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2017 SPOOKY-REE – Oct 13-15, 2017 đź—“ đź—ş
A SCARY GOOD TIME Come to Stearns Scout Camp for a Spooky-good time. We’ll scare your socks off while you play games, eat candy, learn camp skills, and have fun. Don’t forget to bring a costume! WHO CAN GO? Cub Scouts, siblings, parents, and monsters are all welcome to attend. Please note, Vampires must bring…
Read More5 Reasons to Spend a Week at Scout Summer Camp Instead of the Office
With warm weather upon us, it only gets harder to stay indoors all day long. If you’re still deciding where you’ll spend your summer escape, we have the answer— Scout summer camp! 1. You’re at a place where songs and skits are encouraged. “We break into chants, songs and skits at camp. Never have I seen this at the…
Read MoreEveryone who drives Scouts should take this free online training course
Accidents are quite rare in Scouting. But when one does occur, it probably didn’t happen while camping. It likely didn’t involve backpacking, canoeing or climbing, either. The majority of Scouting accidents happen on the way to or from Scouting activities. They happen on the road. As a Scout leader responsible for driving Scouts or Venturers to Scouting activities, you should do…
Read MoreThe Philmont Hymn: The enchanting tale behind Philmont’s official song
Philmont is a land of starlit skies, aspen-covered hills and wind in whisp’ring pines. That’s how John Westfall, who wrote “The Philmont Hymn,” described the Scouting paradise in New Mexico. Westfall was a teenager in 1945 when he wrote the song. He had just finished a Philmont trip, and the beauty of this hiking high-adventure base inspired him. Seven decades later, everyone…
Read MoreBe An All Star at Summer Camp 2017
Being Solo Is A-Ok! The All-Star program lets Scouts that can’t attend camp with their own troop join in the fun. Our veteren camp staff act as the adult leadership to guide Scouts through the week. Each Scout gets the same oportunities they’d have if they came with a troop. Here’s a great chance to…
Read MoreWhy you should designate 1 responsible person to be a water watcher
If everybody’s in charge of watching kids in the water, that usually means nobody is watching. By selecting a single, responsible adult to be in charge of supervision, you could prevent drownings and save lives. Designate a water watcher — at both Scouting and non-Scouting events — whenever you’re in, on or around water. Why not use the team approach?…
Read MoreTraveling out of state? Know the laws about cellphone use behind the wheel
Texting while driving is more than simply unsafe. In 46 states and the District of Columbia, it’s against the law. That includes all four states that are home to BSA high-adventure bases: Florida, Minnesota, New Mexico and West Virginia. Talking on a handheld cellphone while driving is banned in 14 states and the District of…
Read MoreORDER YOUR CUSTOM TOMAHAWK T-SHIRTS NOW!
Tomahawk T-shirts are an easy way to get a great shirt customized with your Troop or Crew number. You can also get your city on them so everyone knows where your Troop is from. These wicking shirts will keep you dry and comfortable at camp and on other Scouting activities! Put your order in early…
Read MoreBSA’s Tour and Activity Plan eliminated
Be prepared to spend less time filling out forms and more time having fun. The Boy Scouts of America has eliminated its Tour and Activity Plan, shifting the focus away from paperwork and toward creating a safe space for Scouts to enjoy the program as designed. The Tour and Activity Plan was a two-page document submitted to your…
Read More2017 New at Many Point and Tomahawk
It’s All Good These new programs are coming to your favorite summer camp locations, Many Point Amazing Pace Day Program Sports featuring Bubbleball Soccer and Climbing Outpost Sportsman’s Outpost Real life Battleship’s and three more Aqua-Trampolines at our beaches Outdoorskills revamp Drones added to Moviemaking Tomahawk Expansion of Explore Program Sporting Arrows Pump Track Expansion…
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