Scouting Newsletter
June 14, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
July 15 - 20, 2018
Woodfield Scout Preservation

Check out the video below by Eagle Scout Dylan Smith.  He discusses the benefits of NYLT and why every Scout 13 years old and older should attend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are still accepting applications for the National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) course was developed by the Boy Scouts of America to provide local councils with a standardized advanced training course for the youth leadership of its Boy Scout Troops and Venturing Units.  This intensive week-long course is designed to parallel and complement the training that adult leaders receive in Woodbadge. Experience has shown that National Youth Leadership Training makes a positive difference in the lives of its graduates and in the operation of the units they lead.  

Youth must be age 13 – 20 and, if Boy Scouts,  First Class Rank by May 1st, 2018; and must have completed the 7th Grade during or before the 2017-2018 School Year.  Youth with some unit leadership experience and of high maturity are especially recommended.

  Register today! Only a few more slots available!    NYLT Course Details        NYLT Youth Participant Application

Family Scouting

New Family Scouting FAQ Now Available

A new Family Scouting frequently asked questions document is now available on the Family Scouting page of scouting.org (and attached as a PDF document).

The document features a range of information on Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA, including:

  • Overview and rationale
  • Chartered organizations
  • Cub Scouts
  • Boy Scouts/Scouts BSA
  • Order of the Arrow 
  • Adult supervision and Youth Protection

Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) and Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI) Events Planned for Oct. 19-21

Want to meet Scouts from around the world before the World Scout Jamboree next year? Then, be sure to add Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) and Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI) to your unit, district, and/or council calendars for the weekend of October 19-21, 2018!

Other than an opportunity to meet Scouts from around the world, complete requirements in Cub Scouts and various merit badges, and complete part of the requirements for the International Spirit Award, JOTA and JOTI is another great way to include STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) topics in your programming! JOTA introduces Scouts to the fun, technology, and magic of amateur radio, while you can prepare your Scouts for safe Internet use by incorporating the BSA's training tool, Cyber Chip, before they participate in JOTI.

Does your unit want to participate in JOTA, but is not in possession of an amateur radio station? Icom America and the BSA have a sponsorship agreement that began in 2012 and now extends through 2018. One aspect of that agreement is that Icom America will provide up to 10 complete amateur radio stations for use by local councils. Stations can be requested for long-term development loan stations and for event loan stations. You can find the details, application, and loan agreement here.

Be sure to visit JOTA’s webpage at www.scouting.org/jota, and JOTI’s webpage, www.scouting.org/joti, for information on how to participate, download participation certificates, where to order this year’s patches, and much more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our summer camp staff has moved into camp and have been very busy this week preparing for a great summer at Cherokee Scout Reservation and Woodfield Scout Preservation. 

 

Cherokee Scout Reservation 50th Anniversary Celebration Day
Saturday, June 30  11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Registration Link: http://bsaonsc.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2370202&OrgKey=385

Celebrate Cherokee’s 50th Anniversary with us on Saturday, June 30. This half-day program offers a day of fun and adventure for current Scouts. It also provides an opportunity for camper and staff alumni to reconnect, swap stories, and share memories.

Find all of the details and registration information here:  http://bsaonsc.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2370202&OrgKey=385

Deadline to register is Thursday, June 21

 

Safari Trek at Woodfield Cub World 2018

Session 1: June 17-21   Session 2: June 24-28
Session 3: July 1-5        Session 4: July 8-12

Hope your Scouts are joining us this summer for a fun-filled week!  Visit the camp website at www.bsaonsc.org/wsp

Summer Camp Reminders:

  • All adults attending camp must be registered, complete Youth Protection Training and Hazardous  Weather Training.
  • Remember to update numbers of Cubs attending camp if they change.

 


Akela District: 
Serving High Point, Thomasville, Jamestown, Wallburg, Archdale and Trinity
Parents and volunteers, come to the Akela District Roundtable. The Roundtable is held the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7 PM to 8 PM at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church located at 1225 Chestnut Drive, High Point, NC 27262. This is a great time to exchange ideas and learn about what is going on in the Akela District.  
Roundtables will not be held in June or July. The August Roundtable will feature recruitment training.

Join their facebook group:  Akela District Roundtable   

Alamance District: 
Serving Burlington, Alamance Co., Haw River, Saxapahaw, Snow Camp, Mebane, Graham, Elon
Parents and volunteers, come to the Alamance District Roundtable. The Roundtable is held the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7 PM - 8:30 PM at Shiloh Presbyterian Church, located at 2638 Grand Oaks Blvd.,
Burlington, NC. This is a great time to exchange ideas, learn about what is going on in the Alamance District, attend training and more.  Roundtable will not be held in June or July.  August roundtable will be recruitment training. 
Join their facebook group:  Alamance District Roundtable.
  • SAVE THE DATE:  Boy Scout CAMPOREE: Weekend at the Cherokee Corral held at Cherokee Scout Reservation September 28-30
  • Coming Soon:  Face-to-Face Leader Training & Scout Recruitment Training and Alamance Merit Badge College
  • Cub Scout Family Encampment at Woodfield Scout Preservation - Cape-O-Ree (superhero): October 26-28

Face to Face Training:     Recruitment

Recruitment Training Part A – June 20, 2018
7:00PM – 8:30PM @ Shiloh Presbyterian Church / Scout Hut 2638 Grand Oaks Blvd, Burlington
This training is for all Cub Masters, Assistant Cub Master, membership chair & all Charter Organization Reps.  We would recommend every Cub Master attend this training to discuss the 2018 recruitment process and alignment of expectations.

Recruitment Training Part B – July 18, 2018
7:00PM – 8:30PM @ Shiloh Presbyterian Church / Scout Hut 2638 Grand Oaks Blvd, Burlington
This training is for all Cub Masters, Assistant Cub Master & all Charter Organization Reps.  We would recommend every Cub Master & Assistant Cub Master attend this training to discuss best practices after the sign up and the next steps to great retention.

District Recruitment Training – August 9, 2018
7:00PM – 8:00PM @ Shiloh Presbyterian Church / Scout Hut 2638 Grand Oaks Blvd, Burlington
This training is for everyone in Alamance District that will participate in the school recruitment season.  We will hold the 2018 recruitment season kickoff in place of Roundtable.  Everyone is welcome to attend the recruitment discussion and enjoy light refreshments.

A second Face-to-Face YPT2 (youth protection) training has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 15 from 7 - 9 pm. Location TBD.

Cherokee District: 
Serving Reidsville, Eden, Ruffin, Madison, Mayodan, Stoneville, Wentworth, Roxboro, and Yanceyville
Parents and volunteers, come to the Cherokee District Roundtable.  The Roundtable is held the 1st Thursday of each month at 7 PM at Cherokee Scout Reservation located at 3269 Boy Scout Camp Road, Yanceyville, NC 27379. This is a great time to exchange ideas and learn about what is going on in the Cherokee District.  Roundtable will not be held in July.

  • Cub Scout Family Camp: October 19-21

Guilford District: 
Serving Brown Summit, Colfax, Oak Ridge, Stokesdale, Summerfield, Gibsonville, Julian, Pleasant Garden, and all of Eastern Guilford County and Greensboro
Parents and volunteers, come to the Guilford District Roundtable.  The Roundtable is held the 1st Thursday of each month at Old North State Council Service Center located at 1405 Westover Terrace Greensboro 27408. This is a great time to exchange ideas and learn about what is going on in the Guilford District.  In lieu of roundtable in July and August, planning meetings for Cub Scout fall family camp-out and Boy Scout Camporee will be held in lieu of roundtable.

Join their facebook group: Guilford District - BSA

  • Cub Scout Day Camp June 25-29 8 am - 4 pm Deadline to register is June 15
  • Cub Scout Fall Family Camp-out: Sept. 21-23 at Woodfield Scout Preservation
  • Boy Scout Camporee Nov. 2-4 at Cherokee Scout Reservation

Uwharrie District: 
Serving Lexington, Mocksville, Advance, Davie Co., Southmont, Denton, Welcome, Asheboro, Seagrove, Ramseur, Liberty, Randleman, and Franklinville
Parents and volunteers, come to the Uwharrie District Roundtable. The Roundtable is held the 1st Thursday of each month at various locations throughout the District. This is a great time to exchange ideas, learn about what is going on in the Uwharrie Dist., attend trainings and more.  For roundtable location, contact Andrew Oliver at Andrew.oliver@scouting.org  There will not be a Roundtable in July. The August Roundtable will cover fall recruitment and program preview.

Join their facebook group: Uwharrie District Roundtable   

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