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Camping & Outdoor Programs

Camp Durant

For generations, Camp Durant has been a place where Scouts unplug, explore the outdoors on 2,400 acres of forests and lakes near Carthage, North Carolina, and make memories that last a lifetime. With beautiful campsites, exciting programs, and endless opportunities for adventure, it’s a place Scouts are proud to call home.

Summer Camp

There’s nothing quite like summer camp at Camp Durant. Spend a week swimming, climbing, learning new skills, and making friends while enjoying comfortable platform tents, an air-conditioned dining hall, as well as the adventure, fun, and traditions that keep Scouts coming back year after year.

Camp Campbell

Located on the shores of Kerr Lake just north of the North Carolina–Virginia border, Camp Campbell offers a rustic, back-to-nature camping experience with waterfront access, primitive campsites, and plenty of room for outdoor adventure.

Camp Reeves

Located near Carthage, North Carolina, Camp Reeves is the more primitive side of the Occoneechee Scout Reservation, featuring open camping areas, wooded campsites, and a peaceful setting perfect for unit camping and outdoor skills development.

Parent Resource Center

Get ready for an unforgettable week at Camp Durant with important forms, packing information, arrival details, camp policies, and resources designed to help families feel prepared and informed.
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Occoneechee Alumni Association

The Occoneechee Council Alumni Association brings together former Scouts, Scouters, volunteers, and supporters who want to stay connected to the Scouting movement. Through special events, recognition programs, and networking opportunities, alumni can reconnect with old friends and help strengthen Scouting for future generations.

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The Triangle Eagle Scout Association connects Eagle Scouts across central North Carolina through networking, fellowship, service, and leadership opportunities. Whether you’re a recent Eagle Scout or earned the rank decades ago, TESA provides a way to stay connected and continue making an impact.

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The National Eagle Scout Association connects Eagle Scouts across the country through networking, professional development, scholarships, and opportunities to continue living the values of Scouting long after earning the Eagle Scout rank.
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New Member Coordinator Training

Want to be a great New Member Coordinator? Watch now.

A great first impression can make all the difference in whether a family chooses to stay in Scouting. This New Member Coordinator Training Series created at Occoneechee Council (Raleigh, North Carolina) provides practical, easy-to-implement strategies to help your unit welcome new families, communicate the value of Scouting, and create an experience that keeps them coming back.

Whether you’re serving as your unit’s New Member Coordinator or simply want to help grow and strengthen your unit, these short videos will give you the tools and confidence to make every new family feel at home.

Video 1 | Intro to the Role

Video 2 | The Value of Scouting

Video 3 | Talking about the Value of Scouting

Video 4 | Your Personal Story / Elevator Speech

Video 5 | Recruiting Overview

Video 6 | Implementing the Plan

Video 7 | How to Welcome New Families to Scouting

Video 8 | Helping Families Feel Comfortable

Coming in August 2026:

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New Member Coordinator (NMC)

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Fill in your knowlege gaps and get cool merch that makes you easy to spot in a crowd.

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New Member Coordinator – Why, What, Who, How

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National’s NMC Training (find it under Position-Specific Training)

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Recruiting & Retention Resources

Build a plan to grow your unit and support your Scouting families. Everything from New Member Coordinator resources to recruiting materials your unit can use today.

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