The district camp promotion and outdoor committee provides outdoor programs that most units are unable to provide on their own, and outdoor programs are often the main reason youth join a Scout unit. From Cub Scout day camp to high-adventure programs, this committee helps make exciting outdoor programs available for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers.
Major Tasks of the Camping and Outdoor Program Committee Chair and Members
Gene Thorncroft
Mark Kopel
Allison Hall
Tom Reitz
Bill Afeldt
When you’re a kid, fun comes first. Final exams, driver’s ed, and summer jobs will arrive soon enough. Cub Scouts lets kids have fun while teaching them skills that will help them later on. From the thrill of shooting an arrow to learning how to transform a block of wood into a race car, Cub Scouts is one thrill after another. With a program expertly tailored to match each age in a young child’s life, Cub Scouts learn that even when the fun isn’t easy, it’s always an adventure. In Scouting, everything has a purpose. And it shows kids that doing their best is the most fun of all.
With more than 130 Merit Badges—from Archery and Art to Welding and Wilderness Survival—Scouting is the ultimate form of learning by doing. Scouts explore their interests and improve their skills while working toward Scouting’s highest rank: Eagle. By first imagining, planning then doing their own service projects, Scouts learn the value of hard work and experience the thrill of seeing it pay off.
Add in outdoor adventures, hiking, and camping, and Scouting gives youth experience that will benefit them throughout their life.
All teens have one—a moment that opens their eyes to a world that’s bigger than they ever imagined. It might happen while paddling a quiet lake, bonding with new friends around a beach bonfire, or rising to the challenge of leading an exhausted crew to the edges of adventure. Venturing gives young men and women access to a range of programs and empowers them to create their own experiences. It brings Scouting values to life through both high adventure outdoor activities and challenging real-world projects.
When: 1st Thursday of Each Month @ 7pm
Where: Virtual
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When: 2nd Thursday of Each Month @ 7 pm
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When: 3rd Thursday of Each Month @ 7:30 pm
Where: Virtual
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Celebrating Faith – Northern Ridge District
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Join us on Zoom as we learn more about six spring religious holidays. Then join us each year as we celebrate a different season to earn that year’s ribbon.3 days ago
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Spring Recruiting – Northern Ridge District
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All Packs are encouraged to attend the Districts Virtual Spring Recruitment event on March 8th! Please join us so we can show you the resources that are currently available, best practices, how eager kids are to do activities, and to talk through current challenges. Register below.Celebrating Faith https://ift.tt/2MPiTs0
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Life to Eagle – March 2021 https://ift.tt/3qbkPJ1
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