General Leader Resources

General Information

• ScoutBook.com
• Official BSA Cub Scouting Website
• Guide to Safe Scouting
• Scouting Forms from the National Council
• Animated Knot Tying
• Balloon Racers (PDF)
• Boy Scout Trail
• Create your own certificates for FREE!
• Cub Scout Cheers (PDF)
• Scoutorama

Helpful Links

• Belk Scout Camp in Midland, NC – Google Maps Directions
• Belk Scout Camp in Midland, NC – Map (PDF)
• Boy Scouts of America (Official BSA Website)
• Etowah District
• Mecklenburg County Council
• Mecklenburg County Council Training — The source for all leader training in the Council
• Order of the Arrow
• Troop 39 – Matthews, NC — Our “big brother” troop at Matthews United Methodist Church
• U.S. Scouting Service Project
• Wood Badge Training — The most advanced training available for Scout Leaders

Ceremony Guides

• Arrow of Light Ceremony (PDF)
• Blue and Gold Ceremony (PDF)
• Bobcat Ceremony (PDF)
• Color Ceremony (PDF)
• Crossover Ceremony (PDF)
• Flag Retirement Ceremony (PDF)
• Campfire Planner (PDF)

Local Scout Partners

• Display Cabinets — Very nice hinged display cases for all your scouting memorabilia
• John Street Graphics — Our pack t-shirt provider in Matthews, NC
• Matthews Alive! — The big Labor Day festival in downtown Matthews and one of our annual fundraising events
• Matthews Alterations — Patch Sewing $8 for complete boy’s uniform, $10 for adults, individual patches will also be sewn.  Located in Sycamore Commons next to McAlister’s Deli.  704-847-0236
• The Town of Matthews, NC — The Town of Matthews, NC Official Website

Scouting Gear

NOTE: Many of these retailers give Scouts a discount – just ask! And bring your BSA membership card.

• Bass Pro Shops — Located at Concord Mills Mall
• BSA Online Scout Shop
• Cabela’s
• Campmor
• Coleman — Coleman Outlet Center in Myrtle Beach, SC gives 20% discount to Scouts
• Dick’s Sporting Goods — Located in Pineville, Matthews and Southpark Mall
• Great Outdoor Provision Company — Located at the Park Road Shopping Center
• Jesse Brown’s Outdoor — Located at the Southpark Mall
• L.L. Bean
• REI — Located at the Carolina Place Mall in Pineville