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Scouting Legends: Betty Ford and the Courage to Speak
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, we look beyond the Eagle Scout badge to a woman whose openness became an
Take Your Water Skills Further with Lifesaving Merit Badge
Scouts can build water-rescue skills through the Lifesaving Merit Badge course at IROEC beginning October 17.
Build Stronger Swimming Skills This Fall
Scouts can build stronger swimming skills while working toward the Eagle-required Swimming Merit Badge at IROEC this fall.
MOVO AI and Complimentary Membership: Reaching Orange County’s Next Generation of Scouts
MOVO answers families quickly. Paired with complimentary youth membership, it helps Orange County units welcome more young people into Scouting.
How Is Popcorn Season Going? Try These Sales Tips
Help Scouts build confidence and reach their popcorn goals with practical tips for stronger conversations, follow-ups and positive persistence.
Why a Gala Matters to a Movement Like Ours
The We Change Lives Gala tells Orange County who we are, connects Scouting with new supporters and helps fuel the
What Dolly Parton’s Legacy Can Teach Scouts
Dolly Parton’s connection to Scouting was limited—but the values behind her remarkable legacy should feel familiar.
Day of Service 2026 & The Story of Scouting for Food
Discover the history of Scouting for Food and how Orange County Scouts will carry the tradition forward on November 7.
Your Guide to Year-Round Adventures at Newport Sea Base
Sailing is only the beginning. Explore year-round aquatics, rowing, science, skills and family programs at Newport Sea Base.
News & Press Releases
Orange County Council Raises More Than $110,000 at Annual Scouting Clays Shoot-Out
Thank you to David Smith, our sponsors, committee, and attendees for supporting Scouting across Orange County.
Scouting America, Orange County Council Launches ScoutWeek+ Podcast
Scouting America OC Council launches ScoutWeek+, a new podcast with Scout Executive Russell Etzenhouser and Deputy Scout Executive Denovan Lino.
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Fall National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
Build leadership skills at Fall NYLT this November. Two weekends of outdoor adventure, teamwork, and practical leadership training await.
Oso’s Spooky Halloween Camp
Celebrate Halloween outdoors at Oso Lake with camping, archery, BB guns, fishing, costume contests, crafts, and family fun this October.
Twilight Camp Brings a New Summer Camp Format to Oso Lake
Orange County Council launches its first-ever Twilight Camp at Oso Lake with evening activities, STEM, games, and archery.
