Silver Comet District

08/21/2026

Ready to get outside, serve your community, and make a difference? Join Scouts, families, and volunteers from across the Cobb County and the Silver Comet District for the upcoming Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup!

It’s a great opportunity to give back while enjoying a day outdoors—and every bag of trash collected helps keep Lake Allatoona beautiful for everyone.

Register today and join us for a great day of service! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4AADA92EA3FF2-64069063-2026

08/20/2026

New to Cub Scouting or taking on a new leadership role? In-person Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training is a great way to learn the ins and outs of your position while connecting with other leaders.

These hands-on sessions provide the basic tools you need to deliver a quality Cub Scout program — whether you're a Cubmaster, Den Leader, Assistant Leader, Committee Member, or another member of your Pack leadership team.

Why attend in person? Because you can ask questions, share ideas, learn from experienced leaders, and meet other Cub Scout volunteers from across the Atlanta Area Council. And, honestly, it's a lot more fun than clicking through an online course!

Not able to make an in-person session? Online Cub Leader Position-Specific Training is also available year-round through My.Scouting.

Don't wait until you're already leading your first den meeting to get trained! Start the year with the knowledge and confidence to make Cub Scouting a great experience for your Scouts.
https://www.scoutingatl.org/cub-leader-training

08/19/2026

HELP WANTED: Spanish Translator Needed Tomorrow Night!

Our District Executive, Ashley McGraw, is fluent in Scouting, high-fives, and enthusiasm… but her Spanish? Let’s just say relying on Google Translate for an entire sign-up night might lead to us accidentally inviting parents to join a taco club instead of a Cub Scout Pack!

We are launching a brand-new after-school Cub Scout Pack at Green Acres Elementary, and we have a fantastic Spanish-speaking community eager to join the adventure. Our usual bilingual Specialist is unavailable, so Ashley needs a hero to stand by her side and bridge the language gap.

Tomorrow at 6:00 PM
Green Acres Elementary School
2000 Gober Ave SE, Smyrna, GA 30080

If you can lend a hand for an hour and help us welcome new Scouting families, please email Ashley McGraw directly at [email protected] or drop a comment below!

Thank you for helping us grow the Silver Comet District!

08/19/2026

Ready to sharpen your Scouting skills, learn something new, and have a great weekend at camp?

Join the Atlanta Area Council September 11–13 at Woodruff Scout Camp for Scout Skills, an enhanced version of the popular First Year Scout Skills program.

Newer Scouts can build essential skills like knife safety, knots & pioneering, orienteering, nature, first aid, and more—many of which help meet Tenderfoot through First Class requirements.

Already completed First Year Scout Skills? No problem! Scouts can explore Trade Skills or Range & Target Skills programs instead!

$80 per Scout — includes program materials, meals, T-shirt & patch
$20 per adult — includes all meals

ScoutingATL.org/ScoutSkills

Come learn the skills. Have the adventure. Leave a little more prepared for whatever Scouting throws your way!

08/18/2026

As we kick off another year of Scouting, we have one small favor to ask:

Before you plan that campout, hike, service project, field trip, pinewood derby, fishing trip, rocket launch, or “hey, I have an idea…” activity…

CHECK THE SAFE CHECKLIST.

Plan boldly. Scout safely. And please, for the love of all things Scouting, check the checklist.

08/17/2026

The Silver Comet District is excited to introduce brand new EAGLE COACH Training: Practical Training for Eagle Coaches Who Want to Develop Leaders.

This training is designed for Eagle Coaches, Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Advancement Coordinators, and unit leaders supporting Life Scouts who want to move beyond simply checking boxes and learn how to coach Scouts toward meaningful leadership and personal growth.

You'll learn practical techniques for:
• Effective coaching and mentoring
• Leadership development strategies
• Project planning best practices
• Helping Scouts take ownership of their Eagle journey
• Building confident, capable leaders

Wednesday, September 10, 2026
7:30 PM — runs concurrently with Roundtable
McEachern Memorial United Methodist Church
2400 Macland Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Room F326

This isn't just about helping Scouts earn Eagle. It's about learning how to coach the leader behind the badge.

RSVP to Scott Hawley at [email protected].

Come ready to take your coaching to the next level—and help the next generation of Eagle Scouts do the same!

08/15/2026

Organized by the Kiwanis Club of Marietta through the Marietta Kiwanis Foundation, the 911 Field of Flags is displayed every five years and has become one of the largest commemorative events in the nation.

08/13/2026

As Scouting returns to school-year routines, this newsletter from Scouting America is packed with practical ideas, resources, and reminders to help Packs and Troops recruit, reconnect, and engage families across the Silver Comet District. Read highlights and get ready for a strong year ahead: https://wix.to/MEuCOoB

As we head into a new Scouting year, August is an important time for units across the Silver Comet District. Families are getting back into their school-year routines, Cub Scout Packs are preparing for recruiting events, and Scouts BSA troops are looking for new ways to connect with families in thei...

08/11/2026

Take Your Scouting to New Heights!

Earn your Aviation Merit Badge at the Aviation History & Technology Center in Marietta!

This is a great opportunity for Scouts who are fascinated by airplanes, aviation, flight, and the technology that makes it all possible.

Online Classroom Opens: Friday, August 28
In-Person Class: Saturday, September 12
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Aviation History & Technology Center, Marietta
Cost: $20 per Scout

Scouts will begin their Merit Badge experience online before meeting in person at the Aviation History & Technology Center for hands-on learning and instruction.

Registration is required by August 28!
Register here: ahtc360.org/aviationmeritbadge/

Space is limited, so don't wait to register!