Boy Scout Troop 192, Valdese, NC

09/12/2026

This weekend at the Morganton Festival, our troop, alongside Cub Scout Pack 184 Morganton First Baptist Church, reached nearly 300 visitors with information regarding Cub Scouts and Scouting America!

We gave out bookmarks with the link to BeAScout.org along with instructions how to locate a troop or pack in their area. Many were from the greater Burke county area, but there were quite a few who were from out of the area, including some from outside of Piedmont Council, Scouting America who appreciated the information on finding troops and packs local to their home.

We engaged with Eagle Scouts from right here in our county, parents who helped their scout through the ranks, and others who went on to serve our nation in various ways after scouts.

Overall, the weather was cooperative and it was so much fun working with other scouts to spread the word about Adventure On!

https://beascout.scouting.org/

09/12/2026

Despite what is going on in the world right now and may all & scouts there be safe, I want to wish all that celebrate a happy rosh hashanah.

"Shana Tova!" to those that celebrate. 🍎🍯🎉

Shana Tova means "Happy New Year". Rosh Hoshanah, the Jewish new year, starts tonight.

Learn more about it from Chabad . Org linked below 👇

🍎🍯 🍏🍎🍯

09/12/2026

We have popcorn for sale at the Scouting America booth at MorgantonFest:

popped caramel
OR
yellow popping corn (unpopped)

09/11/2026

You never know what kind of celebrities you’re going to meet at the Morganton Festival! We got to meet Gus the Groundhog.

09/11/2026

Are you interested in Scouting or do you know someone who is? You can stop by the tent at MorgantonFest and get more information about Cub Scouts or Scouting America within the Foothills District of Piedmont Council BSA.

Scouting teaches young people leadership, ethics, and outdoor skills and helps prepare them for the future. It also ignites their curiosity when they are able to discover new adventures and merit badges. Scouting offers older youth many opportunities for high adventure like Florida Sea Base, Philmont Scout Ranch, Summit Bechtel Reserve, and Northern Tier High Adventure, along with BSA Swamp Base and Nat Jamboree.

Discover what your child can experience when they enroll in Scouts. Be a part of the adventure!

09/07/2026

Labor Day

09/01/2026

💙💛 TWO WAYS TO SAVE ON UNIFORMS! 💛💙

Why choose one adventure when you can save two ways?

⭐ Save 10% on uniform bottoms with the purchase of a matching uniform top
⭐ Save 20% when you purchase a full uniform

Whether your Scout is just starting out or needs a uniform refresh, now is the time to save!

📅 20% Off Offer valid until October 31, 2026. Visit your local Scout Shop for complete details.

09/01/2026

Safety Moment: Keeping Your Food Safe

Camp cooking is part of the Scouts BSA experience—but an unwanted case of food-borne illness can quickly bring an adventure to a halt.

Food-borne illnesses peak during the summer months, making safe food handling especially important on campouts, hikes, and other outdoor activities.

Scouting America recommends remembering the three C’s of food safety:

Keep it COLD
Keep perishable foods below 40°F. Start with foods chilled or frozen and pack them with plenty of ice, frozen gel packs, or frozen juice boxes.

Keep it CLEAN
Wash hands before preparing food, use clean water and clean preparation surfaces, and prevent cross-contamination by keeping raw meat, poultry, and fish away from prepared foods.

COOK it thoroughly
Color alone isn’t a reliable way to determine whether meat or poultry is safely cooked. A digital meat thermometer is a useful addition to the troop chuck box and helps Scouts learn to check food properly.

For troop leaders, this is also an opportunity to teach rather than simply do. Many Scouts are learning to plan meals, handle raw ingredients, and cook for themselves for the first time. Good food-safety habits are another practical skill they can carry well beyond Scouting.

Before your next campout, take a few minutes to review Scouting America’s Keeping Your Food Safe Safety Moment with your Scouts:

https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/food-borne-illness/

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆!🐾
Your pup deserves to be prepared, too. A simple dog first-aid kit could save your dog's life in an emergency, and it fits in a gallon-sized resealable bag.

𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀: Building one checks off a requirement for the Dog Care merit badge!

🔗𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

Photo: Envato