October 2022
November 2022
December 2022
Short-Term Camp Administrator Training
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER You’re invited to join us for Short-Term Camp Administrator training. Every district should have trained administrators in order to be in compliance with National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP) standards. A short-term camp is any council-organized overnight camping program, whether one-time or continuing, that is one, two or three nights in length where the council or its agents provide the staffing and may provide program and food services, and includes camps conducted off council properties. National…
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Cub Leader Training
REGISTER HERE (HURRY - Registration is limited to 20 participants only) YPT TRAINING GUIDE (BRING PRINTED COPY OF CERTIFICATE) BSA MEDICAL FORM A&B (BRING PRINTED COPY) Every Youth Deserves a Trained Leader. Every Volunteer Leader deserves to be Trained. "Everything rises and falls on leadership," Dr. Maxwell Scouting – at every level – is built upon volunteer leadership. The quality of our Units depends on leaders who are trained to deliver the best possible program. GSMC, BSA will…
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Commissioner Retreat
REGISTER HERE Pre-registration only. Any attempted walk-ons can not be assured of materials or a meal. Check-in Begins at 8 am. The day ends at 3:30 pm. COST: $25 (includes breakfast, lunch, materials and a NEW commissioner CSP) Location: Sansom Scout Center, 1333 Old Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909 For ALL Unit Commissioners, District Commissioners, Roundtable Commissioners, Assistant District Commissioners, Roundtable Staff.. This will be our first Commissioner Specific all day event. We will be hearing from you…
Find out more »March 2023
PINEWOOD DERBY CHAMP CAMP EVENT – FREE!
MARCH 4TH, 2023 FROM 10AM TO 2PM This annual workshop helps Scouting families prepare their kits for the Pinewood Derby Race. We will have stations to help with design, a cutting area on the loading dock, a weigh station and the expert advice of the staff and volunteers. We would welcome more volunteers if you want to participate or are a Scout looking for service hours.
Find out more »April 2023
Summer Camp Staff Training
We will have our first staff meeting Saturday (4/1) at the Samson Center at 9 am, 1333 Old Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909. Please plan to attend in person if possible. Attire is BSA activity attire. A pizza lunch will be provided. Staff under 18 do not need to accompany an adult during the training as two-deep leadership will be present throughout the entire meeting. If you are not able to attend the meeting in person, you may…
Find out more »STEM Discovery Day
REGISTER HERE HURRY AND SIGN UP - REGISTRATION OPEN UNTIL APRIL 28TH. Soaring into Space! Space is limited, EARLY registration is encouraged. Saturday, April 29, 2023 9am - 3:30pm LOCATION: Great Smoky Mountain Council 1333 Old Weisgarber Road Knoxville, Tennessee 37909 Early Bird Registration is $15 (ends April 21) Late Registration is $20.00 (increases April 22) Registration will Close Apr 28TH, 2023 or when MAX capacity is reached, whichever comes first. STEM T-Shirts, drinks, as well as Hot Dogs,…
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June 2023
July 2023
August 2023
Popcorn Follow up Kickoff – Sansom Scout Center
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Cub Leader Training 2023
REGISTER HERE Required field, Before completing this registration form, you must know your Youth Protection Training expiration date. Saturday September 23, 2023 Check-in Begins at 9:30am Class is from 10am to 2pm COST: $10 Location: GSMC Sansom Scout Center 1333 Old Weisgarber Road Knoxville, TN 37909 Successful completion of this training will satisfy requirements of these training codes: C40, C42, CF1. QUESTIONS: CONTACT ANTHONY.INGRAM@SCOUTING.ORG OR CALL 865-455-5268
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November 2023
Cub Leader Training
REGISTER HERE Required field: before completing REGISTRATION form, you must know your Youth Protection Training expiration date. Saturday November 11, 2023 Class is from 9:30am to 1pm COST: $15 Location: GSMC Sansom Scout Center 1333 Old Weisgarber Road Knoxville, TN 37909 Successful completion of this training will satisfy requirements of these training codes: C40, C42, CF1. Questions, contact anthony.ingram@scouting.org or call 865-455-5268.
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January 2024
Sansom Scout Center Open 10am-2pm
The Scout Service Center and the Scout Shop will be open Thursday, January 18th from 10am to 2pm with limited services. Please use your discretion on visiting us based on your road conditions.
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March 2024
Cub Master, Den Leader and Pack Committee Training
REGISTER HERE Saturday, March 9, 2024 Class is from 8:30am to 1:30pm COST: $15 Location: GSMC Sansom Scout Center 1333 Old Weisgarber Road Knoxville, TN 37909 After you fill out this form and hit SUBMIT, it will take you to a payment screen. If you time-out or do not pay, your registration will NOT be valid & you will not be registered. Successful completion of this training will satisfy requirements of these training codes: C40: Cubmaster and…
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