Pacific Skyline Council, Boy Scouts of AmericaScouting News You Can Use - Week of March 21, 2016
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EVENT SIGNUPS CLOSING SOON
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* Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) - Apr 4&11 Click here* SCOUTvivor: Sector Redwood - Apr 8-10 Click here
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Merit Badge Requirements for Cooking, Life Saving, Photography and Snow Sports have changed
Cooking, Lifesaving, Photography and Snow Sports merit badges have been updated with new requirements or expanded opportunities. For shortened explanations on our council website, click here. For complete information on National BSA's website, click here. All current requirements are in the "2016 Boy Scout Requirements" book now available in Scout Shops .
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Need a Certificate of Insurance for Your Activity?
A Certificate of Insurance (COI) adds an organization and/or location to the BSA insurance policy for a specific time and reason. For example, if a unit holds a family dinner at a local church, that church can be named additionally insured for the duration of the family dinner. A location can be named additionally insured for up to one year to cover all official Scout meetings and functions, if the unit meets there regularly. Note: Chartering organizations do not need COI's, but sometimes they request them anyway. Click here to download a fillable COI request form.
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Historical Exhibit Celebrating Camp Oljato's 75th and Boulder Creek's 50th Anniversaries - Foster City Service Center
The display cases at the Foster City Service Center are filled with colorful and interesting memorabilia from Camp Oljato that is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year, and Boulder Creek Scout Reservation that is marking 50 years. Camp Oljato was established in 1941 as the summer camp for the newly organized Stanford Area Council. Seeking a closer location for year-round camping, in 1966 the council purchased the property for Boulder Creek Scout Reservation in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The exhibit runs through July 2016.
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Fri, Mar 25 for Good Friday
The Palo Alto Service Center & Shop will be closed. The Foster City Service Center will be closed. The Foster City Scout Shop will be OPEN. Click here for locations and hours.
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SCOUTvivor: Sector Redwood - April 8-10, 2016
SAVE THE DATE: 2 Days. Hundreds of Scouts. 18,000 acres of redwoods. Who will survive? Western Region's SCOUTvivor: Redwood Sector event will be an experience encompassing all the best aspects of traditional Venturing events alongside new opportunities to see STEM programs in action.
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Spring Camp-o-ree - April 15-17
Test your skills agains the best in the west! The all-district Camporee will take place April 15-17, 2016 at Cutter Scout Reservation. Patrols will compete against one another for top scores and bragging rights! Please save the date on your troop calendar and start thinking about how many patrols your troop will be sent to represent your troop. How many patrols will your unit send to . . . ?
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Hurry! Sign-ups for Oljato's 75th Anniversary Summer Camp are filling up faster than last year! For 2016 we are adding fun historical programs (including log rolling) as well as some new programming (including horseback riding and waterskiing) in honor of Camp Oljato's 75th anniversary! Secure your spot NOW.
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National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - June 18-24
An exciting, action-packed program provides youth with leadership skills and experience they can use in their troops 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.
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VenturingFest 2016 - July 31-Aug 5
You are invited to the first national gathering of Venturers! This special Scouting event at the Summit Bechtel Reserve will be the first ever national gathering of Venturers at a BSA high-adventure base.
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2017 National Jamboree Registration is Open!
Don't miss the most exciting Scouting event of 2017. Travel to West Virginia to experience the best that Scouting has to offer. Pacific Skyline Council is sending two troops and a co-ed crew to West Virginia. 14 days filled with white water rafting, zip lining, kayaking, patch trading, stadium shows, merit badges, and fun. Make new friends from around the world and share in the excitement that is the Scouting movement. For more information or to signup go here: www.pacskyjambo.org.
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Summit Experience - Summer 2016
Are you looking for something really exciting for your senior Scouts in the summer of 2016? Would they be interested in skateboarding, BMX, canopy tours, zip lining, stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, water reality obstacle course, shotgun, crossbows, climbing and rappelling! See the video here. Check out The Summit Bechtel Reserve, Scouting's newest high adventure base in the hills of West Virginia. The Summit has programs for Scouts 13 years of age and older that allow a Scout to participate in many of these activities. Contact Summit Ambassador, Pamela Swain at pswain@aimlp.com.
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1-Day Aviation, Weather, Astronomy Merit Badge Programs at Hiller Museum
Boy Scouts can complete their Aviation or Weather Merit Badges at Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos. Click "Learn More," then scroll down for info.
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Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) - Apr 4 & 11
BALOO introduces Cub Scout leaders and parents to the skills needed to plan and conduct pack outdoor activities, particularly pack camping. (Packs must have at least one BALOO-trained adult on an outdoor activity). Class offered as a one-day course or two-evening course.
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Boy Scout Leader-Specific Training - Apr 14 & 21
2-part course required for all Scoutmasters and Assistants.
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NRA Rifle Instructor Training - Apr 15-17
This course is for training Rifle Instructors and requires a minimum of one year shooting experience with rifles to be eligible to take this course.
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Cub Scout Leader-Specific Training - May 3
These courses are intended to provide Cub Scout leaders at all levels with the basic information they need to conduct a successful Cub Scout program.
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NEW! Life-to-Eagle Class - Monthly
This new class is for Life Scouts, their parents, and Eagle advisors. Click the "Learn More" button then scroll down for more info.
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Merit Badge Counselor Orientation - Monthly
The merit badge counselor is a key player in the Boy Scout advancement program. As a merit badge counselor, your mission is to join fun with learning.
District Roundtables - Monthly
Find out more about what's going on and where to go for information. Open to all leaders and interested adults. Click the "Learn More" button then scroll down for more info.
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Philmont Training Center - Cimmaron, NM
The Philmont Training Center is the only national volunteer training center for the Boy Scouts of America. All registered Scouters are invited to attend training center courses.
Looking for More Training Courses?
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