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Council Updates

New Year, New Look, Same Great News!

This Council Compass may look a bit different. We are using a new and improved provider to get you the best news possible! Each newsletter will be sectioned into Council Updates, Cub Scout Updates, Scouts BSA Updates, Training Opportunities, and Bob White Lodge updates. Scroll down to find your section!

Award Nominations Open

Do you know a Scouter that has gone above and beyond? Recognize their hard work by nominating them for an award. Awards will be presented at the Council Recognition Banquet.

All awards and nomination form can be found here.

Nominating Committee Nominations Open

Do you know someone that would be a good fit for the Georgia-Carolina Council Executive Board? If so, send their information to Dan Rogers at Dan.Rogers@Scouting.org.

2026 Jamboree

It is time to register for 2026 Jamboree! There are only 9 girl youth and 5 boy youth spots, so register ASAP to secure yours!

Click here to register for the Georgia-Carolina Contingent.

Click here for more information on the Jamboree website.

Adventure Camp 2026

Registration for Adventure Camp 2026 is NOW OPEN! Register your child for the best summer ever at the NAC. Weekly themes include Character and Leadership, Race Time, Engineering, Conservation, Science and Art, and more!

Click here to register today for the best summer ever.

Adventure Store

Build it. Race it. Win it! Get all your Pinewood Derby supplies for the big race at the Adventure Store. We have car kits, decals, weights, and everything to get your car in tip-top shape.

Visit us Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

OPEN Saturday, January 17th and 24th from 9am-2pm.

Scout Day at the Georgia State Capitol

Spend the day witnessing first-hand the political process in Georgia. Watch your legislators recognize your Scouts from the House Gallery. And have a chance to ask actual representatives your most pressing questions!

Georgia State Capitol | March 9, 2026

Click here for more information and registration.

January Roundtables

New Year, New Adventure January Roundtable is this Thursday, January 8th at 7pm at both the Nature and Adventure Center and Aiken First Presbyterian.

Both roundtables will feature Cub Scout topics such as planning a fun spring calendar with your dens and hosting a memorable Blue & Gold Banquet, and Scouts BSA topics such as youth-led goal setting and annual planning refresh, and how to welcome AOLS.

Open to all leaders. Don't miss it!

Cub Scout Updates

Cub Scout Archery Day

Cub Scouts! Join us for Cub Scout Archery Day on January 17th at the NAC. Each Scout will earn the archery advancement for their rank.

Pinewood Derby Clinic

Get your Pinewood Derby Car ready for the big race at the Pinewood Derby Workshop! This is a FREE event to help Scouts carve and decorate their Pinewood Derby Car. Stop by any time from 10am-2pm on January 24th.

Scouts BSA Updates

Race for the Golden Quail: Alien Invasion!

The Golden Quail has gone intergalactic! Strange lights have been spotted over Knox Scout Reservation, transmissions are being intercepted, and rumor has it that mysterious extraterrestrial visitors are searching for the same legendary prize your patrol wants… the GOLDEN QUAIL!

Last year, Troop 8 blasted off to victory and claimed the title. But will they go supernova under the pressure of defending their reign? Or will another patrol rise from the ranks and send them crashing back to Earth?

Register your Troop today to defend the planet, complete alien-themed challenges, and outsmart off-world competitors as you race for cosmic glory!

Troop registration due NO LATER THAN February 27th!!!

Knox 2026 Summer Camp

Memories made. Leaders Forged!

Space is limited for 2026 Knox Summer Camp. Only 73 spots left in Week 1 and 50 spots in Week 2. There are also provisional Troop spots available.

We encourage units to register NOW if you want to come to Knox in 2026, as we are projected to sell out soon.

Click here to register now!

Upcoming Merit Badges

Nuclear Science

When: February 7th

Where: Savannah River Site Museum

Time: 9am-1pm

Click here to register.

Scholarship Opportunities

Sam Tyson Eagle Scout Scholarship

The Sam Tyson Eagle Scout Scholarship Fund was established by the Augusta Kiwanis Club in honor of former member Sam Tyson whose desire was to see youth become productive citizens. The scholarship is available for all Eagle Scouts who completed the Eagle Rank in the Georgia-Carolina Council.

Application closes on March 17th. Click here for more information.

NESA Eagle Scout Scholarship

The National Eagle Scout Association is proud to offer scholarships that can help you continue your educational adventure. Scholarships are awarded to Eagle Scouts who have shown active participation in school, Scouting activities, and community service, and who demonstrate they understand the fundamentals of service to community, service to Scouting and their character.

Applications close January 31st. Click here for more information.

Training Opportunities

Wilderness First Aid

This weekend training course will provide you expert instruction and certification in Wilderness First Aid, and is required for all Treks to Philmont, Sea Base and Northern Tier, and is also great training to have for anyone spending time in the back country.

Open to the public! Click here to register.

Wood Badge 2026

Wood Badge is the premiere adult leadership training program of Scouting America and is recognized by Scouting organizations around the world. The 2026 course will be April 17-19 and May 2-3.

Click here to register today!

Upcoming Range and Target Activities

NRA Basic Instructor and Pistol Instructor Course: January 10-11 | 8:30am-5pm | Knox | Candidates MUST have completed the Basic Pistol Shooting and Basic Instructor Training Course (BIT). BIT is offered as a multiday course. Click here for more information.