Program Planning for November 2025
November and Scouting: A Time for Citizenship and Service
Things to Remember This Month:
- On November 11th, we will be honoring the service and sacrifice of our military veterans on Veteran’s Day. This day is a solemn occasion to express our gratitude to those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Let us remember their courage and dedication as we commemorate this important date.
- The Scouting South Louisiana Lake Charles Office and Scout Shop is closed the week of November 26-30 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
- Get a head start on your planning for Scout Sabbath and Scout Sunday activities in February.
November Events
OA Service Weekend for Winter Camp
November 14-16
A Scout is helpful and we sure could use your help! We have ongoing projects and activities to allow time for both work and play at our newly revamped Service Weekend. If your unit has free weekend and wants to come help, we always have projects available. Just reach out and we will work with you on that plan.
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Winter Camp
November 22-25
Embark on a thrilling journey with Winter Camp, a four-day adventure preceding the Thanksgiving festivities, where joy intertwines with merit badges, and bonds of friendship are forged under the watchful eyes of our devoted Camp Staff!
PLANNING UNDERWAYScouts BSA Position Specific Training
November 6
Join us for leader specific training for Scout Master, Committee Member, and Committee Chair training. Every scout merits the guidance of a well-prepared leader. Seize this opportunity to refine your skills and make a significant impact in your role.
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South Calcasieu Area Council Roundtable
TBD
Monthly program that provides leaders hands-on experience and provides a forum for leaders to offer and receive help from their fellow Scouters.
North Calcasieu Area Council Roundtable
TBD
Monthly program that provides leaders hands-on experience and provides a forum for leaders to offer and receive help from their fellow Scouters.
Unit Take Order Deadline
November 5
Complete the entry of Take Orders for your Pack or Troop. Entry must be completed by 11:00PM. Be sure to determine the prizes and/or patches to order from Keller Prize Program if your unit wants to participate.
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Popcorn Prize Entry Due
November 15
Complete the prize entry for your Pack or Troop on the Keller Prize Program system if your unit wants to participate.
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Unit Take Order Sorting
November 20
Take Order popcorn will arrive and be sorted for unit pick up tomorrow.
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Take Order Distribution for Units
November 21
Units will pick up their take orders to distribute to their scouts.
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Popcorn Fundraising
With each bite, you’re helping Scouts in your community earn their own way to outdoor adventures and life-changing learning opportunities. Look for scouts at store locations in your area.
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Avenue of Flags - Veteran's Day
November 11
Units have the honor of assisting with the Avenue of Flags program at the Orange Grove Cemetery in Lake Charles. We help put and take down the world's largest collection of American Casket Flags in America for Veteran's Day each year.
LEARN MORENovember Planning Items
“Streamlined” Plans for “Required” Cub Adventure
Part of the Council Cub Advancement page resources are simpler “streamlined” plans for most “required” adventures derived from the Den Leader Guide Plan, but made simpler and easier to use. One key improvement: Streamlined Adventure Plans provide prompts for parent leadership of parts of an activity – light work for many hands, sliced and diced and ready to roll, because Parents have the Power! In the Rank by Rank pages, you’ll find these in the Adventure by Adventure pages for Tiger through Webelos. Check out the Cub Scout Advance leveraged from the Atlanta Area Council.
Crossover is Coming – Have Arrow of Light Den Activities With Troops
One of the goals of the Fifth Grade Arrow of Light advancement program is to prepare Scouts for their transition into Scouts BSA. Packs and troops should work together to ensure that every Arrow of Light Scout has the opportunity to join a troop. Troops can provide opportunities for 5th Grade Scouts and their parents to become familiar with their program through special open houses and outdoor activities – many troops will hold more than one outdoor event with a pack. Those dens may also have the opportunity to observe troops in action at district events like a “Webelos Woods” campout. The cooperative effort of Troop and Pack gives 5th Grade Scouts and their families an awareness of the troop program, troop leadership and advancement opportunities. Check out the Scouts BSA Recruiting leveraged from the Atlanta Area Council.