The Piasa Bird District covers parts of Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, and Madison counties in Illinois.
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Important District Dates
Klondike Derby January 21, 2023, at CWL https://scoutingevent.com/312-PBCBKlondike
District Dinner February 4. 2023 at Community Christian Church https://scoutingevent.com/312-2023PBDistrictDinner
District Pinewood Derby February 25, 2023, at Alton Square Mall https://scoutingevent.com/312-2023PBPinewoodDerby
Spring Camporee TBD in May
Twilight Camp July 10-14, 2023, at CWL
Cub Launch TBD in September or October
Fall Rendezvous October 6-8, 2023, at CWL
Haunter Hayrides TBD October
Scouting for Food Nov 11 and 18
District Meeting Changes Starting in 2023
Commissioner Meeting-2nd Wednesday of each month starting at 6:00pm at CWL
Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting-2nd Wednesday of each month starting at 7:00pm at CWL
District Committee Meeting TBD-This will be a noon meeting
District Program Committee Meeting-3rd Tuesday of each month in August, November, February, May at 7:00pm at CWL
Eagle Project Approval and Eagle Board of Reviews
Second Thursday of Each Month
Starting at 7:00pm St Paul’s UMC in East Alton, IL
Contact Chris Walker 618-980-5069
The Piasa Bird District delivers the Scouting program in parts of Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin,
2023 Summer Camp Kickoff Service Project
Where: S-F Scout Ranch, Beaumont
When: June 3rd, Time 9 AM – 4 PM
Help get our Summer Camps ready! Meet at Famous Eagle Program Hall Porch or the Emerson Center at Beaumont on June 3rd at 9 AM. We need your help to clear campsites and to move and set up equipment. Work will be done at Camp Famous Eagle and Camp Gamble. This event is open to OA members and non-OA members. Please bring work gloves and a water bottle. Thank you for cheerfully serving our camps!
Work includes clearing campsites, moving equipment, and setting up tents/flys
Lunch will be provided to all who register!
All are welcome!
Exciting news! Registration for STEM on Campus at EIU UMSL and SEMO is now open.
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How to help Scouts who have anxiety about attending summer camp.
Most parents want their Scout to experience summer camp to get to know new friends, develop confidence, and have fun! Anxiety is a natural emotion when we try something new –part of the growing and maturing process.
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Summer camp starts in 28 days, and openings are still available.
How to help Scouts who have anxiety about attending summer camp
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Anxiety is a perfectly naturally emotion for some Scouts to feel in the weeks and months leading up to summer camp.Ready to join or would you like to know more? Please click the link below to begin your adventure.
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