Pacific Skyline Council, Boy Scouts of America
Scouting News You Can Use - Week of April 4, 2016

EVENT SIGNUPS CLOSING SOON
* SCOUTvivor: Sector Redwood - Apr 8-10 Click here
* World of Scout Craft Camp-o-ree - Apr 15-17 Click here
* Boy Scout Leader-Specific Training - Apr 14 & 21 Click here
* NRA Rifle Instructor Training - Apr 15-17 Click here
NEWS
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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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Get-Ready-for-Camp Events - Sat April 23 & 30 
Get the Gear and Know-How You Need! 
Summer Campers, it's that time again. It's the perfect event for Scouts and parents to get all their camp questions answered and see the latest gear available for making the most of camp. You'll also SAVE 25% ON CAMP GEAR during the event! There's no better time to get prepared, so plan to join us in Foster City and get your free Summer Camp Packing List...the fun begins at 9:30am. Contact the Peninsula Scout Shop for details. The Fine Print - 25% savings offer is available for camp gear retail purchases in-store during the day of the event only. Excludes wall tents, clearance items and gift cards. Not valid on previous purchases or orders. May not be combined with another offer.
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Vote for Your Favorite Ta-Ki-Ma Patch - Ends April 30
Vote on your favorite design for the 2016 Camp Ta-Ki-Ma (Cub Day Camp) patch! We have three Cub-created designs to choose from. Download the ballot here and return to the Peninsula Scout Shop in Foster City.
 
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We'll Be Closed . . .    
Mon, May 30 for Memorial Day
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.
ACTIVITIES
 
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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World of Scout Craft 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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Oljato Summer Camp 2016
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.
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 [email protected].
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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. 
TRAINING
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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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USA Basic Archery Instructor - May 7     
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.
- Monthly Training -
 
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.

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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.
- Other Training -
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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.

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Looking for More Training Courses?
Check with our neighboring councils:
San Francisco Bay Area Council to the north, and
Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council to the south.