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Archives for January 2022

Wolf Den Creates Pinewood Derby Trophies

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On January 26, the Wolf Den from Pack 1833 in Haymarket, VA held a Den activity in Michael’s Woodshop and created some nice trophies for their Pack’s upcoming pinewood derby race. The Wolves started with a safety briefing and were then given basic instructions for building the trophies. The Wolves were able to observe the set up and use of a number of pieces of shop equipment used by the leaders to make the initial cuts. They then had the opportunity to drill, sand and assemble the trophies. The Wolves not only had the opportunity to learn about shop safety and tool use, they also had some good hands-on experience and created some awesome trophies. It was a very fun evening!

Conveniently located at Camp William B. Snyder, Michael’s Woodshop is an incredible resource which may be reserved for use by all NCAC Units & Scouts. Michael’s Woodshop operates year-round wth opportunities for youth of all ages to participate in a variety of shop activities. Holding a Den project session is just one way to use the shop. Michael’s Woodshop also offers great Baloo the Builder and Webelos Build It workshops, Woodwork Merit Badge classes and has recently added several new Woodshop Specialty Classes. In addition, the shop is a great venue for hosting Eagle Scout and Summit Award projects as well as conservation projects and other unit activities.

Please visit the Michael’s Woodshop webpage for more information about the shop capabilities and upcoming events and for information about reserving the shop. If you have questions or would like additional information, please email the volunteer team at MichaelsWoodshop.CWBS@gmail.com

Camp Marriott Program Update: Welding MB

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A quick update to the Camp Marriott program schedule!

Welding Merit Badge now offers shorter classes, to better fit into your schedule, with smaller class sizes. To compensate, there is now an additional section offered.

Get the latest program schedule and learn more about programs at the Guild and other Camp Marriott program areas at www.gotogoshen.org/marriott

Camp Marriott programs are available for both Scouts BSA attending with their units as well as those attending as individuals as part of the Provisional Camp program.

Peace Light Travels from NYC to NCAC

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On Saturday, December 11th at 2:36pm, the International Peace Light touched down at JFK Airport in New York. Two hours later, it was transferred to an oil lantern, fastened securely, and on the road.

Each year in late November (safety permitting), a child from Austria lights a lantern from the continuously burning candle in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, the site of Jesus birth. The light, known as the Peace Light, stored in special explosion-proof lanterns, is then flown with a safety adviser back to Vienna, Austria, where it is shared with delegations from across Europe who distribute it with a message of Peace to their own countries for use at ecumenical services. Scouting organizations then take the light to houses of worship, hospitals, homeless shelters, nursing homes, and places of public, cultural and political importance – to anyone who appreciates the significance of the “gift”.

Last Saturday, Austrian Airlines purser Wolfgang Kerndler transported the Peace Light from Vienna to New York City. Over 150 people attended the distribution ceremony at the airport’s Our Lady of the Skies Chapel to welcome the light of peace and kindle their own flames.

The Light’s pilgrimage across the U.S. begins via volunteers, many of whom are Scouts and Scouters associated with the Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of the USA, transferring and sharing it in their communities. Many other dedicated volunteers meet, share, and move the Light across North America, person-to-person, coast-to-coast. It can usually be received in California within a week.

The Hansons, a Powhatan District scouting family who are part of Pack 1601, Troop 160, and Lab 314, made the 750 mile round trip trek to receive the Light’s entry into the United States and spread it through a number of stops in New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia. Through each of the handoffs on this thread, it will reach thousands of Scouts and members of the community through vigils or worship services.

Due to the continuing pandemic, the National Capital Area Council International Committee was unable to host a distribution service. However, if you are interested in receiving the light for your Unit or for your family, you can track the route or find a nearby event at the Peace Light – North America webpage (https://www.peacelightnorthamerica.org/) or Facebook group.

Lenhok’sin Outpost Update

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We have a Lenhok’sin Outpost changeup this summer. Due to lack of popularity, Mountain Biking will be closing this summer. Replacing it is, new for 2022, the Search and Rescue outpost.

Search & Rescue: Take part in a staff-led search and rescue scenario and learn about how to treat some of the backcountry’s most common injuries, including sprains, environmental emergencies, and more.

Also, based on best practices from the National Speleological Society and the National Park Service, Caving will unfortunately be closed again this summer due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Learn more about Lenhok’sin High Adventure at www.gotogoshen.org/lenhoksin

Camp Snyder’s Passport to Adventure: 2022 Cub Camp

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Are you ready for a world class adventure? Get ready to travel the globe this summer with Camp Snyder and get your Passport to Adventure.

It’s difficult to travel the world these days, so join us for a fantastic summer of Cub Camping as we bring the world to you! Explore cultures from around the world as you get your hands on Handicraft, investigate the environment at Nature, take aim at both Archery and BBs, take the heat off at the Pool, and more.

Cub Scout Day Camp and Resident Weekends are for rising Tigers thru rising Webelos/AOLs.

Cub Scout Day Camp

Experience all your summer camp favorites in five days a week!
Session 1: June 27 – July 1, 2022
Session 2: July 11 – July 15, 2022

Cub Scout Resident Weekends

Pack all your fun into a weekend. Join us Friday through Sunday for non-stop fun from morning until night. New in 2022: Optional Thursday evening check-in.
Session 1: June 23 – June 26, 2022
Session 2: June 30 – July 3, 2022
Session 3 (Mid-week): July 5 – 7, 2022
Session 4: July 11 – 15, 2022
Session 5: July 14 – 17, 2022

New in 2022!

We’re excited for the Summer Season and already looking forward to seeing all our campers! We strive to improve every summer and we are making the following changes for Summer 2022:

    • Updated Daily Schedule: In response to feedback, we are adding more flexibility and more rest time. Evenings will be open program and we are adding a daily siesta period from 1pm – 2pm.
    • Increased Pool Time: What’s better than getting in the pool during a hot summer day? Being able to do it more often!
    • Dining Changes: We’re adding an updated menu and switching to Family Style Dining. What else? Look forward to a salad and fruit bar.
    • Early Check-In: Thursday night check-in is now available for Resident Weekends. Come early and get your swim checks out of the way so you can spend more time with all the camp activities!

Got Scouts BSA? Check out the Scouts BSA Specialty Week – Camp Snyder’s Merit Badge week for individual Scouts, ages 11 – 17. Campers can choose from a mix of outdoor badges and Camp Snyder STEM and Woodshop specialty badges. The program has overnight and day camper participation options. New in 2022: New Scout Rank Advancement program!
Session: July 17 – July 23

Got Camp Staff? We’re actively seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals, ages 15 and up, to be part of our summer camp team. Not yet 15? Apply to be a Counselor-in-Training at age 14! Learn more and apply at www.gotosnyder.org/work

Learn more about all our summer camp programs and save your spot at www.gotosnyder.org/summer

Pack 1014 Celebrates a Super Nova

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Cub Scout Pack 1014 celebrates Marco Martin with his bridging to Scouts BSA Troop 2421 and his earning of the Dr. Townes Supernova award. 82 were awarded to Scouts of the NCAC. 75 of those were awarded to Cub Scouts (30 for Dr. Alvarez for Wolves/Bears and 45 for Dr. Towns (WEBELOS/AOL). In Marco’s Cub Scout career, this is his third Supernova award.

This is a huge honor and testament for hardworking Scout! The STEM Nova Award program has 11 awards related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. In addition to those 11 awards, a Cub Scout can earn Supernova awards during their Wolf to AOL years at the Pack.

Congratulations Marco! Thank you so much for your support Mark Bruno (his Supernova Mentor)!

Never heard of the STEM Nova Award for Cub Scouts? You can check out more at: www.scouting.org/stem-nova-awards/awards/cub-scout/

Interested in joining the fun? Cub Scout Pack 1014 meets at American Legion Post 227 in Brandywine, MD on Mondays (but for the first Monday of the month). You can email any questions to pack1014.committee@gmail.com

Photo credits: Marcus Martin (father to Marco) #STEM #Supernova #ScoutMeIn