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Scout Unit and Adult Recognitions
NCCS has established several awards to recognize Scout units and adult Scouters. The deadline for Unit Awards and the Bronze Pelican and St George has been extended to April 15, 2026.
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Boards of Review
Scouts that have completed the Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII emblem program can request an appointment for the boards of review. Dates: April 18th, 2026, at 9 – 11am Mary our Queen Catholic Church 6260 The Corners Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 May 2nd, 2026, at 9 – 11am Emory University Catholic Center… Read More »
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2026 Annual Archbishop’s Scout Mass
The Archdiocese of Atlanta Scout Awards Mass will take place on May 10, 2026 at 2pm at St Benedict Catholic Church (11045 Parsons Rd, Duluth, GA 30097)
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Religious Emblems – BSA
Adult leaders interested in being counselors for religious emblems should be Catholics in good standing with their parish of registration, these adults must be current in the necessary Archdiocesan Youth Protection Training and background check called Virtus Protecting God’s Children before working with children. The AACCOS counselor training courses are also offered to give an… Read More »
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2026 NCCS Scout Scholarships totaling $38,000
Attention Rising High School Seniors for 2026: The National Catholic Committee on Scouting has announced scholarships for 2026. Applicants need only to submit one application to be considered for all awards. College Scholarships The National Catholic Committee on Scouting® awards fourteen college scholarships outstanding Catholic high school seniors who are Scouts in a Scouting America… Read More »
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BSA Religious Emblems and Unit Awards
Groups are forming at various churches and locations. Scouts interested in working on their religious emblems should contact the religious emblem counselors at their churches or Mr. Brian for more information. Please reach out to Brian regarding any questions about the Religious Emblems for youth and Unit Awards. Brian’s contact information: BSA Religious Emblems Chair… Read More »
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2026 NCCS St. George Trek Application
The deadline for submission of the 2026 St. George Trek application has been extended to December 31, 2025 and the completed application should be sent to: Mrs. Vickie Voll via email to Vickie.Voll@gmail.com The Atlanta Archdiocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting is accepting applications from those Scouts BSA and Venture Scouts interested in attending the 2026 St. George Trek on July 1-18, 2026, at the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. The… Read More »
Steve Ryan, incoming Chair of the AACCOS
Steve began as a Den Leader in 2018 with his son Robert’s Tiger Den, a position he held through Arrowof Light rank and his son’s crossover. With the pack Steve coordinated camping activities and served asthe Pack’s Assistant Cubmaster. Steve has been a Cub Scout rangemaster for six years and volunteers at Cub Scout camps.… Read More »
Fr Avery Daniel incoming chaplain of the AACCOS
Fr. Avery Daniel, a native of Atlanta, GA., is a priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta where he currently serves as the parochial vicar of St. Benedict parish in Johns Creek. In August of this year, Archbishop Hartmayer also appointed Fr. Avery, a 2011 Eagle Scout, as the chaplain of the Atlanta Catholic Committee on… Read More »
International Catholic Conference of Scouting -ICCS
On August 10-14th, 2024 the ICCS met in Cairo, Egypt to select the new world committee. We are excited to introduce the new leaders: Antoine Moussally from Egypt (Chairman), Phil Krajec from US (Secretary General), Marcelin Deine from Senegal (Vice-chair), and Andrea Abrate (Italy) Treasurer. Congratulations to all, in particular to Phil who is member… Read More »
Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Scout Scholarship Recipient
We are pleased to announce that David Soberano, Scout from the Flint River Council in Georgia, has received a College Scholarship from the NCCS. David is a high school graduate and Eagle Scout who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and service in the community, church, and scouting. He also received a NCCS Catholic Religious Emblem under… Read More »