We Own Adventure

Scouting News for the DC Metro Area

The Scouter Digest Staff

Will you build a bridge?

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Attention, all those who are up for a challenge…

The Great STEMaTHON Invitational includes a bridge building competition that will be showcased live online, on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Will you build a bridge?

Everyone will receive the same set of materials upon registration, and have 16 days to build their bridges! You can see the full set of materials and how the bridges will be measured (or weighted, rather!) in this PDF: BridgeCompetition.

Scouts are also invited to pre-STEMaTHON sessions to help you earn the Engineering Merit Badge. Sessions will be held on August 4, 5, 17 and 18. Of course, by participating in this bridge competition, you will already earn requirement 6!

Register here for the Bridge Competition: https://scoutingevent.com/082-STEMaTHON

Be sure to join us for the whole event: September 5-6, 2020 for a STEMaTHON in which you will be part of Scouts Building Bridges and Feeding the World through the lens and tools of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This two day event includes online workshops, keynotes, tours, presentations and even activities!

 

Going, Going, Gone — To Camp Snyder!

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Hey Scout Families, the temperature is warm at Camp Snyder but the program activities are HOT! However, there is plenty of shade and cool showers any time of the day!

The second weekend of family camping just finished at maximum capacity under the COVID-19 precautions we’ve put in place. The additional benefit of limiting the number of families for any particular weekend is that the camp doesn’t seem full. But it is busy, because there is plenty to do, whether it is program activities or adventures you do on your own, like biking, fishing, geocaching, walking the nature trail or building your own campfire.

Families are rating their overall experience a 9 out of 10, so sign up to join us for one of the two last weekends of family camping. You are sure to have FUN!

Cub Scout Pack 22 “International Scouts Trash the Trash” Day

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Scouts of Cub Scout pack 22 along with their leaders and parents participated in a trash pickup day at Lee Hill Park on July 11th. It is important to do this because it helps the environment stay healthy and clean. It also keeps the animals safe from eating things that can make them sick. The scouts picked up 6 large trash bags of trash from the park. This also helps the scouts show 2 of the meanings of the scout law by being clean and helpful.

Written by Grayson Taylor, Bear Den

Cub-A-Day Program Week 7 (July 20 – July 25)

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MONDAY

This is Make Some MUSIC Monday – Recycle items from your house to make a rain stick or a drum.  Even better if you and a family member or a friend can jam together on multiple homemade instruments.

If you are a Bear – Make sure to get credit for World of Sound Requirement #3 and Webelos should get credit for Maestro Requirement #2a.

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TUESDAY

It’s Taste Something Tuesday!
Taste Something Tuesday – Every Scout should know a couple of go-to campfire desserts – We made S’mores for Family Fun Friday during week 1, so now let’s try another camp cooked treat – Banana Boats!

Here are some https://www.freshoffthegrid.com/campfire-banana-boats/ (You can use an oven if a campfire isn’t an option)

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WEDNESDAY

It’s Wander Around Wednesday!
Wander Around Wednesday – If you’ve been keeping up your ScoutStrong tracker since Week 1 – Take a celebration walk!! You should have enough entries to complete the award!

If you aren’t quite there yet – Start logging now and you’ll finish up in early September.

Get your ScoutStrong paperwork signed by an adult in your home and then sent to your Den Leader or Cubmaster.

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THURSDAY

It’s Do Something Thoughtful Thursday: 
Thoughtful Thursday – The 1st and 2nd of August is NCACs Do A Good Turn Weekend.
To get ready – Work with your Den or Pack to find a local charity and see what you can do to give them a hand.

Check out the ideas here – https://weownadventure.com/good-turn-weekend-aug-1-2/

You could start a drive-through food drive, collect blankets or bags to donate, or help organize their facility.

For example: For our Scouts in the Alexandria area – Collecting paper grocery bags to help food pantries distribute supplies could help the Mother of Light Center in Del Ray.

Service projects can earn credit for the NCAC Scouting at Home Award: https://www.scoutingevent.com/082-scoutingathomeaward

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FRIDAY

It’s Family Fun Friday:
Family Fun Friday – Work together on a task the benefits the whole family – Some laundry or cleaning around the house maybe?  It might not sound fun now, but working together as a family is a great quality family time and it improves your home!

This also completes the first activity in the Explore My Family category of the Cub Family Summertime Passport: https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/AqAQD4gKhjdXw4m2AkDEbCWn

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SATURDAY

It’s Safety Saturday…
You can still work on the Protect Yourself Adventure if you haven’t finished it already…but this week we are going to start a new theme – Emergency Preparedness.

Pick any requirement from the Emergency Preparedness Award and work on it as a family- The requirements for each rank can be found here: https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/emergency-preparedness/

National Jamboree Postponement FAQ

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National Jamboree Postponement FAQ

General

Q. Why has the 2021 National Jamboree been postponed?
A. The safety of Scouts, volunteers, staff members and communities is at the forefront of every decision the BSA makes. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have wide-ranging implications for events across the country, and the Jamboree is no exception. Planning, preparations, and decisions regarding National Jamborees take place months, and even years, in advance. Given the current situation and the uncertain nature of future conditions, we determined we could not prepare in a manner that would provide the safest possible environment for all those involved. We look forward to holding this incredible event at a future date.

Q. When will the next National Jamboree be held?
A. A Jamboree task force of volunteers and staff, appointed by national Boy Scouts of America leadership, will recommend a new date for this event. We will inform all currently registered participants once that date is selected.

Refunds and travel plans

Q. I am a registered youth participant or the parent of a youth participant; how will I receive my refund?
A. Council contingent members should work directly with their local council regarding refunds.

Q. I am a registered Jamboree Service Team member; how will I receive my refund?
A. The Jamboree Department at the National Service Center will process refunds.

Q. I am a Jamboree Service Team member and have already booked my flight, what should I do?
A. Jamboree Service Team members should work directly with their airline to inquire about refunds or flight credits.

Other High Adventure opportunities

Q. Will the Summit have other high adventure programs next year?

A. At this time, the Summit Bechtel Reserve is taking reservations for 2021 Summit Adventure programming with councils and Jamboree contingents. BSA High Adventure Base programs, including those offered at the Summit, can be found at
https://www.scouting.org/outdooradventures/​.

Q. Can my unit still attend the S ummit as part of the James C. Justice National Scout Camp in the summer of 2021?
A. Yes, you can review options for an adventure at the Summit here:
https://www.summitbsa.org/programs/scout-camp/

Q. What other adventure opportunities will be available next year?
A. Council camps offer incredible opportunities for adventure of all kinds and levels. While some may not be open now, be sure to consider your local council camp when planning for next year.

Other
Q. I am a participant who applied for a scholarship to attend the Jamboree, will I need to apply again when the Jamboree is rescheduled?
A. Yes. Unfortunately, you will need to apply again given that the situation, available funds, and allocation process may be different.

Q. If I have already accepted a staff assignment, what happens to my position?
A. The BSA will inform key stakeholder groups of plans and decisions regarding positions for a future Jamboree as soon as that information is available.

Q. Can I still buy 2021 National Jamboree merchandise and apparel?
A. No. Official BSA 2021 National Jamboree merchandise and apparel are no longer available.

Q. My council is planning a pre-Jamboree trip for a few days before the Jamboree (Ex: Washington, D.C.), is that still going to happen? Will we still get the local contingent merchandise we ordered?
A. Council contingent members should work directly with their local council to inquire about pre-Jamboree trips and locally ordered merchandise.

Q. I am a youth participant but may be over 18 for the new National Jamboree date, can I still go as a participant?
A. Yes. There will be opportunities to attend a future Jamboree within the participant structure and the Jamboree Service Team structure.

Q. Where is the best place to go for the latest information?
A. As new information becomes available, we will include it on the 2021 National Jamboree Website at www.jamboree.scouting.org.

Q. What if I have questions that aren’t answered here?

A. Some details are not available yet. However, we will do our best to answer your question if you send an email to ​2021Jamboree@scouting.org​.

Rev: July 14, 2020