Welcome to Arrowhead District

 $20 per Scout
Saturdays @ 8:30 AM (Central Time) & Tuesdays @ 6:30 PM (Central Time) 

 
This new 90-minute online program is open to all scouts. Our program facilitator will guide the scouts and explore the role an engineer when creating a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. The nine requirements for the Engineering Merit Badge will be discussed during this virtual, interactive experience. 

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Invitation to Volunteer: Decatur Scouts of America

Thank you, Denice Marco, for providing us with your contact information.  We are reaching out to the Morgan County/Decatur Scouts of America to invite you to volunteer at the upcoming North Alabama Scottish Festival and Highland Games. This event will take place on March 14 and 15, 2026, at Point Mallard in Decatur, AL.

The North Alabama Scottish Festival and Highland Games is a celebration of Scottish heritage, featuring traditional Highland Games, Clan Families and Societies, music, food, and cultural activities. It brings together communities from across the region to enjoy a weekend of fun and fellowship.

We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers from the Decatur Scouts of America to help with various aspects of the festival, including:

· Assisting with Parking direction (older Scouts and a Parent), we don’t charge for parking

· Supporting with grounds maintenance

· Helping with crowd management and directions

· Providing information to visitors

· Assisting with breakdown activities

Volunteering at the North Alabama Scottish Festival and Highland Games offers Scouts the chance to:

· Earn service hours for scouting requirements

· Develop leadership and teamwork skills

· Engage with the local community and experience cultural traditions

· Enjoy a unique and memorable event alongside fellow Scouts

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the festival organizers at info.nasfhg@gmail.com or call (256) 503-3907. We look forward to welcoming Decatur Scouts of America to the North Alabama Scottish Festival and Highland Games!  

2026 Wood Badge Course 14-126
March 20-22 2026 – Camp Comer
April 11-12, 2026 – Camp Sequoyah

Cost: $275

Scoutmaster Brandi Sherman

Email: smwb14126@gmail.com

 Wood Badge is advanced Scout leader training that began in 1919 by Lord Baden-Powell, founder of Scouting and Wood Badge’s first director. It came to America in 1948 and has been updated to reflect current BSA policies and programs. Incorporating the best techniques available, Wood Badge has become the most advanced leadership training course in Scouting! 

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March 27-29, 2026

Camp Westmoreland

This training is NOT a Scouting America Training. It is only required for Troops and Crews if they are attending one of our 4 National High Adventure Bases (Philmont, Sea Base, Northern Tier, or The Summit) or if you will be conducting a Scouting activity 60 minutes away from definitive medical care. 

Occasionally our Council will offer a Wilderness First Aid course through a partnership with another organization. Please check back for details on when/if one is being held. For those units who need adult leaders trained in Wilderness First Aid, the following providers offer courses annually in our region.

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March 27-29, 2026

Camp Comer

Thank you for your interest in either the Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills course for Scouts BSA and Venturing Leaders, or the Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation course for Cub Scout Leaders!  These courses will be held at Camp Comer in Mentone, AL.

The Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) course will provide you with the basic outdoor skills needed to guide an outdoor program in accordance with BSA standards. The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in the Scouts BSA Handbook. This course is required for all Scouts BSA leaders. IOLS is conducted from Friday evening to Saturday afternoon.

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April 18-19, 2026

Canterbury United Methodist Church, 350 Overbrook Road, Mountain Brook, AL 35213

Vulcan District is offering an Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) course for Scouts BSA adult leaders and a Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) for Cub Scout Leaders hosted at the Troop 63 Scout Hut at Canterbury United Methodist Church in Mountain Brook.  The IOLS course is the second half of BSA Adult Leader training and is focused to provide basic outdoor skills to develop and implement an outdoor program.   

When:  Saturday, April 18, 2026.  Check in at the Troop 63 Scout Hut behind Canterbury United Methodist Church.  Check-in time is at 7:30am.

Where:  Canterbury United Methodist Church, 350 Overbrook Road, Mountain Brook, AL 35213

Uniform:  Scouting Field Uniform (Class A), and Activity Uniform (Class B)

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