Program Planning for May 2025
Things to Remember This Month:
- Plan Summer Activities
- Complete Summer Camp Physicals
- Schedule Unit Planning Meetings
- Complete Fall Leadership Succession Plan
- National Day of Prayer on May 1
- Mother’s Day Reminder: Send Your Love and Wishes on May 11.
- Remembering the Brave: Memorial Day on May 25.
May Council Events
Invention Convention: Tangipahoa Cub Scout Day Camp
May 26-30
Join us for Cub Scout Day Camp! Activities include a mix of physical and mental activities that allow Cub Scouts to explore nature, learn new skills, and build character.
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NRA Shotgun Instructor Training
May 3-4
17-hour course teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching NRA’s Basic Shotgun Shooting Course.
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BALOO/IOLS
May 3-4
Hands-on program gives adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the outdoors.
REGISTERSTEM Club
May 17
ALL Scouts (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Sea Scouting/Venturing programs) along with NOVA Counselors are welcome to join us monthly, as you can.
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IAC/Quinipissa Trade-o-ree
May 2-3
Discover, Collect, Connect: Your Ultimate Scout Memorabilia Destination! Join us for our TRADE-O-REE where scout memorabilia collecting happens …… buying, selling, or trading.
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Northshore District Roundtable
May 8
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.
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Quinipissa Lodge #479 Order of the Arrow Banquet
May 10
Join us for the Quinipissa Lodge #479 Order of the Arrow Banquet.
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Capital Service Area Roundtable (serving Central, Southern, and Western Districts)
May 15
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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Flags at Port Hudson
May 24
All Scouts, other organizations, and individuals are invited to honor our deceased veterans by placing American flags at the grave sites.
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Flag Retrieval at Port Hudson
May 27
All Scouts, other organizations, and individuals are invited to retrieve the American flags at the grave sites of our deceased veterans.
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Council Program Committee Meeting
May 29
Join us to discuss and decide/plan program initiatives for the entire Council.
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Sporting Clays Classic
May 9
The course is set to be a fun shoot for all skill levels, but some stations will challenge even the expert marksman!
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Hybrid Light Fundraising
May
Perfect Scout Fundraiser for your unit. Can be sold by Take Order Form or Show N Sell. The product can be consigned from Scout Office. Additionally, Units can set up an online storefront with HybridLight and sell directly online.
LEARN MOREMay Planning Items
Create the Path: Plan Your 2025-2026 Adventure!
After the Program Kickoff your Unit should conduct its own annual program planning conference to get ready for the coming year. Using national planning resources for each program, as well as various calendars (e.g., Council, District, school and chartered partner), your Unit can develop a program filled with safe and fun activities and adventures. Planning ahead allows the Unit to have a quality program that is exciting and will create memories and attract new Scouts and families to join you.
- Cubmaster Resources
- Den Leader Resources
- Pack Committee Resources
- Troop Leader and Program Resources
Lead the Future: Shape Your 2025-2026 Leadership Team!
A great program must have a team of leaders to pull it off. “Building Stronger Families Through Scouting” requires parent participation strength – most successful packs have an “Every Parent Helps” policy. Recruiting, retaining, recognizing and replacing leaders on your team isn’t easy – but it is essential. Let's leverage the Atlanta Area Council's Recruiting Leaders page.
National Summertime Pack Awards: Make it Fun, Simple, and Easy!
School’s Out For Summer! School breaks afford Cub Scout Dens and Packs a perfect opportunity for special activities that are fun, simple and easy. See some ideas in the link below, and consider whether your Pack or Den might qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award.