Adena Program Kickoff is August 9th!
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Camp Arrowhead
PROGRAM KICK-OFF —10:00am
POPCORN TRAINING —11:00am
Join volunteers from across the entire district at Camp Arrowhead for the annual Program and Popcorn Kickoff Event. Every pack, troop and crew is encouraged to attend and find out about what is happening in the district and council for the coming year. Meet with district committee members responsible for Advancement, Membership, Training, Order of the Arrow, and more.
Popcorn Training will begin at 11:00 am for all Popcorn Kernals and Unit Leaders. Learn how your pack and troop can pay for the entire year of program with only one fundraiser!
Lunch will be provided for those who register below to let us know they are attending.
Camping is available if your unit wishes to stay Friday and/or Saturday night. Contact the Huntington Scout Shop for availability.
Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Crew Advisors, and Popcorn Kernels are expected to attend. All leaders are welcome to attend.
Fall Product Sale
Product sales are more than just a fundraiser; they are a vital part of helping your unit succeed. Each dollar raised supports exciting opportunities like camping trips, leadership training, service projects, and essential program costs. More importantly, product sales teach Scouts valuable life skills: goal setting, communication, responsibility, and perseverance.
In addition to Camp Masters Popcorn, we have added Country Meats Meat Sticks to the fall product sale. Both are available for pre-order to Show & Sell. Show & Sell orders should be turned in by August 8th. Commitment Forms are due August 1st.
For more information about the sale and all the resources, go to our Fall Product Sale page.
Circuit Rider 35
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Registration deadline is August 18, 2025.
Circuit Rider 35
September 5-7, 2025
WVU Jackson's Mill, Weston, WV
The Circuit Rider is returning for 2025 and is open to all Scouts BSA troops (Boy troops and Girl troops), Venturing crews and Webelos. Webelos may only participate in Saturday activities. If Webelos plan to stay for the Saturday dinner, there will be a $4 fee. Units do not need to be sponsored by a United Methodist Church to attend this camporee.
Scout Leaders: Pre-registration is required! Register for Circuit Rider 35 by clicking the blue button above. Registration deadline August 18, 2025.
Scouts BSA Informational Leader Guide United Methodist Men's Annual Retreat brochure
In addition to the numerous free activities provided similar to past events like the frozen T-shirt contest and cast iron cookoff, the United Methodist Men and WVU Jackson's Mill are pleased to offer the following special programs. Each will last approximately one hour and be led by a program coordinator from Jackson's Mill. Scouts and their Scout-age guests can sign up for one, two, three or all four of the special programs offered for a fee of $10 for each Scout or Scout-age guest. Class spots will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each class will be offered five times throughout the day with a limited capacity for each offering.
- Historic Area Program: tour historic area featuring a demonstration of an operational gristmill
- Outdoor Recreation Program: a mountain bike course and group ride around the grounds
- STEAM Program: practice problem-solving skills as you use the engineering design process to create, build, test, and improve a drone
- Wall Climb: try your strength and agility at climbing a rock wall
Cost: $ 4 per person to attend. Scouts and Scout-age guests may participate in one, two, three, or four special programs for an additional fee of $ 10 per youth. Webelos are free but if they are staying for Saturday's dinner must pay $4.
United Methodist Men only: Everyone attending the West Virginia United Methodist Men Annual gathering must register and pay registration fee. UMM participants have several lodging options (Various price levels, meals included) plus the option to attend Saturday only for $75 (lunch and dinner included). (These fees do not apply to Scout troops.)
Rules of conduct:
- No ground fires permitted. Bring a portable fire pit if you want a site campfire.
- All Scouts & leaders must wear registration wristbands.
- All Scouts need to be in their camping area from 10 p.m. until morning flags.
- Remember the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace principles while camping.
- No pets allowed.
GOOD CONDUCT IS EXPECTED
Needs:
- Flag details for 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday.
- Chaplain aides for 9 a.m. Sunday
Proposed free events include, but are not limited to:
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- Radio controlled model airplanes
- Frozen T-shirt contest
- Air cannon
- Leaders & Scouts Dutch Oven Cooking Contest
- Rescue line toss
- Tomahawk throw
- Saturday dinner
- Patch trading post
- Sheriff Demonstration
- US Forestry Service
- Tree I.D. and Fire Prevention
- Torch Award ceremony
Circuit Rider 35 will honor Ernest Thompson Seton, the first Chief Scout, because of his participation in Jackson’s Mill first camping staff.
Youth at the CR35 will have an opportunity to learn more about Seton and earn a special patch by participating in the “Seton Hunt.”
Leaders & Scouts
Dutch Oven Cooking Contest (Dessert Only) 4 pm. Saturday in front of the Assembly Hall ***Must Supply Recipe***
SPECIAL DIETARY REQUESTS: The Saturday evening meal will be provided by your hosts, the W.Va. United Methodist Men. Special dietary needs must be addressed when you check in on the porch of the Marion Cabin next to the Assembly Hall.
More information: Wayne Custer (304) 238-6807 wcuster855@aol.com
IMPORTANT:
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- Pre-registration for Circuit Rider 35 and for the W. Va. United Methodist Men's Annual Gathering is required. Registration closes on August 17, 2025.
- All Scout leaders must have a current certification in Youth Protection Training, which can be found at my.scouting.org.
- All United Methodist Men must be trained in Safe Sanctuaries Policies and acknowledge the BSA's Barriers to Abuse and Youth Protection policies during online registration.
West Virginia United Methodist Men's National Jamboree Scholarship
The United Methodist Men are sponsoring National Jamboree scholarships for five scouts from the Buckskin Council and 5 scouts from the Mountaineer Council. These scholarships are worth $300.00 each.
To apply for this scholarship:
- You must first have attended the West Virginia Circuit Rider Camp in 2024 or 2025.
- The second thing is you must write an essay on “What you plan to learn” at the National Jamboree. The essay must be at least 200 words.
The deadline for the entry for the scholarship is January 1, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be chosen by January 10, 2026.
Please mail your entry to: Wayne Custer, 22 Cherry Lane, Wheeling, WV 26003-4904
Or email to Wayne Custer at wcuster855@aol.com
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
United Methodist Men Schedule
Friday
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Check In
4:00 p.m. Executive Session
5:00 p.m. Dinner
6:00 p.m. Gathering at the Chapel
7:00 p.m. Prayer Advocate Class Meeting
8:30 p.m. Accountability Time
Saturday
7:00 a.m. Witness Time
8:00 a.m. Breakfast Time
9:15 a.m. Gathering With Music
9:45 a.m. Prayer Advocate Class Meeting
10:30 a.m. Break
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Prayer Advocate Class Meeting
3:30 p.m. Time with Scouts
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Dinner with Scouts
6:30 p.m. U.M.M. Business Session
7:30 p.m. Rootin Tootin Time at Amphitheater
9:00 p.m. Witness Time
Sunday
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Vespers with Bishop Wallace-Padgett
Boy Scout Schedule
Friday
4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Check In
10:00 p.m. Scoutmaster Meeting
Saturday
7:00 a.m. Reveille
9:00 a.m. Flag Raising
9:20 a.m. Events Start
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Activities
4:00 p.m. Dutch Oven Dessert Tasting Competition
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Dinner at the Dining Hall with the U.M.M.
7:30 p.m. Rootin Tootin Time at Amphitheater
Sunday
9:00 a.m. Vespers with Bishop Wallace-Padgett
Takhonek Lodge Pool Party and Picnic
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Fun! Food! Fellowship!
The Summer Picnic and Pool Party is just around the corner. Like last year, the picnic will be held at Camp Arrowhead on August 2nd. Join us for a great time at camp.
Check-in starts at 11:00 am in the Dining Hall. The party and fun gets rolling at Noon. Be sure to bring the whole family as this is a Family Event.
Swimming, hiking, trading post, and other activities are on the schedule to keep everyone busy.
The cost of the picnic is $10 per lodge member and their family members are free.
Reserve Your Campsite for 2026 Summer Camp!
Reserve your spot today!
The campsite deposit is $50 if paid by August 1, 2025. After August 1st, the deposit is $100.
The Buckskin Council is bringing Summer Camp back to Camp Arrowhead in 2026!
Next summer will be fun and exciting for all Scouts and leaders as Summer Camp returns to beautiful Camp Arrowhead. Our camp staff is planning an engaging program and getting the camp ready for all Scouts to enjoy.
The 2026 Leaders Guide and program information will available in the coming months to help Troops plan their adventure this coming summer, so reserve your troop's campsite for 2026 today!
Want a favorite campsite? Select your preferred week then click on the Campsites tab. You'll find all the campsites and their availability.
Choose the Summer Camp week that works best for your troop. Here is the Summer Camp Schedule for Camp Arrowhead 2026:
- Week 1 - June 14-20, 2026
- Week 2 - June 21-27, 2026
