Pacific Skyline Council, Boy Scouts of America 
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null Introducing the First Issue of Abilities Digest!

The National Disabilities Awareness Committee publishes Abilities Digest to spread the word about Scouting for youth who have disabilities. On a quarterly basis they will provide advice, program updates, resources for parents and leaders, success stories, training pointers, and from time to time, surveys to find best practices and to determine gaps in information our readership is seeking. Download the first issue here! Want to subscribe? Send an email message to [email protected], type "Subscribe" in the subject line, and include your name and council in the body of the message. 

 

null Come to Our Ice Cream Social--Improve Your Unit! - July 30, Aug 7
As summer kicks-off and your Scouts begin their summer activities, including Scout Camp, it is time to start thinking about next year. For many of you, it might seem like the year just finished up, but we have been hard at work trying to figure out how to better support your Pack, Troop, or Crew's program for this coming Scouting year. For our Cub Scouts, are you thinking about how you are going to be able to have every one of your Scouts go to an overnighter on the Hornet, to Cub-ON, Day Camp, Monterey Bay Aquarium, or better yet as one of our Cub Packs did last year, take them all to iFly? What about for our Boy Scouts' and Venturing Crews' hikes, weekend camping trips, Summer Camp and what about SUPER TRIPS you may have planned? We are here to help you and show you how to "Improve your unit!" Click here for more info.

null First Annual Exploring Fundraising Event - Aug 15
 
Come roll the dice on a fabulous evening of music, prizes, food and fun! All proceeds will benefit the Pacific Skyline Council's Exploring program. Click here for more info.


null Enter the Camp Promotion Video Contest and Win an iPad Mini! - ends Aug 31 
Calling all aspiring movie directors! Create a short marketing video to promote one or more of our three council camps by sharing the fun activities, opportunities, and excitement of Camp Oljato, Cutter Scout Reservation, and Boulder Creek Scout Reservation, and you may win an iPad mini or one of several runner up prizes! The deadline is August 31, 2014, so grab your camera and head out to camp and capture some awesome footage for your video. Sailing, shotgun, COPE, mountain boarding, rock climbing, ATV's. What are YOU going to show in your video? Download rules and technical requirements sheet here.

null Eagle Medal (no background) Fall Eagle Gathering - Sep 11  
Eagle Scouts for the class of 2013-14 will be honored, their parents and families are encouraged to attend. Dress is business casual or Boy Scout uniform. Bring an Eagle Scout friend to reconnect, rekindle and reengage! Space and seating is limited for this special evening at the Lucie Stern Center, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, 6pm. Please RSVP to Mark Manchester at (650) 341-5633 x103 or [email protected]
Activities

 

null Oljato Closing Work Parties - Aug 22-24 and Aug 29-Sep 1 
Come join the fun and get a behind the scenes view as we close down Camp Oljato for the Season. Great food and limited edition patches are just some of the benefits of helping out. Two weekends to choose from. Click here for more info.


Cub logo 32 px Cub-On BB gun photo Cub-On - year-round 

Cub-ON is a great introduction to Cub Scouting and the natural beauty of our coastal area. Cutter Scout Reservation is located near the base of the Santa Cruz mountains in a lush redwood forest. All meals are provided in our dining hall with trained staff in charge of all of our activity areas. Hiking - Fishing - Archery - BB Guns - Crafts - if you can think it, Cub ON has it! Join us! 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
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. 
Training 

Fleur de lis 32 px NRA Shotgun Instructor Course - Aug 15-17

This course gives the students the skills, knowledge and attitude to become shot gun instructor who can teach the basic shotgun shooting program. Skills learned are how to teach, shooting positions, body positions, shot mechanics, sight picture, parts of a shotgun, ammunition types and uses, Winchester marksmanship program, shooting activities, practical exercises, safe gun handling, cleaning and care of a shotgun, and shooting skills development. Passing this course qualifies you to become a shot gun shooting merit badge counselor upon NRA Certification. Click here for more info.

 

Cub logo 32 px In-Person Cub Scout Leader-Specific Training - Sep 6 

Learn ways to make your den or pack program more dynamic! Learn about places to go and things to see! Learn how to plan a program for special needs Scouts! New and current Cub Scout leaders (den leaders, Cubmasters) are encouraged to attend! And find out about the new 2015 Cub Scout program! Childcare will be provided! Details to come.
 

 

null Are You a Chartered Organization Representative? - Sep 6 
Thank you for your service to the Boy Scouts of America. You hold a key position in Scouting! While the COR position may not require much of your time, there are several responsibilities related to the position. We would like to provide you a better understanding of what your role in Scouting is by inviting you to a short training. The training will not go past 10am so you will have the rest of your Saturday uninterrupted. At this meeting, we will provide you details on what your COR responsibilities are and answer any questions you might have. 
Date: Sat, Sep 6, 2014 
Time: 8-10am 
Location: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1475 Edgewood Rd, Redwood City CA 94062 
RSVP: Please RSVP to Jason Dugan at (650) 341-5633 x101 or [email protected].

 

null NRA Range Safety Officer Class - Sep 6

This course is designed to give the students the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to run a range safely. Skills learned include RSO roles and responsibility. Range standard operating procedures (SOP), range inspection, firearm stoppages and malfunctions, range briefings which include emergency procedures. It does not cover shooting instruction. Details to come. 

 

null Wood Badge - Starts Sep 19 

Wood Badge is the culmination of basic leader training for all adult leaders in Scouting - from Cub Scouting and Boy Scouts, to Varsity and Venturing. The course emphasizes development of personal leadership, team-building, and management skills. Click here for more info.

 

 

Fleur de lis 32 px Wilderness First Aid - Sep 27-28 (16 hours) 

In addition to a half day of outdoor scenario practice of first aid and leadership skills, this class focuses on practicing skills and covering: patient assessment, shock and bleeding, head and spinal injuries, wounds, musculoskeletal injuries, heat and cold illnesses and much more. Gain some good tools and knowledge to handle a wilderness first aid emergency. Successful completion of class includes a Wilderness First Aid certificate. Classes are fun with lots of hands-on skills practice. The emphasis is on making good decisions by staying calm and safe, doing a good patient assessment, and having good communication and leadership. Join our class, where it is safe to learn and OK to make mistakes. Click here for more info.

 

nullPhilmont Training Center - Cimarron, NM 

The Philmont Training Center (PTC) is the only national volunteer training center for the Boy Scouts of America. Since 1950, PTC has provided a unique environment for training volunteer and professional leaders, and a fun family program for every member of the family. Each year, more than 6,000 Scouters and family members attend PTC. Each conference features the latest tools and techniques, audiovisuals, discussions, idea sharing, and activities led by a faculty of experienced Scouters. All registered Scouters are invited to attend training center courses; council approval is no longer required. 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 

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