YELLOW RIVER DISTRICT
Service Area
The Yellow River District serves Scouting families and units throughout Rockdale and Newton counties. Explore upcoming events, monthly meetings, district resources, and ways to stay connected with Scouting in your community.
DISTRICT LINKS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Cub Scout Rangemaster Training
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: Bert Adams Scout Camp
Cost: Free
This training is open to registered Scouting America adult leaders age 18 and older who are current with Safeguarding Youth Training. Registration is limited to the first 12 participants.
Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and bring lunch, a refillable water bottle, a notebook, and a pen.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a training certification card. Anyone serving as a Rangemaster for BB gun, slingshot, or archery activities at district- or council-run Cub Scout events must hold current Rangemaster training.
Contact: Laurie Kauffman
scoutingpack447@gmail.com
(770) 714-6354
Fall Fishing Derby
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: Bert Adams Scout Camp
Cost: Free
The Cub Scout Fishing Derby introduces Scouts to the fun of fishing while building outdoor skills, confidence, patience, teamwork, and an appreciation for responsible environmental stewardship. Representatives from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will be on site to assist with instruction.
Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and bring a camp chair, lunch, refillable water bottle, bug spray, sunscreen, fishing gear, and bait. A limited number of fishing rods will be available through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Contact: Laurie Kauffman
scoutingpack447@gmail.com
(770) 714-6354
Yellow River Pinewood Derby
Saturday, March 20, 2027 | 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: Arnold Pavilion at Bert Adams Scout Camp
MONTHLY MEETINGS
District Committee Meeting
First Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
St. Pius Catholic Church
2621 GA-20
Conyers, GA 30013
District Roundtable
Second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting locations will be announced on the Yellow River District Facebook page.
Stay Connected
Stay up to date with everything happening in the Yellow River District. Use the district calendar to find upcoming meetings, activities, training opportunities, and local events. Calendar events are color-coded for easy reference: orange for Atlanta Area Council events, green for Yellow River District events, and blue for local events and opportunities for Scouting participation. Follow the Yellow River District Facebook page for the latest news, event updates, meeting locations, and announcements. Unit leaders can also access recruiting tools and resources through the Atlanta Area Council Recruiting Resources page.
