Chattahoochee Council, Scouting America

06/20/2026

Happy Father's Day! Have a Blessed and Relaxing Day!

06/20/2026

06/19/2026

We're Hiring – Join the Scouting America Team!

Do you want a career with purpose? Do you believe in helping young people become leaders, citizens, and role models in their communities?

Scouting America, Chattahoochee Council, Inc. is seeking passionate, motivated, and talented individuals to join our team and help grow the Scouting movement across our 15-county service area in west-central Georgia and east-central Alabama.

Whether your talents are in program delivery, fundraising, membership growth, administration, or community engagement, there is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of youth and families throughout our region.

Current Openings

✅ Program Director ($50,000 - $65,000)
✅ District Director ($50,000–$65,000)
✅ Development Director ($65,000–$75,000)
✅ Membership Coordinators (Part-Time)
✅ District Associates (Part-Time)
✅ ScoutReach Program Specialists (Part-Time)

Part-time positions offer competitive hourly pay ($15–$25/hour) with potential mileage and phone reimbursement.

Full-time positions offer health/dental/vision benefits offer on day one of employment. Potential mileage and phone stipend available.

Why Work With Us?

⭐ Make a difference in the lives of youth every day
⭐ Help build future leaders
⭐ Work alongside dedicated volunteers and community leaders
⭐ Grow professionally in a mission-driven organization
⭐ Be part of a team committed to serving families across Georgia and Alabama

If you are looking for meaningful work that changes lives and strengthens communities, we would love to hear from you.

📧 To Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Scouting America, Chattahoochee Council, Inc.
Preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

06/19/2026

🧠 Did you know that June is Brain Awareness Month?

A healthy brain starts with a healthy body! 💪 Physical fitness, good nutrition 🥗, and mindfulness 🧘 all play important roles in supporting lifelong brain health—and Scouting helps youth build these habits every step of the way.

🐾 From the earliest Cub Scout adventures, Scouts learn the importance of staying active, making healthy food choices, and taking care of their overall well-being:

🦁 Lion: Fun on the Run
🐯 Tiger: Tiger Bites
🐺 Wolf: Running with the Pack
🐻 Bear: Bear Strong, Chef Tech
🎯 Webelos: Personal Fitness, Chef's Knife
🧭 Arrow of Light: Personal Fitness

Learn more about Cub Scout Adventures: https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/adventures/

🏕️ As Scouts BSA members continue their journey, they build on those foundations through merit badges that promote lifelong healthy habits, including 🦅 Eagle-required badges such as:

🍳 Cooking
🏃 Personal Fitness
🚴 Cycling
🥾 Hiking
🏊 Swimming

Explore all Scouting merit badges: https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/all/

🌬️ This month, we're also highlighting Scouting's Safety Moment on Mindful Breathing. Taking a few moments each day to focus on your breathing can help reduce stress, improve focus, and support overall well-being. Just as physical activity strengthens our bodies, mindfulness helps strengthen our minds.

Learn more about Mindful Breathing: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/mindful-breathing/

06/19/2026

Our fellow Kiwanian, Trey Giles with Scouting America brought his lovely mother, Roslyn Giles with WTVM to a meeting. We love having guests come see what our Kiwanis club is up to. It was great to meet you, Roslyn!

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

𝟭𝟰𝟬+ 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.🎉
Longtime Scouting volunteer Larry Green just wrote the book on fun, literally. “Making Scouting Unforgettably FUN!” packs in more than 140 tested activities, from fire-building races to team challenges.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻, 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸.🔥

🔗 Link in first comment.

Photography: Scouting America archives

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

🛡️ Youth Protection FAQs: Adult Supervision

Questions about adult supervision come up frequently in Scouts BSA. The good news? Scouting America has compiled answers to many of the situations leaders and parents encounter.

Topics covered include:

• Merit badge counseling when only one Scout is present
• Fundraising activities involving a single Scout
• What happens if only one leader arrives at an activity
• Registration requirements for adults attending overnight events
• Adult program participants
• One-on-one contact and what "inside and outside of Scouting" means
• Whether youth may gather without adult supervision

If you've ever wondered, "What do the policies actually say?" this resource is worth bookmarking.

Read the official Youth Protection and Barriers to Abuse FAQs:
https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/yp-faqs/