Mecklenburg County Council, Scouting America

06/10/2026

Today is the deadline to sign up for the Camp Grimes 50th Anniversary Alumni Gathering! You don't want to miss the fun and the memories!

Sign up today at https://www.mccscouting.org/content/135630/Camp-Grimes-50th-Anniversary-Alumni-Gathering

06/07/2026

Staff week has officially begun at Camp Grimes! Aquatics staff doing their drills to get the week started!

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06/07/2026

Outstanding young lady. She is a great ambassador for Scouting and for our Council!

Help us congratulate Reed Coleman in being our 2026 CST-15 VLA Recipient.

06/05/2026

UPDATE: The registration deadline has been extended to June 10 (tomorrow!)!

NYLT is a great opportunity for youth to gain invaluable leadership knowledge. Camp dates this year are July 26-July 31. Scouts, Sea Scouts and Venturers are encouraged to attend.

Unit leaders – be sure to sign your attendees up by June 7!

For more information, go to https://www.mccscouting.org/what-is-nylt

06/05/2026

We are thrilled to announce a new Scouting partnership with The Harvest Center of Charlotte! 🎉

At Scouting, we believe in building stronger communities by helping young people grow into leaders, and we're excited to work alongside an organization that is making such a tremendous impact in the lives of individuals and families across our community.

To kick off this partnership, we're heading to HYPE THE HILL to support the Rise Above 5K! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Volunteer here: https://theharvestcenter.vomo.org/opportunity/2026rise-above-5k

The Rise Above 5K is a family-friendly community event designed to bring people together while supporting individuals and families impacted by homelessness, poverty, and unemployment. Every step helps Harvest Center continue its mission of providing hope, resources, and opportunities for those working to overcome life's challenges.

Who's ready to join us on HYPE HILL and cheer on the runners? Let's show Harvest Center and our community what the Scouting spirit is all about!

The Rise Above 5K is a family-friendly community event designed to bring people together while supporting individuals and families impacted by homelessness, poverty, and unemployment.As a volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in creating an unforgettable experience for runners, walkers, fami...

06/04/2026

For 50 years, Camp Grimes has been a favorite camp for Scouts and staff! Come celebrate 50 years of Camp Grimes on June 27!

Sign up today! https://www.mccscouting.org/content/135630/Camp-Grimes-50th-Anniversary-Alumni-Gathering

Registration ends June 10.

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06/03/2026

🎉🇺🇸 Celebrate an All-American Summer! 🇺🇸🎉

Get ready for the 2026 Cub Scout Day Camp—this year’s theme is American Birthday! Join us for a week full of patriotic fun, outdoor adventure, and unforgettable memories at Belk Scout Camp.

https://www.mccscouting.org/CubScoutDayCamp

📅 Dates: July 13–17, 2026
📍 Location: Belk Scout Camp, Midland, NC
⏰ Drop-Off: 8:30 – 8:45 AM
⏰ Pick-Up: 4:30 – 5:00 PM

From festive games and crafts to STEM activities and classic camp fun, Cub Scouts will celebrate in red, white, and blue style all week long!

🍎 Lunch and snacks are provided each day!

Don’t miss out on this star-spangled week of fun—more details and registration coming soon!

06/02/2026

🌟 Webelos Adventure Camp 2026 is Red, White & Blue! 🇺🇸

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with an action-packed week of Scouting fun at Camp Grimes!

📅 July 12–16 (One Session Only)
👥 Registration is BY PACK ONLY

Registration: https://www.mccscouting.org/WAC2026

🔥 Activities include:
• Archery & BB shooting 🏹
• New friendships across the council 🤝
• Advancing skills & earning achievements ⭐

📌 Key Dates:
• Registration Opens: March 10
• Class Selection: May 1 - OPEN NOW
• Late Fee ($275): June 13
• Closes: July 2

Don’t miss this summer adventure—register your PACK today! ⚜️

06/01/2026

Congratulations to these new Eagle Scouts in Troop 3G! They held their Court of Honor last month. Kennedy, one of the Eagle Scouts recognized and pictured with her parents and grandparents, was the first girl registered in Cub Scouts in Mecklenburg County!

Thank you to their Scoutmaster Melissa Loyd for guiding these Scouts on their journey to Eagle Scout.

Congratulations!

05/30/2026

If you have not updated your Scouting America Youth Protection Training with the S.A.F.E. Guarding Youth training, your YPT expires tomorrow May 31.

All registered Scouting volunteers are required to have S.A.F.E. Guarding Youth training. Log into your my.scouting.org account and take your training today!

Login here: https://www.scouting.org/training/safeguarding-youth/