Come to Roundtable

and get all of your FUN for the month!

Etowah Creek District

Indian Waters Council
Columbia, South Carolina   USA

  This Month At May Roundtable: 

Summer Camp Follies!    
"Everything that you wanted to know about Summer Camp*
*but were afraid to ask" 

May 8, 2008

    How to handle the
  • Whiners
  • Crybabies
  • Tattletales
  • Momma's Boys
  • (Wait, those are the Scoutmasters....)

Also, Webelos Waters, Cub Day Camp, and Resident Camps Information, how to handle homesick kids, meddling parents, unhelpful parents, bullying, and hazing. Plus NEW summer camp skits and songs, what to take to camp (and what not to take), where to take the unit camping while not in summer camp, High Adventure Trek Tips and techniques, and more! 

Get Free Stuff!  Just this year we have given away hats, uniform parts, appliances (including a new Flatbed Scanner and a New Fajita Grill), patches, calendars, posters, craft items, leather scraps,  Philmont stuff, CDs, Maps, Tyvek groundcloths and More! 
Still to come with just one Roundtable to go!
 Vintage Scouting Books, Outdoor Cooking Utensils, More Hats, T-shirts, Philmont books, posters, Ducks Unlimited frameable prints, and Philmont Hats and MORE.

Roundtable is held the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Come Early!
Games with prizes, Preview Tables and Displays at 6:30 pm

Ashland United Methodist Church
2600 Ashland Rd., Columbia, SC
between St. Andrews Road and Bush River Road.

The Round Table is a monthly gathering of volunteers in Scouting. It is intended to get you ready for the next month's activities in your pack, troop, patrol, or den.
Please come and get all of the updated Program Information and meet our Roundtable Commissioners!!

There will be lots of fun, and many surprises.

Bring a friend!

Come early, as there will be demonstrations, games, and exhibits set up at around 6:30.

Free Handouts with program ideas will be provided and there will also be
Freebies each month (supplies limited).

And don't forget to pick up the latest news and updates in the
Up Etowah Creek Newsletter (Past issues online here).

Boy Scout Roundtable and Cub Scout Roundtable are held at the same time and are aimed at bringing you, the leader, parent, or assistant, the best and most up-to-date information and resources that we can supply.
The most important part of Roundtable, however, are the people.
Meeting other participants and networking with them is possibly the most valuable aspect to attending RT.

Who Should Come?

  • All registered adult members of BSA at all levels
  • All parents of Scouts that are interested in supporting their units
  • All Senior Scouts, Scouts in Leadership Positiosn, and Venturers

Why Should You Come?

  • Get your Questions answered
  • Find out about Programs and events for all levels of Scouting: Packs, Troops, and Crews
  • Get District and Council Calendar Updates
  • Meet our new Etowah Creek District Executive, Tom McGrath
  • Meet the Etowah Creek District Committee and Commissioners
  • Meet the Training Committee and get the latest Training information and calendar
  • Pick up your FREE "Up Etowah Creek Newsletter" with local updates, Scouting topics, local information for a superior and FUN outdoor and indoor program, training updates, fun, and historical notes on Scouting's 100 Year Anniversary.
  • Get a taste of the New Scouting Roundtables and Scout Gathers: learn how to bring that Extra Crispy Flavor to your Scouting program
  • Get some delicious and FREE Dutch Oven recipes, Backpacking recipes, and more
  • Get some new Skits, songs, games, and program ideas for your Den, Troop, Crew, and Pack Meetings.
  • Get to know your Scouting Neighbors and make new friends, get new contacts, and share your Scouting Spirit!

At Roundtable You Can

  • Learn how to plan your program
  • Get resources for songs, games, skits, speakers, and field trips.
  • Connect with trained leaders who can help you over the rough spots all year long
  • Have fun learning to have fun with your son and the other boys in your den, troop, or pack.
  • Learn how to teach character development and values
  • Learn how to make sure that all of the boys (and adults) in your unit are safe and happy
  • Get hints and methods for den and patrol discipline so that you all have fun
  • Learn how to help the boys advance in Ranks and Achievements.
  • Get the latest information on BSA changes and improvements.
  • Share your experiences and advice with other Scouters.


Boy Scout and Venturing Leaders: Click Here to download a Flyer to give to your Troop or Crew members.

Cub Scout Pack and Den Leaders: Click Here to download a Flyer to give to your Pack members.
So please come, let us help, and have fun.


How to Get There

    From Downtown Columbia,
  • 1. take I-126 West to Spartanburg/Greenville.
  • 2.Take the St. Andrews Road West Exit. Cross the freeway, continue through 2 lights. approx. 1. mile. At the McDonalds, take a left at the light (Ashland Rd.). Ashland United Methodist Church is on the left, a little less than 1/4 mile down the road.
    From Irmo/St. Andrews Rd.
  • Head down St. Andrews Rd. towards Columbia. Go past the St. Andrews Cinema and Bo Jangles to the next light (Ashland Rd). Turn right, go down a little less than 1/4 mile on the left.
    From Charlotte or Florence:
  • Take I-20 West to the second I-26/I-126 exit. Go West towards Spartanburg/Greenville. Follow Step 2 above.
    From Augusta,
  • take I-20 to the I-126 exit. Take I-26/I-126 West to Spartanburg/Greenville (the 2nd exit). Follow Step 2 above.
    From Charleston (I-26 West):
  • Stay on I-26 towards Spartanburg/Greenville. (I-26 and I-126 are the same in this area, fondly known locally as Malfunction Junction). Go past the intersection of I-20. Continue West and follow Step 2 above.
    From Spartanburg/Greenville
  • take I-126 towards Columbia. Take the St. Andrews Rd Exit. At the light take a right past the BP Station. Continue as in Step 2 above, through 1 more light, left at McDonalds, etc.
    From Lexington
  • Take Hwy 6 across the Lake Murray Dam. At the 1st light (Old Bush River Rd.) take a right. Go to St. Andrews Rd and turn right again. Head down St. Andrews Rd. towards Columbia. Follow Irmo directions, above.

Please Join Us!!


Are you from another district in Indian Waters Council?
Are you from another Council?
Will you be in the Columbia, SC area on the 2nd Thursday of the month?
Our Roundtable is not limited to Etowah Creek District Units, so come and join the fun!!
For more information please email Lorie McGraw, Roundtable Commissioner, at lmcgraw@sc.rr.com


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