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The Scouter Digest Staff

Cub-A-Day Program Week 2 (June 15-20)

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MONDAY

Hey, Cub Scouts, it’s Make It Monday

Having a home First Aid kit is super important.  Today, you should build a first aid kit for home.  Already got one? Then check on the supplies. With your parent, make sure you know how to use the materials in your kit.

Here are some ideas if you want to make your own. https://www.mysouthernhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/02_08-First-Aid-Infographic.jpg

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TUESDAY

Are you hungry? It’s Taste It Tuesday…

With just a little science and a little shaking – You can make ice cream in a plastic bag! Let us know your favorite flavors and toppings in the comments.

Here’s an easy recipe to try. https://www.scoutshop.org/blog/5-cub-scout-activities-for-your-weekend.html

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WEDNESDAY

All who wander are not lost… especially on Wander Around Wednesday

For today, take a walk around your home or neighborhood and see if you can identify six signs of animals.  If you see a live animal, be sure to keep a respectful distance.  You might find shed antlers, skins, tracks, or droppings – they all count!

Remember the Outdoor Code. Cub Scouts of every rank can complete at least one adventure requirement with this activity – Check your book for what you can do!

  • Lion: Mountain Lion #1
  • Tiger: My Tiger Jungle #1 & 2
  • Wolf: Paws on the Path – #5 & 6
  • Bears: Fur Feathers and Ferns #1
  • Webelos/AOL: Webelos Walkabout #1, 4, & 5
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THURSDAY

It’s time to put your family first on Thoughtful Thursday

There are so many things to do to keep your family safe and healthy.  For the next week, work with another family member to take over one of their chores. If you are a Webelos Scout, make sure you get credit for Project Family!

Meets the Webelos Project Family #4 requirement.

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FRIDAY

Let’s explore your personal history on Family Fun Friday

Have Family Storytime. Ask a family adult or another relative to tell a story about your family history.  Where did they come from and when did they move are great questions to ask.

Check the requirements for Webelos Project Family #1 or 2,  and Tiger Family Stories #1

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SATURDAY

It’s Safety Saturday…

The new Protect Yourself Adventure is a great way to learn how to keep yourself safe around strangers, on the internet, and whom you can talk with if something happens that makes you feel unsafe.

Pick a requirement from the Adventure for your rank and work on it as a family: https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/preview-adventures/protect-yourself-rules/

New Cub-A-Day Summer Program

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Welcome to the new Cub-A-Day Summer Program, where every day there’s an adventure waiting for you and your Cub Scout! For the next 12 weeks we will post new, fun and exciting Cub Scout activities in efforts to keep your Scouts engaged, active and learning. From crafts to exercise to cooking, your Cub Scout will advance in a variety of skills!

We invite all Lions, Tigers, Wolves, and Webelos to join us on this 7 week adventure! And remember if you have a friend interested in Scouting, they can join in on the fun too! For more information on Cub Scout activities and programs please visit ncacbsa.org/summer and be sure to join our new Cub Scout Group on Facebook! Check out our first week of adventurous activities below.

MAKE SOMETHING MONDAY

WELCOME TO THE FIRST CUB-A-DAY MAKE SOMETHING MONDAY!
Today, you should make a kit to carry your 6 Cub Scout Essentials for all your Adventures this summer. https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2017/08/08/cub-scout-six-essentials-half-dozen-items-pack-every-campout-hike/ Tigers, Wolves, and Webelos – Make sure you get credit for your hiking adventure requirements!

TASTE SOMETHING TUESDAY

Hey, Cub Scouts it’s Taste It Tuesday!
Nothing tastes quite like homemade food.
Today your challenge is to make a Loaf of Bread or Biscuits.  Never done it before? Here is a simple recipe that can help: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/102151/easy-baking-powder-drop-biscuits/

WANDER AROUND WEDNESDAY

Wander Around Wednesday: Get outside – Exercise, Fresh Air, and Sunlight are important!!
If you get 60 mins of physical activity, five days a week, for six weeks in a row – You are eligible for the Scout Presidental Active Lifestyle Award – so start a ScoutStrong Tracker and keep it going: https://www.scouting.org/resources/scoutstrong/

DO SOMETHING THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY

Thoughtful Thursday: Make a Summer 2020 Memory Box.  Collect trinkets and write notes about what you do all summer – Use a shoebox, a wooden box you build or buy, or any other container that you like.  Decorate it how you want and start collecting memories.

FAMILY FUN FRIDAY

Family Fun Friday: Make s’mores as a family.  You can roast marshmallows over a fire, or get them melty in the microwave. Classic Smores Recipe: https://www.myfoodandfamily.com/recipe/075108/classic-smores
Some variations for anyone who wants to be adventurous: https://www.campingforfoodies.com/campfire-smores-recipes-10-mouth-watering-smore-variations/ Bonus:  Set up a video call with your den friends and have a Virtual Campfire.

SAFETY SATURDAY

Safety Saturday: The new Protect Yourself Adventure is a great way to learn how to keep yourself safe around strangers, on the internet, and who you can talk with if something happens that makes you feel unsafe. Pick a requirement from the Adventure for your rank and work on it as a family: https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/preview-adventures/protect-yourself-rules/

Jamie Frame Becomes the Youngest Shofar Awardee!

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On behalf of the National Capital Area Council Jewish Committee on Scouting, Jamie Frame received his Shofar Award Sunday morning, June 7, 2020. While we would have preferred presenting the award and certificates to Jamie at our Northeast Region JCoS Annual Conference, the coronavirus pandemic interfered with that. For the past three years, Jamie Frame has served as the Jewish Chaplain at Goshen Scout Camps conducting services weekly.

Attached is an image of Jamie wearing his Shofar ribbon and medal with his parents, Michael and Beth, holding the certificates from both the National JCoS and the NER JCoS. Jamie who is 20 years old is going into his senior year of college in Pittsburgh. I think he is the youngest person to have been awarded the prestigious Shofar Award. We wish him the best in all his future endeavors.

Please consider congratulating Jamie by sending him a message.

 

Get Ready to Camp!!!

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Calling all Scouts and their families! Get your tents, sleeping bags and cook gear ready and make your grocery list for Homecamping. You can participate in an on-line Webelos or Scouts BSA advancement program and Merit Badge classes during the week AND camp at either Goshen Scout Reservation or Camp Snyder on the weekend with your family.

As an added bonus, for those camping at Camp Snyder there will be a fun program to choose from, including flying drones and driving robotic cars, STEM kits, Wood Shop projects, Geocaching and Scouterhorn climbing. Plus, at both camps there is the great outdoors with hiking, nature trails, fishing, family campfires and more self-guided activities.

There will be COVID-19 virus precautions in place to protect the campers and staff during activities. Registration is open, so sign-up NOW for Goshen Scout Reservation and for Camp Snyder. We hope to see you at camp!

NATIONAL YO-YO DAY!

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Yo Cub Scouts!

Did you know that June 6th is National Yo-Yo Day? YOU DO NOW!

Did you also know that Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and Arrow of Light Scouts have the chance to earn a unique Yo-Yo Preview Adventure? YOU DO NOW!

The first step for any activity is is learn the safety rules – To learn new tricks and play with a yo-yo:

  1. Only use a yo-yo in a safe area where there are no hazards or other people. You could draw a circle on the ground with chalk (if you are outside) or make a ring out of rope to keep the area around you clear.
  2. Before you throw, always make sure your yo-yo is attached to the string and the string is securely attached to your finger. We don’t want an loose yo-yos running away!
  3. Be careful not to hit anyone or anything with your yo-yo. Even thought a yo-yo is “just a toy” – A yo-yo can do some damage if it hits a person or objects around you.

Head over to the Yo-Yo adventure page on BSA’s website for the rest of the requirements and look for some tips and tricks posted to Patuxent District’s Facebook page throughout the day today!!

When you get good at a trick or learn something new, have your parent or guardian take a video and post it to the NCAC Facebook Page!

Be safe and have fun!