helpful links
Here is a list of links to resources that our scouting families may find useful. These resources are ones that our leadership have personally used and approved. Please report any issues with accessing these sites. The bold items and other links below are clickable text and will take you to the sites mentioned.
Cub Scout Program Information:
Cub Scout Program Information:
- Cub Scout Ranks. Information on the various cub scout ranks starting with Tiger. This is a good resource for understanding the program and how each year is structured.
- my.Scouting. A portal for adults and leaders providing access to their account data, online training, and more.
- Youth Protection. The Boy Scouts of America is committed to creating safe environments for Scouts and leaders. This site provides resources for parents to help protect their youth and understand the protocols in place for their safety.
- Coastal Carolina Council. The website for the local council. Council and district events can be found on this site.
- ScoutBook. Pack 505 utilizes ScoutBook to track advancements and pack management. Please find the below parents guide for how to use ScoutBook.
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Scout Gear and Camping Gear:
Other Links:
- Local Scout Shop. The Coastal Carolina Shout Shop is located in North Charleston and has all of your scouting supplies from uniforms to camping equipment.
- Online Scout Shop. This is the official BSA Scout Shop link where you can order uniforms, handbooks and other scouting and camping gear.
- REI. REI offers a lifetime Co-op membership for $20.00 which will pay for itself in very short order. You will receive an annual dividend of 10% on purchases as well as regular coupons for 20% (or greater) off and access to member only sales.
- Half-Moon Outfitters. Half-Moon Outfitters has multiple locations in the Charleston area and and online store with a variety our outdoor equipment.
- Hiker Direct. Hiker Direct is the online discount program for scouts offered by Alps Mountaineering. Alps is a family owned business from Missouri. They make OEM products for many other big names and their quality can't be beat for the price. Register for Hiker Direct and you'll receive a huge discount on their products.
- Campmor. Campmor is a great place to purchase tents, boots, sleeping pads and backpacks. They're located in New Jersey and offer fast shipping and great customer service.
- Eureka Camping. Eureka makes great tents as well as sleeping bags, sleeping pads and stoves. They make the ever popular JetBoil for personal cooking and backpacking. Cubmaster Alan's first tent back in 1983 was a Eureka and he swears by their gear.
- Kelty. Kelty makes fantastic tents, backpacks, sleeping bags and other gear. Their gear is well designed and durable at a great price point.
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