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Photographs of Scouting events from around the Long Cane District, the Blue Ridge Council, and beyond !

This is a very "graphic-intensive" webpage. Please be patient as these wonderful photographs of Scouting activities load. Permission to use these images have been granted by the various Scouting units within the Long Cane District. The various units still retain copyright privledge.

Michael S. Kirby, Unit Commissioner and the District Activities and Civic-Events Committee Chairman for the Long Cane District; recently received the National Order of the Arrow's highest award --- the Distinguished Service Award. He received the award during a special ceremony at the Atta Kulla Kulla Lodge #185's 2009 Fall Fellowship event. The Order of the Arrow is the BSA's official Honor Society.

Members of Abbeville, SC Boy Scout Troop 62, with Scoutmaster Ed Patton; lined up to begin their hike up Old Indian, which is 2,237 feet above sea level. The hike took place during a recent winter camping trip to Camp Old Indian. (c) Copyright 2009. All Rights Reserved. Photograph used with permission.

The spectacular view as seen from the top of Old Indian (2,237 feet above sea level) at Camp Old Indian. Members of Boy Scout Troop 62, under the leadership of long-time Scoutmaster Ed Patton recently experienced this awesome scenery during a winter camping trip to Camp Old Indian. (c) Copyright 2009. All Rights Reserved. Photograph used with permission.

Members of Long Cane District Boy Scout Troop 62, of Abbeville, SC line up to begin their trek up Old Indian during a winter camping trip to Camp Old Indian. (c) Copyright 2009. All Rights Reserved. Photograph used with permission.

Boy Scouts from Troop 62, of Abbeville, SC hike down Old Indian after a winter camping trip to Camp Old Indian. (c) Copyright 2009. All Rights Reserved. Photograph used with permission.

Tent at the top of Old Indian, which is 2,237 feet above sea level at Camp Old Indian. (c) Copyright 2009. All Rights Reserved. Photograph used with permission.

Sign found along the trail leading to the chapel at Camp Old Indian. (C) Copyright 2009. All Rights Reserved. Photograph used with permission.

Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 62 in Abbeville, SC take time out from the winter camping trip at Camp Old Indian to participate in Sunday morning services. (c) Copyright 2009. All Rights Reserved. Photograph used with permission.

Members of Troop 62, of Abbeville, SC stay warm around a campfire after hiking up Old Indian during a winter camping trip to Camp Old Indian. (c) Copyright 2009. All Rights Reserved. Photograph used with permission.

Winter camping is a favorite among Boy Scout troops in the Long Cane District. As seen here, Troop 62 of Abbeville County, under the leadership of long-time Scoutmaster Ed Patton; took a hike to the top of Old Indian at an elevation of 2,237 feet above sea level. Like many winter outings, this trip to Camp Old Indian required the Scouts to endure the bitter cold and freezing rain during the weekend outing! Ahhh --- Scouting at its best!

2009 LONG CANE DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY


TIGER CUB SCOUTS DIVISION	WOLF CUB SCOUTS DIVISION

BEAR CUB SCOUTS DIVISION	WEBELOS CUB SCOUTS DIVISION

Above are some pictures from Troop 911's recent trip to Ginnie Springs in Florida. They took the Florida trip on October 24, 2008 and came back a few days later. The troop went to Ginnie Springs, which is on the banks of the Santa Fe River in High Springs, Florida. The Scouts and Leaders went scuba diving and snorkeling and had a great time.

Hiking seems to be a very popular activity among Boy Scout Troops. Members of Troop 270 (above photographs) hiked Sassafras Mountain, the highest point in South Carolina; while members of Troop 911 (see photographs below) took a little trip up Whiteside Mountain!

Chip Snelling, Pack Committee Chairman for Cub Scout Pack 905, sponsored by Mathews United Methodist Church recently received the "CROSS AND FLAME" Adult Religious Award during a special Sunday Service at Mathews UMC. (c) Copyright 2008. Mathews United Methodist Church. Photograph by Dale Moseley and is used with permission.

Chip Snelling, Pack Committee Chairman for Cub Scout Pack 905, sponsored by Mathews United Methodist Church recently received the "CROSS AND FLAME" Adult Religious Award during a special Sunday Service at the church.

Group photo, courtesy of Troop 313. 2008 Long Cane District Fall Camporee.

Some of the members of Machtagen Tulpe chapter of the Order of the Arrow, Atta Kulla Kulla Lodge #185 (Blue Ridge Council) celebrate after cooking a pancake breakfast for all the Scouts at the 2008 Long Cane District Fall Camporee. (c) Copyright 2008. All Rights Reserved. Photograph courtesy of Troop 313 and is used with permission.

Members of the Machtagen Tulpe Chapter of the Order of the Arrow (Atta Kulla Kulla Lodge #185) help prepare a pancake breakfast for those attending the 2008 Long Cane District Fall Camporee. Photo courtesy of Troop 313.

In a candle-lighting ceremony highlighting the 12 points of the Scout Law, John Burnett was honored for receiving the Eagle Scout Rank, the highest rank in Boy Scouts. John is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Sam Burnett and a member of Troop 313 chartered by North Side Baptist Church.

Troop 313 and several Cub Scout Packs enjoy a joint Troop - Webelos Camping Trip

Members of Boy Scout Troop 270, sponsored by First Baptist Church of Greenwood, South Carolina gather for Sunday services during an October, 2007 campout. (c) Copyright 2007. All Rights Reserved. Image used with permission.

Members of Boy Scout Troop 270 gather for Sunday services during an October, 2007 campout.

Scouts from the Wolf Den of Cub Scout Pack 93 in Abbeville, South Carolina recently visited the Abbeville Library on October 14, 2008 as part of the monthly theme of "Books." (C) Copyright 2008. Pack 93 (Abbeville, SC). Photograph by David Leslie and is used with permission.

Scouts from the Wolf Den of Cub Scout Pack 93 in Abbeville, South Carolina recently visited the Abbeville Library on October 14, 2008 as part of the monthly theme of "Books."

Rafting down the Nantahala River seems to be a popular diversion for Scout Troops of the Long Cane District. Members of Boy Scout Troop 313 (above photographs) and Troop 270 (photographs below) enjoy rafting down the Nantahala River during different trips

Members of Boy Scout Troop 911 enjoyed a recent trip to a Greenville Drive baseball game.



Cub Scouts visiting the aircraft carrier, the USS Yorktown in Charleston, South Carolina