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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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Merit Badges for Bayport Scout Reservation
The merit badges for Rappahannock Boy Scout Camp at Bayport Scout Reservation have been released. They are available at www.bayportsr.org.
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Chesapeake Bay District Roundtable
Come to the Cub Scout Roundtable and take valuable information back to your pack. Find out about upcoming events in the district. Chesapeake Bay Cub Scout Roundtable is for all leaders, cub masters, committee chairs or anyone that is interested in scouting. You will find put about all upcoming events in the Chesapeake Bay DistrictWe have great ideas for your den. The Roundtable is held on the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Yorkminster Presbyterian Church.
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Heritage District Cub-O-Ree
The Heritage District Cub-O-Ree, Cub Survivor 2014, will be held April 12-13 at Gosnold's Hope Park in Hampton.
Click here to view the registration packet.
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First Colony District Pinewood Derby
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Forestry and Bird Study Merit Badge
Forestry Merit Badge
March 17, 2014 5:30 - 6:30 pm
March 22, 2014 - Walk in the Forest at the New Kent Forestry Center
Location: Tabernacle United Methodist Church
831 Poquoson Avenue
Poquoson, VA
Contact Info: Dave Lauthers 775-753-8309 cvclntme@gmail.com
Bird Study Merit Badge
March 10, 2014 5:45 - 6:40 pm
March 22, 2014 - Walk in the Forest at the New Kent Forestry Center
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
300 Ella Taylor Road
Yorktown, VA
Contact info: Jill Wallis 659-0380, jillygirl72@yahoo.com
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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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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. |
For More information and complete leaders guide CLICK HERE!
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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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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.
Click here to view the regular registration packet and rules. Click here to view the "outlaw" packet. |
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Chesapeake Bay/James River Day Camp
Save the Date!!! June 16-20 will be the Day Camp week for Chesapeake Bay/James River! The event will be held at Newport News Park
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First Colony Day Camp
Save the Date!!! June 16-20 will be the Day Camp week for First Colony District! The event will be held at New Quarter Park in Williamsburg, Virginia.
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Risk Management - Did You know?
Did you know sometimes the most important work you can do is to stop working? If you're working and you see a process that is not being followed correctly, or if you notice an at-risk behavior going on, take the initiative and call a quick time-out. Then confer with your fellow leaders to make sure everyone knows the safe way to continue. Empower people around you. Encourage them to watch for unsafe conditions or processes, and when its necessary stop the job until it can be done safely.
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Leave No Trace Trainer's Course
The Trainer course is a vital component of the nationwide Leave No Trace program. The participants received training in LNT skills and ethics in a two-day format. The Trainer course assists the participants in learning more about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and techniques for disseminating these low impact skills. The graduates of the Trainer course gained the skills to teach LNT techniques and ethics to their units, camps, schools, parks, wilderness, and front country areas.
These trainers are also a valuable resource for learning more about the BSA Outdoor Ethics Award Program. This course provided participants with hands on experience in teaching Leave No Trace Skills and Ethics. Each participant in the class will teach one LNT principle at the Trainer course, as assigned. Email Dave Lauthers upon registering at davemmc2000@yahoo.com.
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Cope and Climbing Instructor Training
The COPE Instructor Training course will be held at Rivah Base located at Bayport Scout Reservation on May 9-11, 2014 from 7pm Friday until 4pm Sunday. The course will provide the opportunity for you to challenge yourself on Rivah Base's unique high ropes course and low cope course. Come learn about the many aspects of COPE, such as:
Team Work Program Support
Team Building Safety Aspects
Lodging will be provided in the Staff Dormitories. The cost will be $40.00 per person and include food, a t-shirt and lodging. A copy of your medical history is required as well as hold harmless release forms. If you are under 18 the release form must be signed by your parents. Once trained, instructors will be asked to spend 2-3 weekends at Bayport Scout Reservation helping groups of older Scouts or other groups who want to use the COPE courses during the year when camp is not in use.
Youth that are 16 and 17 years old can be trained as "Instructor in Training." Venturers that are 16 years or older can complete the course as an elective for the Ranger Award. The Instructor Training Card is good for two years.
If you would like to take advantage of this challenging but awesome opportunity, fill out the registration blank below and send it to the Council Service Center along with the fee before May 7th.
If you have any questions, please contact Bill Spence, Council COPE/Climbing Chairman, (W) 757-865-7781 (H) 757-225-0846 or email: spencewt@aol.com.
Click here to view the registration form.
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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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Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews
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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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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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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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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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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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Wilderness First Aid Training Course
Please click here to view the flyer.
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Heritage Training - Introduction to Outdoor Leaders Skills - April 11-13th
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Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 9am- 7:30pm
Saturday: 9am- 3pm
Sunday: Closed |
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