FEBRUARY
Advancement & Spring Preparation
Keep the momentum going by focusing on advancement, upcoming spring activities, and the resources your unit needs for a successful second half of the program year.
This Month’s Priorities
Get Ready for Spring Recruiting
Confirm your unit’s spring recruiting opportunities and make sure leaders, materials, and follow-up plans are ready. A strong recruiting effort helps welcome new families before the busy summer months.
Turn Summer Camp Plans Into Action
Move summer camp planning forward by confirming who plans to attend, reviewing registration deadlines and costs, and helping families prepare for the summer experiences available to their Scouts.
Keep Families Connected and Engaged
Keep families informed about upcoming meetings, activities, outings, and opportunities. Regular communication helps parents plan ahead, keeps Scouts engaged, and strengthens participation throughout the unit.
Keep Advancement Moving
Check in on each Scout’s advancement progress and identify opportunities to complete requirements through upcoming meetings, outings, and activities. Help Scouts set achievable goals for the months ahead.
Prepare for Spring Outdoor Adventures
Start planning your unit’s spring outings and outdoor activities. Confirm dates, locations, leadership, transportation, equipment, and other details early so families have time to prepare and participate.
Upcoming Council Events
Lodge Day of Service
Bert Adans Scout Camp
Join fellow Scouts and volunteers for a day of service at Bert Adams Scout Camp.
Porsche Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge
Session 1: Volunteer Service Center | Session 2: Porsche Cars North America
Scouts can explore automotive maintenance while working toward the Automotive Maintenance merit badge through this special council program.
University of Scouting
Savannah College of Art % Design (SCAD)
Build your Scouting knowledge and leadership skills through a day of training and learning opportunities for adult volunteers.
Wilderness First Aid
Develop the skills and confidence to respond to medical emergencies when professional help may be some distance away.
Looking Ahead
Keep these upcoming priorities on your radar as you plan the months ahead.
Prepare Cub Scout Leaders for Spring & Summer
Review the training and resources that den and pack leaders need for upcoming activities. Identify leadership gaps and help volunteers prepare to deliver a strong finish to the Cub Scout program year.
Prepare Leaders for Summer Adventure
Review the adult training needed for summer camp, outdoor activities, and high-adventure programs. Identify requirements early so leaders have time to complete training before summer begins.
Put Your Spring Recruiting Plan Into Action
Begin actively welcoming new families through spring recruiting events and community outreach. Make sure volunteers are ready to answer questions, collect contact information, and follow up quickly with interested families.
Confirm Your Summer Camp Plans
Confirm which Scouts and leaders will attend summer camp, review registration and payment deadlines, and make sure families understand the next steps for forms, equipment, transportation, and preparation.
Review Advancement Before Summer
Review each Scout’s advancement progress and identify requirements that can be completed during spring meetings and activities. Help Scouts set goals and make progress before summer programs begin.
Finalize Your Spring Outdoor Plans
Turn your spring plans into action by confirming upcoming outings, locations, leadership, transportation, equipment, and family communications. Make sure Scouts and families know what to expect and how to prepare.