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Climbing the Walls?

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If you’re climbing the walls at home, come out to Camp Snyder and climb ours. The 20′ tall Scouterhorn will be operating for family camping on 11, 18, 25 July and 1 Aug.

We have new sanitation protocols for reducing the possibility of climbers becoming infected by the virus. This training is mandatory and is held concurrent with family camping. If you want to operate it, please ask for details and sign up for a training session. To learn more please visit https://scoutingevent.com/082-38193 or contact Camp.Snyder@Scouting.org.

 

Missing Summer Day Camp or Resident Camp?

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 Get ready to have some FUN! This summer, Cub Scout aged youth and everyone in the family can have fun and participate in outdoor adventures. Some can be done virtually if that is safer, but try to get outdoors as much as possible!

The best news? You don’t have to be in Cub Scouts to participate. Simply visit https://www.ncacbsa.org/cubspa/ for full program details and download a passport to get started. Parents and siblings are invited to participate. And if you’ve completed any of these activities already since Memorial Day, those count too! The program runs through Labor Day. There is no cost to participate.

Simply choose two or more adventures from each category on the passport. As they are completed, parents and guardians will sign and date each box. When two boxes in each category completed, upload the completed passport and you’ve earned the patch.

Don’t wait until you’ve started your passport to reserve your patch. Order patches for the entire family now by clicking here. Patches are $5 each.

Bonus Advancement
In addition to the patch, most of these activities satisfy requirements in your Cub Scout’s handbook.
• Parents and guardians, go over your Cub Scouts requirements with them in their Cub Scout Handbook for specific requirements that you can work on while completing the passport.
• Email your Cub Scout’s Cubmaster or Den Leader with what your Scout completed and the date so your unit can track their advancement.
• Since we don’t have traditional camps this year, completing the passport meets the requirements for Day Camp, Homecamping and Webelos Resident Camp.

Not a Scout yet? Both girls and boys entering Kindergarten through 5th grade this fall can sign up now to start their Scouting journey. For more information, send a note to ncac.cub.summer.camp@gmail.com.
Connect on Facebook with other Cub Scout Parents in the National Capital Area: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ncac.cubscouts/

Share on social media: @NCACBSA #cubscoutsncac @ncacbsa #cubscoutsncac

National Scout Jamboree Q & A

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National Scout Jamboree FAQs:

1. When and where is the 2021 National Scout Jamboree?
The NSJ is July 21-30, 2021, and Summit Bechtel Scout Reservation in West Virginia

2. How many units is the NCAC sending to Jamboree?
The NCAC has committed to sending 10 Contingent Units: 2 Venture Crews, 1 Girl Troop, 7 Boy Troops.

3. Is there an age limit?
Youth participants for a Troop must be at least 12 years old (or 11 and completed 6th grade). Crew participants must be at least 14. There is no rank requirement, though it is recommended to be at least a First Class Scout or equivalent.

4. Will all of my Scouts be together in the same unit?
There is a limit of 8 Scouts from a home unit assigned to a contingent unit. If a unit sends 10 Scouts they should expect to be in two different contingent units. NCAC units typically camp in the same general area and though they may have different schedules for some activities, Scouts will still have plenty of time to see friends in our units and do things with them during the Jamboree.

5. Will my adult leaders be with my Scouts in the same unit?
This depends on the number of adults selected from your home unit. Each contingent unit has a Scoutmaster and three Assistant Scoutmasters. The ASM3 position is reserved for a young adult (18-21 yo). Adults (including Young Adults) must register through the National website then submit an Adult Leader Survey to Eric Smith (eric.smith@scouting.org). All Adult candidates are interviewed prior to being selected to lead a Contingent Unit in the NCAC. Adult leaders will be selected in July 2020.

6. How much does it cost?
The NCAC Contingent cost for Jamboree is estimated to be $1,500 per participant. This cost includes the Jamboree, round trip transportation to Summit Bechtel Reserve, a duffle bag, patches, and some other items. Participants should plan to pay $200 per person at registration. There will be a payment schedule spread over the next eight months.

7. I can’t afford $1,500, but I want to attend the Jamboree. Are Camperships available?
YES! Youth are eligible for Camperships that can cover up to 50% of the cost of Jamboree. Those wanting to apply for a Campership will need to submit an application. Campership details will be available on the NCAC website by July 1.

8. I’ve been to Jamboree as a participant in the past. What if I want to be on Staff at Jamboree?
Those wishing to serve on Staff must apply on the National site through the Service Team link. Staff are selected by National. Anyone going to Jamboree will need to provide their own transportation. Staff are typically expected to arrive at SBR early and stay an extra day to set up and clean up. Staff dates are July 17-31, 2021.

9. I’m in the Order of the Arrow. What is Operation Arrow?
Operation Arrow is a Service Team made up of Arrowmen from around the country. You must be at least 16 to participate in Operation Arrow. Arrowmen wanting to participate in Operation Arrow should register as Staff through the National site. Cost for Operation Arrow is $450 (16-25yo) and $895 (25+). Visit the OA website for more details: https://oa-bsa.org/jamboree/

10. Where can I get more information?
Information is posted at least once a month on the WeOwnAdventure website and in the digital issue of Scouter’s Digest. There is also some information on the NCAC website. And, of course, the National Site.

11. Will someone come talk to my unit about Jamboree?
Yes! All you need to do is ask. We can talk to your unit, in-person or virtually, about Jamboree. We have a team of youth and adult Ambassadors ready to help spread the word.

12. Is there any promotional material I can share?
Yes! There is information available on the National site, the NCAC website as well as on WeOwnAdventure.com. You can also get materials here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aw96-bZOJMko0Mini5kcJWszuOy-R8ZA?usp=sharing

Microscope + Camping = FUN !!!

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Hey Scouts! Have you ever wondered what nature looks like under a microscope? What tiny creatures are in a drop of water? What a blade of grass or a leaf looks like when you get REALLY close to it? What the wings of a fly look like up close?

This summer you can explore nature with a folding microscope. When you Family Camp at either Goshen Scout Reservation or Camp Snyder, you will receive a free, 140 power magnification microscope so you can see nature in miniature.

Cubs, Webelos, Scouts BSA, Venturers and even Sea Scouts can sign up for Family Camping at Goshen Scout Reservation or Camp Snyder!

We look forward to seeing you at camp with your microscope!

Photo by: Magical Child Hood

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/

The Chris Lantos Waterfront

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The waterfront at Camp Bowman-Goshen Scout Reservation was named in memory of Boy Scout Chris Lantos in 2014.

Chris was born on September 29, 2000. He was an avid Boy Scout camper who visited Goshen three consecutive summers in 2010, 2011 and 2012.

He loved exploring nature, swimming in the lake and roasting smores by the campfire with his Scout buddies in the evenings.

In 2012 Chris was diagnosed with leukemia and passed away in 2013.

In his memory, his parents supported the Boy Scouts and named the waterfront at Goshen Scout Reservation after Chris. They also established the Chris Lantos Foundation to help kids with cancer to benefit other youth experiencing childhood Leukemia. (ChrisLantosFoundation.org)

This is a great example of how to create a legacy within Scouting for someone you love or yourself in the future so that Scouts for many generations can continue to have amazing experiences like Chris.

For more information about creating your Legacy, please contact Jenna Welle at Jenna.Welle@scouting.org.