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Bayport Leader's Meeting
Bayport Scout Reservation will hold its summer camp and high adventure leader's meeting on Saturday, April 5th at Bayport Scout Reservation. The schedule is as follows:
10:00 am - Arrival
10:15 am - Welcome and Introduction
10:30 a.m. - Merit Badge Registration (Amanda Wroten)
12:00 pm - Lunch
12:30 pm - Rivah Base and Rappahannock Programs with Webelos Break Out
1:15 pm - Tours
2:15 pm - Questions
For more information contact Amanda Wroten at 757-595-3356, ext. 217 or email amanda.wroten@scouting.org. Please RSVP by March 28th.
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Colonial Trail District Pinewood Derby
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Annual Parater Trek
Annual Parater Trek
July 12-19, 2014
Goshen Scout Camp
The Parater Trek is a week of backpacking AND a Catholic retreat with daily Mass for those young men who want to test themselves in body and soul and take up the challenge to see what it takes to walk with God. Participants will backpack approximately 40 miles in the Blue Ridge Mountains, with options for high adventure activities along the way (such as rock climbing and black powder rifle shooting). The trek will be based on the format for the National Catholic Committee on Scouting Saint George Trek. Father Ken Shuping, campus minister at James Madison University, and Seminarian Jamie Hickman will be leading the Parater Trek for the Diocese of Richmond. Each of these documents needed for this event is attached to this email.
Parater Trek 2014 Application
Parater Trek 2014 Initial Communication
Scout Religious Emblem Facilitator Application
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Boy Scout Leader Basic Training
Boy Scout Leader Basic Training will be held over two weekends in March. Weekend #1 will cover youth protection, troop committee challenge, scoutmaster and assistant scoutmaster leader specific training on the weekend of March 7th - 8th. Introduction to outdoor leader skills, health and safety and youth protection will be held on the weekend of March 21st - 23rd. Both trainings will take place at Lone Star Lodge in Chuckatuck.
For more information click here to view the flyer.
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Woodbadge
Wood Badge is the premier training program for adult leaders in all Scouting programs - Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity, and Venturing leaders, as well as district and council leaders. The course is designed to train participants in the latest BSA leadership skills & techniques, as well as team development processes, all based on the mission and values of Scouting.
There are two parts of the Wood Badge experience:
The first part consists of six days (two weekends) of practical experience in an outdoor setting. You will have opportunity to learn skills and concepts that underlie the five core themes of Wood Badge.
The second part is an application phase of several months during which you apply the specific skills learned during the practical experience to your specific role in Scouting ("the ticket").
When you have successfully completed both parts of the experience, you are presented with the Wood Badge beads, woggle, and neckerchief.
The Colonial Virginia Council's fall 2014 Wood Badge course will be held at the Bayport Scout Reservation near Jamaica, VA in two sessions that are each three days in duration:
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The first session runs from Friday, September 19 through Sunday, September 21, 2014.
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The second session runs from Saturday, October 4 through Monday, October 6, 2014.
Course sessions run from 7:00 am on the first day until approximately 5:00 pm on the last day of each session. Between the two scheduled weekends, participants will meet at least once in a small group at a time and place of their choosing. Participants must attend all sessions to successfully complete the course.
Click here to view the registration form.
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Boy Scout Leader Basic Training
Williamsburg Players of Williamsburg, VA, presents Aesop's Fabels, Presented by; Bright Star Touring Theatre. Fables are short stories which illustrate a particular moral, and teaches a lesson to all. The Webelos Scouts not only learned their lessons from each story, they also learned about props, stage lighting, costumes and scripts. They learned that drama; music and puppetry are all connected Theater addresses the skills which benefit children's education and development in five general areas: physical development/kinesthetic skills, artistic development /drama and theater skills, mental development/thinking skills, personal development/intra-personal skills, and social development/interpersonal skills." The Webelos Showman Activity badge offers the opportunity for a boy to develop his creativity and broaden his base of aptitudes.
L- Den 5Pack 103- Scouts P.Daum, A. Connor, J .Seftas, A. Whitt, G. Klatenbach, R. Rodriguez
Aesop's Fabels Actors, Presented by Bright Star Touring Theatre
BSA, Pack 103, Historic Williamsburg
Webelos 1 Den 5
Den Leaders: Kimberly Daum, Python Patrol, Marie Connor, Dragon Patrol
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Owl/Baloo Training
Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OWL) and Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) will be held at Gosnold's Hope Park in Hampton. BALOO will be held Saturday, April 26th from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and OWL will be held Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until Sunday, April 27th at 3:00 p.m.
For more information click here to view the flyer.
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Busy Beavers
Bayport Scout Reservation (BSR) is staffed with one full-time ranger. The myriad of tasks required to maintain and improve the reservation's real estate and infrastructure far exceed the capabilities of one person
Under the guidance and supervision of the Camp Ranger, the BBB performs meaningful projects that improve the camp's facilities and appearance. The BBB follows all council processes and guidelines
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Chesapeake Bay Pinewood Derby
Thank you all for coming to the Chesapeake Bay District Derby on Feb 1st. A special thanks to Tom Goodman. Thanks to Ralph from Troop 75, Sabine, Cori, Van, Vanna, Loraine, John, Anne, David from Pack 113, Tyrone Pack 45, Ryan our extra MC whom helped out in other areas, Matt Pack 54, Randy Pack 104, all the wonderful people who helped us clean up and Pack 38 for letting us use your track. A huge thank you to Best Buy form letting us use the TV's, Radioshack for letting us use cables and a speaker and the Patrick Henry Mall for giving us such a great space. I hope I have not forgotten anyone if I did, thank you for your help.
Congratulations to Our Winners in Speed:
1st Place: Quincy, Bear Pack 122, 2nd Place Nick Bear Pack 28 3rd Place: Kaelen Wolf Pack 81
Congratulations to Our Winners in Originality:
1st Place: Austin Wolf Pack 122
2nd Place Ethan Web 1 Pack 38
3rd Place: Morgan (no rank available) Pack 104
Congratulations to Our Winners in Craftsmanship:
1st Place: Riley Web 2 Pack 104
2nd Place: Tyler Bear Pack 113
3rd Place: Jack Wolf Pack 175
We saw some great looking cars, thank you to all scouts who participated and let us see all the wonderful masterpieces.
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Brick by Brick Legos
Bricks 4 Kidz will host "Brick by Brick LegoŽ Shipbuilding" at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum in Norfolk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, February 8th. The event will feature STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities with legos, free play inside the museum and participants will be eligible to construct a lego ship in a contest.
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KOA Scout Program
KOA promotes youth Scouting programs in North America and provides special discounted group rates and free use of pavilions and other facilities.
For scouts, we offer a special rate of $5 per person, per night in tent sites. The maximum occupancy per site is 6.
The campground's convenient, clean atmosphere provides the ideal venue for hosting Scouting events and earning merit badges. For information on our campground, amenities, and local attractions please visit our website at www.williamsburgkoa.com
The Williamsburg KOA is the official sponsor of the Colonial Virginia Council's Camping Merit Badge.
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Trainer Development Courses
Trainer's EDGE - March 22, 2014
The Fundamentals of Training - April 5, 2014
The Fundamentals of Training is the first part of the three-part train-the-trainer continuum (T3) in Scouting designed to introduce both youth and adult trainers to the skills needed to teaching techniques and skills regardless of their experience to provide effective training from unit-level youth leader training taught by youth for youth, to position-specific and supplemental training for adult leaders, SMs and SPLs preparing for ILST. It will help those who might have trained for other organizations learn the BSA's training techniques. And, it will help freshen up the skills of current BSA trainers. BSA's instructor-led training is designed around a variation of what educators are calling the "team-based learning model." You should have this training (or EDGE) before instructing on any Training team. SMs and SPLs preparing for ILST.
Trainer's EDGE is the second part of the continuum for trainers of advanced leadership training courses such as NYLT and Wood Badge. Enhances the trainer's abilities and increased familiarity with the EDGE Model that is used throughout training. Recertify every three years. Fundamentals Course is not required if you have Trainer's EDGE. The third part of the continuum will be the Master Trainer Course taught at one of the BSA's national volunteer training centers or at the regional level.
Click here to see the Trainer's Edge Flyer
Click here to see the Fundamentals Flyer
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Forrest Corps
Forest Corps participants bravely join their two fearless Instructors venturing out into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), embracing both the trials and triumphs of the trail. While enjoying a canoe trip in the Wilderness, participants challenges themselves mentally and physically by helping the US Forest Service perform vital trail and campsite repair and attending educational sessions to learn about the ecology of the area.
Designed to teach young adults about important concepts of responsible land management, practical conservation skills, and the ethics of Leave No Trace, the Forest Corps program is an amazing co-educational offering Northern Tier provides for Scouts and Venturers ages 14 to 21. While focusing on environmental education components, leadership principles are infused throughout the program to aid the students in becoming young outdoor leaders. Specifically targeted to Venturers, the elements of this program allow for scouts to complete various components of their Ranger Award while on the trip.
With the education and guidance of their leaders, the students are placed in a unique learning environment where they are free to discover and make connections about how their actions can impact the greater world. Through the medium of experiential education, students are able to grasp the notion that wilderness areas, like the BWCAW, would not exist if their generation did not care about protecting and managing these beautiful, natural places. One of the aims for the Forest Corps program is to create land stewards who have a positive connection with the land around them. The program teaches scouts to develop a passion for conservation and advocate for the protection of natural places so these spectacular recreation areas exist for the enjoyment of generations to come.
Why participate? This program is an incredible opportunity to learn about interesting topics such as forest fire ecology, geology, natural history, ecosystems and low impact wilderness travel in a fun and non-traditional way - through experiences outside in nature! You get to work and play outside for two weeks - rain or shine - working alongside some of the coolest people you will ever meet. You also will gain practical conservation and land management skills while working with the US Forest Service.
Why send your Scout/Venturer? Two trained, highly knowledgeable outdoor professionals will instruct participants on the different elements of the trip and train them in the proper handling and use of conservation tool. In addition to environmental education, both instructors have training in wilderness medicine, Leave No Trace and group management skills. These certifications are industry standards and provide instructors with the proper guidelines for effectively leading and developing the potential in participants.
This two week co-educational experience has the capacity to educate today's youth about important environmental concepts and inspires the confidence to become an effective leader- not only in the outdoors but in every aspect of their life. Participants are encouraged to take what they learn home and educate their communities at about these important environmental concerns explored during their time serving and playing in the BWCAW. The elements of this program hope to inspire corps members to freely learn about their relationships with ecosystems, and what they can do to protect them. The Forest Corps program will most definitely deliver a wilderness experience that lasts a lifetime!
For more information visit www.ntier.org, email info@ntier.org or call 218.365.4811.
See you Up North!
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James River Klondike Derby
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BSA Life Guard Course
February 26 - March 19
Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Click here to view the flyer
BSA LifeGuard focuses on on the need to provide professional lifeguards for BSA -Operated facilities (Bayport), council aquatics committees, and year-round aquatics programming with training that meets the requirements of government agencies at regulated swimming venues.
The qualification is for two years.
This course is open to all registered scouts and scouters who meet the following prerequisites.
Prerequisites:
* You must be at least 15 years old to participate.
* Submit written evidence of fitness for swimming activities (signed BSA health history).
* Swim continuously for 550 yards, including at least 100 yards each of the following strokes in good form: front crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke.
* Immediately following the above swim, tread water for two minutes using the legs only and with the hands under the armpits.
* Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using a front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7 to 10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, surface, swim with the object 20 yards back to the starting point with both hands holding the object, and exit the water, all within 1 minute, 40 seconds
Dates/Time: Classes will be held every Wednesday (7:00-9:00) and Saturday (9:00-5:00) from February 26 through March 19th
Locations: TBD, working with several local pools that can meet the requirements, with class time at the Scout Office. Schedule will be provided.
Cost/Materials: Fee is $50 that will cover pool fees, and program materials.
It does not include the CPR/First Aid course that is required.
Contacts: Please direct all questions to Dean Gould, deangould@mac.com or (757) 869-8622.
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Registration for Webelos Resident Camp Now Open
Click here to Register
We will have our leader's guide and more information forthcoming. The 2014 theme is Trouble at Castle Bayport - An Event to Remember!
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World Jamboree
Click here to Register
Be a part of the BSA contingent to the 2015 World Scout Jamboree!  Tuesday, July 28, to Saturday, August 8, 2015 Kirara-hama, Japan
In 2015, more than 30,000 Scouts and leaders from 161 countries around the world will converge on Kirara-hama, Yamaguchi, Japan, for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree.
The event will provide opportunities to raise awareness about global issues, explore the environment, participate in community service, make friends from around the world, and deepen understanding of developments in science and technology. The world jamboree is a unique opportunity for participants to experience an exciting program of activities, including: Global Development Village, City of Science, Crossroads of Culture, and the Peace Program. Participants will live and learn with fellow Scouts from around the world. They will be housed in tents along with the BSA contingent but will soon venture out to mingle with tens of thousands of people for two weeks of activities and adventure. That's right, a world fellowship exercise on an enormous scale! The BSA's plans for sending a contingent to the 23rd World Scout Jamboree are being finalized and will be available soon. Until then, click here to add your name to the mailing list for promotional materials when they are ready. World Scout Jamboree Theme "Wa: a Spirit of Unity" is the theme for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree. The kanji character "wa" means harmony, unity, friendship, and peace. It is in this spirit that the Scout Association of Japan will welcome Scouts from around the world to the 2015 World Scout Jamboree, Wa: A Spirit of Unity. |
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Chesapeake Bay Iditarod
Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers join us for the Iditarod at Beaverdam Park on February 7-9.
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For More information and complete leaders guide CLICK HERE!
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Lowes Eagle Scout Grant
 Lowe's National Eagle Scout Project Impact Grant website:www.scouting.org/trailtoeagle During 2012 more than 3,000 Scouts received $100 grants for their Eagle Scout service projects through the generosity of the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation. The Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce that the foundation has offered to continue its support with a similar number of grants beginning in July 2013.
This year, the Lowe's service project impact grants will take a different approach. Most importantly, the $100 Discover gift card grants will be mailed directly to Eagle Scout candidates. Local councils need only select the Scouts to receive cards and then, through a council-desgnated volunteer, follow up to see that participating Scouts submit their required reports. Local councils will not receive the cards and will have no responsibility to record or distribute them.
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Heritage District Pinewood Derby Leader's Guide
Click Here to Download the Guide
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Scout Discounts at the Ferguson Center
Scooby Doo has 2 performances. Momix is a cirque-like show combining acrobatics, dance, music and lighting effects.
Momix - Botanical Thursday April 24th, 7:30 pm Info and Registration at: http://guestli.st/227307
Scooby Doo Saturday April 26th at 12:00 pm Info and Registration at: http://guestli.st/227325
Scooby Doo Saturday April 26th at 3:00 pm Info and Registration at: http://guestli.st/227334
All seats are in Zone 1 (orchestra section, center).
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Cub Scout Leader Training
Colonial Trail District will hold Cub Scout Leader Training on March 8th at Oakland Christian Church.
Are you new to Scouting or are you a relatively new leader in a Cub Scout Pack? If so this is the event you need!
Click here to view the registration form.
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Scout Discounts at Hampton Coliseum
The Hampton Coliseum is offering discounts to Scouts for Monster Jam on February 14th and 15th and Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus April 17-20th.
Click here for the order form. (Monster Jam)
Click here for the order form. (Circus) 
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BSA Campsite Cleanup at Newport News Park
Click here to download the flyer.
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Training Fair
The Council Training Fair is set for May 10th at Grafton High School.
Purpose of the Council Training Fair - The "Council Training Fair" is a training opportunity for all adult Scouters. It is the only time during the year where our council is able to provide a wide variety of basic training opportunities in all program areas (Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts, or Venture Scouts).
Not only is it the opportunity for adult Scouters to complete their basic training in all program areas, youth leaders have the opportunity to attend Den Chief Training, Trainer's EDGE, and other supplemental training courses that will improve their leadership skills.
Whether you are new to the program or a veteran and changing positions, the fair provides the basic training courses in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting and Venture Scouting.
This is the best opportunity you will have to obtain several courses in one place and at one time. All these opportunities are for gaining more knowledge on how to better serve our young people!
"Deliver the Promise"
Early-Bird Registration - $15.00 for all day class or $10.00 for part day class as defined on the registration form; due to the anticipated large attendance it will require advance scheduling. For the CPR/First Aid Course there is an additional $12 book, CPR mask, and certification card. To ensure the best possibility of attending your desired courses, early registration is essential. All registrations received at the Scout Service Center (SSC) by Thursday, May 3, 2014 will be included in the master schedule of courses, and you will receive a personal schedule upon arrival at the Training Fair.
Late Registration/Walk-ins - $30.00. Registrations received after the May 3rd deadline and those registering at the door (walk-ins) will receive course assignments based on availability of space and instructors. Participants will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Due to time constraints, walk-ins may be unable to complete registration in time to attend a course scheduled for the first period. WALK-INS ARE DISCOURAGED, BUT NOT PROHIBITED.
Please click here to view the flyer.
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Wilderness First Aid Training Course
Please click here to view the flyer.
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Eagle Scout Scholarships
The Aggie Eagle Program (AEP) offers high school juniors and seniors and transfer students who are Eagle Scouts, Girl Scout Gold Award, or Stars and Stripes Award recipients a first-hand experience with the Corps of Cadets. Traditionally, the Corps has over 300 members who hold the BSA Eagle Scout rank or the GSUSA Gold Award. AEP recognizes the same traits that motivate a youngster to join scouts also encourage them, as collegians, to join the Corps. While at AEP, students will:
- Meet current cadets and learn about their experiences in the Corps
- Stay in the Corps dorms on campus Meet Eagle Scouts in the Corps and from other high schools
- Learn about the university admissions process, financial aid, scholarships and academic support
- Attend an A&M sporting event - football in the fall or basketball/baseball in the spring (subject to ticket availability)
- Attend a recognition ceremony
Dates and Schedule
AEP is offered once in the fall and once in the spring semesters. Our next program will take place on February 21-22, 2014. Check-in for the AEP is at the Sanders Corps of Cadets Center from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. on Friday. The program concludes the following day. The program concludes Saturday after the sporting event.
Scholarships
All qualified cadets attending AEP are eligible for a $2,400 scholarship, which carries no military obligation and may be used in conjunction with other scholarships. If a Corps Scholarship is awarded to a student who is not a resident of Texas, the recipient may qualify for in-state tuition.
Registration
AEP costs a non-refundable $35 per student. To register and learn more about attendance requirements, click on the button above and complete the online registration. After completing the online registration, your qualifications for attending the program will be reviewed. Very qualified Venture, Explorer, Sea Scouts as well as those scouts who are very close to completing their Gold / Eagle Scout / Stars and Stripes awards will be considered for attendance. A confirmation packet will then be mailed to you with the required forms. Your registration is not complete until we receive your required forms (click here) by fax or email. Due to a limited number of spots, prompt return of the forms is encouraged.
If traveling by bus or plane, please make your arrival/departure destination Bryan, Texas (bus) or College Station, Texas (air). Texas A&M will ONLY provide transportation to and from the Bryan Bus Station or the College Station airport (CLL), Easterwood Field. A commercial shuttle service from Houston Intercontinental and Houston Hobby Airports to College Station is available (GroundShuttle.com). If you are traveling by bus, air, or shuttle, please make that known as early as possible so we can be sure to plan for your arrival and departure.
Parents Parents are welcome to attend portions of the program. An information session is held on Friday afternoon and parents are invited to join their students at the recognition ceremony on Friday evening. Students will be housed on campus but parents will need to arrange their own accommodations. Hotels/motels in Bryan/College Station may fill up during football weekends. Parents should make reservations as soon as possible. More on possible locations can be found here: http://www.visitaggieland.com/Where-to-Stay.
View the latest Aggie Eagle Newsletter
For more information, contact Lt. Col Rod Matte at (979) 845-9232 or jmatte@corps.tamu.edu, or call the Corps Recruiting office at 1-800-TAMU-AGS.
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2014 Piankatank Mangoit Bocataw First Colony Winter Camporee
The First Colony Winter Camporee will be held March 7-9th at Bayport Scout Reservation.
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James River District Pinewood Derby
Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Hidenwood Presbyterian Church (414 Hiden Blvd, Newport News)
9:00 AM Car Submission Area Open
10:00 AM Tiger Races
11:00 AM Wolf Races
12:00 PM Bear Races
1:00 PM Webelos I Races
2:00 PM Webelos II Races
A special "Outlaw" race will be held at the event as well.
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National Youth Leadership Training Course.
The National Youth Leadership Training Course will be held June 15-20th at Bayport Scout Reservation. NYLT is open to all Scouts and Venturers, 13 and older by June 1, 2014 who would like to improve their leadership skills. It is an intense, week long youth oriented leadership training experience.
For more information click here to view the registration packet.
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Chesapeake Bay and First Colony Day Camp
Save the Date!!! June 16-20 will be the Day Camp week for Chesapeake Bay and First Colony!
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James River Day Camp
Save the Date!!! June 16-20th.
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Heritage Training - Introduction to Outdoor Leaders Skills - April 11-13th
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U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc Patch Program
Click here to download the application
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2014 Camp Card
Camp Cards are on the horizon! So that means it is time for units to begin thinking about their spring fundraiser! For those of you who do not know, the Camp Card is a discount coupon card with various one time and unlimited use deals. Scouts sell them for $5 each and earn 50% commission per card that they can use to help pay for summer camp or any other Scouting purpose. Below are some key points:
- Scouts earn 50% commission for each $5 card sold
- Sale will run from March 1st through June 1st 2014
- Food Lion is signed on as a community partner for 2014
- 2013 community partners included:
- Busch Gardens
- Hardees
- Sonic
- Play a Round mini Golf
- Applebees
- Popeyes
- Jammin' Jerk BBQ
- Bass Pro Shops
- Each $5 card is worth $100's in deals
- Sales guide will be out in December
- Keep an eye on the newsletter for updates!
It is important that units start thinking about camp cards now so they can include them in their 2014 budget and program planning. Once more information becomes available you'll hear it here first, so be sure to check your weekly newsletter as updates become available!!!
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Risk Management - Did You know?
Did you know there's a lot more to ladder safety than climbing it? Hands on the rung, or hands gripping the side rails, are both okay, as long as you use both hands. But ladder safety doesn't stop there. Frequently, ladders aren't properly secured either at the top or bottom.
Ladders should be long enough to extend at least 3 feet above the landing. And they should be tied off. They should also be set at a proper angle. A '1 to 4' pitch is recommended - meaning that you should angle one foot out for each four feet of height.
And, no matter how convenient it might seem, don't try to carry tools and materials up or down the ladder. Use a hand line to haul them up or down.
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Tuesday and Thursday: 9am- 7:30pm
Saturday: 9am- 3pm
Sunday: Closed |
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