Pee Dee Service Area, Indian Waters Council #553

05/20/2026

Scout Night with the Florence Flamingos!
Anyone can buy these tickets.
You do not have to be a current Scout.
Come out to the game and talk to current Scouts and Leaders about our programs.

Scout Night Florence Flamingos Baseball Friday, July 31, 2026 7:00 pm 1200 Jennie O'Bryan Ave Florence, SC 29501 Scout Night: Friday, Jul

05/11/2026

The Florence Scout Shop will be closed today, Monday, May 11, 2026.

Our apologies for the short notice.

04/28/2026

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Monday Membership Motivation #6: Multiply Your Reach Through Families

One of the most powerful—and often overlooked—recruitment tools in Scouting is already in your unit: your families. Every parent, leader, and Scout is connected to their own network of friends, coworkers, classmates, and neighbors. When they share your unit’s social media posts, your message instantly expands far beyond your existing audience.

This week, make it a goal to activate your network. When your unit posts about an upcoming join night, campout, or fun activity, don’t just hope people see it—ask families directly to like, comment, and share. A simple ask during a meeting or in a group message can make a huge difference. The more engagement a post gets, the more platforms like Facebook and Instagram will push it out to others.

Encourage families to add a personal touch when sharing. A quick sentence like “My son loves Scouts—come check this out!” or “This has been an awesome experience for our family” makes the post more authentic and inviting.

Remember, people join Scouting because of people they trust. When your families share your story, it carries more weight than any flyer or advertisement ever could.

Remember, people join Scouting because of the people they trust. When your family shares your story, it carries more weight than any flyer or advertisement ever could.

03/04/2026

Scouters,
It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the Passing of Dr. Arland Compton on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Arland will be greatly missed, and fondly remembered, by Scouters and Scouts alike. Having earned his Eagle Award in 1961, Arland chose to remain in Scouting, and influenced the lives of hundreds of Scouts and Leaders for decades.

Below is an excerpt from his Obituary, which can be read in full by clicking the link in this post.

“Dr. Compton played for over forty years in the Sumter Community Concert Band, was a member of the Fellowship Club, and the Fortnightly Club. Despite a busy career, he still had time to introduce his three sons to Boy Scouts, take them hunting, and white water rafting on the Nantahala and Chattooga rivers. He taught them to water ski, to safely operating a motorboat, and took them on family summer vacations. Dr. Compton, having earned the rank of Eagle Scout in his youth, continued in the Boy Scouts as an adult. He began as a Cub Master, progressed onwards to be a Scout Master, then moved on to serve the P*e Dee Area Council in various capacities. He was awarded the Silver Beaver for his service to the council in 1995. After retirement Dr. Compton picked up pickle ball, enjoyed fishing the creeks of Wyboo, and joined the Shepherd Center afternoon Canasta Group. He enjoyed camping and backpacking, eventually logging 1,606 miles and spending 187 nights in the southern Appalachian Mountains.”

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Sumter, SC with Rev. Angela Mashall officiating.

The address of the Church is 226 W Liberty St, Sumter, SC 29150

Dr. Arland Hasty Compton, Jr., 79, husband of Noreen “Nora” Mulhern Compton, died March 3, 2026, at his home. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Arland Hasty Compton, Sr. and Dorothy Allene Jones Compton. Dr. Compton was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He graduated from Edmond...

11/15/2025

The Family Troop Option is official and available in the system as a third Chartering Option starting December 15, 2025.

Congratulations to Troop 473 in Florence, SC for representing the Indian Waters Council during the year-Long National Pilot Program. They are truly among the founders of the Family Troop Option!

11/04/2025

Important Florence Scout Shop Hours Update for November!

The Scout Shop will be closed:
November 5
November 10-12
November 17-19
November 24-28

Please plan accordingly.

09/22/2025

SCOUT-O-WEEN at Camp Coker!!!

Below is the registration link for Scout-O-Ween at Camp Coker. The T-shirt order deadline is September 30. Event registration deadline is October 6. There are no extensions to the deadlines due to order turnaround times for supplies, food, and T-shirts. Medical form parts A & B are required at time of check-in to the event and can be downloaded from the event page. Please doublecheck membership expire dates. ALL youth and Adult Leaders attending must have a current Scouting membership registration.

Register here:

Scout-O-WeenOctober 17-19, 2025at Camp CokerREGISTRATION DEADLINE IS:  Monday, Oct 6, 2025 at 11:45PMThere will be Cub Scout Fun with hiking, BB,

08/15/2025

Rangemaster Training

It's said that many hands make for light work. Come help support our Cub Scout range sports by becoming a trained rangemaster. Be certified to help with Archery, BB, and Sling Shot for District and Council events.

The course is free, and certification is good for 2 years. If you are interested, please let us know by sending an email to the address listed on the flyer below, so we can obtain an accurate count for the district.

02/10/2025

Here's a great fishing opportunity for families with disabilities to have a great weekend thanks to the USSA.

The United Special Sportsman Alliance (USSA), in collaboration with the South Carolina Catfish Anglers and local businesses, will hold its 6th annual FREE fishing event for twenty kids with special needs and their families on May 9 -10, 2025.

The event will take place at Lake Wateree Baptist Church, 5856 River Rd, Ridgeway, SC 29130. Fishing will be held on Saturday, May 10, from 7:30 am until 12:30 pm, followed by lunch.
USSA will provide lodging, meals, fishing licenses, fishing rods, tackle, and other necessary supplies," USSA Director Justin Whiteside. said.

Families that have never attended this fishing event before, please contact USSA at (800) 518-8019 or [email protected]. New families will have priority over those that have fished in past events.

02/06/2025