Around the Campfire

Apache District Pages

Around the Campfire

Occasional items of interest that you can search, discover, share, or toss in the fire.

 Upcoming events and nearby places to visit

 Fun and interesting for the entire family - Great opportunities for Cub Scout belt loops, arrow points and Boy Scout merit badges.
 

 

Apache District Silver Beaver Recipients

The Silver Beaver Award is the highest recognition, which may be awarded to Scouters within the jurisdiction of a local council territory by the National Court of Honor, based upon research and nominations by the local council. The award is presented for noteworthy service with exceptional character on behalf of youth to registered Scouting volunteers.  

Silver Beaver RecipientsCongratulations to all of our 2012  Mecklenburg County Council recipients, especially to  George MacBain, Dwayne Thomas, and Mark Spisak from Apache District.

Pictured here are Dwayne Thomas,  George MacBain, and Miriam Olynick, a Silver Beaver recipient in 2010.  

 

Charlotte Nature Museum

Located in Freedom Park, not far from up town Charlotte, the museum offers nature-based fun and learning for the family. There is a modest admission fee for non-members. For further details please visit: http://www.charlottenaturemuseum.org/

President James K. Polk Historic Site

Opportunities for Eagle Scout Service projects in the Apache District

We recently spoke to Scott Warren, Manager of the James K. Polk Historic Site. They could use some help with several projects that have the potential to be Eagle or troop service projects. Wow, what a great opportunity to do a service project at the birthplace of the eleventh President of the United States. For further information, please call Mr. Warren at (704) 889-7145. He is usually there Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. After hours you can leave a message. 
The President James K. Polk Historic Site is free, and worth the visit for the entire family.   For further details please visit: http://www.nchistoricsites.org/polk/polk.htm

Experimental Aircraft Association

EAA - For those who missed it, Chuck Porter of the Charlotte Chapter 309 of the Experimental Aircraft Association gave a very informative presentation at our (Apache District) February (2012) Roundtable on opportunities for scouts to learn about aircraft and actually fly in a general aviation aircraft. Through their Young Eagles program, EAA offers some super opportunities for scouts to learn about aviation.

For dates, locations, and further details please visit: http://www.eaa309news.org/

Reed Gold Mine

Don’t know how many of you have been to the Reed Gold Mine, but it is one of North Carolina’s historical sites and definitely worth the visit, The mine is located in nearby Midland, NC, not far from the Belk Scout Camp, and just a 30 minute drive from the Ballantyne area.

According to Eagle Scout Mike Scott, one of the staff members, it is a great opportunity to visit the first gold mine in the United States and learn all sorts of neat stuff. Scouts are definitely welcome. Given enough advance notice, the staff will help with the geology, orienteering and American heritage badges; and yes, there are plenty of opportunities for Eagle Service Projects. 
No fee is charged for admission or tours of the mine. Gold panning is $2 per pan. A group rate of $1.50 per pan is available. For information about merit badges and Eagle service projects call Mike Scott at (704) 721- 4653. 

For further details please visit: www.nchistoricsites.org/reed/reed.htm

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