Buckskin Council, Scouting America

04/26/2026

Summer Camp assistance needed
We have a few positions we need to fill
Week 1 - June 14-20.
Week 2 - June 21-27

Rifle Range Assistant - 17+
Archery 21+
Camp commissioner 18+
Merit Badge Counselor
Archery 21+
Cooking 8a-5p week June 22-26
Electronics/Electricity 3-415
Emerg Prep 1030-1145 and 3-415
First Aid 9-1015 and 130-245
Metal Working 1030 -1145
Pioneering 130-245
Ranger Assistant could be evenings
Rifle Assistant 17+ all day
Wood Carving MBC 1030-1145
While we have a robotics counselor at 3pm I would love to be able to offer it at a different time
Any of these could be taught in the evening from 7-9pm if daytime doesn’t work for you. And the times are also flexible.

None of these positions require overnight stays but it is an option.
Some may be paid others would be volunteer but please let me know if you would like to help make Camp Arrowhead program great.

Colleen Sergent
Program Director
304-552-0297

02/06/2026

The Charleston Scout Shop will be closed Saturday, February 7th, due to inclement weather.

01/23/2026

In anticipation of the incoming winter storm, the Wehrle Service Center, Charleston Scout Shop, Huntington Scout Shop, and Parkersburg Scout Shop will be closed Monday, January 26th.
We will reopen Tuesday, January 27th.

12/30/2025

The West Virginia United Methodist Men are sponsoring National Jamboree scholarships for five scouts from the Buckskin Council and 5 scouts from the Mountaineer Council. These scholarships are worth $300.00 each.
To apply for this scholarship: #1 - You must first have attended the West Virginia Circuit Rider Camp in 2024 or 2025. #2 - You must write an essay on “What you plan to learn” at the National Jamboree. The essay must be at least 200 words.
The deadline for the entry for the scholarship is January 1, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be chosen by January 10, 2026.
Mail your entry to: Wayne Custer, 22 Cherry Lane, Wheeling, WV 26003-4904
Or email to Wayne Custer at [email protected]
Find the application here:

10/24/2025

October is Fire Prevention month. At our Scoutreach after school programs we had a lesson on what to say if you have to call 911.
We also contacted the local fire departments who sent a crew to our site. These firefighters spoke to the kids and showed the scouts the equipment on the engines.

The first picture shows the Huntington FD at A D Lewis Community Center.
The second picture is the Ashland FD at Oakview Elementary.

08/29/2025

THE FALL PRODUCT SALE STARTS TODAY. LET'S START IT OFF WITH A BANG!
From Friday, August 29 through Monday, September 1, all sales entered into the CAMP MASTERS system will count toward this special contest. (This contest is for sales made during this period only – not overall sales to date.)

✅ How Sales Count

· Show & Sell: Leaders must apply credits during the contest window

· Take Orders: Scouts must enter their sheets

· Direct to Consumer: Sales automatically populate

🎁 Prizes

· At least 1 – $10 Amazon Gift Card winner in every Council that has Scouts participate

· 1 – $200 Amazon Grand Prize Winner (Top Seller overall during the contest)

· 5 – $50 Amazon Awards (next five highest sellers, excluding the Grand Prize winner)

📅 Contest Window

· Start: Friday, August 29 at 12:01 AM

· End: Monday, September 1 at 11:59 PM

Winners will be announced shortly after sales are finalized in the system.

⚡ Leaders: Please apply credits promptly.
⚡ Scouts: Enter your Take Orders to maximize your total!

Good luck and happy selling! 🍿

How to Enter:
1️⃣ Log in or set up your Scout account at www.campmasters.org
2️⃣ Share your personal Direct to Consumer online link with friends and family
3️⃣ Watch the orders (and chances to win) roll in!

Let’s make August amazing — it all starts with ONE sale.

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07/28/2025

Circuit Rider 35 is coming up September 5-7th. All troops and crews in West Virginia councils are invited to attend. Register today for a great scouting weekend at Jackson's Mill. Sponsored by the West Virginia United Methodist Men.

07/23/2025

Buckskin Council's Wood Badge Course is coming up this fall. Wood Badge is a valuable training that all leaders should take. It gives you the tools to take your program to the next level. Get registered today!

Wood Badge 2025 – The Ultimate Training Experience Register Now Deadline to register is August 17, 2025. Click Here What is Wood Badge? Reflecting on the best of 115 years of Scouting experiences, Wood Badge draws upon the most current leadership models used by corporate America, academic circles,...

07/22/2025

The Parkersburg Scout Shop is moving!
The new location is 1900 Garfield Avenue, Unit D, in Parkersburg.
The Scout Shop will be closed Thursday and Friday, July 24-25, for moving and set up. The shop will be open with limited abilities (due to no internet) on Monday, July 28th and Tuesday, July 29th,. We plan to be fully operational on the 30th!