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Superheroic Cub Scout Summer Camp in 2024

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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… Summer Camp?!

Registration is open for Summer 2024 at Camp William B. Snyder. Book your spot for Day Camp or a Resident Weekend Camp at

www.gotosnyder.org/summer

Put on your capes and jump into action with the 2024 theme: Superheroes! Test and strengthen your superpowers as you get crafty at Handicraft, explore the environment at Nature, take aim at both Archery and BBs, keep it cool at the Pool, and more.

Cub Scout Day Camp and Resident Weekends are for rising Tigers thru rising Webelos/AOLs.

Cub Scout Day Camp

Experience all your summer camp favorites in five days a week!
Session 1: June 24 – 28, 2024
Session 2: July 8 – 12, 2024

Cub Scout Resident Weekends

Pack all your fun into a weekend. Join us Thursday evening through Sunday morning for non-stop fun from morning until night. New in 2024: Spend 4th of July weekend with us for 50% off and fun for all ages!
Session 1: June 20 – 23, 2024
Session 2: June 27 – 30, 2024
Family 4th of July: July 5 – 7, 2024
Session 4: July 11 – 14, 2024

Got Scouts BSA? Check out the Scouts BSA Specialty Week – Camp Snyder’s Merit Badge week for individual Scouts, ages 11-17. Campers can choose from a mix of outdoor badges and Camp Snyder STEM and Woodshop specialty badges. The program has overnight and day camper participation options. New in 2024: Two weeks to choose from! New Scout Rank Advancement program available the first week only.
Session 1: July 14 – July 20, 2024
Session 2: July 21 – 27, 2024

Got Camp Staff? We’re actively seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals, ages 15 and up, to be part of our summer camp team. Not yet 15? Apply to be a Counselor-in-Training at age 14! Learn more and apply at www.gotosnyder.org/work

Learn more about all our summer camp programs and save your spot at www.gotosnyder.org/summer

Goshen Holiday Trading Post

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Need a gift for a Scout? Shopping for that Goshen fan in your life? Check out the first Goshen Scout Reservation Holiday Trading Post for winter 2023!

Orders are open November 13 – December 3, 2023 and will be received by December 23. Visit https://tradingpost.classb.com/goshen-scout-reservation/ to see this season’s selection!

Featuring all NEW Goshen Scout Reservation merch and a hot seller from Summer 2023:

  • Goshen Sunset Hoodie – one of this summer’s hot sellers!
  • Goshen Mountain Fleece Jacket – New!
  • Goshen Retro Sweatshirt – New!
  • Two different t-shirts! Goshen Retro Tee and Goshen Sunset Tee – both new!

Visit https://tradingpost.classb.com/goshen-scout-reservation/ before December 3rd!

2024 NCAC Summer Camp Guide Now Available

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With the weather getting chilly, we can think fondly of summer camp and get excited for Summer 2024! Check out the 2024 NCAC Summer Camp Guide, available online.

www.ncacbsa.org/campguide

Find prices, dates, and details on all the National Capital Area Council Summer Camps for Summer 2024!

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Cub Scouts

Is your Scout going to be a rising Tiger, rising Wolf, Rising Bear, or rising Webelos or Arrow of Light? Find the Cub Scout Camp that’s right for your Scout!

Choose a local District Day and Twilight Camp for a wild time with the 2024 theme: Jungle Adventure.

Discover your powers and save the day at Camp William B. Snyder with the 2024 theme: Superheroes. Attend a Day Camp, stay overnight on a Resident Weekend, or join the staff for a special Family 4th of July Weekend.

Are your rising Webelos and AOL dens looking for a weeklong adventure? Camp Ross is Goshen Scout Reservation’s dedicated overnight camp. The theme this summer is Indiana Ross. Avoid traps, find clues, and fool villains in an adventurous week!

Scouts BSA

There are plenty of options for Scouts BSA – whether they have been in the Troop for a while or are going to be bridging in next spring. There are camps for both units and individuals.

Camps Bowman, Marriott, and Olmsted at Goshen Scout Reservation offer a variety of dining options, unique and favorite Merit Badges and activities, and exciting programs for new Scouts, older Scouts, and all the Scouts in between.

Finish out your summer with Camp Catoctin BSA’s expert Merit Badge counselors in mid-August.

Is your Scout not able to attend camp with their Troop? Are they looking for a second week? Check out our options for individual scouts! Goshen runs Provisional Camp each week and Camp Snyder has two different Scout Specialty Weeks with both overnight and day camp options.

Older Scouts, Venturers, & Sea Scouts

Need more adventure for older Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts? Sign your unit up for a backpacking & adventure activity trek or a river canoe trek at Goshen’s Lenhok’sin High Adventure.

Individuals can find adventure with a High Adventure Base Trip to Philmont, Northern Tier, Sea Base, and Lenhok’sin High Adventure with a council contingent run by the NCAC High Adventure Committee.

Order of the Arrow members should also check out GOAT, the Goshen Order of the Arrow Trail Crew, involving cheerful service on trail maintenance and a classic Lenhok’sin backpacking and activity trek at a reduced rate.

Those ages 14 and up who just cannot get enough summer camp should submit an application to join Summer Camp staff! Interviews will begin in January for the Summer 2024 season.

Be sure to check out the online 2024 NCAC Summer Camp Guide for all the details  and pictures of the possibilities for your summer! Get outdoors, have fun, and find your next summer adventure!

Visit the Summer Adventure page for information on all these camp options!

Celebrating Our 500th Baloo the Builder Adventure!

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On October 22nd, Bears from Pack 1139 completed their Baloo the Builder Adventure in Michael’s Woodshop. They learned about useful tools to have in their toolboxes and practiced using clamps, sanding blocks, hammers and nail punches. They made a golf tee game board as their “fun project” and after sanding, they applied a clear polyurethane finish. Finally, as their “useful project”, each Bear made their own toolbox. It was a couple of hours very well spent and not only did these Bears learn a few things and have some fun but, they also earned the distinction of having among their Den the 500th Bear to complete the Baloo the Builder Adventure in Michael’s Woodshop!

The Baloo the Builder and Webelos Build It Workshops are two of the most popular activities in Michael’s Woodshop. These workshops are great, hands-on activities that are fun, learning experiences for the Cub Scouts. To learn more about these workshops and the many other shop activities available, or to reserve the shop for an activity, please visit the Michael’s Woodshop webpage. Start planning now to schedule an activity for your unit in the spring.

With continuing high demand for woodshop activities, we recently announced the expansion of the woodshop. To support the additional work space we need additional tooling and are seeking additional volunteers to join the Woodshop Team. There are roles available for experienced woodworkers, Woodwork Merit Badge Counselors, and both adult and youth assistants. For more information about becoming a volunteer or donating tools, please see our recent article Michael’s Woodshop is Expanding! or email us at MichaelsWoodshop.CWBS@gmail.com for additional information.

 

                                                                                           

Michael’s Woodshop Sails into New Waters!

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On September 19-20, Michael’s Woodshop supported its first Quartermaster Leadership Service Project. Similar to earning the rank of Eagle Scout, Sea Scouts must carry out a service project to earn the rank of Quartermaster. Able Sea Scout William Kennedy, in pursuing the rank of Quartermaster, organized volunteers in constructing a picnic table for Gateway Baptist Church. William planned his project and organized volunteers for two evening work sessions in Michael’s Woodshop. The first evening was focused on cutting and sanding and the second was dedicated to assembly. It was a successful and productive couple of days and the end result was outstanding!

In addition to many other Scouting activities, William has volunteered in Michael’s Woodshop, starting as a Youth Assistant and recently becoming an adult volunteer. During this time, he has always eyed the Eagle and Summit Award plaques hanging on the wall to commemorate projects carried out in the shop. In addition to earning the rank of Eagle Scout and now being a Sea Scout Quartermaster Candidate, he will also enjoy the privilege of having his own plaque on the Michael’s Woodshop “Wall of Fame”.

Michael’s Woodshop can be reserved by Scouts to work on Eagle Scout, Summit Award and Quartermaster Projects. The shop is staffed by experienced volunteers who can assist with project planning and will be on hand to instruct, guide and supervise tool use. We are always looking for additional Shop Volunteers. Roles are available for adults and youth, from novices to experienced woodworkers. Please go to “Join the Woodshop Team” to learn more.

To learn more about the woodshop, please visit the Michael’s Woodshop Webpage or email questions to the volunteer team at MichaelsWoodshop.CWBS@gmail.com.