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Sweetwater Merit Badge Counseling How to Find a Merit Badge Counselor If you are a Scout, parent or Scouter, your first contact is your Scoutmaster. The SM is the primary advancement chair for every Troop and it is his/her responsibility (privilege) to find counselors for his/her scouts. Scoutmasters have access to the names and contact info […]

Sweetwater Resources and Flyers Get the word out! Current District flyers are downloadable at the bottom of this page and we update them periodically as more details become available.  Resources for Units- All Programs: How to Register for Scouting events in Tentaroo Check out this Tutorial Video for help. Reserve space at Scoutland, Rotary or CRM for a Troop or […]

SWAAR Leader Guide Registration Notes: You will have the best results when ONE UNIT LEADER makes all the registrations for your unit, rather than each parent registering individually. Although we strive to be Helpful, we cannot always fix errors on your part once classes fill, or once you arrive at the event. Classes WILL fill-up. Units […]

Sweetwater Advance-A-Rama POSTPONED DUE TO WINTER WEATHER… January 31, 2026 – Brookwood High School, 9:00 AM NEW DATE is March 7, 2026 – SAME LOCATION and TIME In 2026 the Sweetwater District of the Northeast Georgia Council will be continuing a long tradition of offering quality Merit Badge instruction to youth in the Scouts BSA program. Note: This […]

Range and Target Activities The Purpose of BSA shooting sports is to introduce youth to shooting. The BSA shooting programs are based on age appropriateness and safety with the goal of developing a positive shooting experience for each youth. The Boy Scouts of America use responsible outdoor activities to promote character development and value-based leadership […]

Merit Badge Explosion July 25, 2026 Scoutland 3685 Looper Lake Rd Gainesville, GA 30506 Merit Badge Explosion is a great opportunity for Scouts to earn more merit badges before the summer ends! Come and spend the day & enjoy the fun, fellowship & beautiful weather while working on some additional merit badges. Summer’s not over yet! […]

Merit Badge Counseling and Resources Helpful Resources Introduction to Merit Badges All Merit Badges A-Z, and their requirements –  Eagle Required Merit Badges A Guide to Merit Badge Counseling What are the requirements to be a merit badge counselor? To qualify as a merit badge counselor, you must: Be at least 18 years old and […]

2026 Etowah Winter Advance-a-rama Saturday, February 28, 2026 Advance-a-rama schedule:  Registration check-in: 7:30 AM Opening Ceremony: 8:30 AM Merit Badge Classes Begin: 8:45 AM Lunch: 12:00 PM Merit Badge Classes Resume: 1:00 PM Merit Badge Classes Conclude: 3:00 PM Advance-a-rama Pricing:  New Pricing(12/3/25) $20 for Scouts and Webelos (including Patch & Lunch options~Cafeteria Style with […]

Cherokee Forms & Resources FORMS Activity Consent form Adult Leader Award Nomination form Annual Health Medical Record form BSA Adult Application (fillable form) BSA Youth Application (fillable form) Council Properties Reservation form Cubmaster Key Progress Record Den Chief Service Award Den Leader Training Award Progress Record District Award of Merit Nomination form Family Enrollment Commitment form […]