East Carolina Council

East Carolina Council Adventure, leadership, and lifelong memories for youth across Eastern NC. We build character and inspire future leaders through Scouting.

Join our community of Scouts, families, and volunteers in 3 districts and 20 counties. Guiding Principles

Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my Country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. Scout Law
A Scout is trust

worthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.

Get ready to ROAR, EXPLORE & MORE! 🐯🌲Bring the family out for a day packed with Scouting adventures, hands-on activities...
09/02/2026

Get ready to ROAR, EXPLORE & MORE! 🐯🌲

Bring the family out for a day packed with Scouting adventures, hands-on activities, outdoor fun, and plenty of opportunities to make new friends!

Whether you’re already part of Scouting or ready to discover what it’s all about, come see where the adventure can take you.

September 26, 2026
Camp Boddie
Open to Scouts, families & those interested in Scouting!

Register today: https://scoutingevent.com/426-Roar2026

🎉 THE WAIT IS OVER! IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME! 🦪We’ve teamed up with Brightspeed to give one lucky winner TWO tickets to the 6t...
09/01/2026

🎉 THE WAIT IS OVER! IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME! 🦪

We’ve teamed up with Brightspeed to give one lucky winner TWO tickets to the 6th Annual Oyster Roast!

Ready for oysters, shrimp, low country boil, pork sliders, our silent & online auction, and a great evening at May-Lew Farm? Here’s your chance to join us!

TO ENTER:
1. Follow our page and share this post
2. Complete the official giveaway entry form: https://forms.gle/ivX5bCiftQuaEkzV9
3. BONUS ENTRY: Tag the friend you’d bring with you in the comments!

🎟️ Already know you want to be there? Don’t wait on the giveaway, tickets are available now: https://oyster26.givesmart.com/

Thursday, October 22
May-Lew Farm | Farmville, NC

A huge thank you to Brightspeed, a First Class Sponsor of this year’s Oyster Roast, for helping us make this giveaway possible!

Good luck! 🦪

Something’s roasting… and we’re not just talking about the oysters. 👀🦪We’ve teamed up with Brightspeed for something spe...
09/01/2026

Something’s roasting… and we’re not just talking about the oysters. 👀🦪

We’ve teamed up with Brightspeed for something special leading up to the 6th Annual Oyster Roast.

We can’t spill the details just yet… but you’ll want to keep an eye on our page.

Come back at 4:30 PM. You won’t want to miss this.

🏴‍☠️ REGISTRATION EXTENDED!There’s still time to join us for Blackbeard’s Revenge: Shooting Sports Weekend!The registrat...
08/31/2026

🏴‍☠️ REGISTRATION EXTENDED!

There’s still time to join us for Blackbeard’s Revenge: Shooting Sports Weekend!

The registration deadline has officially been extended to September 6, giving you a little more time to get you additional time to get signed up and ready for a weekend of shooting sports, Scouting, and adventure at Camp Boddie.

September 11–13, 2026
Camp Boddie
$65 Youth & Adults | $25 Staff
NEW Registration Deadline: September 6

Don’t wait until, register today!

🔗 Register here: https://ecc.tentaroo.com/admin2/login

💦 Aquatics Weekend Attendees, We Want to Hear From You!Thank you for joining us for Aquatics Weekend! Now that the weeke...
08/28/2026

💦 Aquatics Weekend Attendees, We Want to Hear From You!

Thank you for joining us for Aquatics Weekend! Now that the weekend is behind us, we’d love to hear about your experience.

Check your email for our Aquatics Weekend Survey and take a few minutes to share your feedback. Your responses will help us understand what worked well, where we can improve, and how we can make Aquatics Weekend even better next year!

Thank you for being part of the weekend and helping us continue to improve the Scouting experience. ⚜️

🔬 Registration is NOW OPEN for STEMB @ ECU! 🧪Scouts, get ready to explore, learn, and earn at East Carolina University o...
08/27/2026

🔬 Registration is NOW OPEN for STEMB @ ECU! 🧪

Scouts, get ready to explore, learn, and earn at East Carolina University on November 14! Spend the day diving into hands-on STEM experiences while working toward merit badges in areas like Plant Science, Digital Technologies, Cybersecurity, Veterinary Medicine, Nuclear Science, Electronics, Chemistry, AI, and more.

November 14, 2026
Starts at 8:30 AM
East Carolina University
$25 Day Session | $35 Day + Evening Session

🔗 Register today: https://scoutingevent.com/426-STEMB26

Have questions? View the event guide at the registration link, or email us with any additional questions.

Thank you to everyone who joined us tonight for our Chipmunk Program Interest Meeting! 🐿️We appreciate you spending part...
08/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us tonight for our Chipmunk Program Interest Meeting! 🐿️

We appreciate you spending part of your evening learning about this new opportunity for families and our youngest future Scouts.

Everyone who attended will receive a follow-up email tomorrow with a recap and additional information.

A special thank-you to everyone who joined us despite our little email mix-up earlier today. 😅 Even Chipmunks can get their dates crossed! We appreciate everyone who helped us catch it and rolled with us.

If you missed the meeting but would like more information, comment below! We’ll reach out and make sure you receive the details.

Thank you again for your interest in bringing more families into Scouting!

🌰 We’re here for the 7 PM meeting tonight!Our office may normally close at 5 PM, but tonight we’re staying late for our ...
08/26/2026

🌰 We’re here for the 7 PM meeting tonight!

Our office may normally close at 5 PM, but tonight we’re staying late for our Chipmunk Interest Meeting!

Stop by to learn more about the new Chipmunks program for Pre-K youth, meet the team, and get an up-close look at the neckerchief, activity materials, parent resources, and more.

East Carolina Council, Scouting America
313 Boy Scout Blvd.
Kinston, NC 28501

Come see what Chipmunks is all about and learn how your youngest adventurer can get started!

🚲 Get Ready to Ride!Join the East Carolina Council’s Buccaneer District for a Bike Rodeo focused on bike safety, hands-o...
08/26/2026

🚲 Get Ready to Ride!

Join the East Carolina Council’s Buccaneer District for a Bike Rodeo focused on bike safety, hands-on activities, and family fun!

Saturday, October 17, 2026
10 AM – 2 PM
Jarvis Memorial United Methodist Church
510 Washington St., Greenville, NC

Families can enjoy:
• Bike road course & repair station
• Scout skill demonstrations
• Bike safety activities
• Community partners including Greenville Police Department, Safe Kids Pitt County, ECU Health, and more!

All ages are welcome! Parents and guardians must remain present throughout the event.

🔗 Register at https://scoutingevent.com/426-BikeRodeo26
Registration closes Friday, October 9.

Grab your helmet and come spend the day learning, riding, and having fun with us! 🚴

🍂 Fall Training Weekend | September 18–20, 2026 | Camp BoddieBuild your skills, strengthen your leadership, and be prepa...
08/25/2026

🍂 Fall Training Weekend | September 18–20, 2026 | Camp Boddie

Build your skills, strengthen your leadership, and be prepared! Join us at Camp Boddie for a weekend of hands-on training designed to help you become a more confident and prepared Scouting leader.

Choose the training that fits your role and get registered:

🐻 Fall BALOO — Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
Build the skills and confidence needed to help deliver safe, fun, and successful Cub Scout outdoor experiences.

🏕️ Get BALOO Trained → https://scoutingevent.com/426-FallBALOO26

⛑️ Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Learn how to respond when help may be hours away through hands-on training focused on outdoor injuries, emergencies, and real-world situations.

🩹 Be Prepared and Register for WFA → https://scoutingevent.com/426-WFAFall26

🧭 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
Strengthen your outdoor skills while learning the fundamentals needed to confidently lead and support a Scouts BSA outdoor program.

🌲 Build Your Outdoor Leadership Skills → https://scoutingevent.com/426-FallIOLS26

One weekend. Three opportunities to become a stronger Scouting leader.

Address

313 Boy Scout Boulevard
Kinston, NC
28501

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+12525221521

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