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Washington Wizards Scout Night- March 23, 2024

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Please join us for a fun evening of basketball as the Washington Wizards take on the Toronto Raptors.

$5 from each ticket purchased will be donated directly back to the National Capital Area Council, BSA. Each ticket purchased through this special link will also come with a Wizards branded patch (while supplies last).

Ticket purchasers are also welcome to arrive early for an Early Entry Experience. All purchasers will enter through the Gallery Palace entrance (inside where the movie theater is) on 7th and G St.Early entry doors open at 6:15pm. This is a time-sensitive event. Early Entry doors will close at 6:40pm. Once inside, please sit in Section 111 starting with Row A. Please remain behind the half wall for the duration of the experience. We ask that you remain in your seats until the end of Early Entry; however, you are welcome to take pictures, etc. of the players. Early Entry ends at 6:50pm. Groups can then head to the main concourse where they are free to enjoy the game and proceed to their ticketed seat.

Please also make sure you are familiar with all Capital One Arena policies regarding bags, outside food and beverage, etc., before entering the arena.

Link to purchase tickets: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/wizards-scouts24

Please email Grant Mintz at gmintz@monumentalsports.com with any questions

2024 Goshen Updates: Internet

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You heard that right! The Goshen Scout Reservation will begin updating its Internet Services in Spring 2024. Internet updates will be taking place over two phases:

Phase One: Fiberoptic installed at Camps Ross, Baird (Lenhok’sin High Adventure), and Marriott

This spring, fiberoptic internet will be installed at Camp Ross, Camp Baird, and Camp Marriott in collaboration with BARC Connections. Wi-Fi will be available at the Admin Building, Leader Lounge, and Dining Hall (Ross only) for participant use.

Phase Two: Fiberoptic internet installed at Camps Olmsted, Bowman, and Post

National Capital Area Council and Goshen Scout Reservation are exploring several options to expand internet services to Camp Olmsted, Camp Bowman, and Camp Post for the near future. Verizon Wi-Fi Hotspots will still be available at the Admin Buildings and Leader Lounges for Summer 2024.

Why are we installing fiberoptic? Not only will fiberoptic improve internet services for Camp Staff and Administration, it will also allow for many adult leaders who need to stay in contact with their workplace to do so while they’re at camp. Although we will still encourage summer camp being an “unplugged” experience, we’re looking forward to continuing to improve Goshen operations, facilities, and program offerings.

Upcoming Webinar Series: Summer Camp 2024

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Join the staff of the NCAC Summer Camps and Programs for information webinars as you prepare for Summer Camp 2024. These webinars are a great orientation for new leaders, for units going to a camp that is new to them, or for returning leaders that want the latest update. There will be representation from Goshen Scout Reservation, Camp Snyder, District Day and Twilight Camps, Camp Catoctin BSA, and the NCAC High Adventure Committee’s contingents. Choose your summer adventure in 2024!

Webinars will begin at 7pm EDT.

March 13: Cub Scout Camps

Get the details on day camp and overnight camps for rising Tigers through rising Arrow of Light Scouts at Camp Snyder, Goshen’s Camp Ross, and District Day and Twilight Camps.

Register in advance: https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Bzn-KlBWSZyvQ9laIPXFcw

March 20: Scouts BSA Camps

Get information about programs for both Troops and individuals at Goshen’s Camps Bowman, Marriott, and Olmsted; Goshen’s Provisional Camp program; Camp Snyder’s Specialty Weeks; and Camp Catoctin BSA.

Register in advance: https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TukBbZKIRDutbMKudN8HTA

March 27: High Adventure

Looking for adventure? Get the information for Summer 2024 on trail and river treks at Goshen’s Lenhok’sin High Adventure and the trips to National High Adventure bases and more run by the High Adventure Committee.

Register in advance: https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EUrauVjqS7yC9z-D1HXkAg

AwesomeCon 2024

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Awesome Con is Washington DC’s Comic Con! Awesome Con is a family-friendly, inclusive celebration of geek culture, bringing over 70,000 fans together with their favorite stars from across comics, movies, television, toys, games, and more!

There will be:

•Science Fair including lots of STEM activities

•Book Fair dedicated to authors and book dragons alike

•Awesome Con Jr. for the next generation of fans

•Artist Alley – a fully inclusive area for independent and aspiring artists!

•Panels of interesting topics and celebrity discussions

•Photo & Autograph Sessions with your favorite stars

•Main Hall filled with vendors, exhibitors, & lots of cosplay – NCAC has a booth for recruitment so stop by and say “hello!”

 

Best of all, this year all Scouts and Scouters get a $5 discount! Just use the promo code SCOUTS5 before checkout!

To purchase badges and see a list of celebrity guests, visit https://awesome-con.com/

Celebrating 114 year for Scouts BSA

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Today we are celebrating the enduring spirit of the Scouting movement for the past 114 years!

In honor of this special occasion, let’s take a stroll down memory lane and reflect on some NCAC history. This day is not only about celebrating Scouting’s illustrious past; it’s also about embracing its dynamic present and promising future. The center photo, captured in 1915 showcases six Eagle Scouts proudly displaying their Eagle Medals bestowed upon them by President Wilson.

Events like this served as the foundation for the incredible program we cherish and participate in today, over a century later. With 1,112 New Eagle Scouts and a reach extending 33,000 youth in 2023, our program continues to flourish and welcome all youth into its fold.
Happy Birthday to the BSA!