South Louisiana Council Program Retreat

Date:

Aug 8, 2026

 

Location:

Avondale Scout Reservation
14433 LA-10
Clinton, LA 70722

 

South Louisiana Council Program Retreat

Why Attend?

This retreat is all about breaking down barriers and building bridges. For the first time, members of the various program teams across the newly combined South Louisiana Council will come together in one place to:

  • Build relationships across committees and program areas
  • Share ideas and best practices
  • Discuss opportunities for collaboration
  • Develop a unified vision for delivering exceptional programs to our youth

Whether you are already serving on a council or district committee or simply interested in becoming more involved, this retreat is an excellent opportunity to connect, learn, and help shape the future of Scouting in South Louisiana.

Who Should Attend?
Anyone who volunteers—or is considering volunteering—for district or council events from any of our three councils:

  • CAC
  • EAC
  • IAC

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • OA Advisors
  • Program and Event Volunteers
  • Training Team Members
  • Camp Masters
  • Advancement Representatives
  • Commissioner Staff
  • RATA Volunteers
  • Climbing Team Volunteers
  • And other program support volunteers

When

Saturday, August 8

  • 8:00–9:00 AM: Check-in and fellowship
  • 9:00 AM: Program begins
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch
  • Mid-afternoon: Wrap-up and departure

Where

Camp Avondale

Please check in at the Dining Hall Porch. Depending on attendance numbers, presentations and discussions may be held in the Old Dining Hall, but all participants should report to the main dining hall for check-in.

Youth Attendance

Youth are welcome to attend; however, this is not a youth program event. The retreat is focused on planning, collaboration, and relationship-building among program volunteers.

Youth participants should attend with the understanding that they will participate in breakout sessions related to the program area in which they serve as leaders (OA, Climbing Team, etc.).

All youth attendees must:

  • Be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or
  • Be under the supervision of appropriate two-deep unit leadership in accordance with Scouting policies.

Join us as we begin building a stronger, more connected South Louisiana Council program team and work together to create outstanding experiences for the youth we serve.

Fill out the form below and let us know we can expect to see you at the South Louisiana Council Program Retreat on August 8 at Camp Avondale.