Links and Resources
Scouting Links
- Troop 39 - Matthews, NC Our "big brother" troop at Matthews United Methodist Church
- Boy Scouts of America
- National Scouting Museum
- Mecklenburg County Council
- Mecklenburg County Council Training The source for all leader training in the Council
- Etowah District
- Cub Scout Roundtable
- Wood Badge Training The most advanced training available for Scout Leaders
- Order of the Arrow - Catawba Lodge Good site for camping and hiking ideas
- U.S. Scouting Service Project
- Directions to Belk Scout Camp in Midland, NC
- Map of Belk Scout Camp
Documents & Forms
- Advancement Guidelines
- Emergency Preparedness Award
- Outdoor Activity Award
- Leave No Trace Award
- Cub Scout specific Resources, Forms and Applications
- BSA Forms from the National Council This is the official site for the latest BSA forms
- BSA Medical Form (new for 2011)
- Guide to Safe Scouting Downloadable PDF
- Guide to Safe Scouting Read Online with Hotlinks
- BSA Tour Plan
- Expense Reimbursement Form Use this when requesting expense reimbursements
- Advancement Form Use this when submitting advancement requests (or use the Tracker sheets)
- Den Recognition Reports 2010 Sports Belt Loops and Pins
- Den Recognition Reports 2010 Academic Belt Loops and Pins
- Den Recognition Reports 2010 Sports Belt Loops and Pins (BLANK) Use this form for awards not found on the other form.
- Den Recognition Reports 2010 Academic Belt Loops and Pins (BLANK) Use this form for awards not found on the other form.
- Pack 214 Academics and Sports Program & Policies
- BSA Cub Scout World Conservation Award Application
- BSA Emergency Preparedness Application
- Duty Roster Template
Leader Resources
- New Parent's Orientation Guide
- Boy Scout Trail
- Webelos Activity Badge Requirements
- Webelos II Schedule of Activities
- Webelos II Conservation Project
- Flag Ceremony
- Flag Ceremony (short)
- Tiger Cub Neckerchief Ceremony
- Cub Scouts Academics and Sports Program
- MacScouter - Scouting Resources Online
- Webelos Activity Badge Guide
- Animated Knot Tying
- Scoutorama
- Achievement Tracking Spreadsheets Use these custom spreadsheets to keep track of your dens advancements
- Arrow of Light Ceremony Adapted from the MacScouter ceremony
- Arrow of Light
- Arrow Assembly Instructions
- Pack Handbook Outline This has been neglected and is in need of updating - would be a great WoodBadge Ticket
- The Ceremony Table Great ceremony resource
- End of year Campout Den leader Guide 2007
- End of Year Campout Parent Resource 2007
- 2007 Wolf Bear Campout Guide
- Simple Catapult
- National Summertime Pack Award
Camping & Hiking Equipment
Many of these retailers give Scouts a discount - just ask! (and bring your BSA membership card)
- BSA Online Scout Shop
- Jesse Brown's Outdoor Located at the Southpark Mall
- Bass Pro Shops Located at Concord Mills Mall
- Coleman Coleman Outlet Center in Myrtle Beach, SC gives 20% discount to Scouts
- Campmor
- Dicks Sports Located in Pineville, Matthews and Southpark Mall
- Sports Authority
- L.L.Bean
- REI Located at the Carolina Place Mall in Pineville
- Great Outdoor Provision Company Located at the Park Road Shopping Center
- Cabela's
Miscellaneous
- John Street Graphics Our pack t-shirt provider in Matthews, NC
- Display Cabinets Very nice hinged display cases for all your scouting memorabilia
- Matthews Alive! The big Labor Day festival in downtown Matthews and one of our annual fundraising events
- City of Matthews, NC The Matthews, NC homepage
- Matthews Alterations Patch Sewing $8 for complete boy's uniform, $10 for adults, individual patches will also be sewn. Located in Sycamore Commons next to McAlister's Deli. 704-847-0236