Program Planning for February 2026
Things to Remember This Month:
- United in Faith: Honoring Traditions, Building Community - Celebrating Scout Sunday (Feb 8), Sabbath (Feb 6-7), Jumu’ah (Feb 5-6), and all sacred observances together.
- Clickable February 2026 Program Planning PDF available for sharing with others.
February Council Events
Unit Camping
Be sure to check in with your unit for upcoming activities. Camp Edgewood offers a fantastic setting for an unforgettable outdoor adventure!
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College Of Commissioner Science
February 7
The College of Commissioner Science takes commissioners beyond the basic training, further developing critical leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
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Learning Programs for Leaders
A trained leader is better prepared to make the Scouting program all it can be!
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Council Program Committee Meeting
February 5
Unit leaders and scout parents are invited to participate and ensure effective planning, supervision, and execution of program activities to support Scouting in the Unit, District/Service Area and Council.
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Scout Sunday @ St. Margaret Catholic Church
February 8
Families are invited to Lake Care Adventure after mass for pizza and patches, $20 per jumper (includes pizza, all-day jump pass & socks). Scouts are requested to wear their Class A uniforms.
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Calcasieu Roundtable (Combined)
February 19
Monthly program offered that gives leaders hands-on experience and provides a forum for leaders to offer and receive help from their fellow Scouters.
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Religious Emblems
February 21
Cub Scouts can earn Light of Christ (Tigers & Wolves) or Parvuli Dei (Bears, Webelos and Arrow of Lights) religious emblems. St. Margaret Catholic Church is teaching these at Camp Edgewood.
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Cub Scouts Shooting Sports Day
February 28
Cub Scouts enjoy time with Range and Target Activities at Camp Edgewood.
PLANNING UNDERWAY
Camp Cards: Your Ticket to Adventure!
January-April
Scouts can earn their way to unforgettable day camps, summer camps and high adventure experiences! Units participating in this program will earn 40% commission ($4.00) for each $10 Camp Card they sell.
SIGN UPFebruary Planning Items
Other Notable Activities
- OA G1 Section Impact Summit started on January 30 and continues until February 1.
- Scout Week 2026 at The National World War II Museum wraps up on February 1.
- Council Service Territory 7: Key Leadership Conference on February 1-2 at Cockrell Service Center in Houston.
- Touchdown Time: Super Bowl Sunday, February 8
- Valentine's Day - February 14
- President's Day - February 16
- Lundi Gras - February 16
- Mardi Gras - February 17
Happy Birthday Scouting and Other Observances!
The BSA was formally incorporated on February 8, 1910, so February is often a month of celebrations like Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumu’ah, Service Projects, and Cub Scout Blue & Gold Banquets. A guide to religious observances for 2026 are available for review and use in your planning, Celebrate Scouting any time – some events can be held in any month (and a Blue & Gold party with rank awards is often less stressful on leaders and parents if held later in the spring).
Simple Scouting: Plan Some Fun, Family + Friends Events
You’re going to have plenty of opportunity for more detailed Advancement Adventure meetings, but you can ease into your Den and Pack year with fun*simple*easy activities that your parents can do with their Scouts. Then you’ll have more momentum for a full fun year. See some ideas in the links by Parish below.
| THINGS TO DO | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allen Parish | Beauregard Parish | Calcasieu Parish |
| Cameron Parish | Jeff Davis Parish | Vernon Parish |
Plan Arrow of Light Crossover
Hopefully you’ve had 5th Grade Scouts from your local packs attend one or more Troop meetings, campouts or day activities as part of the Arrow of Light Scouting Adventure pin – if so, you should be ready for “Crossover” of those 5th Grade Arrow of Light Scouts into one or more Troops. While Webelos and Arrow of Light dens should visit one or more troops as a group, the selection of a troop is up to the individual Scout and their family. Every troop has a different “personality” and is different in the type of activities scheduled. Scouts are encouraged to join a troop in early spring, allowing them to experience several Troop campouts prior to attending summer camp. Make their joining experience memorable and welcoming! Check out the page, Scouts BSA Recruiting, leveraged from the Atlanta Area Council.