Council Events

There are several activities thoughout the year planned by the Central North Carolina Council which are open to all scouts within our council. For any of these events which we plan to attend as a pack, the scout fees will be covered by the pack. If, however, there are any Council Events which the Pack 97 Committee has elected not to include on our schedule as an official Pack Activity, you are more than welcome to register for and attend on your own at your own expense.

You may receive literature directly from them in the mail for specific events or you can visit their website for a complete listing.

In the past, some of the scheduled activities have included:

Gold Rush

Cub Scout and Family Camping for Tiger, Cubs and Webelos. Games & Activities, Campfire & Musical Program, and Sunday Worship. The Gold Rush is an annual outdoor event for ALL Cub Scouts and parents to enjoy together. It will be held at Camp John J. Barnhardt on the 1,000 acre William C. Cannon Scout Reservation in New London, NC. Activities include archery, B.B’s, fishing and Scouting for real GOLD, and a selection of SURPRISE EVENTS throughout the afternoon and into the night!!! GOLD RUSH including afternoon prospecting for REAL gold!!

Outdoor Games

All action areas will provide hands-on activities for Scouts with expert instruction from Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World personnel. Have you always wanted to shoot a muzzle loader, paddle a kayak, learn to fly cast, or cook outdoors? How efficient are you at packing a backpack or reading a compass? Test your golf skills or learn to call a turkey.

  • Shooting Sports: Archery, B. B.’s, Rifle, Shotgun, Muzzle Loading, Action Archery Course
  • Water Sports: Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing (optional to bring your own gear), Fly Fishing
  • Outdoor Skills: Backpacking, Camping, Orienteering, Cooking, Climbing, Wilderness Survival,
    Bow, Drill Fire Starting Technique, Leave No Trace
  • Other Activities: Game Calling, Hunter Safety, Dog Training & Care, ATV Safety, Rappelling, Zip line
  • As a service to parents of our Scouts, the Central N. C. Council will have a Scout shop with all your
    uniform and handbook needs at this event