I CAN DO THAT events - Early Fall 2024 Issue

Greater St. Louis Area Council SCOUTING

Early Fall 2024 e-DITION

Cub Launch

LIONS, CUB SCOUTS REGISTERED CUB SCOUT ADULT VOLUNTEERS / LEADERS

October 05, 2024

Beaumont Scout Reservation - High Ridge Missouri 63049.

Walk-ins are welcomed!

Cub Launch is a one-day activity event for Cub Scouts and their families, both existing and new! It is a chance to explore the best of Cub Scouting, including BB guns, archery, hiking, earning your bobcat badge, Beaumont’s cub world, STEM activities, and more! Activities vary by location; there are over 20 activities at Beaumont, such as a mud cave, horseback riding, and many special guests! https://stlbsa.org/cub-scouts-calendar/cub-launch/ Registration Closes October 04, 2024.

Anthony Gamma 5K Memorial Run and Mile Walk September 28, 2024 370 Lakeside Park 1000 Lakeside Park Drive St. Peters MO 63376 5K and Memory Mile Walk Fundraiser in memory of a beloved Scout, Anthony Gamma, who passed away in 2021. All money raised will support the Scouting financial assistance program. $40/person Fun Swag! Age Group Prizes! T-Shirts!

Music! Food! https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Saint Peters/AnthonyGammaMemorialRunB enefitforScouting

Youth Safety & General Policy Updates – 2 Scout Safety Moment – 3 Scout Family Life – 3 Financial Assistance – 3 Cub Scouts Activities -5 Scouts BSA Activities – 6 Venturing Activities – 6 Adult Training and Recognition - 8 ALL things Camp 2025 – 9 Quick-find resources - 10

True youth protection can be achieved only through the focused commitment of everyone in Scouting. It is the mission of Youth Protection volunteers and professionals to work within the Boy Scouts of America to maintain a culture of Youth Protection awareness and safety at the national, territory, area, council, district, and unit levels.

MANDATORY Youth Protection Training The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. To maintain such an environment, the BSA developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with resources for the Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, and Venturing programs.

• Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers and is a joining requirement.

• Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer’s Youth Protection training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be re-registered. Read and know more: https://www.scouting.org/training/youthprotection/ The Guide to Safe Scouting Activities An overview of Scouting policies and procedures gleaned from a variety of sources. Registered unit leaders are expected to review the additional reference material cited prior to conducting such activities.

In situations not specifically covered in this guide, activity planners should evaluate the risk or potential risk of harm, and respond with action plans based on common sense, community standards, the Scout motto, and safety policies and practices commonly prescribed for the activity by experienced providers and practitioners. https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/

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Youth Safety & Policy Updates

Youth Protection Mission Statement

Serving Scouts W/ Disabilities Many units have at least one Scout with Special Needs, which includes autism, attention deficit disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, asthma, diabetes, hearing or visual impairment, and many others. Find support, training, and resources to help your Scout and unit be more successful. https://stlbsa.org/special-needs-scouts/ Families needing financial assistance For families needing additional assistance, please share this link https://stlbsa.org/resources/membership-fees-faq/

Parent/Leader Resources Check out the toolbox and helpful links for parents and adult leaders. https://stlbsa.org/resources/ Volunteer!

Are you looking to volunteer? Let us help match you with the perfect volunteer experience using the skills, talents, and resources you wish to share with the Scouts and their families! https://stlbsa.org/get-involved/volunteer/ Reconnect w/ Scout Alumni Alums like you are passionate voices strengthening the program, promoting alum accomplishments, and celebrating the Scouting spirit and traditions. https://stlbsa.org/get-involved/alumni-association/

Safety Moments > Annual Health and Medical Record Safety Moment What is the Annual Health and Medical Record?

The Scouting adventure, camping trips, high-adventure excursions, and having fun are important to everyone in Scouting—and so is your safety and well-being. Completing the Annual Health and Medical Record (AHMR) is the first step in making sure you have a great Scouting experience. https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/annual-health-and-medical-record/

Scout Family Life

Submit your Scouting Story We know you are snapping away and taking lots of videos when out doing Scouting activities, and we want to see them so we can share all the great things our Scouts are doing! https://stlbsa.org/digital-submissions/

Mom & Me CUB SCOUTS REGISTERED CUB SCOUT ADULT VOLUNTEERS / LEADERS September 13-15, 2024 CAMP WARREN LEVIS - Godfrey, IL 62035. Preregistration Required Join us for Mom and Me. This year's theme is Knights and Ladies.

Mom & Me is a weekend camp for Cub Scouts and their moms (or guardians), packed with activities and outdoor adventure. Enjoy camp favorites like archery, BB guns, hiking, arts and crafts, games, and more! Every year has a unique and fun theme that ties into the event shirts, crafts, and games.

Not an expert camper, mom? No worries, we provide all the meals and programs. You need a tent, a sleeping bag, and an overnight bag with any weekend-away essentials.

Registration Closes: September 06, 2024. https://stlbsa.org/cub-scouts-calendar/

Halloween Events EVERYONE All throughout October Get Ready for a Spook-tacular October! Join us for some frightful fun at these exciting events: Spook-o-ree: Oct 11-13 at Rhodes France Scout Reservation Haunted Hayrides: Oct 18, 19, 25, 26 at Camp Warren Levis Fall Fright Fest: Oct 26 at Beaumont Scout Reservation Gather your courage, bring your friends, and make this October unforgettable! https://stlbsa.org/cub-scouts-calendar/ Cub Scout Overnight Camp Date Announcement CUB SCOUTS REGISTERED CUB SCOUT ADULT VOLUNTEERS / LEADERS Exciting News for All Cub Scout Families!

We’re excited to announce Cub Scout Overnight Summer Camp dates!

Get ready for a summer filled with adventure, fun, and lifelong memories.

Mark Your Calendars—registration opens in September! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity for your Scouts to experience the ultimate summer camp adventure. Stay tuned for more https://stlbsa.org/camps/cub-scout-overnight-camps/ details and spread the word!

CUB SCOUTS

Cub Launch LIONS, CUB SCOUTS REGISTERED CUB SCOUT ADULT VOLUNTEERS / LEADERS October 05, 2024 Beaumont Scout Reservation - High Ridge Missouri 63049. Walk-ins are welcomed!

Cub Launch is a one-day activity event for Cub Scouts and their families, both existing and new! It is a chance to explore the best of Cub Scouting, including BB guns, archery, hiking, earning your bobcat badge, Beaumont’s cub world, STEM activities, and more! Activities vary by location; there are over 20 activities at Beaumont, such as a mud cave, horseback riding, and many special guests! https://stlbsa.org/cub-scouts-calendar/cub-launch/ Registration Closes October 04, 2024.

Swift High Adventure Base 2025 You don't have to travel far for High Adventure! Venturers and Scouts BSA members at least 14 can attend Swift High Adventure Base at S-F Scout Ranch. Learn more about Swift and how to participate at https://stlbsa.org/camps/venturing-summer-camp/

SCOUTS BSA & VENTURING

2025 Scouts BSA Camp Reserve your spot today for Scouts BSA Summer Camp in 2025! You can choose a new adventure with four camps without traveling far from home. https://stlbsa.org/camps/scouts-bsa-venturing-summer-camp/

Wood Badge Fall Course REGISTERED ADULT VOLUNTEERS/LEADERS September 27-29, 2024 & October 19-20, 2024 S BAR F SCOUT RANCH - Farmington, MO 63640. Preregistration Required You’ll want to participate in a Wood Badge course because of what you will learn and do. Here are some of the benefits: Stronger units. You will strengthen your Scouting unit.

What and why of Scouting. You will better understand what Scouting is and why we do it.

Experience. You will learn and experience things that will stay with you in Scouting and the rest of your life.

Fun. You will have fun and meet interesting people.

You will strengthen other groups, like work, church, and family.

This course equips you with practical leadership tools that can be applied across all Scouting programs. It's a unique opportunity to enhance the Scouting experience for our youth. As a Scout Leader, there's no better time to attend a Wood Badge course and significantly impact your unit.

Registration Closes: September 16, 2024 https://stlbsa.org/training/wood-badge/

ADULT TRAINING & RECOGNITION

BALOO (Cub Scout) ALL PARENTS/ADULTS October 12-13, 2024 & October 19-20, 2024 Beaumont Scout Reservation - High Ridge Missouri 63049. Walk-ins are welcomed!

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is a training course for Cub Scout leaders and parents who want to participate in outdoor events with their den or pack. The training is required for at least one adult to attend any Cub Scout overnight event, including pack camping and Webelos den overnighters.

BALOO is typically offered in the fall and spring and consists of two parts: an online prerequisite and an inperson, hands-on component: Outdoor activities games, and ceremonies, Selecting and using camping equipment, Running a campfire program, Cub Scout cooking demonstrations, Knife safety, Knots, First aid, Aquatic, Cub Scout-level camping policies https://stlbsa.org/training/cub-scout-leader-outdoor-experience/ Registration Closes: September 16, 2024

Cub Scout Overnight Camp Date Announcement CUB SCOUTS REGISTERED CUB SCOUT ADULT VOLUNTEERS / LEADERS Exciting News for All Cub Scout Families!

We’re excited to announce Cub Scout Overnight Summer Camp dates!

Get ready for a summer filled with adventure, fun, and lifelong memories.

Mark Your Calendars—registration opens in September! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity for your Scouts to experience the ultimate summer camp adventure. Stay tuned for more https://stlbsa.org/camps/cub-scout-overnight-camps/ details and spread the word!

2025 Scouts BSA Camp Reserve your spot today for Scouts BSA Summer Camp in 2025! You can choose a new adventure with four camps without traveling far from home. https://stlbsa.org/camps/scoutsbsa-venturing-summer-camp/

Swift High Adventure Base 2025 You don't have to travel far for High Adventure! Venturers and Scouts BSA members at least 14 can attend Swift High Adventure Base at S-F Scout Ranch. Learn more about Swift and how to participate at https://stlbsa.org/camps/venturing-summer-camp/

ALL THINGS SCOUT CAMP 2025

At summer camp 2025, Adventure Awaits.

It's time to reserve at least one week this summer for your Scout! Your child will return from camp with greater independence and a stronger sense of identity, but they will also have developed new skills, made new friends, and created memories they will cherish forever.

To a Scout, summer camp is a state-of-mind!

Quick find Resources MANDATORY Youth Protection Training Direct Link

The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. To maintain such an environment, the BSA developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with resources for the Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, and Venturing programs.

• Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers and is a joining requirement.

• Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer’s Youth Protection training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be re-registered.

Guide to safe Scouting

The Guide to Safe Scouting is an overview of Scouting policies and procedures gleaned from a variety of sources.

Work At Our 2025 Camps

We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to serve on 2024 summer camp staff who can help provide a fun, positive experience for campers. Camp Staff also have the opportunity to earn a college scholarship worth up to $1,250.

Serving Scouts W/ Disabilities

Many units have at least one Scout with Special Needs, which includes autism, attention deficit disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, asthma, diabetes, hearing or visual impairment and many others. Find support, training, and resources to help your Scout and unit be more successful.

2025 Summer Camp Experiences

We are excited to be offering all different types of camp experiences throughout our 63-county footprint this coming summer! There’s adventure and fun for all!

CUB SCOUTS | SCOUTS BSA | VENTURING | SEA SCOUTS | EXPLORERS | ADULTS

Advancement and Awards

Whether you’re looking for information regarding the many Advancement opportunities or Awards that may be earned, you’ve come to the right place! Explore the opportunities that are available to leaders, parents, and youth. CUB SCOUT WORKSHOPS | MERIT BADGE RESOURCES | EAGLE WORKSHOPS

Training Opportunities

Learn more about the training opportunities that are available to leaders, parents, and youth. You will find training for REQUIRED FOR ADULT LEADERS | YOUTH | SUPPLEMENT & OUTDOOR SKILLS

Submit your Scouting Story

We know you are snapping away and taking lots of video when out doing Scouting activities and we want to see them so we can share all the great things our Scouts are doing!

Parent/Leader Resources

Check out the toolbox and helpful links for parents and adult leaders.

Volunteer!

Looking to volunteer? Let us help match you with the perfect volunteer experience using skills, talents, and resources to wish to share with the Scouts and their families!

Reconnect w/ Scout Alumni

Alumni, like you, are passionate voices that strengthen the program, promote alumni accomplishments, and celebrate the Scouting spirit and traditions.

Marketing Resources

Love Scouting and want to tell the world…. well, at least your family and friends??

Check out the toolbox and helpful links for parents and adult leaders. You’ll find LOGOS | INFOGRAPHICS | PHOTOS | SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTOS | VIDEOS

Shop Outdoor Gear

The Greater St. Louis Area Council has six Scout Shops to serve its members. Scouts and volunteers can also shop online at any time at ScoutShop.org or fill out an Order Request for their local store for pickup or shipping.

Camp Sponsorships

Here’s a variety of affordable opportunities to develop a positive image of your business and be associated with Scouting and our camps. Discover the possibilities!

Merit Badge Sponsorships

Market Your Business While Helping Youth By participating in the Merit Badge Sponsorship Program, your company is choosing to make a positive investment in the lives of the young people in our community.

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