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NCAC 2023 Summer Camp Webinar: High Adventure

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March 28, 2023: High Adventure

Missed the webinar? You can view a recording of it below.

In this webinar, we give units planning for Summer 2023 and future summers an overview of Lenhok’sin High Adventure as well as the NCAC High Adventure Committee sponsored trips to both Lenhok’sin and the National High Adventure bases.

Download the slides from the webinar here: High Adventure Presentation slides [PDF]

Get more information on the various high adventure opportunities:

If you missed our earlier webinars in the 2023 series, you can find the Cub Scout Summer Camp options here: weownadventure.com/ncac-2023-summer-camp-webinar-cub-scouts/ and the Scouts BSA Summer Camp options here: weownadventure.com/ncac-2023-summer-camp-webinar-scouts-bsa/

Meet your 2023 Camp Snyder Directors!

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We are pleased to announce our director team for Camp Snyder’s 2023 summer camp season!

If you ever have any questions, please visit www.gotosnyder.org to get in touch with the Camp Snyder staff!

Meet Camp Director Calder Griffiths!

Calder Griffiths was a Scout in the National Capital Area Council for 12 years earning the rank of Eagle Scout, serving as Senior Patrol Leader, and joining the Order of the Arrow. He has seven years experience working at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center with specific responsibility for the skatepark for two years. Currently, he is pursuing a degree at Salisbury University with majors in Outdoor Education Leadership and Accounting. After attending BSA summer camps for nine years and day camps for five years, he looks forward to providing an excellent experience at Camp Snyder this summer.

Meet Program Director Joey McNally!

Joey McNally is a recent college graduate from Salisbury University with a degree in Geography and a minor in Environmental Studies. He has a passion for the outdoors and environment. He enjoys camping trips and held a position as an intern in stream restoration last summer. He has experience in working with youth as a tutor and as a volunteer at his local church’s child development area. He is excited to be at Camp Snyder this summer and wants assure a fun and memorable camp experience as Program Director this summer.

Want to be part of our awesome staff? Visit www.gotosnyder.org/work to apply!

NCAC 2023 Summer Camp Webinar: Scouts BSA

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March 21, 2023: Scouts BSA Summer Camp

Missed the webinar? You can view a recording of it below.

In this webinar, learn about the different summer camp options available for both Troops and individuals (aka provisional Scouts) at the various camps around NCAC – from Thurmont, MD to Haymarket, VA to Goshen, VA – and find out everything you need to know as a leader or parent/guardian to prepare for a week-long camp!

Download the slides from the webinar here: Scouts BSA Camp Webinar slides [PDF]

Get more information on the various Scouts BSA Summer Camps:

If you missed the first webinar in the series on Cub Scout Summer Camp options, you can find that here: weownadventure.com/ncac-2023-summer-camp-webinar-cub-scouts/

The final webinar in the series will be on High Adventure on March 28 at 7pm EST. See our earlier post to register in advance: weownadventure.com/upcoming-webinar-series-summer-camp-2023/

Scout Reach Camp Days in the US Virgin Islands

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Scouts from Claude O’Markoe School in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) visited Camp Wall as part of NCAC’s Scout Reach program.

Although the school is for 1st – 5th graders, most of the Cub Scouts are in third and fourth grade.

During the camp days, the Scouts did some fun outdoor group games and kids learned “repeat after me” camps songs. When the United States and the Virgin Island flags were raised, the Scouts learned why. Scouts also learned how to tie a couple of useful knots that they now can use in their everyday lives. During camp, the Scouts talked about the importance of the Scout Oath and Law and how both can be applied to everyday life in the territory. Because Scouts are helpful, they also did a beach cleanup to give back to the environment. Both camp days were loud, wild, beneficial, and most of all, super fun for the kids too!

This Pack is made possible by generous donors who are dedicated to continuing our Scouting program in the USVI.

NCAC 2023 Summer Camp Webinar: Cub Scouts

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March 14, 2023: Cub Scout Summer Camp

Missed the webinar? You can view a recording of it below.

Learn all about NCAC summer camp options for Cubs Scouts who will be rising Tigers up through rising Webelos and rising Arrow of Light Scouts this coming summer!

Download the slides from the webinar here: Cub Scout Camp Webinar slides [PDF]

Get more information on the various Cub Scout camps at their respective websites:

Upcoming webinars in the series include Scouts BSA Camps on March 21 and High Adventure on March 28. All webinars begin at 7pm EST. See our earlier post to register in advance: weownadventure.com/upcoming-webinar-series-summer-camp-2023/

2023 Spring Family Camping

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Calling all scout families: come have fun in the outdoors this spring! Registration is open for spring family camp events at Camp Snyder and at Goshen Scout Reservation. Bring your family, your food, and your tent and we will provide the fun!

Spring Family Camping at Snyder

Weekend I: April 21-23, 2023
Weekend II: May 19-21, 2023
Don’t miss out on this popular event. Shoot BBs or arrows, climb the Scouterhorn climbing tower, create your own handicraft, take a guided nature walk, play field games, run an obstacle course, build something in the Woodshop, fish, find geocaches, or participate in many other hands-on activities. Choose wisely because you can’t do them all!
Sign up soon! Space is limited and many families have already signed up! You can register and find more information at www.gotosnyder.org/year-round-events/bulls-eye-family-camping/

Memorial Day Family Camp at Snyder

May 26-29, 2023
Come enjoy all the beauty of Goshen and make the most of your extended weekend with fun for all ages. There’s archery, shooting sports, crafts, swimming, boating, hikes to the Swimming Hole and Viewing Rock, the giant swing, and climbing.
Register and get more information at www.gotogoshen.org/family-camp