May 28, 2020

Scouting Newsletter

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ONSC Office and Scout Shop are open
with new hours until end of COVID restrictions

 

Scouting activities may resume indoors (up to 10 people) and outdoors (up to 25 people) while following the NC guidelines for phase 2 COVID 19 response guidelines here.
We encourage continued social distancing, face shields and additional cleaning.

Overnight camping is allowed. Please follow NC Dept of Health and Human Services guidance for overnight camp settings here.

 

Cherokee Scout Reservation Summer Schedule Update
Scouts BSA Summer Camp 2020 will open Sunday, June 21
to begin 6 weeks of camp!

  • FAQs outlining our COVID-19 response plan can be reviewed here. Please share these with your Scouts and families.
    • The FAQs describe the camps efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19 by screening, cleaning, and quarantining.
    • The FAQs also describe the strategies all camp participants should use to minimize the spread of COVID-19
  • Scouts may still participate as provisional campers however, may not participate as day campers this summer due to COVID response requirements.
  • Scouts, 14-years old and older, may participate in our Counselor-in-Training program.
  • Zoom meeting for the unit leaders of units registered for summer camp on Sunday, May 31 at 7:00 pm.
    Zoom credentials have already been emailed to these adult leaders.

     

Virtual Mom & Me Campout June 5-6

Re-connect with all your Old North State Council Scout friends

Opening ceremony, games, crafts, campfire & more!

Register here

 


Scout Shop Re-Opening Offer

 

Summer Cub Family Campout July 17-19

Warm-up in June with the Virtual Mom & Me Campout.

Then enjoy family time in the outdoors at Woodfield Scout Preservation!

Blast-off to summer fun with a STEM-themed weekend. Enjoy a live campfire and sleeping under the stars.


 


Popcorn 2020       

Start planning your
Ideal Y
ear of Scouting!

Get ALL the help you you need to fund your fun.

Start with these 3 easy steps:

 

1) Register for the 2020 sale here

2) Join a Town Hall discussion via Zoom on Sun Jun 28 @ 4:00 pm.
    Get link when you complete step 1.

3) Attend the 2020 Popcorn Sale Kick-Off Sat Jul 25 @ 10:30 am.

Registering for the sale will sign you up to receive all information and updates.
Questions? Contact Matthew.Lanouette@Scouting.org
 

 


Coming Oct & Nov 2020!


Why Wood Badge?

It is corporate-level training developed by renowned business leaders

Boost your Scouting experience and grow personally!
 

Class limited to 48 participants. Register today!
 

 

 


Volunteer Resources

Your Unit's Be-A-Scout pin is more important than ever.
Read why

Boy Scouts of America Safety Moment: New Scouting Safely Online Tips

As Scouting moves to virtual and online platforms, we offer the following reminders to help keep kids safe. Here is guidance for all online Scouting activities and meetings.

Want to keep the Scouting At Home going? Here are all the great activities.

Here are additional education materials.


For more safety moments to share with your unit, visit the BSA Safety Moment page.

Need help presenting a safety moment? Here's some guidelines to help

Looking for ways to use technology to keep your Scouting program active?

Scoutbook should be your go-to app for your next den meeting
If you’re a den leader, you’re going to love the latest update to Scoutbook! Read more here.

Upgrades to Internet Advancement make your life as a Scout leader easier
Good news for unit leaders who use Internet Advancement to track their Scouts’ progress along the Scouting trail.

Read more here.

Is your Pack, Troop, Crew or Ship performing Community Service virtually?
See this for tips on how to record your results into Journey to Excellence

Spanish Language Leader Training

NEW Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific, Facilitator-Led Training is now available in Spanish.
NUEVO Líder Cub Scout Puesto específico - Capacitación dirigida por el facilitador, ahora disponible en español.

https://www.scouting.org/training/adult/


Camps are Open for Camping!
Please follow applicable state guidelines for outdoor gatherings and overnight camping.

  • Woodfield, Hagan, and Hemric (Scouts BSA troop members and Venturers only at Hemric due to BSA safety regulations) are open for Scouting groups of 25 or less.

  • Make reservations online as before. More than one group can be present at the same time at Woodfield if reserving separate activity areas. However, only one group will reserve at one time at both Hagan and Hemric.

  • Cherokee will remain closed due to ongoing construction projects that make that property unsafe for visitors.

Camping Properties


Scout Shop


Until further notice, the hours will be those listed below.

More shopping details here

1405 Westover Terrace, Greensboro
Scout Shop Phone: 336-235-0977
                            Tue-Fri 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
                                 Sat 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Please note! An Advancement Report is always required for advancements: ALL Rank Emblems and Merit Badges.  More information can be found here.


District News

Akela District

Akela Roundtable is the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7:00 - 8:00 PM at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 1225 Chestnut Dr, High Point, 27262.
This is a great time to exchange ideas and learn about what is going on in the Akela District.  All parents & volunteers are encouraged to attend.
Join the Akela Roundtable Facebook Group

Akela Calendar

Alamance District

Alamance Roundtable is the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7:00 - 8:30 PM at Shiloh Presbyterian Church, 2638 Grand Oaks Blvd, Burlington All parents & volunteers are encouraged to attend.
Join the Alamance Roundtable Facebook Group

Alamance Calendar

  • Alamance Twilight Camp - Jun 16-18 - CANCELLED

Cherokee District

Cherokee Roundtable is the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at Cherokee Scout Reservation, 3269 Boy Scout Camp Rd, Yanceyville, 27379. This is a great time to exchange ideas and learn about what is going on in the Cherokee District. All parents & volunteers are encouraged to attend.

Cherokee Calendar

Guilford District

Guilford Roundtable is the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Old North State Council Service Center, 1405 Westover Terr, Greensboro 27408.
This is a great time to exchange ideas and learn about what is going on in the
Guilford District. All parents & volunteers are encouraged to attend.
Join the Facebook group: Guilford District - BSA

Guilford Calendar

Uwharrie District

Uwharrie Roundtable is the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at Woodfield Scout Preservation, 499 Woodfield Scout Trail, Asheboro 27205 This is a great time to exchange ideas, learn about what is going on in the district, attend training
and more. All parents & volunteers are encouraged to attend.

Join the Facebook Group: Uwharrie District Roundtable

Uwharrie Calendar

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Old North State Council, BSA

1405 Westover Terrace

Greensboro, NC 27408

336-378-9166

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