Northern Ridge District
Atlanta Area Council
Northern Ridge District
Atlanta Area Council
Northern Ridge District
Atlanta Area Council

Welcome to the

Northern Ridge District

Events:

Climbing to Success

“Climbing to Success” is Scouting Atlanta’s council performance recognition program designed to encourage and reward success and measure the performance of our units. It is meant to encourage excellence in providing a quality program at all levels of Scouting America.

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Heritage Hike

You are invited to join the annual Civil Rights Heritage Hike. The hike is a learning tour that visits Atlanta’s historic and active centers for our nation’s civil rights. 

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District Derby

A District Pinewood Derby is an exciting racing event where top Cub Scout racers from local packs come together to compete with their handcrafted wooden cars. Scouts showcase their creativity, craftsmanship, and sportsmanship as their cars race down the track in a fun, fast-paced competition that celebrates achievement and friendly rivalry at the district level.

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Golden Eagle

Scouting is such an important part to thousands of families across our city. In order for that to continue, we hope you will join us in celebrating Scouting and pledge your support to keep Scouting strong for many more years to come.

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Camp-O-Ree

A Scouts BSA Camp-O-Ree is a weekend camping event where troops come together to compete in skill-based challenges, practice outdoor skills, build teamwork, and enjoy fellowship with other Scouts. It’s a fun, active program that highlights the best of Scouting through friendly competition, learning, and adventure.

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Cub Camp

A Cub Scout Day Camp is a fun, outdoor program where Cub Scouts spend several days participating in activities like crafts, nature exploration, games, shooting sports, and STEM projects. Led by trained volunteers and staff, day camp gives Scouts the chance to build skills, make friends, and experience adventure while returning home each day instead of staying overnight

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Roundtable

The Boy Scouts of America through the Commissioner teams supports a monthly Roundtable all over America. 

Where...: Alpharetta First United Methodist

When....: 3rd Thursday of the Month

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NYLT

NYLT is a six-day advanced leadership course designed to teach Scouts the tools, techniques, and skills they need to be better leaders – not only in their units, but also at home, in school, and in their daily lives. Led by an exemplary, highly-trained youth staff, NYLT participants work hard and play hard together through group activities, games, and adventures as they experience Scouting at its best.

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Life to Eagle

Each month the Northern Ridge Training team offers a workshop for youth and their parents.     The purpose is to help Scouts and their parents through the process of obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

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Woodbadge

Wood Badge is an advanced leadership training program for adult leaders in the Boy Scouts of America. It focuses on developing leadership skills, teamwork, and personal growth through a series of outdoor activities, practical exercises, and leadership challenges. The course is designed to help leaders better serve youth by teaching the principles of Scouting and the values of the Scout Oath and Law. 

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Scouting for Food

As Scouts, we know how fortunate we are to have a warm meal every night — whether around the campfire or at the kitchen table. And we know that not everyone is so lucky.

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Scouts BSA Training

The Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) course builds and expands on the concepts and themes introduced in Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training and provides Scouters with the confidence to take youth into the outdoors.

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Shooting Sports Training

The Atlanta Area Council sponsors training courses to help train Scout Leaders to enable Scouts, Scouters, and others to improve their shooting skills and shooting knowledge. 

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BALOO

Cub Scout leaders who are interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities are required to have at least one BALOO trained adult on every Cub Scout den or pack overnight outdoor even

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Important News:

Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills

Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills

Training Event: Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS): When October 17-18, 2025 Where Birmingham United Methodist Church – 15770 Birmingham Hwy, Milton, GA 30004 Cost $40 Requirements Must be at…

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BeAScout-Pin-Update

BeAScout-Pin-Update

Unit Pins have an update!! ATTENTION UNIT LEADERS!!   Beginning August 3, 2026, BeAScout will launch an updated experience designed to give prospective families the information they want before contacting…

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Camp-O-Ree 2026

Camp-O-Ree 2026

2026 Camp-O-Ree Date Announcement We’re excited to share that the 2026 Camp-O-Ree has officially been moved to October 9–11, 2026! Mark your calendars and get ready for an incredible weekend…

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Den Leaders & Cub Scout Leaders:

Lion Leaders

Thank you for being a Lion Den Leader! Here you will find the resources you need to be a den leader or assistant den leader. You may want to bookmark this page for quick reference.

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Tiger Leader

Thank you for being a Tiger Den Leader! Here you will find the resources you need to be a den leader or assistant den leader. You may want to bookmark this page for quick reference.

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Wolf Leader

Thank you for being a Wolf Den Leader!   Here you will find  the resources you need to be a den leader or assistant den leader.  You may want to bookmark this page for quick reference. 

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Bear Leader

Thank you for being a Bear Den Leader! Here you will find the resources you need to be a den leader or assistant den leader. You may want to bookmark this page for quick reference.

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Webelos Leader

Thank you for being a Webelos Den Leader! Here you will find the resources you need to be a den leader or assistant den leader. You may want to bookmark this page for quick reference.

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Arrow of Light Leader

Thank you for being a Arrow Of Light Den Leader! Here you will find the resources you need to be a den leader or assistant den leader. You may want to bookmark this page for quick reference.

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Cub Scout Leaders

Cub Scouts Leader Resources

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Adventure Resources

Lion Adventures

Thank you for being a Lion Den Leader! Here you will find the resources you need to be a den leader or assistant den leader. You may want to bookmark this page for quick reference.

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Tiger Adventures

Thank you for being a Tiger Den Leader! Here you will find the resources you need to be a den leader or assistant den leader. You may want to bookmark this page for quick reference.

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Wolf Adventures

Thank you for being a Wolf Den Leader!   Here you will find  the resources you need to be a den leader or assistant den leader.  You may want to bookmark this page for quick reference. 

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Bear Adventures

Thank you for being a Bear Den Leader! Here you will find the resources you need to be a den leader or assistant den leader. You may want to bookmark this page for quick reference.

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Webelos Adventures

Thank you for being a Webelos Den Leader! Here you will find the resources you need to be a den leader or assistant den leader. You may want to bookmark this page for quick reference.

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Arrow of Light Adventures

Thank you for being a Arrow Of Light Den Leader! Here you will find the resources you need to be a den leader or assistant den leader. You may want to bookmark this page for quick reference.

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All News:

BeAScout-Pin-Update

July 27, 2026 No Comments

Unit Pins have an update!!

ATTENTION UNIT LEADERS!!

 

Beginning August 3, 2026, BeAScout will launch an updated experience designed to give prospective families the information they want before contacting a unit. The goal is simple: make it easier for families to find the right Scouting unit and take the next step.

 

Unit leaders can now update these new fields in their Unit Pin within Organization Manager:

  • Fundraising Helps Cover Costs

 

Let families know if fundraising opportunities help offset the cost of participating.

  • Trial Visit Encouraged

 

Show prospective families that they are welcome to attend a meeting before deciding to join.

  • Unit Fee

Display any additional unit dues beyond the national membership fee.

  • Meeting Schedule
    • Meeting Frequency (weekly, biweekly, monthly, etc.)
    • Meeting Day
    • Meeting Start Time
    • Meeting End Time

Climbing to Success

February 11, 2026 No Comments

Climbing to Success

How Climbing to Success Works:

Each criterion has a point value for builder, climber, and summit. As you achieve at one of those levels, you will earn those points. Each criterion will be scored and then you’ll have a total score. You will need a prescribed number of total points to achieve builder, and the same for climber and summit. These point values may change from year to year. As you earn more points, you’ll achieve a higher level.

What Climbing to Success to Your Unit:

  1. A framework for planning the year.
    Climbing to Success standards are based on what successful units do to continually improve.
    If your unit plans to achieve gold or silver Climbing to Success, you’ll have a strong and active program.
  2. A method for evaluating your unit.
    Climing to Success provides tangible measurements based on things you are likely already tracking, such as how many campouts you have, how many youths are advancing, etc., and uses simple ways to calculate your performance.
  3. Guidance in areas where you might do better.
    As you track your performance against the Climbing to Success standards, you can easily see where you could do better.
  4. Specific guidelines and standards of what is considered good performance.
    Climbing to Success has specific, simple measures to help you. You can easily compare what you are doing against the standards.
  5. Early warning of potential problem areas.
    You track any areas where your unit is not performing as you might like and have plenty of time to make corrections.
  6. Recognition for good Scouting.
    You can proudly receive your builder, climber, or summit recognition for your Scouting unit for the year.
  7. Benchmarking to get ideas and tips from other good units.
    You can receive help and best practices in areas where other units have met the summit standard.
    In the areas where you are doing well, you can give help and ideas to other units.
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2026 Advacement Update

December 17, 2025 No Comments

Scouts BSA Advancement Updates

Effective January 1, 2026

We’re excited to share the planned improvements to Scouts BSA merit badge requirements that will take effect on January 1, 2026. These updates will help Scouts explore modern career paths and hobbies, develop practical skills, and engage with current topics while maintaining the quality and tradition of the Scouting advancement program. These changes are tentative; additional changes may occur before January 1st, 2026.

What’s Changing?

The Scouts BSA Advancement Committee has made thoughtful updates to over 80 merit badges based on feedback from Scout leaders, subject matter experts, and current trends in technology, safety, and outdoor education. These changes reflect our commitment to keeping Scouting relevant and meaningful for today’s youth.

Key Updates Include:

Updated Career Exploration Requirements
Many merit badges now feature expanded career exploration options that help Scouts research real-world job opportunities, understand education requirements, and explore how Scouting skills connect to future careers or hobbies. These updated requirements encourage Scouts to think about how their interests might shape their future.

Enhanced Safety and Outdoor Ethics
Several badges now include important discussions about Leave No Trace principles and the Outdoor Code, helping Scouts understand their responsibility to protect natural areas during their adventures.

Modernized Content and Skills
Merit badges have been updated to reflect current technology, safety practices, and knowledge. For example:

  • Radio now covers cell phones, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and RFID technology
  • Digital Technology includes QR codes and barcodes
  • Safety expands to cover online safety, safeguarding youth, and travel safety
  • Traffic Safety addresses distracted driving and modern vehicle safety features

Clearer Requirements
Many badges feature reorganized or clarified requirements to make them easier to understand and complete.

Which Merit Badges Are Affected?

Over 80 merit badges have updates ranging from minor clarifications to substantial content changes. Some badges have new requirements added, while others have been reorganized or updated to reflect current practices and knowledge.

See the attached documents for the complete list of affected merit badges and detailed changes.

When Do These Changes Take Effect?

All updated requirements officially take effect on January 1, 2026. The changes will be reflected in Scoutbook and on our online Merit Badge Hub by late December 2025.

What If My Scout Already Started a Merit Badge?

According to the Guide to Advancement, Section 7.0.4.3:

  • Scouts who begin working on a merit badge on or after January 1, 2026, must use the new requirements
  • Scouts who started a merit badge before January 1, 2026, may continue using the previous requirements until the badge is completed, OR they may choose to switch to the new requirements

This flexibility ensures that Scouts can complete their work without unnecessary frustration while giving them the option to engage with the updated content if they prefer.

Resources

The complete list of planned changes can be found in the attached documents:

For the most current merit badge requirements, always refer to:

Camp-O-Ree 2026

December 11, 2025 No Comments

2026 Camp-O-Ree Date Announcement We’re excited to share that the 2026 Camp-O-Ree has officially been moved to October 9–11, 2026! Mark your calendars and get […]

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John Dorman Award 2026

December 2, 2025 No Comments

Northern Ridge Scout Leaders: As many of you know, the John Dorman Duty-to-God Award is an annual event sponsored by the Johns Creek UMC Men’s […]

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District Chair

November 17, 2025 No Comments

Northern Ridge District Chair Kyle Badger We are pleased to welcome Kyle Badger as the new Northern Ridge District Chair.   Kyle serves as Senior […]

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Below is the link to the Friends of Scouting Campaign.    Remember our District name is Northern Ridge.

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District Meetings:

District Committee Meeting:

When: 1st Thursday of Each Month @ 7pm

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church

Commissioners Meeting

When: 2nd Thursday of Each Month @ 7 pm

Where: Alpharetta First United Methodist – Youth Center

Roundtable Meetings

When: 3rd Thursday of Each Month @ 7:30 pm

Where:

Alpharetta First United Methodist Church – Youth Center (Subject to change)

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AAC Northern Ridge District

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Northern Ridge District Training

Northern Ridge District Training
Northern Ridge District Life to Eagle Seminar recorded on 6/25/2020
Life to Eagle Seminar July 30, 2020
August 2020 Life to Eagle Seminar for Northern Ridge District
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Eagle Scouts:

Eagles' Nest

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Order of the Arrow:

Lowanne Nimat Chapter