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Archives for April 2023

Aquia & Mattaponi Scouts Visit Stafford County Courthouse

April 27, 2023 by Mike Haas

On Friday, March 17th, Scouts from Troop 46 (Shiloh Baptist Church), Troop 1889, and Pack 578 participated in a dynamic visit to the Stafford County Courthouse led by Dr. Norman Carter, Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 46 and 1889. The group arrived at 8 a.m. sharp, and was met by Captain Carey, Officer in Charge of the Stafford County Courthouse and Sarah Buskirk, Law Clerk and co-organizer of the visit. The Scouts assembled in uniform and ready to learn. But, this was more than just an ordinary visit.

As the Scouts gathered at the entrance to the Administration Building, they were greeted by a very important person in local government. Dr. Pamela Yeung, Chairman of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, happened to be walking by and took the time to share wisdom and insights with the Scouts about the importance of community and her own support of their willingness to engage in Scouting and took photos with the Scouts.

Circuit Court Judge J. Bruce Strickland was the first to welcome the Scouts into his courtroom. Judge Strickland graciously took the time to personally explain the Court’s operations and activities. He encouraged the Scouts to stay in school, study hard, and strive to be their best. The Judge also discussed the importance of stewardship; pushing the Scouts to take initiative and be a driving force for good in their communities.

From there, the Scouts visited the General District Court, Judge Angela O’Connor, presiding. In Judge O’Connor’s courtroom, the Scouts observed misdemeanor traffic cases. Judge O’Connor talked with the Scouts from the bench, answering a myriad of questions about criminal law and procedure. The Scouts learned about the differences between misdemeanor and felony cases, a jury versus a bench trial, and how the courtroom operates.

To close the visit, the Scouts went to an unused courtroom to speak with Captain Carey and meet First Sergeant Chinault, a former Scout himself. At this final presentation, the Scouts learned about community policing, law enforcement procedures, and were encouraged to ask questions and get to know the officers.

Ready to begin your family’s Scouting adventure? To join BSA, go to www.beascout.org to find a BSA Scout unit near you – Cub Scouting serves families with children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade; Scouts BSA serves families with children ages 11-18. There are BSA programs for families with older Youths, ages 14 – 20, including Venturing, Exploring, or Sea Scouting.

The mission of the BSA is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Aquia District includes Stafford County, VA, and Marine Corps Base Quantico. For more information on Scouting in the Stafford/Fredericksburg area, including how to donate, join or volunteer, contact Kristy Freeman, Aquia District Executive, at Kristy.Freeman@Scouting.org or call (540)287-3866.

Filed Under: Scouting Programs

Innovation Academy: building 3D printers in 3 hours

April 25, 2023 by NCAC STEM

At Building Momentum, skillsets are taught in record time. As we write this, eight scouts are half-way through an 18-hour Innovation Academy Exploring Program designed to teach youth ages 15-22 skills in fabrication. This six session program focuses on: welding, 3d printing, robotics and coding.

When I walked into session three of the program, I wasn’t sure what to expect. If you’ve 3d printed before, you know that the printing itself is the driest and can go on for hours. At Building Momentum, the youth were not twiddling their thumbs though! They got into another experience while they waited: assembling 3d printers from new-in-box conditions. This offered an excellent understanding the components and mechanics of the printer.

As I looked around the room, I saw some scouts tending to their 3d prints, others assembling brand new 3d printers, and some designing in TinkerCAD. All with confidence that truly impressed me; and that is what Building Momentum truly does. They find people who are willing to work with their hands, and empower them to do so.

It’s worth noting this was only their first session focused on 3d printing. In their next meeting, these youth will dive deeper into designs using Fusion 360. The final two sessions will take on coding and robotics.

In the first two sessions, scouts had already welded. Some kids welded together metal frogs, some wrote their name in metal. Not just to earn a merit badge, but to really develop confidence, comfort and skills holding a welder.

If you’re interested in these opportunities, Innovation Academy will repeat the program in fall: Oct 2, 16, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4 & Dec 18, 2023. Take a look at the NCAC STEM page where all our events are listed!

And if your scout just can’t wait until then, we have an event for you.

Summer Camps

Innovation Academy designed 2 summer weeks specifically for scouts. In these camps, students may earn 4 awards: Model Design and Building, Electronics, Welding merit badges and The Next Big Thing Nova Award, all in 1 week! Students will get hands-on experience working with:

  • CAD
  • 3D printing
  • Laser cutting
  • Soldering
  • Welding

Students will get the real-world experience of time management while completing several hands-on projects throughout the week. This is a fast-paced camp best for students who are eager to learn and put in the hard work.

Rising grades 7-12 |  June 26 – 30 OR August 7 – 11, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The fee is $500, and Military and Family Discounts 10% Off. Link to register: https://buildmo.com/youth-program-offerings

Filed Under: At Camp, Scouting Programs Tagged With: 3d printing, innovation, STEM, welding

CVOA Officer Applications

April 25, 2023 by Patrick Brantley

Calling all Venturers! Applications for leadership in the CVOA are now open. A list of all the positions, position descriptions, and leadership applications is available at this link. Whether you want to run the program or just want to get your feet wet in council leadership, we have a position for you! Applications are due by the end of the day on April 30th!

Filed Under: Events and Trainings

Potomac District Welcomes Eight New Eagle Scouts

April 23, 2023 by Stanley Kwok

 

NCAC’s Potomac District held its monthly Eagle Board of Review this week, welcoming eight new Eagle Scouts!

Congratulations to all the new 🦅 Eagles Scouts and their proud parents, with special thanks to the Scouters, the EBOR Chairs and those who assisted these 8 Scouts on their journey to the 🦅 Eagles rank!

Last but not least Potomac District cannot put this monthly event without the leadership and time devoted by Larry McNiece, Potomac District Eagle Chair!

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http://usscouts.org/eagle/eaglecongrats.asp
https://oa-bsa.org/…/eagle-scout-congratulatory-letter

https://oa-bsa.org/resources/ucl-support/summit-award-congratulatory-letter

The Association of Top Achiever Scouts (ATAS) is a worldwide Scouting fellowship group, of Scouts and Scouters who have achieved the highest rank as a youth in their Scout associations such as King’s Scout, Queen’s Scout, President’s Scout, Fuji Scout, Tiger Scout, Eagle Scout, Summit, Quartermaster.
https://www.atasapr.org

 

 

Filed Under: Eagle of the Week

Get Ready for Camp! Scout Shop Event 5/6

April 20, 2023 by Cynthia Griffiths

Visit the National Capital Scout Shop in the Marriott Scout Service Center in Bethesda, MD or the Northern Virginia Scout Shop in Springfield, VA for special events on Saturday, May 6, 2023!

NCAC Camp Staff will be at both locations to answer questions and talk about camp – what to expect, what to bring, etc. – so Scouts and leaders can learn everything they need to know about their upcoming camp adventure. If a Scout is thinking about camp, this is the perfect opportunity to learn all about this summer’s possibilities!

At the same time, Scout Shop staff will be available to provide backpack fittings, camping gear demonstrations, and campsite set-up with a shop section for 10 Basic Essentials for Hiking/Camping, displays of class B activity t-shirts/camp hats, and lots more. Scouts can also pick up their “Get Ready for Camp” packing checklists.

The Scout Shops have more camping gear than ever! Our Shops carry hundreds of camp items including tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, hammocks, sleep hammock gear, waterproof rain apparel, first aid kits, lanterns/flashlights, hiking socks, dry sacks, mess kits, backpacking cook kits & gear, camping/backyard fun recreation games & activities, and Dutch oven and cooking accessories.

On top of all this, the Scout Shops are having a special sale from 4/27 – 5/6/23. Basically the more you purchase, the more you save.
Imagine 25% savings on several Osprey brand backpacks! That’s huge!

Scout Shop Hours and Locations

 

Filed Under: At Camp

Pack 1100 “Join Forces” with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden & Military Families

April 20, 2023 by Ashante Corey-Bey

 

Pack 1100 recently earned their Art Explosion pins in an extraordinary way. The Military Program at the Lorton Workhouse asked them to participate in a project for First Lady Dr. Jill Biden‘s Joining Forces program. First Lady Biden is both a military mother and grandmother, she has witnessed first hand the great amounts of sacrifice these families make. She shared a poem written by a fourth grader whose parents are stationed overseas. The student explained her military suitcase is filled with both happiness and sadness having to relocate constantly.

Being that April is the National Month of the Military Child, Scouts were provided copies of the student’s poems. They decorated suitcases and wrote reflections representing what the poem meant to them. The suitcases will be on display in the East wing of the White House.

 

Filed Under: Adventure

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