We’re looking for Merit Badge Counselors for the first-ever Camp Snyder Scouts BSA Merit Badge Week, July 19 – 23. Come and be a part of creating an amazing week for Scouts BSA of all ranks as they learn in the outdoors.
There are 135 Scouts registered for camp so far. They’re looking forward to learning new skills and personal growth as they explore the world around them through the 50+ merit badges to be offered. We are looking for Merit Badge Counselors to guide the Scouts in earning the following merit badges:
Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communication, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Science, First Aid, Lifesaving, Swimming, Animal Science, Archeology, Archery, Architecture, Aviation, Canoeing, Chess, Fishing, Geocaching, Geology, Mammal Study, Moviemaking, Nature, Nuclear Science, Oceanography, Orienteering, Photography, Pioneering, Plant Science, Programming, Public Health, Public Speaking, Radio, Railroading, Rifle Shooting, Rowing, Scouting Heritage, Search and Rescue, Soil and Water Conservation, Space Exploration, Weather and Welding
WE WANT YOU if you are 1) a registered counselor in one of the above merit badges, 2) have current Youth Protection Training and 3) are willing to come to Camp Snyder each the day or to camp overnight to help Scouts from Tenderfoot to Life rank earn merit badges. All your meals will be provided free and there is no cost to register at https://scoutingevent.com/082-2021SnyderMBWeekStaff
Please contact Jim Chaplin jhchaplin@comcast.net or Dave Seitz dbseitz@gmail.com for more information or to volunteer.
Troop 7227, sponsored by Good Hope Country Day School on St. Croix, was unable again to conduct their bi-annual Scouting For Food event at the local supermarket due to covid restrictions, so the PLC came up with a plan to conduct a one-day food drive in a local community called Judith’s Fancy. The proceeds would be donated to The Lighthouse Mission, operated by Pastor Abe of Southgate Baptist Church, to feed the homeless in Christiansted.
Usually our troop hosts a “Lock-in” in February where the Scouts spend a night at the church and play video games, eat pizza and socialize. This year we could not do it, so the Patrol Leaders’ Council decided to try to replicate this event outdoors.
During the video game tournament, Scouts made Dutch oven desserts.
In honor of Earth Day 2021 and every day for Scouts, members of Scouts BSA Troop 1191G and 1191B, Mount Airy rendered community service by clearing trails of invasive plants and removing trash from the waterway on the trails at Gillis Falls, Salt Box area. Scouts focus on conservation projects throughout the year, often completing service for town and county governments as well as civic organizations. For the month of April, Troop 1191G is furthering their knowledge of the environment by focusing on requirements for the Sustainability Merit Badge, one of the two choices for the environmental focused required merit badge that Scouts must earn for the rank of Eagle. Conservation and environmental studies have been a long standing focus for the Boy Scouts of America since 1910. Among the interesting artifacts recovered during their conservation work were a turntable, computer, pool ball, and half of a metal drum. The most significant recoveries of the morning were 31 tires and 3 bicycles.
Hey Scouts and Scouters! You can now pick your classes for the 48 Merit Badges to be offered at Camp Snyder during the Scouts BSA Week from July 18th to 24th. You can participate as an overnight camper or as a day camper to earn your merit badges!
