Upcoming Events
What's happening next at Camp Ho Non Wah?
BALOO - Spring 2025 Training
05/03/2025 - 05/04/2025
This one-and-a-half day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BALOO training consists of an online pre-requisite www.my.scouting.org component in addition to an overnight hands on practical. BSA’s Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along with the discovery of the necessary tools to help units carry out a successful camping experience. Completion of this course is mandatory for a MINIMUM OF ONE adult on a Pack overnight!
This course will be held at Camp Ho Non Wah and in the Matigua Camp Site, Saturday May 3rd starting at 8am through Sunday May 4th at ~12pm.
You will receive an email from the Course Director with instructions on what to pack. Questions please reach out to Thomas Jackson b1driver@sc.rr.com Please eat a good breakfast prior to arrival. Water is provided. All other meals will be provided.
Reminder: Assigning your account to the course is not registering for the course! Please scroll down until you see "Create Participant".
Spring IOLS Training
05/03/2025 - 05/04/2025
IOLS will take place at Camp HO NON WAH
May 3rd - 4th, 2025
IOLS is a required training course for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters in Scouts BSA Troops.
This in person training course builds and expands on the concepts and themes introduced in the online Scoutmaster Position-Specific, which is required prior to the weekend training. You must also have completed weather hazard training.
Please visit https://My.Scouting.org MENU/MYTRAINING/SCOUTS BSA
Items to bring: Overnight camping gear, uniform, pen & paper, water bottle, camp chair, medical form part A & B and online training certificates.
Start time 8:00 am Saturday and finish approx 12:00 pm Sunday
For any questions please contact Kevin Lutz kirvar77@hotmail.com
Reminder: Assigning your account to the course is not registering for the course! Please scroll down until you see "Create Participant".
2025 Spring Ordeal Order of the Arrow
05/16/2025 - 05/18/2025
Unali’Yi Lodge 2025 Spring Induction
Dear Brothers,
I hope everyone is doing well. Our Spring Induction, a significant event for our lodge, is right around the corner! Our induction weekend will be held May 16-18 at Camp Ho Non Wah. Check-in for this function will be held in the Trading Post from 5:00-7:00 pm on Friday. Complete Field Uniform (Class A and OA Sash) is required for Friday Check-in and activities for the evening. Dinner will be served Friday at 6:00 pm for all registered members.
Be sure to bring the following items with you: tent, sleeping bag, work clothes, work gloves, water bottle, change of clothes, weekend camping gear, and a completed copy of Medical Form only Parts A & B. This form is required for participation in lodge activities and is crucial for us to ensure your safety and well-being during the event. Please turn it in at registration. Look for additional tools needed for the induction in lodge e-blasts before the weekend. Please help us by being an example of cheerful service for those completing their induction by getting involved in work projects and lodge activities throughout the weekend!
Brothers, I want to stress the importance of the Early Bird deadline for May 9. Registering before this date not only secures your spot but also allows you to enjoy a discount on the lodge function fee. Online Registration will also be available on the council website. If there are brothers who did not receive this letter or registration form, please direct them to Site236.com for registration information. Let's not miss out on this opportunity to be part of a memorable weekend of service and camaraderie.
This weekend holds immense importance. It's the collective effort, of each and every one of us, that will transform our camp into a place of joy and learning for our campers. Remember, many hands make light work, and your contribution is invaluable. I urge you to join us and help make camp the best it can be. Let's come together as a community and create a weekend filled with camaraderie, service, and shared memories. I am excited to see you there, ready to make a difference! The Best is Yet to Come!
Yours in Service,
Mike McCready
Unali'yi 236 Lodge Chief
Lodge Activity Attendance Policy
All arrowmen attending for the weekend are required to be in camp until the completion of the event. All early departures should be discussed with our lodge adviser Wayne Barfield (843)-817-0084.
Remember! You MUST add participants after you register, even if it is just for you.
ORDEAL MEMBERS!!!
Congratulations on your selection as a candidate for membership in the Order of The Arrow. Your fellow scouts have chosen you to become a member of our esteemed Order. The Ordeal Weekend, the induction ceremony, is a significant step towards your full membership in the Order. Your participation in the entire Ordeal Weekend, from Friday at 7:00 p.m. through the Sunday Morning General Lodge Meeting, which concludes by 10:30 a.m., is not just required, but also a crucial part of your journey. The upcoming Spring Ordeal is scheduled for May 16-18, 2025, at Camp Ho Non Wah, Wadmalaw Island, SC
As you prepare for the Ordeal Weekend, please know that we are here to support you. You should arrive in your complete Scout Uniform (Class A) and check in at the Trading Post Porch outside the Trading Post. Check-in is between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Due to the structured nature of the Ordeal Weekend, anyone unable to be at camp by the close of registration may not be able to participate in the Ordeal Weekend. If you have any concerns about your arrival or departure, please feel free to address them with our Lodge Adviser, Wayne Barfield, advisor@site236.com.
Registration and Eligibility:
The cost for the weekend is $60.00, which includes four meals, a cracker barrel, your dues for the current year, an Order of the Arrow Handbook, an Ordeal sash, and a Lodge pocket flap. This fee also covers the cost of the brotherhood sash you can earn six months after your induction. A small dinner will be provided on Friday night for all registered participants beginning at 6:00 p.m in the Dining Hall. Registration must be completed by Monday, May 12, 2025. Registrations can be completed via mail or online at mycampmanager.com. The current policy for newly chosen candidates for membership in the Order of the Arrow is that you have 18 months from the date of your selection to complete your Ordeal. Keep in mind that these events are only held two times per year. If you miss these opportunities, the National Policy of the Order of the Arrow requires you to be re-elected before being offered another chance to join the Order.
What You Should Bring:
Sleeping Bag, Ground Cloth & Tent, Work Clothes and Gloves, Water Bottle, Copy of Medical Form (Part A & B), Medication (if applicable), Toiletries/Towel, Small Flashlight, Rain Gear, Bug Spray, Money for Trading Post, Weekend Camping Gear, Complete Scout Uniform, and Carved Arrow Before arriving at the Ordeal, you must carve a small wooden arrow to wear around your neck (ensure you have a long string to make it comfortable). You will turn in a copy of the medical form at check-in.
Once again, I extend my heartfelt congratulations on your selection for the Order of the Arrow. If you have any questions,, please don't hesitate to contact me at Chief@site236.com or my advisor, Wayne Barfield, at advisor@site236.com. You are also welcome to visit our website at www.site236.com or connect with us on social media. I am eagerly looking forward to meeting you and working with you as you embark on your journey as an Arrowman.
Yours in Brotherhood,
Mike McCready | Unali’Yi Lodge Chief
ORDER OF THE ARROW
chief@site236.com
Palmetto Day Camp Cub Day Camp
06/02/2025 - 06/06/2025
Join us as it's "Invention Convention" week at Cub Scout Day Camp, June 2-6!
Elks Lodge - 1113 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407
Scouts will have the opportunity to do archery, bb guns, wrist rockets, bowling, and themed arts and crafts.
Cost is $145, which includes t-shirt, patch, day pack and a whole lot of fun! Additional t-shirt recommended, but not required. (No t-shirts guaranteed after 5/7.)
Adult Staff and Youth Staff - t-shirt included. Use "Shirt Request" on left to enter size.
To order extra t-shirts, use "Trading Post" on left to enter sizes, $15 per shirt
Add the Scout rank for what they will be in NEXT YEAR, All AOL's are listed as Webelos 2 when you sign up your scout
Each participant must bring their own lunch.
Each unit must have 1 volunteer per 5 Scouts (or fewer) registered. No exceptions!
Please contact Trevor Shelor at trevor.shelor@scouting.org if you have any questions.
As with all activities a tiger must have their parent with them at all times, the parent must add themselves as a participant and the first shirt for parents are free.
All youth and adult staff must fill out a BSA application labeled "Camp Staff" and send it to Kendra Barrett Kendra.Barrett@scouting.org
DETAILS:
June 2-6, 2025
Elks Lodge - 1113 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407
Drop off 8-8:30 am and pick up 4:15-4:45 pm. Please do not be late to pick up your Scout.
Etiwan Twilight Camp Cub Day Camp
06/09/2025 - 06/13/2025
When June 9-13th
Where Christ Church, Mt P (highway 17)
Time 5-8 pm (4:30 drop off)
Fee $75
Contact information
Stephen Duke Camp Director - stephen_duke@hotmail.com
Zach Moffatt Staff Advisor - zachery.moffatt@scouting.org
Camp Swampy Day Camp Cub Day Camp
06/09/2025 - 06/13/2025
Join us as it's "Invention Convention" week at Cub Scout Day Camp, June 9 - 13!
Scouts will have the opportunity to do archery, bb guns, wrist rockets, and themed arts and crafts.
Cost is $145, which includes t-shirt, patch, day pack and a whole lot of fun! Use "Shirt Request" on left to enter size. Additional t-shirt recommended, but not required. (No t-shirts guaranteed after 5/13.)
Adult Staff and Youth Staff - t-shirt included. Use "Shirt Request" on left to enter size.
To order extra t-shirts, use "Trading Post" on left to enter sizes.
Add the Scout rank for what they will be in Fall of 2024-25
Each participant must bring their own lunch.
Each unit must have 1 volunteer per 5 Scouts (or fewer) registered. No exceptions!
Please contact Camp Director: Kaci May (843) 810-8225 if you have any questions.
DETAILS:
June 9 - 13, 2024
Drop off 7:45 am and pick up 4:00. Please do not be late to pick up your Scout.
Tiger Cub must have parent register as well. T-shirt included in registration.
Fall BALOO Training
11/08/2025 - 11/09/2025
This one-and-a-half day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BALOO training consists of an online pre-requisite www.my.scouting.org component in addition to an overnight hands on practical. BSA’s Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along with the discovery of the necessary tools to help units carry out a successful camping experience. Completion of this course is mandatory for a MINIMUM OF ONE adult on a Pack overnight!
This course will be held at Camp Ho Non Wah, Saturday Novmber 8th starting at 8am through Sunday November 9th at ~12pm.
You will receive an email from the Course Director with instructions on what to pack. Questions please reach out to Thomas Jackson b1driver@sc.rr.com Please eat a good breakfast prior to arrival. Water is provided. All other meals will be provided.
Reminder: Assigning your account to the course is not registering for the course! Please scroll down until you see "Create Participant".
National Youth Leadership Training 2026 Training
03/06/2026 - 03/22/2026
NYLT is a six-day course that emphasizes hands-on learning in a fun, engaging environment. Through a blend of activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and games, participants will develop confidence and leadership abilities while working together as a team.
The course content is designed to build leadership concepts progressively, using practical exercises to reinforce learning. Participants embark on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership, which brings the leadership lessons to life as they apply their skills throughout the course.
In order to attend an NYLT course, youth must meet the following qualifications by the beginning of the course:
- Must be a registered member of a Scouting unit.
- Must have a current Annual Health and Medical Record form parts A, B, and C.
- Scouts BSA members must be at least 13 years old by the first day of the course and no older than 17 years old. They must also have completed the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops and achieved the rank of First Class.
- Venturers and Sea Scouts must be at least 14 years old (or 13 and completed eighth grade) and can be no older than 20 years old. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews or Ships and have some basic camping experience.
- Have a unit leader recommendation.
2026 National Jamboree Special Events
07/22/2026 - 07/31/2026
Scouting’s flagship event is one-of-a-kind. It’s a gathering of tens of thousands of Scouts, leaders, and Jamboree Service Team members that showcases everything that is great about Scouting America. Scouts and Scouters who attend will explore all kinds of adventures—stadium shows, pioneer village, Mount Jack hikes, adventure sports and more—in the heart of one of nature’s greatest playgrounds. With 10,000 acres at the Summit to explore, there’s no shortage of opportunities to build Scouting memories.
All Scouts welcome to join our Council Contingent of 80+. Must be a min. of a mature 12 years of age on or before the first day of the Jamboree. Contingent will travel together.
Cost $2,200 includes travel, tent, shirts, duffle bag, day packs, meals, and lots of patches.
If you have any questions please contact Michelle Strobel at Michelle.strobel@scouting.org