is often less stressful on leaders and parents if held later in the spring).
Simple Scouting: Plan Some Fun, Family + Friends Events
Cub Scout leaders may be rushing to complete rank advancement right now – following up on requirements, getting those last adventures done, helping families who are trying to catch up – but plan to catch your breath too. Now is a great time to plan some fun*simple*easy spring activities with your Den families. No complex agendas. Fun with families and friends. Relax. Unwind. Get to know each other better and pick up some more assistants and leaders for the upcoming year. See some ideas in the links by Parish below.
Plan Arrow of Light Crossover
Hopefully you’ve had 5th Grade Scouts from your local packs attend one or more Troop meetings, campouts or day activities as part of the Arrow of Light Scouting Adventure pin – if so, you should be ready for “Crossover” of those 5th Grade Arrow of Light Scouts into one or more Troops. While Webelos and Arrow of Light dens should visit one or more troops as a group, the selection of a troop is up to the individual Scout and their family. Every troop has a different “personality” and is different in the type of activities scheduled. Scouts are encouraged to join a troop in early spring, allowing them to experience several Troop campouts prior to attending summer camp. Make their joining experience memorable and welcoming! Check out the page, Scouts BSA Recruiting, leveraged from the Atlanta Area Council.