Gastonia Scout Shop

06/05/2026

Currently this class is about half full. I know this class is on the last day of Week 2 summer camp. I've had Scouts leave camp that morning and roll in to class in Class A (maybe a little "dusty") and complete another merit badge that day.

This class is being taught by a former miner, so we are super excited to hear what he has to share. https://www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org/summermb

So plan to come join us. I'm sure their ScoutMaster would be fine with one less exhausted, smelly Scout on the bus. 😄 (Seriously, please shower before coming to class.)

06/04/2026

ARMY & NAVY have been battlin' it out this week in our competition of Fill the BOOTS!! Who will claim the title tomorrow evening??

06/03/2026

Be careful out there!

06/02/2026

EDIT: THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL.

This class has 1 seat left for this Saturday!! click here to register - https://www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org/summermb

06/02/2026

NAVY is still in the lead! How can that be possible? Tanner is trying his best to get everything donated in honor of the ARMY! Well.....we will see how that goes since Tanner is now vacationing til the last 4 days of this contest.

(Tanner wants Army to win because he leaves in August to attend VMI. Will Army win?)

06/01/2026

This starts today!! Click to learn more.

(There is a link in the box on the right if you retired or former military and want to pay it forward. I did.)

Scouting America is waiving the $85 national registration fee for eligible new and renewing youth in military families. The program begins June 1 and is funded nationally by donations.

05/31/2026

Did your Scout miss NYLT this year because it fell during one of the biggest July 4th's of our lifetime?? Well, don't stress, they can still attend NYLT this summer with Old Hickory Council. That course will be 2 weekends. Check out the link below and register soon if you are interested in securing a spot.

https://www.oldhickorycouncil.org/nylt2026

05/30/2026

When you hear the word "Mining" what comes to mind? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.

05/28/2026

Summer camp is on the June calendar for many of you. These are some of the designs we currently have in stock. Take note of the Americana shirts. I know our Camp theme this year is America's 250th! Come on in and check them out while we still have a good selection of sizes available.

05/27/2026

Here's the Military Thorlos Sock Competition results from last week. NAVY is still in the lead, but only by 1. Air Force has a strong week and catching up quick. We now have Coast Guard on the board also. What changes will we see in the next 3 days?