Program Planning for July 2026

July Jubilation: Celebrate with Spectacular Adventures and Festivities!

Things to Remember This Month:

  • Organize New Dens and Recruit New Den Leaders
  • The Baton Rouge Service Center and Scout Shop will be closed June 29–July 3 in observance of the 4th of July holiday,
  • Clickable July 2026 Program Planning PDF available for sharing with others.

July 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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Merit Badge Week

July 13-17

Merit Badge Week will be held starting Monday, July 13, 2025, through Friday, July 17,2025. The event is open to all Scouts BSA. Come out and have a day or more of enjoyment while working on merit badges.

PLANNING UNDERWAY

Learning Programs for Leaders

 

A trained leader is better prepared to make the Scouting program all it can be!

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Council Roundtable (Combined)

July 9

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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Camp Edgewood Service Day

July 11

Join us at Camp Edgewood to improve the camp—such as clearing trails, cleaning facilities, and helping with conservation—while practicing teamwork and service.

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Huck Finn Raft Race

July 25

Join us for an unforgettable adventure on the scenic English Bayou! Build your own 4–6-person human-powered raft—decorate it, show off your craftsmanship, and then race it along 1.5 miles of beautiful waterway.

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Hybrid Light Fundraising

July 1-31

Perfect Scout Fundraiser for your unit. Can be sold by Take Order Form or Show N Sell. The product can be consigned from Scout Office. Additionally, Units can set up an online storefront with HybridLight and sell directly online.

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July Planning Items

Other Notable Activities

On the Lookout For Leaders

Simple Scouting summertime events are a great way to identify how parents in your Pack really do want to help … now is a great time to “turn parents into helpers and helpers into leaders”. Don’t forget adult social events to bond parents and leaders into a working team. There is no single “silver bullet” solution, but there is a quiver of arrows to help you hit the target when you try to grow your team. Let's leverage the Atlanta Area Council's Recruiting Leaders page.

Summertime Fun Adventure: Make it Fun, Simple, and Easy!

School breaks afford Cub Scout Dens and Packs a perfect opportunity for special activities that are fun, simple and easy. Prepare now for your Cub Scouts to earn the Summertime Fun Adventure! This elective adventure is available for Tiger through Arrow of Light. See some ideas in the links below.

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