Program Planning for March 2025

Things to Remember This Month:

  • Sign up for IAC Spring Cub Family Campout.
  • Sign up for the Scouts BSA Spring Camp-o-ree.
  • Istrouma Area Council Office and Baton Rouge Scout Shop are closed for Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras (Monday, March 3 and Tuesday, March 4). Both will reopen on Wednesday, March 5.

March Council Events

OA Spring Ordeal

March 14-16

Engaging in the OA Ordeal signifies embarking on a transformative weekend-long induction journey, designed exclusively for the newcomers of the Order of the Arrow (OA).

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IAC Cub Family Campout

March 21-23

The IAC Cub Family Campout at Avondale Scout Reservation provides an opportunity for Packs to camp together, fostering outdoor exploration and enthusiasm among youth as they progress through the Scouting program.

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Wilderness First Aid Training

March 22-23

This course prepares you for unexpected medical situations in outdoor settings. Whether you enjoy short trips close to medical resources or participate in wilderness activities, this course covers patient assessment, first aid treatments, and evacuation decisions. It’s suitable for all experience levels and meets Boy Scouts of America requirements for high-adventure activities.

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Northshore District Roundtable

March 13

Monthly program offered by Northshore District that gives leaders hands-on experience and provides a forum for leaders to offer and receive help from their fellow Scouters.

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Central, Southern, and Western District Roundtable

March 20

Monthly program offered by Central, Southern and Western District that gives leaders hands-on experience and provides a forum for leaders to offer and receive help from their fellow Scouters.

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Arrow of Light Ceremony

March 22

Join us in a celebration recognizing and honoring a Scout’s accomplishment in earning Cub Scouting’s highest Award, the Arrow of Light. Earning this award prepares an AoL Scout to become a Scout in a Troop.

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March Planning Items

Other Notable Activities

  • Northshore District Pinewood Derby is on Saturday, March 15.

Spring Recruiting

Fall isn’t the only time to bring new Scouts into your Unit. Hold spring recruiting events and open houses. Invite newly recruited Scouts to attend Day Camp and other summer events. Spring is a great time to attract new families and get them involved in great summer activities. Discover the page, Recruiting Resources, sourced from the Atlanta Area Council.

Fifth Grade Troop Recruiting –March Into March

A big focus of Troops in recruiting new Scouts is the “crossover” of Fifth Grade Arrow of Light Scouts. That’s one recruiting route, but the new (as of April, 2022) opportunity is any 5th Grader who is 10 years old may join a Scouts BSA Troop on or after March 1 of their 5th Grade year. No Cub Scout experience is required. Sign them up and get them involved in your Troop now so they are ready for summer camp. (Pro Tip: check with your Pack and get their help in contacting 5th Graders who almost joined last fall but dropped for some reason.) Check out the page, Scouts BSA Recruiting, leveraged from the Atlanta Area Council.