If you want a Great Big List of Places to Go and Things to Do Around Atlanta -- whether for Scouting activities or for you and your guests at the holidays -- see our page entitled "The Great Big List of Places to Go and Things to Do Around Atlanta".  This is collection of events and destinations could be attended by both Cub Scouts Families and Scouts BSA Troops, with Scouts BSA Troops doing more challenging activities. These are grouped into these topics: Events (including parades, service events, Native American events and local events),then Unique Activities (like trains), then Outdoor Destinations (Scout Camps, State Parks, and more), Biking / Wheels, Sports Events and Destinations, Caving, Swimming/Water, including canoeing and rafting, Boating, Fishing, Climbing, Zip Lines, Horses, Science, Museum and Nature Destinations, Historic, Business, Political, Art and Religious Destinations, Distant Destinations (Overnighters, maybe “long weekends”), plus some Fun Activities to Do in Lots of Places and Links to Other Cub Scout Program Resources. Got More Ideas?  Email the Webmaster at webmaster@southfultonscouting.com. 

Highlights of the most recent District News were these (click links for information):  Upcoming Events in the Southern Crescent District in 2026 ... Camp Cards Information - You Can Register Now For This Easy Fundraiser  ... and from the week before: Places to Go, Things to Do this Spring  ... Opt In, Opt Out ... Email webmaster@southfultonscouting.com if you need a reminder about the login.

As announced by District Chair Broderick Talley and District Commissioner Micah Womack at the 2026 Southern Crescent District Awards Banquet, many events for Scouts and families in the Southern Crescent District are coming together -- if you plan to attend, you can register at this google link.  Events include (links are to our Calendar Entries with more information; email webmaster@southfultonscouting.com if you need a reminder about the login):

• District Pinewood Derby (Cub Scouts and Families) on March 21, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church Morrow 1647 Lake Harbin Rd, Morrow, GA 30260.
• Fishing Derby on May 9. 7:30 am to noon at to be determined.
• Cub Scout Twilight Camp 4:00 to 8:30 on Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26 at First Baptist Church Morrow 1647 Lake Harbin Rd, Morrow, GA 30260
• Back to Scouting Meet and Greet on Saturday, September 26 from 5:30 to 7:00 at Hapeville Baptist Church, 612 College Street, Hapeville, Georgia
• Save the Date -- Tentative -- Troop Camporee November 6-8 at Bert Adams Scout Camp 
• Merit Badge Clinic for Scouts in Troops Saturday December 5 8:30 to 5:00 pm at at First Baptist Church Morrow 1647 Lake Harbin Rd, Morrow, GA 30260
• Roundtable for Unit Leaders and Parents, third Thursdays 7:00 - 8;00 pm at Hapeville Baptist Church, 612 College Street, Hapeville, Georgia and over ZOOM - see the Calendar for More Details on These.

Details will emerge on these events as plans are finalized and volunteer teams are assembled.  If you want to help, email the District Key Leaders at district_key_three@southfultonscouting.com. 

Did you know?  Camp Cards are an excellent way for Scouts to earn their way to do Scouting -- not just camping, but all of Scouting.

These cards, created in partnership with local and national businesses, offer discounts to supporters of Scouting who purchase the Camp Card. Cards are sold by Scouts to members of their community. Profits from these cards are split evenly between the council and the individual Scout. The funds a Scout earns can be used towards Summer Camp or other Scouting activities.

If like last year, Units participating in this program will earn 50% commission ($5.00) for each $10 Camp Card they sell -- so, for every $10.00 card sold, your Scout earns $5.00 for their Scouting journey or their Unit. The sale begins in February and ends in April - but you can register now to participate.  More information and registration information is at scoutingatl.org/campcards.

Highlights of the most recent District News were these (click links for information):  Places to Go, Things to Do this Spring  ... Opt In, Opt Out ... and from the week before: ICYMI: Last Friday's News ... Congratulations to Ron Gates, Silver Beaver Award Recipient ... Email webmaster@southfultonscouting.com if you need a reminder about the login.

From our Activity Ideas, Month by Month page ... a month by month view of selected activities you might do

March: Civil Rights Heritage Hike & More Outdoors City and Country?      

• Southern Crescent District Pinewood Derby March 21!
• This can be a great month for hiking outings ... maybe Reynolds Nature Preserve, or Dauset Trails Nature Center or Clinton Nature Preserve or other places, including local parks.
• The Atlanta Area Council is holding a Civil Rights Heritage Hike on March 28.
• Atlanta Streets Alive is back.  See www.atlantastreetsalive.org  March 22, Beltline to Vine City!
• Scout Day at the Capitol is March 9, 2025.
• Scouting for Food Service Project had usually been in March, and can still be ... do it when you like.
• The Atlanta Area Council used to hold a Program Kick Off event in March to give you more ideas about places to go and things to do with your Scouts.  This page and video share highlights about Building Your Best Year Ever.
• The Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville has Scout Programs year round.  
• So does the Booth Western Art Museum.
• Do your Pack's Blue & Gold Banquet when it is convenient for you; yes, traditionally done in February because that's Scouting's birthday, but Scouting is kind, helpful, etc. and wants you to celebrate when it's easy and fun for you -- maybe even in May.  It's OK.
• Got other ideas?  Great! Share them in a comment below and/or email the Webmaster . . . have fun!
• Or go somewhere on the Great Big List of Places to Go and Things to Do ... maybe find a favorite Fun, Simple, Easy activity. 

April: More Outdoors Ideas . . .  

• Spring Family Camping is still a thing, and you can sign up for April 17-19 at Bert Adams.  
• Atlanta Streets Alive is back again!  See www.atlantastreetsalive.org  Sunday, April 19 is Peachtree Street!
• You could do the Cub O Ree at Camp Thunder of the Flint River Council April 24 - 26.  Check the Flint River calendar as they add events.
• Look for "Scout Days / Nights" in the activities calendar of the Atlanta Area Council Website for Scout Days with various teams.
• Learn to Swim?  Like at the YMCA. Clayton County Parks offers swim lessons.  So does the Boundary Waters Aquatic Center in Douglas County 
• Or go somewhere on the Great Big List of Places to Go and Things to Do ... Scout out someplace new! 

May: End of Year Party or Event?    

• Maybe a Day Hike or Bike Ride or Bike Rodeo? You can do any of those, and even use those to invite new members to join your unit -- like Kindergarten Families -- and Pre-K Families for next year's Lion Dens! If it's fun for kids, fun for families, and safe, put on some great activities you can use to invite new kids to join and that would be fun for your current kids too. 
• Cub Scout Summer Camp at Bert Adams Scout Camp is a super good time - go as a Pack, go as a Den, go as a parent/child family team.  Details for May 29-31 are here.
• Maybe a Fishing Day? Or Two?  Or More?  Maybe May 9 for the Southern Crescent District Fishing Derby?  Maybe May 16 at Sweetwater Creek State Park (there is an annual Family Fun Day in May sponsored by State Rep. Roger Bruce -- see www.rogerbruce.net/ and https://www.rogerbruce.net/about). 
• The Keeping GA WILD event also usually appears in late May, this year May 16, 2026 at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield, GA.  "Kids can try archery, fishing, shooting sports, tree climbing and mini-boat rides led by Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ conservation rangers. Live animal presentations, face painting, solar viewing with the Charlie Elliott Astronomy club ... "
• Atlanta Streets Alive is back again.  See www.atlantastreetsalive.org  Sunday, May 31 is West End to Grant Park!
• Perhaps participate in the World Wide Jamboree on the Trail?
• Or go somewhere on the Great Big List of Places to Go and Things to Do ... many destinations will work with Scouts if you call ahead.