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!

REGISTRATION

OA 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 INFORMATION

STEM 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 MORE

Wilderness 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.

REGISTER

Northshore 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.

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Capital 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 MORE

Camp 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 INFORMATION

March Planning Items

Other Notable Activities

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.