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2021 Summer Camp Guides

By Chadd Blanchard | 02/26/2021

This summer is going to be one for the books and we are thrilled to share all the new and exciting additions to our Summer Camp program! Whether this is your first summer or you have been coming to camp for years, you will not want to miss this unforgettable experience. We hope to see […]

Change in Scoutbook – Effective March 1

By Chadd Blanchard | 02/19/2021

Effective March 1, 2021, Scoutbook’s leader invite process will perform a check for a BSA issued MemberID and active BSA registration when being invited to connect with the unit roster. Prior to March 1, unit leaders should check their rosters in Member Manager at https://my.scouting.org to ensure all adult leaders listed in Scoutbook are also […]

Ingawanis Adventure Base Camp Staff Application 2021

By Chadd Blanchard | 02/16/2021

Ingawanis Adventure Base Summer Camp 2021

By Chadd Blanchard | 02/07/2021

Are you sick of being stuck at home? If so, make plans today to join us for Summer Camp Ingawanis Adventure Base! Registration for Summer Camp 2021 is now open! Your summer adventure awaits you with a new STEM Lab, new Merit Badges and Cub Scout program, a new shotgun range, and even if your Pack […]

2020 Popcorn Sale, Sign up today!

By Chadd Blanchard | 08/24/2020

Thank you to all of you that took time to join us on one of the 3 Virtual Roundtable/Popcorn Training’s last week! The popcorn sale is only a short time away! Show and Sell orders are due THIS WEDNESDAY! The first thing all units need to do is to head to the Pecatonica River Popcorn […]

Council-wide Roundtable Rescheduled

By Chadd Blanchard | 08/11/2020

Due to the various and in some cases widespread internet outages throughout the state as a result of yesterday’s storms we have decided to reschedule tonight’s Council Wide Roundtable. We will be holding 3 virtual meetings on the following dates in conjunction with the District Popcorn Trainings already on the calendar.

Ingawanis Adventure Base Reopening August 7!

By Chadd Blanchard | 08/03/2020

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 […]

The Congressional Award: An impressive honor Scouts can earn just by being Scouts

By Chadd Blanchard | 07/24/2020

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 […]

Winnebago Council COVID-19 Update – June 2020

By Chadd Blanchard | 06/05/2020

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 […]

Winnebago Council Virtual Camp Out: Scout of the House

By Chadd Blanchard | 05/13/2020

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. […]