Pacific Skyline Council, Boy Scouts of America 
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Training 

null University of Scouting THIS SATURDAY! - Jan 11, 2014
Anyone who is interested may take these classes.
Cub Scouts - New to Scouting? Get heading in the right direction at the University of Scouting! Over 35 courses for Cub Scout Leaders and Parents.
Boy Scouts - Keeping the program interesting to the Youth? Over 30 courses, including Boy Scout Leader-Specific Training, and Den Chief training for the youth.
Venturing, Exploring, and Sea Scouts - classes for youth and adults, including Venturing Leader-Specific Training. Learn more here.

null Intro to Snow Camping! (Supplemental Training) - Feb 1, 2014
Continue your Troop's outdoor adventures year-round! This course is a must for leading Scouts in fun and safe snow camping and winter backpacking trips. Emphasis is on safety and learning tricks and techniques to maximize warmth and minimize equipment costs. Gain hands-on experience with snow camping and constructing snow shelters. Open to Senior Scouts. Learn more here. 

 

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Trainer's Edge (Supplemental Training) - Feb 8, 2014

Replacing the Trainer Development Conference (BSA 500) as the required train-the-trainer course for Wood Badge and NYLT staffs, it is meant to supplement Wood Badge and NYLT training with a focus on the participant, while raising the level of skill a trainer brings to the staff experience. Only practice can polish these skills, but this course is intended to "train the trainer" on behaviors and resources while offering hands-on experience in methods and media. Learn more here.

 

Fleur de lis 32 px Climber High Adventure Training (HAT) - 4 parts, Starts Mar 3, 2014 

For anyone who intends to take Scout units on outings that are more than a few miles from the trail head. Emphasis is on safety, first aid, and program planning. Cost includes syllabus, snacks and meals, and training badge. Learn more here. 

 

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National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - June 14-20, 2014

Registration now open. An exciting, action-packed program provides youth with leadership skills and experience they can use in their units and in other situations. Key concepts focus on what a leader must BE, what he must KNOW, and what he must DO, and are taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership. Click here for more info.


Looking for more training courses?
 Check with our neighboring councils Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council (previously the Santa Clara County Council) and San Francisco Bay Area Council 
News

Fleur de lis 32 px Summer Camp Staff Opportunities Now Open  
Applications are now being accepted for positions on the summer camp staffs at Camp Oljato and Cutter Scout Reservation. We're looking for motivated and confident Scouts and Venturers age 16 and older for paid staff positions and ages 14-15 for unpaid counselor-in-training positions. Contracts are for four weeks at Cutter (includes 1 week of staff training and 3 weeks of camp sessions) and seven weeks at Oljato (includes 1 week of staff training and 6 weeks of camp sessions). Staffing a summer camp builds leadership experience and a lifetime of memories. Pass this information on to anyone who might be interested in the opportunity. Download the application form here.  
 
Activities

 
null Scout Night with the San Francisco Bulls - Fri, Jan 10
See the SF Bulls take on the Alaska Aces. Price includes limited edition patch, pre-game chalk talk with Coach Curcio, post-game shots on goal for Scouts, groups of 20+ can take a photo on the ice after the game, etc. Contact Andrew Molyneux at andrewm@sfbulls.com or (650) 550.4012. Download flyer here. Note: This is not a council event. The service center has no other info on this event.


null Scout Saturday at Hiller Aviation Museum - Sat, Jan 11 

 Scouts of all levels and adult leaders in uniform will be admitted to the Hiller Aviation Museum at no charge on Saturday, January 11th. Special presentations will be given by Scout speakers, and no reservations are necessary! More information is available here.

 

 
Cub logo 32 px Pinewood Derby Champ Camp! - Sat, Jan 18
A drop-in event. We will have a test track set up for you to try your car before the big day! We will weigh your car and help you to get the proper weight for race day. We are stocked up with plenty of cool tools and we'll show you how to use them to create the perfect car! (tools for demo only, tools not for general use in shop). Decorate your car in our "paint shop"! Lots of cool colors to choose from! And we'll share our speed secrets. No RSVP or appointment necessary. Just come on by! Learn more here.
    
Fleur de lis 32 px Merit Badge Midway - Feb 1

A 1-day event for Scouts to earn new Merit Badges and to finish incomplete ones. Registration is now open for in-council and out-of-council Scouts. Learn more here.  

  

  

  

  

Cub logo 32 px Earn a Belt Loop Every Month at the Peninsula Scout Shop! 
Every third Saturday of the month the Peninsula Scout Shop
offers a free belt loop class for Cub Scouts. January belt loop: Citizenship. Click here for more info. 


Fleur de lis 32 px 1-Day Aviation or Weather Merit Badge Programs at Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos - various dates thru May 
Boy Scouts can complete their requirements for the Aviation or Weather Merit Badge through special 1-day programs at Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos. This is not a council event, it is run by the Hiller Museum. Click here for more info. 

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