Boy Scouts of America® Istrouma Area Council

NRA Instructor Pistol Shooting Training

NRA Instructor Pistol Shooting Training This 16-hour course teaches the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, promoting, and

NRA Range Safety Officer Training

Develops NRA Certified Range Safety Officers with the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe

NRA Shotgun Instructor Training

Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target. WHEN: Saturday, May

2023 IAC/Quinipissa Tradeoree

Quinipissa Lodge Trade-o-Ree & Auction Friday: 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Silent Auctions:  Saturday 9:00 AM to

NRA Rifle Instructor Training

Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting. WHEN: Saturday, March 25, 2023,

2023 Council Silver Beaver & Eagle Recognition

On March 5, 2023, the Annual Recognition Reception will be held honoring Silver Beavers, Eagle Scouts, Scouters, Venturers, Veterans, and more! 

Camp Avondale Service Day

We are holding a major Service Day in February. This service day will be hosted by the Quinipissa Lodge and is open not only to Arrowmen. but to

Instructors-Volunteers for Merit Badge Day and Pisachi

Merit Badge Day and Pisachi University will be running concurrently on March 25, 2023.  Sign up today to teach at one or both of these events.

Wilderness First Aid

Sign up for Wilderness First Aid scheduled for March 11-13.  This course is based on the Boy Scouts of America’s 16-hour Wilderness First

2023 Youth Clay Shoot

This is the Istrouma Area Council’s annual opportunity for youth to compete in a sporting clay shoot at Avondale Scout

2023 Spring OA Ordeal

All registration is done online. If your Troop has had their election and you were elected.  Join us at the Spring Ordeal by registering

2023 OA Dues and Annual Pass

OA Membership Dues Renewal for Calendar Year 2023 The Standard Dues Renewal for 2023 is $30.00 per person. What is an Annual Pass? This is a

NYLT Registration

Basic requirements for youth wishing to attend the Istrouma Area Council NYLT training course. In order to attend an NYLT course, a youth must have

Avondale Scout Museum

The Avondale Scout Museum is located at Avondale Scout Reservation. Housed in the historic Possum Trot Lodge, it is the only Scouting museum in

National Jamboree

ADVENTURERS WANTED!  Join us for Scouting's flagship on-of-a-kind event at Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.

Troop Service and Eagle Scout Project Opportunities

The page is provided as a service to help link Scouts BSA Troops/Crews or Life Scouts who are searching for places to serve in the community with

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2022 Eagle Scouts

Send Us a Picture of your Eagle Scout! Also forms are available for Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year & NOESA.   Click HERE to

Employment Opportunities

The Istrouma Area Council, (IAC) serves 13 parishes in Louisiana and Wilkinson County, Mississippi. We provide a quality Scouting program to youth

Avondale Maps

 Avondale Scout Reservation is made up of four sections of the same property in Clinton, Louisiana. These include Camp Avondale, Camp Tigator,