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Winter Camporee 2018 – Return of the Yeti – Feb 16-18, 2018 – COME OUT FOR THE DAY – Registration Closes in Four (4) Days
Race with Your Yeti In the Klondike Baylor Regional Park – Carver County Join us for a spectacular weekend Feb 16-18 where we expect ideal conditions for a winter camporee. It won’t be too hot (plenty of snow) and it won’t be too cold (mid 20s) so things are looking to turn out JUST RIGHT! Days…
Read MorePROGRAMS FOR GIRLS
PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS WELCOMING GIRLS TO THE BSA Overview For Girls For Parents For Volunteers For Charter Organizations FAQ Overview As an organization committed to positive youth development, we are always looking for ways to better meet the needs and expectations of our communities young people and their families. Expanding our programs to welcome girls…
Read MoreNSC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
OUR INFLUENCE BUILDS CHARACTER If you’re looking for a great opportunity to connect with kids, grow skills and build lifelong friendships then we want you as part of our camp staff. WHAT OPPORTUNITIES EXIST? We’re always looking for good people. Choose from hourly, weekend, and full week options for seasonal spots throughout the year. we…
Read MoreWinter Camping – Boy Scout Breakout Session at Roundtable – Jan 4, 2018
We heard you! There will be a breakout session at the January Roundtable that will cover winter camping, specifically, what to wear and what to bring to Winter Camporee 2018. This session will be taught by presenters with years of experience braving the cold winters with Scouts. This will be a great introduction and preparation for winter camporee!…
Read MoreWhy Eagle Scouts at this college get an automatic $20,000 scholarship
If you want to see which institutes of higher learning place a high value on the Eagle Scout Award, simply follow the money. That trail might take you to Hampden–Sydney College in Virginia. Eagle Scouts who attend Hampden-Sydney, the 10th oldest college in the U.S., receive an automatic scholarship worth $5,000 per year for four…
Read MoreHow the Grinch Stole Scouting
All the Scouts down in Scoutville Liked Scouting a lot The Grinch north of Scoutville Most certainly did not It could be fishing in Many Point Lake Or juicy peach cobbler made ready to bake It might be training or any old reason He hated Scouting no matter the season He hated lashing with neat…
Read MoreFort Snelling National Cemetery Service Project – Feb 3, 2018
Kaposia OA Chapter’s Winter Event for Cub and Boy Scouts SATURDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2018 9:00 AM — NOON Meet at the “Activity Center” (a green trailer) at the corner of LaBelle & Nelson Drives Please see the flyer below or Map Helping to care for this very important place, which belongs to all of us and all our community,…
Read MoreGET READY FOR NATIONAL ORDER OF THE ARROW CONFERENCE 2018
SUBMIT YOUR INTEREST The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) will be held this summer at Indiana University. This is a multi-day event bringing together thousands of delegates from Order of the Arrow lodges around the nation for training and activities. NOACs are held every two years, with exceptions made to align the event…
Read MoreAt Order of the Arrow Hackathon, Arrowmen plan for the OA’s technology-enhanced future
An app that lets Order of the Arrow members earn points by attending events and completing puzzles was among the technological tools developed at the inaugural OA Hackathon last month. At the Hackathon, held at the Intel offices in Folsom, Calif., participants from across the country joined one of three “leagues.” Each league’s mission: to shape…
Read MoreBuddy check! The importance of getting a friend wherever you go
In a crowded pool full of raucous boys splashing and swimming, the justification for frequent buddy checks appears self-evident. But do Scouts really need to get a friend for a quick trip to the latrine or when they meet with a merit badge counselor? Simply put, yes. Scouting’s buddy system calls for Scouts to pair…
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