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Button Gwinnett District is a part of the Atlanta Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.  We are located in the southwestern part of Gwinnett County, serving the cities of Suwanee, Duluth, Norcross, and Peachtree Corners.

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Spooky-Ree – Sep 28-30, Oct 12-14, Oct 19-21, Oct 26-28 – Bert Adams

Posted on Oct 18 2018 - 11:03am

Mark your calendars now for Spooky-Ree

Spooky-ree is a fall themed weekend filled with a fall festival, creepy-crawly nature show, pumpkin carving and decorating, archery, BBs, s'mores, and a campfire. The highlight of the weekend is the Trick-or-Treating Trail for all Scouts and an extra spooky haunted trail for the older Scouts and adults. Bring out the whole family. Visit https://www.campbertadams.org/spookyree.

Cub and Scout Leader Training "Super Saturday" - Sept 22 - LDS Church, Peachtree Corners

Posted on Sep 20 2018 - 11:48pm

EVERY SCOUT DESERVES A TRAINED LEADER

This is a terrific opportunity to get all Cub and Scout leaders, trained as we start the new school year—especially NEW leaders. The Cub training will provide Cubmasters and other Cub Scout Leaders with the basic information and tools they need to lead successful Cub Scout Packs.  The Scout training will do the same for Scout Troop leaders. The new Youth Protection Training will be offered at 8am with the Cub Leader and Scout Leader training provided from 9am-1pm. Please invite all of your unit leaders to attend. Cost is $5. Location: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5995 Spalding Dr, Norcross

Cub Leader Training Registration: http://www.atlantabsa.org/CubLeaderTraining

Scout Leader Training Registration: http://www.atlantabsa.org/TroopLeaderTraining

Trailblazer Adventure Camp – October 5-7, 2018 – Bert Adams

Posted on Sep 20 2018 - 11:48pm

Also plan to Join us for Cub Scout Trailblazer Adventure Camp

Trailblazer Adventure Camp is a day full of fun for Cub Scouts and their families this fall at Bert Adams Scout Camp.  The members of the Order of the Arrow invite you to attend an exciting and fun-filled weekend including BB's, archery, monkey bridges, and more.  Learn Native American History and join us in the dance ring. Bring your best skits and join us for a campfire Saturday evening. For more info, visit http://www.gwinnettbsa.org/node/2533 or email adventurecampchairman@aacegwa.org.

Suwanee Fest - Sept 15 & 16 - Town Center Park

Posted on Sep 3 2018 - 10:02am

Great Service Opportunity for Scouts at Suwanee Fest

Suwanee Fest is looking for volunteers. Volunteers can earn hours for Boy Scouts, high school, etc. and receive a free festival t-shirt! Over 300 volunteer shifts are posted! Ages 14+ are welcome. (Feel free to pass this link along to anyone you work with who enjoys volunteering for our community.)

Event details, including parking, parade, and schedule info: www.suwaneefest.com  

Sign up: https://suwaneefest.com/volunteers/

Webelos Woods - September 14-16, 2018 – Bert Adams

Posted on Aug 30 2018 - 10:37pm

Sept 14-16 Webelos Woods Registration ends Sept 5

All Webelos and Arrow of Light dens and Boy Scout troops are invited to this fun weekend of camping, earning, & learning! Click this link for full details:  https://www.gwinnettbsa.org/node/2508
 
Registration for Webelos Woods should only be done by units, NOT individuals.  Each pack or troop should fill out ONE registration for everyone coming from their unit.  There is no need to list the names of every scout and/or adult coming.  We just need to know how many of each are coming.  We’ll collect the names of all scouts and adults in attendance along with their health forms when each unit checks in at Bert Adams.
 
Cub Scout Packs ONLY should use this link to register: http://www.atlantabsa.org/event/bg-webelos-woods-pack-registration/2316073
 
Boy Scout Troops ONLY should use this link to register: http://www.atlantabsa.org/event/bg-webelos-woods-troop-registration/2316081

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (ITOLS) - Oct 19-21

Posted on Aug 30 2018 - 10:35pm

ITOLS Training for Scoutmasters & Assistant Scoutmasters

ITOLS is a position specific training for SM's and ASM's. This hands-on program gives adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out out-of-door. Imagine having hands-on knowledge setting up a campsite, pitching a tent, hiking, outdoor cooking - all the skills necessary to see the outdoor program of the Boy Scouts of America come to life. Tent overnight camping is Required. For the latest copy of the training schedule for our District as well as the rest of the Atlanta Area Council, go to www.atlantabsa.org/training/6922.

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