INDIAN WATERS COUNCIL
Welcome to the Boy Scouts of
America in the Midlands of South Carolina
The Indian Waters Council – Boy Scouts of America supports Scouting programs in Bamberg, Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland and Saluda Counties of South Carolina. Our service center and our Scout store are located in Columbia, SC.
Cub Scouts
Youth grades K-5
Scouts BSA
Youth 11–17 years old
Venturing
Co-ed 14-20 years old
Sea Scouts
Co-ed 14–20 years old
Exploring
Co-ed 14–20 years old
NOTE: These recommendations are based on DHEC, CDC, and BSA guidelines, with links below to each of them.
Columbia Scout Shop
Scouting can take place anywhere – even in the comfort of your home!!
George C. Fant Scout Service Center – 715 Betsy Drive, Columbia, SC 29210
Scout Office – The office will re-open for window service in the front lobby during regular business hours starting Monday, May 18th (Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM). Until further notice, all visitors and staff will be required to wear masks.
Scout Shop – The BSA Scout Shop will re-open on Wednesday, May 20th. Until further notice, its hours will be Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM; Saturday, 10:00AM-2:00 PM. All customers and staff will be required to wear masks and changing rooms will not be available.
Online and Telephone Contacts – For contacts to support you in your Scouting endeavors and to stay informed, go to the New iHUB for all Scouting families.
Stone Soup!
Indian Waters Council
Virtual Cub Day Camp
Day Camp In A Box
June 22 – 25, 2020
Enjoy all the fun “Down On The Farm”! Cubs will get a package of supplies for each day of fun and learning. Each kit will come with directions and most supplies for Craft activities, Games, Scout skills, and STEM activities. Some activities will need items that you already have at home. Scouts can work on activities while at home in the kitchen, room, or even outside. Each day we will also bring all participant together via a Zoom video meeting. You can also call in by phone and participate. We will also share our creations and success each day via Facebook and Instagram. On Day 4 (Thursday) there will be a Virtual Campfire that everyone will enjoy.
Cost is $25.00 per Scout which includes your packet of materials and a collectible patch!
The Zoom meeting log-in information will be sent out to parents after the June 5th sign-up deadline.
2021 National Jamboree
July 21 – 30, 2021
Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve
Wood Badge is an advanced, national leadership course open only to Scouting volunteers and professionals.
Scouters from Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Explorers, and district and council Scouters all are welcome and belong here.
Upcoming Events
Sign Up for the HUB
The HUB will be a new communications tool for all of the Indian Waters Council professional staff, volunteers, and parents.
You will be able to subscribe to communication channels for the areas that relate to you and get personalized newsletters as information is communicated.
