Author: Gary Wilhelm

2025 Cardinal District Award Nominations

Nominations will be accepted starting November 1, 2025 through January 1, 2026. No nominations will be accepted after January 1, 2026. 

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Cardinal District Summer Safety Checklist for Scouts and Families

As we dive into summer, safety is our top priority! Use this checklist to ensure you’re prepared for all your outdoor fun.

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Scout Day at the ACC Baseball Tournament

Scouts and their families are invited to a special Salute to Service/Scout Day game on Sunday, May 25 during the ACC Baseball Tournament at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Come in uniform, take a picture on the field pre-game, enjoy and show your Scout spirit!

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Canoe Safety and Handling Courses: Whitewater Basics

Practical training and experience in Whitewater Merit Badge skills on the Cape Fear and/or Haw Rivers. Learn SAFETY, trip planning, how to maneuver Class I and II rapids, manage a group on running water and rescue techniques.

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Canoe Safety and Handling Courses: Flat-Water Basics

Learn basic paddling skills, group planning for flat water activities, and methodologies to teach youth the fundamentals of canoeing from the Council’s aquatics experts.

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2025 Cardinal District Camporee

Join us this year as we become Space Scouts! Activities will be centered around STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects related to space, as well as traditional scouting activities.

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Upcoming Range and Target Activities Training Courses

The Occoneechee Council Range and Target Activities Committee has recently added three trainings to Black Pug.  Please pass these dates along to the other leaders in your units to ensure the information is getting to as many leaders as possible.

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2025 Pinewood Derby: Mar. 1, 2025

The 2025 Cardinal District Pinewood Derby will be held Saturday, Mar. 1 at the Pine Springs Academy Elementary School gym, 220 Rosewood Centre Dr., Holly Springs. General rules, information and registration details can be found on the Cub Scouts program page.

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2024 Cardinal District Award Nominations

Nominations will be accepted starting November 7, 2024 through January 1, 2025. No nominations will be accepted after January 1, 2025. 

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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training (IOLS)

IOLS will be offered during the District Camporee on April 13 at Camp Durant.

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