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NYLT is a six day outdoor experience conducted by the Glacier's Edge Council. It is designed to provide each youth with a meaningful Scouting experience intended to enhance their knowledge and create a deeper understanding of his role and responsibilities as a leader, teacher, and role model in his or her troop or crew as well as in their personal life.

Registration has now started for both courses. You may download them at the council website.

In response to increasing demand, Glacier's Edge Council has made available a second NYLT course week. Space will be limited to the first 48 qualified participants that sign up for each course week and both courses will be offered at Camp Indian Trails. Qualtification requirments may be found on the registration materials. The program is designed for both participants from Troops and Venture crews. The course will benefit those that are currently the top leaders in their unit or ones that may be holding those positions in the near future.

Course 1: Monday, June 11th to Saturday, June 16th, 2012

Course 2: Monday, June 25th to Saturday June 30th, 2012

Scouting's flagship event is one-of-a-kind. It's a gathering of approximately 45,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff that showcases everything that is great about the BSA and its members. Over the course of 10 summer days, once every four years, the Boy Scouts of America comes together. The result is the national Scout jamboree.

A New Venue: The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve
In 2009, the BSA purchased 10,600 acres of property adjacent to West Virginia's New River Gorge National River area in order to create The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve (the Summit). The Summit is the new home of achievement, adventure, and innovation in Scouting. With world-class facilities and a focus on outdoor action sports, the Summit will welcome Scouts to a whole new jamboree experience in summer 2013.

March Mania 2012 - Venturing Lockin

March-Mania-lock-in-2012.pdf 

Annual Instructor Training
Camp Indian Trails
Climbing Tower Cabin
Check in Time: 5:30pm Friday Night April 13th
Training time 6:00pm Friday night until 3:00pm Sunday April 15th.

Combined Instructor Training
Adult instructors can:
 Serve as merit badge counselors for their troop.
 Be a climbing supervisor for troop/pack climbs.
 Become involved in another activity they could enjoy with their son or daughter.
 Provide service to the Council and specifically the Camp Indian Trails and Ed Bryant Climbing Tower.

Youth Instructors will:
 Be able to work as a team member.
 Work on community service.
 Provide mentoring for younger scouts and participants.
 Help with future training sessions in the council.

There is a $60.00 fee for the training which includes training materials, food, webbing, and instructor t-shirt.
We are always striving to add more certified instructors to our climbing staff. Please consider how you can help your son, pack, troop, camp or council by being an Instructor.

Learn more and download the registration form here:

Climbing Training Flier PDF 

Baraboo Circus Heritage event to be held May 18,19, & 20, 2012 at Baraboo fairgrounds, and Circus World Museum, Barabo, Wisconsin.  Be sure to register and take advantage of this great opportunity to enjoy the Circus, Wild West Show, Scouting activities that are offered to include games, music, peddle pullers, chess, kickball, ect.  Entertainment Saturday evening will be Dale Brown (ventriloquest) and Friends.  If you have attended in the past, you know that "a good time is had by all".  If not, give it a try and have a lot of fun.  See you at the event in May 2012,

Camp at the Fairgrounds, BB guns, Archery, Exhibits, Games for kids of all ages, Pinewood Derby, Trout Pond, Circus Heritage Trail, Teen Dance, Blacksmith, Dutch Oven Dessert Bake Off, Pedal Pull, Scout Museum, and more.

Baraboo Circus Heritage 2011 Recap.m4v

Did you miss the March 1 priority date for Campership applications? Or did you just find out one or more of the Scouts in your Unit needs some financial assistance to attend camp this summer? If this is the case please send in a campership application. The Campership Committee continues to accept applications. Applications which were received by the March 1 priority date will be considered first and those recipients will be notified prior to the April 9 early payment deadline. Applications received at the Council Service Centers after March 1 will be reviewed be the on a rolling basis and recipients notified as soon as possible. To get a Campership Application: http://glaciersedge.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/GEC_Application_Forms_for_Campership.pdf.

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Once again the Glacier's Edge Council has committed to canvassing the crowd to help collect funds for the Rhythm & Booms celebration and their charities. We need approximately 300 people (as many in uniform as possible) to do our job right.
Here is how you can help: Have your unit commit to participating by filling out the sign-up form and estimate the number of people from your unit who will help. (This is a great activity for the whole family and we need the estimates to accurately order buses.)
NOTE: The Madison Fireworks Fund (Rhythm & Booms) and private contributors, made several substantial contributions to worthy charities (including our Council) from the results of our participation in 2011.

Rhythm & Booms takes place on Saturday, June 30th, 2012; the buses will leave the Scout Service Center at approximately 4:00 p.m. and we return after the conclusion of the fireworks around 11:00 p.m.
**Please make a note that our rain date is Sunday, July 1st.

Training Opportunities for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Venture and Explorers, and Adult Scouters

Ed Bryant Scout Reservation (EBSR) will be holding two Scouting Skills Emphasis Sessions: Saturday June 30th to Tuesday July 3rd (session #1) and Sunday July 22nd to Wednesday July 25th (session #2). The following programs will be offered. This is a great opportunity to pick up some new skills and certifications while enjoying some time at camp!

• Wilderness First Aid & Leave No Trace
• American Red Cross: First Responder
• BSA Aquatics Supervisor
• DNR Boater Safety
• DNR Hunter Safety
• Basic Leader Training - Scoutmaster
• Climb on Safely and Climbing Emphasis
• BP Boot Camp - Scouting Skills workshop

For more information go to http://glaciersedge.org/2012/02/scouting-skills-emphasis-sessions-at-ed-bryant-scout-reservation/ . All sessions are subject to change due to enrollment numbers, staff and outside instructor availability. Sign up early to ensure your session is taught.

The Provisional Troop (formerly the "Old Grizzly Troop") is made up of Scouts that can't attend summer camp with their troop or those who would like to spend an additional week at camp. Scouts attending this program offered in week five July 23 to 30 at EBSR form the Provisional Troop under leadership of a youth Senior Patrol Leader with Nation Youth Leadership Training. Adult leaders will be Scott Johnson, Mike Hietke, and other members of the EBSR Commissioner Corps. Scouts can choose from about 35 different merit badge skills or activities and can participate in open programs such as swimming, boating, canoeing, rifle shooting and archery. Scouts can also join in any of the camp-wide activities such as the "Iron Man" race.

For more information and registration forms: http://glaciersedge.org/?p=4016.

Dear Life Scout,  

We will be holding our Life to Eagle Scout Workshop for all Life Scouts at Camp Indian Trails on  

March 21, 2012 from 6:30-8:30pm in Allen Hall.

We will be reviewing the procedures from the new 2012 Eagle Scout Project Workbook!

This is an in-depth workshop that will walk you through exactly what is expected of you as you are working towards your Eagle Rank. The workshop is put on by District Eagle Board of Review Chairmen so you will hear directly from them. They will show you, step by step, the process of where to look for project ideas, how to get approval for the project, writing the project up and the Board of Review process. We usually get around 100 people in attendance so please plan on joining us. This meeting is open to Troop Leaders, Parents and Life Scouts.

Be sure to check out the new options for Cub Scout Resident camp for 2012.

New at Camp Indian Trails are four sessions of Cub Scout Resident Camp for Wolf, Bear and Webelos and Webelos Scouts. Based on the popular Day Camp program Cub Scouts who attend Resident Camp will have two full days of swimming, climbing the Cub Scout climbing wall, BB guns, archery, sports, nature and crafts. Two evenings in camp will allow Scouts more time to do have fun at the activities they enjoyed the most. And of course an evening a Scout camp is not complete without a great campfire program.

New at Ed Bryant Scout Reservation the early July session of Cub Resident Camp is open only to Webelos II Scouts. The program combines the traditional EBSR Cub Scout Resident Camp with the special Webelos Expedition to helps send these Scouts on the final trail to their Arrow of Light. Scouts will participate in a round robin of activities including swimming, BB guns, archery, sports, nature and Scoutcraft on Saturday and Sunday morning. The highlight of the program will be the Blessing of the Arrows ceremony Saturday evening.

In addition to the two new Cub/Webelos Scout Resident Camp options there will be two sessions of Camp Akela Webelos Resident Camp at Camp Indian Trails and the Cub Scout Resident Camp Boy Scout Preview returns to Ed Bryant Scout Reservation.

Try something new with your Pack. Save gas by making one trip to camp. For more information on Cub Scout Resident Camps: http://glaciersedge.org/camping/camping-program-information/cub-scout-camp/cub-scout-resident-camp-guides-forms/.

 

DMCCS (Diocese of Madison Committee for Catholic Scouting) is now accepting applications for the biggest Catholic Scouting event in the country. The St. George Trek, at Philmont, takes place every other year, and the next trek is planned for July of 2013, with applications being accepted until April 1, 2012. The St. George Trek is a high adventure leadership program of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) for Catholic Scouts and Venturers at Philmont Scout Ranch. The program brings Catholic high school age Boy Scouts and Venturers from around the country together with selected priests, religious and seminarians for eleven days of backpacking on the trail in the context of a vocation retreat.

Any Catholic Boy Scout or Venturer in the Diocese of Madison who will be fifteen years of age on or before July 1, 2013, and in high school in the fall of 2013 is eligible to apply for the Trek. Female Venturers may also apply, and a female crew will participate if there are sufficient applications. Participants must be emotionally mature, and have the stamina to backpack on mountain trails. As such, a strong background in hiking and camping is highly recommended. They must also meet the Philmont height and weight requirement, which can be found at www.nccs.org. Those selected may only attend St. George Trek one time. Two nominees for the Diocese of Madison will be selected based on their BSA backgrounds and applications, as well as an interview with the DMCCS committee. The nominees applications will then be sent to NCCS (the National committee), who will select Trek participants from nominees across the country.

If you would like to apply to be nominated for the St. George Trek in 2013, applications are available online at www.madisondiocese.org/scouting. You can also call the DMCCS Vocations Chair, Colleen Szerlong at (608) 868-6386 or the Bishop O'Connor Catholic Center (608) 821-3173 with any questions and to request an application. Applications should be received at the Diocese by April 1, and those selected for interviews will be notified by phone before April 9. Interviews with the DMCCS will take place on Saturday, April 14, from 1-6pm at Bishop O'Connor Center in Madison. Two nominees will be selected from the interviews. Their applications will then be sent on to NCCS for selection at the national level.

Get the best price of the summer by getting your unit's summer camp roster and payments into the Scout Service center by Monday April 9th . Fees will increase for all camps after this date. Follow the links below for Leader Guides, unit rosters and more information.

Boy Scout Summer Camp: http://glaciersedge.org/camping/camping-program-information/boy-scout-camp-programs/ 

Cub Scout Summer Camp: http://glaciersedge.org/camping/camping-program-information/cub-scout-camp/  

Don't miss your chance to complete your outdoor skills trainings this spring.

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills- April 13-15 Camp Indian Trails, Janesville. This training is designed for Troop and Crew Leaders that deliver the outdoor program to the youth. Course Director: Steven Albrechtsen

Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OWL)- April 14-15 Camp Indian Trails, Janesville. This course is for all Bear and Webelos den leaders. Course Director: Luke Seibert

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)- April 21 Janesville Service Center. Required training for Pack overnight activities. Course Director: Sherry Karle

Glacier's Edge Council Spring Training Dates

We have many more training opportunities available this spring. If you have not gotten your roundtable copies of upcoming training opportunities, they can be found on the Council website. On the top bar select "training" and then the appropriate drop down menu for the training that you are interested in. Please register with the council office so we can plan for the necessary resources to make your training successful. If you have any questions please contact council training chair, Luann Rece at orchidscout@gmail.com

What makes a trained leader?

That seems to be the most asked question with the ever changing answer. January 2012, BSA has changed the requirements to be a "trained" leader with regards to wearing the patch. This is Scouting is no longer required, but is suggested as a supplemental training. All leaders must complete Youth Protection training every 2 years. Be sure to read the Journey to Excellence requirements for training. To see the BSA "What Makes a Trained Leader" document visit: http://scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/What_makes_a_trained_leader.pdf

Be Sure to Edit Your Personal Profile on "myscouting.org"

To better serve the training needs of our Scouters, it is important that your personal information in your "my scouting" account be accurate. Most importantly update your profile with your Member ID number and your email address.

Please follow these simple steps:

1. Go to http://www.myscouting.org and sign in. On the left go to the top and click "Update My Profile"
2. On this page you will find your name, email address, and address. At the bottom of the page you will find the council name and your Member ID number. If it is not there, please enter it.
3. Click "add" and "save profile" boxes. This will link your on-line training records with the BSA training records. Use the training validation process described in last month's e-news to check your training status.
4. If you need to find your member ID number, it is on your BSA membership card, and can be found on your unit roster which, your unit leader should have. You can also obtain your ID number by calling the Council Service Center.

Many of the districts in our council do not have representation on the training committee. To make the position responsibility easier, we have a district training chair for each of the programs- Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturing. If you would be interested is serving for a 1 year commitment, please talk to your district chair or district executive. The Council Training Committee meets the 4th Tuesday of the month. Our next meeting will be February 28th beginning at 7:00 PM at the Janesville Service Center. We always need trainers and if you have completed a course, you may volunteer to staff. If you do not know who to contact, email council training chair Luann Rece at orchidscout@gmail.com and your name will be forwarded to the appropriate course director.

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