Program Planning for March 2025
Things to Remember This Month:
- Sign up for IAC Spring Cub Family Campout.
- Sign up for the Scouts BSA Spring Camp-o-ree.
- Istrouma Area Council Office and Baton Rouge Scout Shop are closed for Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras (Monday, March 3 and Tuesday, March 4). Both will reopen on Wednesday, March 5.
March Council Events
Cub Family Campout (Duck-O-Ree)
March 21-23
Join us for an Unforgettable Quacky Weekend Adventure Awaits at DUCK-O-REE! Your Scout will adopt their very own rubber duck and take on exciting challenges, games, and activities, making memories that will last a lifetime!
REGISTRATIONOA Spring Ordeal
March 28-30
Engaging in the OA Ordeal signifies embarking on a transformative weekend-long induction journey, designed exclusively for the newcomers of the Order of the Arrow (OA).
REGISTER
IAC Rangemaster Training
March 1
Certification qualifies you to run a BB Gun/Archery Range for Cubs at District or Council events and Holiday Camps. This training also qualifies you to run an Archery, Tomahawk, and Knife Throwing Range for Boy Scouts and Venturers for day or weekend events/campouts.
REGISTER
CST 7 College of Commissioner Science
March 8
The College of Commissioner Science takes commissioners beyond the basic training, further developing critical leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
MORE INFORMATIONSTEM Club
March 8
ALL Scouts (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Sea Scouting/Venturing programs) along with NOVA Counselors are welcome to join us monthly, as you can.
LEARN MOREWilderness First Aid Training
March 22-23
This course prepares you for unexpected medical situations in outdoor settings. This course covers patient assessment, first aid treatments, and evacuation decisions. It’s suitable for all experience levels and meets Scouting America's requirements for high-adventure activities.
REGISTERNorthshore District Roundtable
March 13
Monthly program offered by Northshore District that gives leaders hands-on experience and provides a forum for leaders to offer and receive help from their fellow Scouters.
LEARN MORE
Northshore Pinewood Derby
March 15
This event provides a good, clean form of competition that the whole family can enjoy! This is an Adventure Pass event.
LEARN MORECapital Service Area Roundtable (serving Central, Southern, and Western Districts)
March 20
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 MORECamp Cards
March 1-31
Let’s get Scouts EXCITED to sell their 20 cards so they can register for a t-shirt. Have your scouts finished with their initial order? To get more camp cards, ask at Roundtable or the Scout Office.
MORE INFORMATIONMarch Planning Items
Other Notable Activities
- Mardi Gras Camp continuing through March 3.
- OA Dues are due no later than March 2.
- Northshore District Pinewood Derby is on Saturday, March 15.
Spring Recruiting
Fall isn’t the only time to bring new Scouts into your Unit. Hold spring recruiting events and open houses. Invite newly recruited Scouts to attend Day Camp and other summer events. Spring is a great time to attract new families and get them involved in great summer activities. Discover the page, Recruiting Resources, sourced from the Atlanta Area Council.
Fifth Grade Troop Recruiting –March Into March
A big focus of Troops in recruiting new Scouts is the “crossover” of Fifth Grade Arrow of Light Scouts. That’s one recruiting route, but the new (as of April, 2022) opportunity is any 5th Grader who is 10 years old may join a Scouts BSA Troop on or after March 1 of their 5th Grade year. No Cub Scout experience is required. Sign them up and get them involved in your Troop now so they are ready for summer camp. (Pro Tip: check with your Pack and get their help in contacting 5th Graders who almost joined last fall but dropped for some reason.) Check out the page, Scouts BSA Recruiting, leveraged from the Atlanta Area Council.