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Central North Carolina Council
Adventure, character and leadership for youth and families across Anson, Cabarrus, Montgomery, Richmond, Rowan, Stanly and Union Counties.
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Scouting in Central North Carolina
For more than 115 years, Scouting has helped build future leaders by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun and adventure in the outdoors. Here in the Central NC Council Scouting continues to improve families and our community by serving thousands of youth across 7 Counties: Anson, Cabarrus, Montgomery, Rowan, Richmond, Union, and Stanly. The Central NC Council is divided into 3 geographical areas called Districts. Each district is made up of local Scouting units called Cub Scout Packs, Scouts BSA Troops, Venturing Crews, and Exploring Posts. These units are chartered to a local school, religious organization, or community center. Scouting activities happen all year long in your local neighborhood or at our beautiful Camp John J. Barnhardt on the 1,000-acre William C Cannon Scout Reservation in New London, North Carolina. If you want to get involved with Scouting or have a question about the exciting opportunities Scouting offers our Central NC Council families, please contact us at 704-982-0141.
Council News
Central North Carolina Council's Carolina Compass
Every two weeks the Central North Carolina Council publishes the Carolina Compass to help spread the good news of Scouting and keep families and Scout leaders up to date with exciting upcoming events and activities.
Upcoming Events
Ready for your next Scouting adventure?
Whether you are a Scout, a parent, a volunteer leader or a community partner, the Central North Carolina Council is here to help. Call the council service center at 704-982-0141.
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