Author: Chadd Blanchard

Winnebago Council Scouts and Scouters, The Winnebago Council Volunteer Board of Directors is happy to announce that Ingawanis Adventure Base (IAB) will re-open for use by registered BSA Scouts and units beginning August 7, 2020. The guidelines and requirements for use of IAB have been built using the latest information acquired from the State of […]

In Congress, it’s the rare subject about which there’s unanimous agreement. It’s the Congressional Award, the highest recognition Congress bestows on young people. To qualify, a young person must meet certain goals in four key areas: voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration. Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Yes, many of the activities […]

In-Person ScoutingUnits can now once again begin to meet in-person. Local health department guidelines, and guidelines from your Chartering Organization must be followed. When in person Scouting happens, leaders are encouraged to follow the guidelines to resuming in-person meetings. See the attached guidelines below. A “Group” of 50-youth and adults or less can meet, travel […]

We are so excited to offer you our second virtual camp out: Scout of the House! Come join us this weekend for a virtual campfire, campsite contests, merit badges, and a pet show and tell! We’ll have lots of videos you can watch and we’ll be doing another District Executive campsite look on Facebook Live. […]

Dear Winnebago Council Scouting Families, The following are some of the concerns that have been addressed by our Executive Board Members, Camping Committee, and Facilities Committee regarding the feasibility of summer camp operations at Ingawanis Adventure Base in 2020: Unpredictability of the length of current restrictions Health and safety of our Scouts, Leaders and Staff […]