GIVE YOUR BOY SCOUTS AND CUB SCOUTS AN AMAZING SLEEPOVER at the world’s most magical aquarium. After we’ve closed the doors for the night, Scouts will embark on an exciting night of exploration through the deep waters of the ocean and its coral reefs, learn about conservation and find out how to leave the earth a better place than they found it.
NEW FOR BOY SCOUTS ONLY
Oceanography Merit Badge Sleepover: Oct. 24, 2015 (2016 dates coming Fall 2015) For the perfect Cub Scouts day trip – bring the troops in for an exciting journey through Aquanaut Adventure. With seven different courses and loads of challenges, the boys can learn about aquatic life in a fun, new way. For complete details, visit GeorgiaAquarium.org/boyscouts. | 404.581.4121 |
Georgia Aquarium is a not-for-profit organization, inspiring awareness and conservation of aquatic animals.
Dear Scout Leader: In your hands you hold a road map to fun and adventure. It will take you and your Scouts on a year-long journey that will prepare them for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service. Thank you for leading these Scouts on this adventure. Whoever said, “Getting there is half the fun,” had to be a Scout. Ask any Scout and they will tell you, the only thing better than being awarded an Adventure Loop or Merit Badge is all the fun that went into earning it. Because of your effort, a Scout might experience his first night camping under the stars. Another will be filled with joy watching the Pinewood Derby car he built with his dad shoot down the track. And all of them will begin a lifetime of leadership and character as you teach them how to live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Scouting is a year of family memories wrapped up in once-in-a-lifetime adventures. That is the promise we make to families and Scouts when they join, and it is up to us to keep that promise. This Program Guide is your recipe for success. Use it to plan and budget for your upcoming year. Discover new activities and trainings to make your Scouting year even more magical. And remember, youth protection begins with you! The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth. To maintain such an environment we all must keep youth protection as a priority in our program and we’ll be sure to provide you the training and resources to do so. The staff and Board of Directors of the Atlanta Area Council are committed to making Atlanta Scouting the best opportunity for the young people in our community. We are here to help and support you. This year will be the best year ever for Atlanta Scouting. Thank you for all your efforts in making it possible.
Contact us: Atlanta Area Council Volunteer Service Center 1800 Circle 75 Pkwy SE Atlanta, GA 30339 770-989-8820
AtlantaBSA.org Facebook.com/AtlantaBoyScouts Youtube.com/AACBoyScouts @ATLBoyScouts Instagram.com/AtlantaBoyScouts Hours of Operation: 8:30am - 6:00pm (M-F) 9:00am - 1:00pm (Sat.) Closed (Sun.) Atlanta Area Council Scout Shop 1800 Circle 75 Pkwy SE Atlanta, GA 30339 770-988-9912 Hours of Operation: 9:00am - 7:00pm (M-F) 9:00am - 5:00pm (Sat.) Closed (Sun.) Fairburn Scout Shop 107 Laser Industrial Court Fairburn, GA 30213 770-306-0510
Tracy Techau Scout Executive/CEO
Atlanta Area Council, BSA
Hank Linginfelter Council President
Larry Chase Council Commissioner
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Hours of Operation: 10:00am - 6:00pm (M-F) 9:00am - 5:00pm (Sat.) Closed (Sun.)
Table of Contents
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About the Atlanta area council
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Scouting Resources
Common Abbreviations & Terms
District Map ......................................................................... 3 District Contact Info ............................................................. 3 Council Structure ................................................................. 4 Journey to Excellence ........................................................... 5
Commissioner Service .......................................................... 6 MyScouting.org ................................................................... 7 Internet Advancement
Online Tour Plans Internet Renewal
Growing Your Unit ............................................................... 8 Recruiting Parent Leaders .................................................... 8 Organizing New Dens .......................................................... 9 Getting to Bobcat ................................................................ 9 Boy Scout Retention ........................................................... 10
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Training
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Funding Your Program
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Scout Activities
Requirements .................................................................... 11 Scouting Safely .................................................................. 12
Popcorn ............................................................................. 13 Camp Cards ....................................................................... 13 Unit Money Earning Applications ...................................... 13 Friends of Scouting ............................................................ 13
Age Appropriate Activities Chart ................................... 14-15 Camping ............................................................................ 16 Atlanta Area Council Camps
Camperships National High Adventure Camps
Cub Scout Camping Cub Scout Summer Camp
Cub Adventure Weekends Day & Evening Camps
Boy Scout Camping Boy Scout Summer Camp
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Winter Camp Summer Camp Staff
Planning Tools
Planning Calendars ....................................................... 18-60
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Scouting is an impressive program with many facets, new innovations, and great traditions. Over the past 100 years, Scouting has also developed a vast inventory of abbreviations, acronyms, and special terms. Here is a guide of the most common to help you speak the Scouting language: AAC: Atlanta Area Council BALOO: Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation; an introductory outdoor skills training for Cub Scout leaders BASC: Bert Adams Scout Camp BSA: Boy Scouts of America; the American national Scouting organization CAAB: Camp Allatoona Aquatics Base Charter: Written permission for an organization to form, organize, and maintain a Scouting unit Chartered Organization: An organization that has permission to own and operate a Scouting program Commissioner: A volunteer who is a quality control person for the Scouting program C.O.P.E.: Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience; Scouting’s ropes course program COR: Chartered Organization Representative; the liaison between your unit and your chartered organization Council: The incorporated local Scouting organization that exists to support volunteers and chartered organizations Cracker Barrel: A get together or informal meeting at night after an event that includes refreshments District: A geographic territory that a Council uses to administer Scouting in communities DE: District Executive; A full-time professional responsible for supporting volunteer Scout leaders FOS: Friends of Scouting; Annual Council fundraising campaign IOLS/ITOLS: Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills; an introductory outdoor skills training for Boy Scout leaders NESA: National Eagle Scout Association; organization for Eagle Scouts, both past and present NYLT: National Youth Leadership Training; an advanced weeklong leadership training for Boy Scouts and Venturers OA: Order of the Arrow; Scouting’s National Honor Society OWL: Outdoor Leadership Skills for Webelos Leaders Roundtable: Monthly meeting to help adult leaders plan and organize VSC: Volunteer Service Center; the headquarters building of the Atlanta Area Council WSC: Woodruff Scout Camp YPT: Youth Protection Training
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Districts in the Atlanta Area Council Appalachian Trail
Northern Ridge foothills
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Southwest Atlanta
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District Contact Information: Appalachian Trail www.atbsa.org 770-989-2885
Indian Springs www.indianspringsbsa.org 770-989-2896
Silver Comet www.silvercometdistrict.org 770-989-2889
Button Gwinnett www.gwinnettbsa.org 770-989-2876
Northern Ridge www.northernridgebsa.org 770-989-2883
Soapstone Ridge www.soapstoneridge.org 770-989-2879
Foothills www.foothillsbsa.org 770-989-2868
Phoenix www.phoenixatlbsa.org 770-989-2870
Southwest Atlanta www.swatlantadistrict.org 770-989-2873
Hightower Trail www.hightowertrailbsa.com 770-989-2875
Pickett’s Mill www.pickettsmillbsa.org 770-989-2872
Southern Crescent www.southfultonscouting.com 770-989-2862 3
Yellow River www.yellowriverdistrict.org 770-989-2864
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WHAT IS The Atlanta Area Council? For more than 100 years, Scouting has helped build future leaders by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun and adventure in the outdoors. In Atlanta, Scouting continues to improve our families and our neighborhoods by serving more than 30,000 youth in 13 counties in and around the metro region. The Atlanta Area Council is one of the largest and most successful of the 278 local Scout councils chartered by the Boy Scouts of America to deliver the Scouting program throughout the country. Our Council is comprised of a Board of Directors made up of Atlanta’s top business and community leaders, a professional staff to provide support for local operations, and more than 10,000 local volunteers who donate their time and talent to deliver this life-changing program to our local youth.
WHAT IS a UNIT?
WHAT IS a district? The Atlanta Area Council is divided into 13 geographic Districts that serve the youth, families, and volunteers in that area. Your District is supported by District Executives, or Council professionals, and a volunteer District Committee that give leadership to your units on recruiting new Scouts, raising money to continue the Scouting program, training leaders, providing fun activities, and coaching volunteer leaders to give you the best Scouting experience.
Atlanta Scouting Programs
Scouts are organized into various units depending on their age and program. Your unit belongs to a church, school, or some other group of people in your community (also known as a Chartering Organization). This group, along with the families and leaders in the unit, make sure your unit has good volunteer leaders, a place to meet, and exciting things to do.
Cub Scouts is a year-round family- and home-centered program that develops ethical decision-making skills for boys in the first through fifth grade (or who are 7-10 years old). Activities emphasize character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness.
Most units meet once a month to recognize the boys, and put on fun activities. Your unit may also sponsor certain projects like the Pinewood Derby, camping, fundraisers, and service projects.
Webelos Scouts is a year-round family- and home-centered program that develops ethical decision-making skills for fourth- and fifth-grade (or 10-year-old) boys. Webelos Scouts participate in more advanced activities that begin to prepare them to become Boy Scouts.
Cub Scouts belong to units called Packs. Each Pack is divided into smaller groups called Dens. A Den is a group of about six to eight Cub Scouts. All of the boys in your Den are in the same grade and may even go to the same school. Dens allow the boys to get to know each other and better engage in activities that would be difficult to accomplish in the larger Pack meetings.
Boy Scouting is a year-round program for boys 11 through 17 designed to achieve the aims of Scouting through a vigorous outdoor program and peer group leadership with the counsel of an adult Scoutmaster.
Boy Scouts are part of a Troop or Team. Inside the Troop, smaller groups, called Patrols, are formed and led by the Scouts themselves. Empowering boys to be leaders is what Scouting is all about. The boys in the Troop develop their own program, and are responsible for achieving their goals.
Varsity Scouting is an active, exciting, year-round program for young men 14 through 17 built around five program fields of emphasis: advancement, high adventure, personal development, service, and special programs and events.
Other Scouts, like Venturers and Explorers, organize into units specific to their programs. Venturers form Crews, Explorers form Posts, and Groups are built in Learning for Life.
Venturing is a year-round program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age to provide positive experiences through exciting and meaningful youth-run activities that help them pursue their special interests, grow by teaching others, and develop leadership skills. Exploring is a career education program for young men and women who are between 14 and 21 years old. Exploring is all about helping young adults make more informed decisions about future careers and determining if a particular career is right for them. Through our program, youth will take part in hands-on career experiences in fields they are interested in learning more about.
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Journey to excellence
Journey to Excellence is a recognition program for your Unit. It is like an annual health check-up. Journey to Excellence helps to measure how well you are doing in the key items that give Scouts a great experience. Will you get bronze, silver, or gold? Here is your road map to top recognition - and more importantly, an amazing Scouting experience.
For a complete list of requirements for all programs, visit Scouting.org/JTE.
CUB SCOUTS
BOY SCOUTS
Advancement • Create a plan for 75% of your Scouts to earn a rank badge each year.
Advancement • Create a plan for 60% of your Scouts to earn a rank badge each year.
Retention • Keep 75% of your Scouts from one year to the next.
Retention • Keep 85% of your Scouts from one year to the next.
Building Scouting • The average size of a healthy Pack is 60 Cub Scouts.
Building Scouting • The average size of a healthy Troop is 35 Boy Scouts.
Outdoor Activities • Hold at least 5 outdoor activities each year.
Trained Leadership • Establish a culture of 100% trained leadership. • Encourage at least 1 leader to take Wood Badge.
Trained Leadership • Establish a culture of 100% trained leadership. • Encourage at least 1 leader to take Wood Badge.
Camping • Strive to hold at least 9 weekend camping trips each year. • Have at least 70% of Scouts in your Troop participate in long-term camp.
Camping • Have 75% of your Cub Scouts attend at least one camping event each year.
Service Projects • Participate in Scouting for Food (2nd and 3rd Saturdays in March). • Schedule a service project with your Chartered Organization. • Participate in 5 service projects and enter hours in the online service hour log.
Service Projects • Participate in Scouting for Food (2nd and 3rd Saturdays in March). • Schedule a service project with your Chartered Organization. • Participate in 3 service projects and enter hours in the online service hour log.
Webelos-to-Scout Transition • Hold a parent orientation for a Cub Scout Pack. • Hold 2 joint Troop-Webelos Den activities, recruit 5 Webelos, and provide 1 Den Chief to a Webelos Den.
Leadership Planning • Recruit your Den leaders by May 31, and all other leadership positions by October 15 each year.
Budget • Create a written budget and review BSA funding policies. • Focus on Scouts earning their own way principle instead of weighty dues by participating in Popcorn and Camp Card sales. • Hold an FOS presentation.
Webelos-to-Scout Transition • Crossover 80% of Webelos Scouts to Boy Scouts. Budget • Create a written budget and review BSA funding policies. • Focus on Scouts earning their own way principle instead of weighty dues by participating in Popcorn and Camp Card sales. • Hold an FOS presentation.
Patrol Method • Hold at least 10 Patrol Leaders’ Council meetings each year, and send at least one Scout to National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT).
Meetings • Hold nine Pack meetings and six committee meetings each year, two Den meetings each month, and summer activities.
Parent Involvement • Hold at least four Courts of Honor each year and engage parents on your Troop Committee.
Fitness • Participate in the SCOUTStrong Program. • Hold an ongoing fitness competition.
Fitness • Participate in the SCOUTStrong Program. • Hold an ongoing fitness competition.
Charter Renewal • Register your unit on time each year.
Charter Renewal • Register your unit on time each year.
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Commissioner Service Supporting local Units through hands-on partnerships with experienced Scout leaders.
Led by the Council Commissioner, the Commissioner team is a group of volunteers that provides service to the council, districts, chartered organizations, and units. Commissioner positions include the Council Commissioner and a team of Assistant Council Commissioners from around the Council, a District Commissioner and Assistant District Commissioners for each district, Unit Commissioners, and Roundtable Commissioners. These leaders are appointed by the Council Commissioner with the approval of the Council Board of Directors and the recommendation of the District Committee. Service to others is regarded as an important description of Commissioner Service. What Do Commissioners Do? Commissioners are an extension of the council’s professional staff in service to chartered organizations and to the 800 Scout units in the Atlanta Area Council. They are key partners for the successful operation of the Scouting program. Commissioners provide help and guidance for Unit Renewal and the Journey to Excellence program. They provide supplemental adult leader training and Unit support at monthly Roundtable meetings. This group of Scouters offers updated district/council/national information to the local Scouting units to help the unit leaders provide the best program available to our youth in the Atlanta Area Council. What is a Unit Commissioner? A Unit Commissioner is a volunteer Scouter who through monthly unit visits works directly with Scout units and leaders to help them provide the highest quality Scouting program possible. As friends, teachers, and counselors to unit leaders, commissioners represent the ideals, principles, and policies of the Boy Scout program while providing the resources of the district and council to the units they serve. The primary purpose of the Unit Commissioner is to help units succeed.
LET’S SHOW THE SCOUTING WORLD SOME
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY.
Thousands of leading volunteers and professionals from around the country are coming together to share ideas at the 2015 BSA National Annual Meeting right here in Atlanta. As the host Council, we offer several ways to be a part of this amazing event. Attend the meeting, be a volunteer, join in the Welcome Reception, and more.
What is Roundtable? District Roundtable is the best source of leader education and information for local Scouting. It is a monthly meeting conducted by the Roundtable Commissioners in each district with the goal of providing quality resources, knowledge, and skills to unit leaders to enable and motivate them to deliver an outstanding program to their Scout units. Roundtable provides a forum for adults involved as leaders in the Scouting program to: • • • • •
Learn more about how you can be a part of the national meeting by visiting www.AtlantaBSA.org/NationalMeeting.
Meet and exchange ideas and information with other leaders from their district. Discuss topics of interest, both formally and informally. Learn about upcoming district and council events and programs. Increase knowledge of the Scouting program, policies, and procedures. Develop exciting new programs that significantly affect the agendas of each unit in the Scouting program.
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myscouting.org Your one-stop shop for e-learning, event registration, rechartering and more. MyScouting.org is your portal to access a variety of Scouting resources. To create your account and access your records you must create a login and password. You will also need to input your personal BSA ID number located near the bottom of your BSA membership card.
Internet Advancement Internet Advancement is the only way to report Scout advancement. To use Internet Advancement: • Select a Unit Advancement Chair or designee. This person must have Internet connectivity and Microsoft Internet Explorer. • Gather information for advancement, including merit badge applications and advancement records with dates. • Sign into MyScouting.org. • Click on the Advancement button on the home page. Follow the instructions in Internet Advancement to process advancements and print an advancement report. • Have the appropriate people sign the printed unit advancement report and submit it to the council. You must turn in an advancement copy to the Scout Shop when you purchase advancements (badges of rank and merit badges). Save a copy for your files.
Internet Renewal Internet Renewal (formerly Recharter) puts the power of accuracy in your hands. You make the difference when it comes to getting your unit’s information correct with the Council office because you know your unit’s members best.
Units should submit monthly reports before the end of each month, or more often if needed. In December, submit a report before the end of the month to update your unit and council statistics.
National Event Registration Use MyScouting.org to register for national events such as Philmont Training Center or the National Jamboree.
Online Tour Plans Tour plans are a great tool to help units make sure they are doing everything they should do to have a safe outing. Using your MyScouting. org account, you can submit tour plans that are simple, easy to use, and save time. Within Tour Plans, the leader has access only to his unit. This authentication replaces the physical signatures on the old-style tour permit applications. Other unit leaders are notified via email when an application is submitted and approved.
E-Learning Online training courses are accessed via MyScouting.org. Courses available are: • Youth Protection Training • This is Scouting • Fast Start Training • Troop Committee Challenge • Weather Hazards • Safe Swim Defense / Safety Afloat • Climb On Safely • Trek Safely • Staffing the District Committee • Leader Specific Training
The following activities always require a Tour Plan to be completed: • Any activity outside the boundary of the Atlanta Area Council. • Any overnight activity that is organized by the unit (not district or council-organized activities). • Any activity involving flying in an airplane.
Some important things to remember: • Select a Unit Renewal Administrator, who needs your unit’s current access code - last year’s access code will not work. • You can start with the unit’s current information in Scoutnet, or upload information from PackMaster or TroopMaster, or any program that can export to a .csv file. • The final printed roster must be signed by the Chartered Organization head and the unit leader. • Turn in the signed roster, payment of fees, and any new members’ applications as your district directs no later than the 15th of the month in which the current charter expires (either December or January).
Other Functions of MyScouting.org • BeAScout management • Service Hours Reporting • Unit, District, and Council Tools
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WHAT IS ADVANCEMENT? Advancement is the process by which Scouts progress from rank to rank. Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. The Scout plans his advancement and progresses at his own pace as he meets each challenge. The Scout is rewarded for each achievement through Adventure Loops, Merit Badges, and ultimately Rank Advancement which helps him gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Scout grow in self-reliance and in the ability to help others.
LOGGING SERVICE HOURS Service is a staple of Scouting and one way we teach youth to be participating citizens of our great nation. Logging your unit’s service hours helps you achieve Journey to Excellence recognition and helps Scouting share its impact with the community. To log your service hours, visit servicehours.scouting.org. You’ll need your unit ID number, which is the same number you use for internet recharter. If you do not have this number, please contact the Volunteer Service Center at 770-989-8820.
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Recruiting parent leaders Scouting is fun! It doesn’t matter if you are a Scout or an adult, building Pinewood Derby cars, tying knots, shooting a bow and arrow, and cooking over a campfire is a blast.
Growing your Scouting Unit
Scouting is a program that is only made stronger by the involvement of parent leaders. Follow the steps below to get more Scout parents to join you on this Scouting journey - and build stronger relationships with their sons.
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Scouting is more fun with friends. Recruiting new families to join your Unit is one of the core responsibilities of Scout leaders. It is a yearround process, but one that benefits the boys in your Unit, and your entire community. The Atlanta Area Council provides many resources to help make your recruiting efforts as successful as they can be.
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Traditionally, Packs will gain new members through sign-up nights in the fall and Troops will welcome new Scouts during Crossovers in the spring. But new Scouts can join any time during the year, and there are some points in the year that other recruiting efforts can be very successful.
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Capitalize on the wealth of activities that Packs, Troops, Districts and the Council offer throughout the spring and summer and allow our new Scouts to enjoy some of the high points of the Scouting experience as soon as they sign up. Spring is a great time for Troop open houses with the promise of many campouts and activities that will prepare them for the cornerstone of the Boy Scout program, and summer camp. Most middle schools allow Troops to promote an open house date at their schools. Packs have the opportunity to use spring events and summer day camp to entice new youth to the program. In the fall, many new Cub Scouts are recruited through buzz-ups and sign-up nights during our Fall Recruitment campaign. Troops have a new group of potential Scouts in the fall with 6th graders who are now eligible to have fun with the older boys. A fall open house can be another opportunity to grow your Troop. Don’t forget to encourage our best promoters, our Scouts themselves! Over the winter months we all go through the renewal process and often realize that over the course of the year, many of our Scouts dropped out of the program for an array of reasons. Many times regaining those Scouts can be as easy as offering an invitation. Holiday parties, Pinewood Derby events, winter camping opportunities or any other activity can serve as a chance to invite those Scouts who have not been active in a while to come back and be reenergized by some of the fun events offered during the winter months.
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Find out the strengths and interests of your parents. Use a resource survey to find out what they like to do, what they do for a living, and what resources they might have access to. When asking someone to take on a leadership role, always ask them individually – not in a group. Be sure to pick a task or role that this person will be good at, and tell them so. Always be willing to take the first few steps with them. Many people do not volunteer because they are afraid at failing. Tell them that you will be there to help them along the way. Start grooming your leaders with small tasks first, and then gradually increase the complexity and commitment. Get leaders trained early! Scout leaders who have been trained are more confident and know where the best Scouting resources are located. Get registered! Be sure your leaders get registered quickly. Not only does this ensure their criminal background check has been completed, but it also gives them access to MyScouting.org and Scouting magazine to their home.
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Getting to Bobcat
CUB SCOUT Expert TIPS Supercharge your Pack with this advice from successful Cub Scout leaders.
Did you know there is a direct link between how quickly a new Scout earns his Bobcat rank and the likelihood he will continue in the Scouting program? Every new Scout should earn the Bobcat badge very soon after joining. Your Pack leadership should make this a priority in working with new den leaders and new families. Establish a benchmark and let everyone know your goal.
Requirements for the Bobcat badge 1. Learn and say the Scout Oath, with help if needed. 2. Learn and say the Scout Law, with help if needed. 3. Show the Cub Scout sign. Tell what it means. 4. Show the Cub Scout handshake. Tell what it means. 5. Say the Cub Scout motto. Tell what it means. 6. Show the Cub Scout salute. Tell what it means. 7. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide Bobcat Requirements
ORGANIZING YOUR NEW DENS
Visit Scouting.org/ProgramUpdates for information on the Cub Scout Program changes.
Strong Dens are a core component to growing your Cub Scout program. Follow the steps below to make sure all your Cub Scouts have a great experience.
Communication & Information Be sure that you have all the contact information for each Scout and each new leader. Use this information to regularly communicate with the new families. Have experienced leaders make welcome phone calls. Be sure to call a family when they have missed a meeting. Regular emails are important, but try to keep these to information about future events. Use phone calls to establish a relationship with each new family. One of the most common reasons families drop out of Scouting is because they say they were not contacted about the “next meeting”. Second, be sure that the new families have your leaders’ contact information. It is more important to be proactive with your communication, but they need to be assured that they can contact the Pack if they have any questions. 1st Meetings & Outings Each Den should have a pre-planned three-month program that includes Pack meetings, Den meetings, and outings. Provide Den Leaders with support materials, and in-person support, for the first meetings. These should be hands-on meetings with plenty of activity. New Dens should have immediate plans to attend a Spooky-ree or similar turn-key Scouting event. Another common reason that families drop out of Scouting is because they say the first few meetings were disorganized and not fun.
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Boy SCOUT Expert TIPS Supercharge your Troop with this advice from successful Boy Scout leaders.
Boy Scout Retention The Scouting program transforms lives. The longer a young man is in the program, the more impact it has on his life. Be proactive about ensuring your Scouts continue in the program. Use the following tips to strengthen your retention efforts.
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Attend an Atlanta Area Council summer camp and be active in the First-Year Camper program. Studies show Scouts that attend camp are more likely to stay involved in the program. Camp is where the promise of our program comes alive.
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Rank Advancement: Every new Scout should become active in rank advancement, earning at least Tenderfoot within his first months in Scouting. An appropriate goal is to earn First Class at the end of the first year.
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Build a relationship with the family: adult leadership in your Troop should build an active relationship with the family of each Scout. Be sure to call when a boy misses a meeting and to have voice-to-voice conversations on a regular basis to discuss progress and achievements in the boy’s Scouting career.
Summer shouldn’t be wasted playing video games. Transform your summer into the adventure of a lifetime at one of the Atlanta Area Council’s summer camps. With more than 50 Merit Badges to earn, and the best facilities in the nation, you won’t just survive the summer. You’ll dominate it.
www.BertAdams.org www.CampWoodruff.org
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Every youth deserves a trained leader
What is required to be a trained leader?
Youth Protection (online)
Trained Scout leaders provide a quality, fun-filled program for youth. When leaders understand the “whys” and “hows” of Scouting, they are more effective in their roles. Trained leaders know how to use the available resources to provide an exciting and worthwhile program for the Scouts. Trained leaders also have the confidence in carrying out their roles and responsibilities. As a result, Scouts receive a program designed to achieve Scouting’s aims of citizenship, training, character development, and personal fitness. The “Trained” emblem is available to all adult leaders who have completed required courses for their registered position. It is worn on the left sleeve, below and touching the emblem of leadership for which it was earned.
Visit AtlantaBSA.org/Training for more information and the most up-to-date training opportunities. SUPPLEMENTAL AND ADVANCED TRAININGS Completing Basic Leader Training gives you the skills and the knowledge to effectively administer the Scouting program in your unit. For many leaders, participation in supplemental and advanced training courses significantly enhances their knowledge and ability in either certain skills or in leadership and team development. The Atlanta Area Council provides a number of opportunities for adults to participate in these programs. UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING University of Scouting is a single day training event offering over 80 courses designed to meet specific needs as well as offering basic leader training. Courses are designed for leaders at all levels of all programs and delivered by veteran volunteers. University of Scouting is one of the most beneficial opportunities for your leadership team to receive the training they need to perform their tasks even better. For more information, visit www.atlantabsa.org/university. WOOD BADGE Often called the “Ph.D. of Boy Scout Training,” Wood Badge concentrates on providing training on modern leadership skills needed in today’s world for Scout leaders. Wood Badge Training will not only make you a better Scout Leader, it will also assist you in improving your personal and professional life as well. Wood Badge teaches valuable tools in listening, communicating, conflict management, project planning, leveraging diversity and generational differences, and leading change. Wood Badge is often a transformational experience and among the most impactful experiences an adult leader can have. For more information, visit www.atlantabsa.org/woodbadge. FIRST AID/CPR TRAININGS Scouting teaches a youth to “Be Prepared” and adult leaders should represent this same ideal. All Scouting outings require or at least benefit from adults who have first aid and CPR training. The Atlanta Area Council offers 3 levels of CPR training and 2 levels of Wilderness First Aid training, all through partnerships with the American Red Cross and SOLO who are both recognized and reputable providers of first aid training. For more information visit www.atlantabsa.org/training.
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Position specific training
Tiger Scout Den Leaders
Tiger Cub Den Leaders (online)
Wolf/Bear Den Leader or Assistant
Cub Scout Den Leader (online)
Webelos Den Leader or Assistant
Webelos Den Leader (online)
Cubmaster or Assistant
Cubmaster (online)
Pack Committee Member or Chair
Pack Committee (online)
Pack Trainer
Pack Trainer
Chartered Organization Representative
Chartered Organization Representative
Scoutmaster or Assistant
Scoutmaster/Asst. & IOLS
Troop Committee Member or Chair
Troop Committee Challenge (online)
YOUTH LEADER TRAINING Boy Scout Troops, Varsity Teams, and Venture Crews are youth-led programs by design, but how do our youth leaders learn the skills they need to lead their peers? Leaders are not born – they are made and NYLT is the place to make them. National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed program designed to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home Troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. The Atlanta Area Council offers 8 sessions of NYLT every year. For more information, visit www.aacnylt.org.
SCOUTING in Atlanta
scouting safely Few youth organizations encompass the breadth, volume, and diversity of physical activity common to Scouting, and none enjoy a better safety record. The key to maintaining and improving this exemplary record is the conscientious and trained adult leader who is attentive to safety concerns. Below are some useful resources to help you provide the safest Scouting program to your youth this year. the guide to safe scouting Available in print, pocket edition, downloadable pdf, online view, and even in a mobile app, The Guide to Safe Scouting prepares members of the Boy Scouts of America to conduct Scouting activities in a safe and prudent manner. A must for all unit leaders, The Guide to Safe Scouting can be viewed or downloaded online at Scouting.org/SafeScouting and is available for purchase at the Atlanta Area Scout Shop.
The BSA’s Commitment To Safety “The safety of our youth, volunteers, staff, and employees cannot be compromised. Health and safety must be integrated into everything we do to the point that no injuries are acceptable beyond those that are readily treatable by Scout-rendered first aid…” - Tico Perez, Wayne Brock, and Dr. Robert Gates
the sweet 16 of bsa safety As an aid in the continuing effort to protect participants in a Scout activity, the BSA National Health and Safety Committee has developed the “Sweet Sixteen” of BSA safety procedures for physical activity. These 16 points, which embody good judgement and common sense, are applicable to all activities and are included in The Guide to Safe Scouting and are viewable online at Scouting.org/ScoutingSafely. tour and activity plan The tour and activity plan is a planning tool utilized to be prepared for safe and fun adventure. Completing the plan helps ensure that appropriate planning has been conducted, that qualified and trained leadership is in place, and that the right equipment is available for the adventure. More information as well as the Tour and Activity Plans are available under the “Guidelines/ Policies/ Model Plans section of Scouting.org/ScoutingSafely and under the Unit Tools tab of MyScouting.org. the risk zone: transporting scouts safely The #1 cause of preventable injury in the BSA is not our aquatics, climbing, shooting, or camping programs; it is the travel to and from these programs. The Risk Zone is a presentation based training focused on attentive driving. This presentation will educate the participants on ways to prevent distractions and fatigue while driving as well as provide information on SUVs and vans, traveling with trailers, and insurance information. Download The Risk Zone at Scouting.org/ ScoutingSafely under the “Training” section.
tools for safe scouting Visit www.scouting.org/scoutingsafely for more tools and information including these and more: • • • • • •
Answers to frequently asked health and safety questions Safety checklists for meetings, events, and campouts Techniques and tools for managing risk Incident and near-miss incident reporting tools Health and Safety alerts Forms and planning guides including annual health and medical record, tour plans, parent consent forms, first aid logs, program hazard analysis, and many others.
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Read more about the BSA’s Commitment to Safety at Scouting.org/ScoutingSafely.
SCOUTING in Atlanta
Funding your Scouting Program Scouting is one of the most affordable programs for families to take part in. With all the new skills learned, friends made, and fun, it is definitely the best return on your investment. The Scout Law teaches Scouts to be thrifty, and earn their own way. The Atlanta Area Council offers a variety of ways for Scouts to raise funds to pay for their Scouting experience. Popcorn With over 70% of the Popcorn sale going to support Scouting there is no other fundraiser with that high of a return and majority of the money going directly to your unit. Up to 40% goes straight to the local units in form of commission, prizes for your Scouts, and sales materials. The remaining 30% goes to support Woodruff Scout Camp, Bert Adams Scout Camp, Volunteer Service Center, and the other indirect support provided for your Scouting program. The sale begins in September and ends in November. Sign up happens in June. Camp Cards The Camp Card sale is designed specifically to help Scouts earn funds to offset the cost of their Scouting experience. Units participating in this program will earn 50% commission ($2.50) for each $5 Camp Card they sell. The sale begins in February and ends in April. The program is completely risk free and units can return any cards that they do not sell. Unit Money Earning Applications A unit must submit a Unit Money Earning Application to the council prior to any fundraiser. The application is available from the Volunteer Service Center and should be submitted to the office or District Executive at least two weeks in advance of the fundraiser. Whenever your unit is planning a money-earning project, be sure to refer to the BSA’s “10 Guides to Unit Money Earning Projects” as your guide. It will be helpful to you as you fill out the application. If your answer is yes to all the questions in this document, it is likely the project conforms to Scouting’s standards and will be approved. For more information consult your District Executive. The application is also available at AtlantaBSA.org/MoneyEarningApp.
Friends of Scouting Friends of Scouting is the annual campaign where the Atlanta Area Council asks Scouting families, businesses, and civic-minded citizens to support our mission of providing Scouting programs to tens of thousands of young people in the Atlanta region. Why should I give to Friends of Scouting? The Friends of Scouting campaign provides roughly one-quarter of the money needed to support the Atlanta Area Council’s camps, programs, and facilities for a calendar year. These camping and training facilities are the “outdoor classrooms” in which Scouts have fun, learn leadership skills, and develop into better young men and women. I already paid my child’s registration and his unit collects dues. Haven’t I already supported Scouting? Your child’s registration fee goes directly to the National Office of the Boy Scouts of America. If your child’s Scout unit collects dues, that money stays with the unit to help pay for trips and other activities. None of that money helps the Atlanta Area Council pay for: • Maintaining and staffing the council’s three camping properties. • Training thousands of adult volunteer leaders. • Increased marketing efforts to encourage more youth to join Scouting. • Camp scholarships to Scouts needing assistance. • Serving youth in at-risk areas. • Developing communication to better support unit programs. • Insurance.
We offer two great product sales to help fund your scouting program Twice a year the Atlanta Area Council offers Scouts the opportunity to earn their way in Scouting while gaining confidence, learning salesmanship and attaining a sense of accomplishment. Learn more about these product sales by visiting www.AtlantaBSA.org/popcorn and www.AtlantaBSA.org/campcards.
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SCOUTING in atlanta
Age-Appropriate guidelines for scouting activities Age and rank appropriate guidelines have been developed based on the mental, physical, emotional, and social maturity of Boy Scouts of America youth members. These guidelines apply to Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, Varsity Scout Teams, and Venturing Crews.
Tiger Cubs (With Adult Partner)
Wolf/Bear Cub Scouts
Webelos Scouts
Boy Scouts
older boy scouts, varsity scouts, and venturers
outdoor skills Camporees Conservation Projects Cooking Outdoors Fire Building Fishing Fueled Devices (Stoves and Lanterns) Hiking - Day Hiking - Multiple Day Horseback Riding Hunting Map and Compass Mountain Boards Mountaineering/Scrambling/Cross-Country Travel Orienteering Pioneering Rope Bridges/Pioneering Towers Survival Training Winter Camping
Visit Only
Venturing Only Map Only
Sports Field/Wide Games Flag Football Gymnastics Ice Hockey Ice Skating Martial Arts - Defensive Roller Blades/Skates Scooters - Nonmotorized Skateboarding Skiing/Snowboarding Sledding/Tubing Soccer Street Hockey
Tools Axes Bow Saws Hand Ax Hand Tools Pocketknife
Bear Only
Trekking Backpacking - Overnight, Backcountry Bike Treks - Day Ride Bike Treks - Multiple Overnights BMX Biking Day Hikes Horse Treks Mountain Biking Search and Rescue Missions Search and Rescue Practice Ski Touring - Multiple Day and Nights Carrying Gear
Aircraft Commercial Flight Experience Ground School Hands-On Flying Experience Hot-Air Balloons (Tethered Only) Orientation Flight Soaring (Orientation Flights Only)
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SCOUTING resources
Tiger Cubs (With Adult Partner)
Wolf/Bear Cub Scouts
Webelos Scouts
Boy Scouts
older boy scouts, varsity scouts, and venturers
Vehicles Approved Council Use Only. No Unit Use. Venturers Only
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Dirt Bikes Driving Derbies Personal Watercraft (PWC) Snowmobiles
Approved Council Use Only. No Unit Use.
Shooting .22 Rifle Air Rifle (Pellet Guns) Archery - Field Archery - Target, Action (Moving Target) BB Guns Catapults Large-Bore Rifles Muzzleloaders Pistols Shotguns Singleshots
Winter Resident Camp Only
Council/District Outdoor Programs Only Council/District Outdoor Programs Only Venturers Only Venturers Only
Climbing Belaying Bouldering Canopy Tours Caving (Other than simple novice activities) Climbing - Commercial or Horizontal Wall Climbing - Rock Climbing - Vertical Wall or Tower Initiative Games Lead Climbing Project COPE Rappelling Snow and Ice Climbing
Aquatics Canoeing - Flat Water Canoeing - Flowing Water Kayaking - Flat Water Kayaking - Flowing Water Motorboating - Adult Operated Motorboating - Youth Operated Rafting - Flat Water Rafting - Flowing Water Rowing - Flat Water Rowing - Flowing Water Sailboarding Sailing - Adult Operated Sailing - Youth Operated SCUBA Snorkeling (In clear, confined water) Surfing Swimming Tubing (Floating) Tow Sports (including waterskiing, wakeboarding, and tubing.)
Council/District Outdoor Programs Only Council/District Outdoor Programs Only
Council/District Outdoor Programs Only Council/District Outdoor Programs Only Council/District Outdoor Programs Only
Council/District Outdoor Programs Only
Council/District Flat Water Events
Camping Day Camp Den Overnights Camporees Family Camping High Adventure Jamboree Parent/Son Overnights Resident Camp Weekend Overnights
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SCOUTING in Atlanta
Camping in Atlanta
National High Adventure Camps
Camping is an essential part of the Scouting experience. Whether you are a new Cub Scout, or an experienced Boy Scout, camping takes you on exciting adventures in the natural world. Camping is fun, and it’s good for your mind, body, and spirit. It helps you learn to rely on yourself.
In addition to the amazing camps operated by the Atlanta Area Council, Troops have the opportunity to experience one of the national high adventure bases:
In the Atlanta Area Council, Scouts have multiple opportunities to camp throughout the entire year.
Bert Adams Scout CAMP Located near Covington, Georgia, Bert Adams Scout Camp provides nearly 1,300 acres for longterm resident and weekend camping, training events, and lots of outdoor Scouting Fun. Bert Adams Scout Camp includes 4 camp centers: Camp Gorman, Camp Emerson, Camp Jamison and Adventure Camp. This popular camp provides many modern facilities, including an air-conditioned dining hall, a nature center, camp trading post, archery, BB, rifle and shotgun ranges. Many of the campsites offer permanent tent platforms, some with beds and electricity. Other areas of camp offer more basic camping facilities. There are plenty of modern restroom facilities available in all areas of camp. Popular activities at Bert Adams include biking, hiking, fishing, campfires, rappelling and bouldering. Bert Adams is open to unit camping from August 15 – May 1 each year. www.BertAdams.org Woodruff Scout CAMP Located near Blairsville in the mountains of North Georgia, Woodruff is a 1,545 acre camp property adjacent to Lake Notley and the Chattahoochee National Forest. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains surround the camp. Woodruff offers a spectacular 86-acre mountain lake, nature center, trading post, astronomy, shooting sports ranges, heavily wooded campsites, and great hiking trails. The Appalachian Trail and the great whitewater of the Ocoee and Nantahala Rivers are close to camp. Woodruff Scout Camp is open to unit camping from August 15 – May 1 each year. www.CampWoodruff.org Camp Allatoona Aquatics Base The Camp Allatoona Aquatics Base is a 400 acre lakefront property on Lake Allatoona in Cherokee County. This nearby camp is used throughout the year for Cub Scout day trips, Boy Scout campouts and training activities. The main focus at Camp Allatoona is aquatics. Scouts can enjoy classes in many of the BSA Aquatics Merit Badge Programs as well as pre-trek training for a Northern Tier Expedition. Camp Allatoona Aquatics Base is available year-round for unit single-day activities and Troop/ Crew overnight camping. www.CampAllatoona.org
Camperships Every Scout deserves the chance to experience the complete Scouting Adventure. Because of the generosity of local Scouting supporters, no Scout will be turned away from attending camp because of financial need. The Atlanta Area Council offers a variety of ways for Scouts to earn their way to camp, including Camp Card and Popcorn sales. For those Scouts who still need additional assistance, limited Camperships can be awarded to Scouts in need. Visit www.AtlantaBSA.org for more information.
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Florida Sea Base The Florida Sea Base, located in the Florida Keys, is a unique Scouting program that offers aquatics programs found nowhere else. Whether your interests lie in sailing, scuba diving, rustic camping on an undeveloped barrier island, fishing or a combination of all, this is the place for your Troop or Crew. www.bsaseabase.org Northern Tier Northern Tier is the Boy Scouts of America’s gateway to adventure in the Great Northwoods. In the summer, Scouts from Northern Tier’s three wilderness canoe bases explore millions of acres of pristine lakes, meandering rivers, dense forests and wetlands in Northern Minnesota, Northwest Ontario and Northeast Manitoba. In the winter, Northern Tier is home to the OKPIK Cold-Weather Camping program, the BSA’s premier winter high adventure program. Fall programming is also available. www.ntier.org Philmont Scout Ranch Born in 1938 as Philturn Rockymountain Scoutcamp, today’s Philmont Scout Ranch is a bustling center for high adventure and training. Youth and adults take advantage of the Ranch’s camping, training and work programs. Most activity takes place during the summer, but Philmont also offers Autumn Adventure and Winter Adventure programs. More than 1,000,000 Scouts, Venturers, and leaders have experienced the adventure of Philmont since the first camping season in 1939. Throughout its existence, conscientious attention to low-impact camping techniques has helped maintain the Ranch’s wilderness. www.philmontscoutranch.org The Summit Situated in the wilds of West Virginia, The Summit is an adventure center for the millions of youth and adults involved in the Boy Scouts of America, and anyone who loves the outdoors. Troops can participate in week-long programs or mountaineer weekends. www.summitbechtelreserve.org
SCOUTING in Atlanta
Cub Scout Camping
Boy Scout Camping
Cub Scout Summer Camp Bert Adams Scout Camp offers 7 sessions of Cub Scout resident camp each summer, called “Summer Camp”. A Webelos-only week includes 5 nights of camping, while sessions for Cub Scouts of all ages include 3 nights of camping and 4 days of activities. www.AtlantaBSA.org/CubSummerCamp
Bert Adams summer camp BertAdams.org Bert Adams Scout Camp provides an exceptionally strong program and one of the finest Summer Camp facilities in Scouting. Through an exciting firstyear camper experience, new Scouts learn the basics of Scouting and get a great start on their advancement trail. Older Scouts have their own more challenging programs. All Scouts attending camp receive an offsite adventure. In the past we have offered horseback riding, climbing Stone Mountain, seeing a race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway or a SCUBA adventure.
Cub SCOUT FAMILY CAMPING Weekends Bert Adams Scout Camp is also home to Cub Scout Family Camping Weekends each year. In October, camp is transformed into a spooky forest for 4 weekends of Spooky-ree. In April Scouts can camp at Spring Fling. www.AtlantaBSA.org/FamilyWeekends
woodruff summer camp Campwoodruff.org Woodruff Scout Camp is the premier mountain camp in the Southeast with a tradition of every Scout receiving an awesome whitewater experience on either the Ocoee or Nantahala Rivers or a horseback ride. Over 60 Merit Badge Programs are offered to challenge Scouts to advance while having lots of fun! Older Scouts can enter one of several offsite programs focused on whitewater rafting and kayaking, or on challenging mental and physical programs.
Day & Evening Camps The Atlanta Area Council offers 15 local day and evening camps for Scouts. Scouts can attend as many camps as they would like, in any city around the council. Camps include BBs, archery, crafts, nature, sports, and outdoor skills. www.AtlantaBSA.org/FindYourCamp.
winter camp atlantabsa.org/wintercamp Winter Camp is held the last week of each year at Bert Adams. This is a wonderful opportunity for Troops and Scouts to finish out the year earning some additional advancement while getting a chance to experience cold weather camping. Many of the merit badge programs are taught by business and community leaders.
SUMMER Camp STAFF Each summer the Atlanta Area Council hires over 250 individuals to serve on camp staff at Woodruff and Bert Adams Scout Camps. Older Scouts and adult leaders can immerse themselves in a unique culture of Atlanta’s Scout Camps! They are invited to be a part of something truly important as they teach valuable skills, traditions, and values to camp participants. Sleep, work, and play in the outdoors! Applications are available each fall and interviews are held in the winter. www.BertAdams.org www.CampWoodruff.org
VENTURING EXTREME SUMMER CAMP ATLANTAbsa.org/venturingextreme Venturing Extreme Summer Camp is conducted at Woodruff Scout Camp in late July. Venturers from all over the Southeast get the opportunity to participate in many programs such as pistol shooting, paddle boarding, kayaking, cooking, and more. Many social activities as well as training opportunities are also offered. And don’t forget that two whitewater rafting trips or horseback trips are part of every week’s activities. 17
Dates subject to change, please reference www.atlantabsa.org/calendar.
2015
June Things to Remember: • Attend Fall Recruiting Training • Finalize District Plan • Sign Up for Popcorn
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WEDNESDAY 2
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Engineering Academy
6 CAAB - Merit Badge Classes
Woodruff Summer Camp - Week 1 Bert Adams Summer Camp - Week 1 NYLT - Session 2
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CAAB - Prep. for Northern Tier Canoeing Woodruff Summer Camp - Week 2 Bert Adams Summer Camp - Week 2 NYLT - Session 3 14
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Bert Adams Summer Camp - Week 4 Quarterly Commissioner’s Meeting
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Woodruff Summer Camp - Week 5 Webelos Summer Camp
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Woodruff Summer Camp - Week 4
Eagle Recognition Ceremony
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June Planning & Events:
District Events:
Boy Scout Summer Camp
Appalachian Trail:
Boy Scout Summer Camp is a real highlight of the Troop’s program year. It takes a lot of planning to have a good Summer Camp season, the first part of your planning for next year’s camp can happen now, go ahead while you are in camp this summer and reserve your site for next year. Talk to your Scouts while in camp this summer about what they want to do next summer. That will put you on the road for your 2016 camp planning process. Some of the key elements include: • Reserving a spot at Camp, the earlier the better to get the week you want. • Thinking about how your Scouts can earn money needed for Camp through Popcorn and Camp Card sales. • Planning to have adequate adult leadership for Camp. • Incorporating new Scouts who join in the spring into your Summer Camp plans. • Annual Health forms are needed for camp. • CONTACT What Merit Badges to sign the Scouts up for. This is an online process COST TIMEthat begins in April but it begins earlier by gathering the information from your Scouts so it’s ready by April 1. • Holding a Parent Night to encourage camp attendance and help parents understand how to help their son prepare for camp. CONTACT
INFORMATION
BertAdams@AtlantaBSA.org
BertAdams.org
Woodruff@AtlantaBSA.org
CampWoodruff.org
4 11 15-19 18
Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting DIstrict Twilight Camp District Committee Meeting
Button Gwinnett: 2 15-19 16 16
District Commissioner Meeting District Day Camp Roundtable District Committee Meeting
Foothills: 4 8-12 11 24
Roundtable DIstrict Day Camp District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting
Hightower Trail: 4 8-12 11 11
District Committee Meeting DIstrict Day Camp District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Indian Springs:
CUB SCOUT SUMMER CAMP Summer Camp is a three-night summer camping program during June and July for Cub Scouts entering 2nd – 5th grade. Cubs will enjoy BB guns, archery, sling shots, crafts, sports, games, campfire and lots more. Parents are highly encouraged to attend. Advancements supplement those offered by Day Camp. Siblings are welcome at Tiger, Wolf, and Bear sessions. AtlantaBSA.org/CubCamp
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Twilight Camp District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting
Northern Ridge:
CONTACT
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BertAdams@AtlantaBSA.org
Phoenix: 11 11
Eagle Scout Recognition Ceremony | JUNE 28 The Eagle Scout Recognition Ceremony honors the previous year’s Eagle Scout Class. The Council continues its tradition of providing this reception free of charge for new Eagle Scouts and their guests. The event is supported by generous sponsorships by many Eagle Scout Alumni, Charter Members, and Patrons. AtlantaBSA.org/EagleCeremony CONTACT
COST
TIME
wbryant@atlantabsa.org
Free for Eagle Scouts and their families
3:00pm
What is Cub Scout Day Camp?
DIstrict Twilight Camp District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Pickett’s Mill: 4 8-12 11 25
District Committee Meeting DIstrict Day Camp Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting
Silver Comet: 4 1-5 11 8-12
District Committee Meeting North DIstrict Day Camp Roundtable South DIstrict Day Camp
Soapstone Ridge:
Day Camp is Council Camp run by Districts for Cub Scouts entering 1st - 5th grade and focusing on earning rank advancements, learning new skills, playing sports and games, crafts, BB guns, archery and making new friends. Many parent volunteers are needed to have a successful camp. Scouts can attend any district’s camp. Camps are typically 4 to 5 days long and are held during the summer at varying times. Find the Day Camp nearest to you at www.AtlantaBSA.org/FindYourCamp
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DIstrict Day Camp
Southern Crescent: 4 4 11 15-19
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable DIstrict Day Camp
Southwest Atlanta:
Council Popcorn Sale
15-19
With over 70% of the Popcorn sale going to support Scouting there is no other fundraiser with that high of a return and majority of the money going directly to your unit. Up to 40% goes straight to the local units in form of commission, prizes for your Scouts, and sales materials. The remaining 30% goes to support Woodruff Scout Camp, Bert Adams Scout Camp, Volunteer Service Center, and the other indirect support provided for your Scouting program. The sale begins in September and ends in November.
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DIstrict Day Camp
Yellow River:
Sign up your Unit to sell Popcorn in June. Call 770-956-5696 for more information.
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DIstrict Day Camp
Dates subject to change, please reference www.atlantabsa.org/calendar.
2015
j u ly
Things to Remember: • Organize new Dens and recruit new Den Leaders • Sign up for Wood Badge training • Sign up for 2016 Summer Camp
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Woodruff Summer Camp - Week 5 Webelos Summer Camp Independence Day VSC Closed 5
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29 Council Coordinated Committee Meetings
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Woodruff Summer Camp - Week 8
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District Events:
Cub SCOUT SUMMER CAMP
Appalachian Trail:
This is one of the best ways to experience all the fun and adventure that Bert Adams Scout Camp has to offer. More than just a regular campout, Cub & Webelos Summer Camp is a four-day, three-night camping experience in July for Cub Scouts of all ages, plus their parents, leaders, and siblings. Scouts will have fun and work on advancement, while mom, dad, and sister can join in and enjoy the unique beauty of this part of Newton County, Georgia. Six sessions are scheduled for summer 2015. Visit www.AtlantaBSA.org/CubCamp for more information.
2 9 16
Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting
Button Gwinnett: 7 21 21
District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable District Committee Meeting
CONTACT
COST
Foothills:
BertAdams@AtlantaBSA.org
$165 per Scout/$70 per Adult or sibling
2 9 22
Scout Planning
Roundtable District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting
Hightower Trail:
Exciting changes have been made to the Cub Scouting program that will make it simpler to execute for unit leaders and more fun for boys! Take some time now to plan your meetings for the coming year using the Den Leader Guides available at the Scout Shop. These guides will provide a framework for your Den’s favorite Cub Scouting activities. To encourage parent participation in your den meetings throughout the year, involve them in the process of choosing and planning activities and outings. Go to Scouting.org/ProgramUpdates for more information.
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Roundtable Cub Recruiting Training
Indian Springs: 2 9 17
Training Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Program Planning Meeting
Northern Ridge: 2 9 16
National Summertime Pack Awards School breaks afford Cub Scout Packs a perfect opportunity for special activities. These may be geared to a traditional summer break or to shorter breaks afforded by a year-round school calendar or to homeschooled Cub Scouts. The National Summertime Pack Award recognizes Packs that provide a year-round program. Each Pack that plans and conducts three Pack activities – one each during the summer months (or school vacations for a year-round school calendar) qualifies for the National Summertime Pack Award and will receive a ribbon for their flag. Each den will receive a den ribbon if at least half of their Cub Scouts attend three Pack summertime events. Cub Scouts who attend all three of their Pack’s summertime activities earn a pin, which is worn on the uniform right pocket or on the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award. Go to www.AtlantaBSA.org/SummertimePackAward for more information.
Short Term Camping Reservations
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting District Roundtable
Phoenix: 7 9 13-17
District Committee Meeting District Roundtable DIstrict Day Camp
Pickett’s Mill: 2 9
District Committee Meeting Roundtable
Silver Comet: 1 2 9
District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting Roundtable
Soapstone Ridge: 6 13 13
District Committee Meeting Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting
Southern Crescent:
Your Council camp properties are there for you to use (August 15 - May 1). We have some of the best Scouting facilities in the country and we continuously work to make the process easy for you to reserve and use these facilities.
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District Committee Meeting Roundtable
Southwest Atlanta: No District meetings this month.
Visit www.AtlantaBSA.org/WeekendCamping
Yellow River:
No District meetings this month.
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Dates subject to change, please reference www.atlantabsa.org/calendar.
August
2015
things to remember: • Plan to advance new Cub Scouts to Bobcat • Sign up for Fall Cub Scout Family Camping Weekends • Plan your Unit Popcorn Kick Off
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NRA Shotgun Instructor Training
CAAB - Merit Badge Classes Council Popcorn Kick Off
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Day Camp Director Meeting Shooting Sports Merit Badge Completion Day 16
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NRA Basic Instructor Training
Wood Badge Course 3 Weekend 1
22 Trainer’s Edge Wood Badge Course 3 Weekend 1 CAAB - Water Mania NRA Rifle Instructor Training
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NRA Rifle Instructor Training
Commissioner Basic Training
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August Planning & Events:
District Events:
CAAB MErit Badge Classes | August 1, 8 & 15
Appalachian Trail:
Come to Camp Allatoona Aquatics Base for hands-on Merit Badge classes covering the aquatics merit badges. Many classes are taught throughout the year, so pay attention to the calendar for information on other course offerings. CampAllatoona.org CONTACT
COST
bjones@atlantabsa.org
Varies by class
6 13 20
Roundtable District Commissioner’s Meeting District Committee Meeting
Button Gwinnett: 4 18 18
District Commissioner’s Meeting Roundtable District Committee Meeting
Foothills:
Wood Badge | August 21-23, September 11-13 Wood Badge is an advanced leadership course offered four times a year for Scout Leaders involved in all program levels – Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing. Wood Badge is some of the best (and definitely the most fun!) leadership training you will find anywhere. Leadership skills developed through Wood Badge will make you a more effective leader at work, in Scouting, at home and in other volunteer roles. During the course you will define your personal vision of success for your Scouting position, and then outline five significant goals to bring that vision to life. When you complete those goals, you will receive your recognition – the Wood Badge. AtlantaBSA.org/Woodbadge CONTACT
COST
Find your course contact at AtlantaBSA.org/WoodBadge
$230
6 13 26
Roundtable District Committee Meeting District Commissioner’s Meeting
Hightower Trail: 6 13 13
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner’s Meeting Roundtable
Indian Springs: 6 13 19 20
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner’s Meeting Program Planning Meeting Roundtable
Northern Ridge:
Trainer’s Edge | August 22 If you are a trainer, or would like to be a trainer, Trainer’s EDGE is for you. The Trainer’s EDGE course sharpens your platform skills. It provides an opportunity for practice and evaluation. Trainer’s EDGE is a pre-requisite for anyone who wishes to serve on a Wood Badge or NYLT staff - both youth and adults. CONTACT
COST
TIME
aactrainersedge@gmail.com
$15
8:30am - 5:00pm
6 13 20
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner’s Meeting District Roundtable
Phoenix: 13 13
District Commissioner’s Meeting Roundtable
Pickett’s Mill: 6 13
District Committee Meeting District Roundtable
Silver Comet:
Fall Recruiting Campaign Scouting is more fun with your friends. Beginning in August, and running throughout the entire fall, units Council-wide will recruit thousands of new families to join in the fun and adventure of Scouting. In addition to the Council’s Fall Recruiting plan, units are encouraged to share their program inside their Chartered Organizations and hold their own “Bring a Friend” events that show just how fun Scouting is. National research indicates that parents make their decision to remain in Scouting based on the first Den Meeting. Be sure to make their first experiences “World Class” Scouting experiences and you will most likely have future Den Leaders, Cubmasters, Committee Members hooked.
5 6 13 22
District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting Roundtable Recycle Regatta
Soapstone Ridge: 3 10 10
District Committee Meeting Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting
Southern Crescent: 6 6 13
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Southwest Atlanta: 10 10 10 24
District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable Fall Recruiting Kick Off District Committee Meeting
Yellow River: 6 12 12
23
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Dates subject to change, please reference www.atlantabsa.org/calendar.
2015
September Things to remember: • Register for Winter Camp • Sign up for Wilderness First Aid • Begin Unit Renewal Process
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY 1
THURSDAY 2
FRIDAY 3
SATURDAY 4
5 CAAB - Merit Badge Classes
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Backcountry Outdoor Leader Skills Training Wood Badge - Course 3, Weekend 2 Popcorn Distribution CAAB - Merit Badge Classes
Labor Day - VSC Closed 13
14
15
Backcountry Outdoor Leader Skills Training
16
17
18
Day Camp Leaders Kickoff Meeting
Commissioner Basic Training
Wood Badge - Course 3 Weekend 2
20
19 CAAB - Merit Badge Classes
21
22
23
24
25 Duty to God Encampment OA Memorabilia Show Wood Badge - Course 4, Weekend 1
27
28
29
30
Duty to God Encampment Wood Badge - Course 4, Weekend 1
24
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September Planning & Events:
District Events:
CAAB MErit Badge Classes | SEPTEMBER 5, 12 & 19
Appalachian Trail:
Come to Camp Allatoona Aquatics Base for hands-on Merit Badge classes covering the aquatics merit badges. Many classes are taught throughout the year, so pay attention to the calendar for information on other course offerings. CampAllatoona.org COST
bjones@atlantabsa.org
Varies by class
The Council Duty to God Encampment is a FUN Council Encampment held at Bert Adams Scout Camp for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers. The event focuses on a Scout’s Duty to God in a fun weekend. Scouts will get a kick-start on earning the Religious Award for their faith and come to a deeper appreciation of a Scout’s obligation to be Reverent. AtlantaBSA.org/DutyToGod
bertadams@atlantabsa.org
$12
1 15 15
District Committee Meeting Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting
Foothills:
Duty to God Encampment | September 25-27
COST
Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting
Button Gwinnett:
CONTACT
CONTACT
3 10 17
3 10 23 25-27
Roundtable District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting District Family Camp
Hightower Trail: 4 11 11 12
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable Join Cub Scouts Bike Rodeo
Are you prepared?
Indian Springs:
Make sure your leaders and parents know how to obtain the latest information about District and Council programs by including the following on all district communications: Council website: http://www.atlantabsa.org/ Council electronic newsletter: The Promise Council Facebook page: www.facebook.com/atlantaboyscouts District website, District Roundtable, District Facebook
Northern Ridge:
3 10 17 25-27 3 10 17
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable Webelos Woods District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting District Roundtable
Phoenix:
September is training season
1 10 10
Every Scout deserves a trained leader. Every leader deserves to be trained. The Atlanta Area Council offers a wide variety of training courses for all levels of leaders in all Scouting programs. You can attend training in any district, not just your own. AtlantaBSA.org/Training
Pickett’s Mill: 3 10
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable District Committee Meeting Roundtable
Silver Comet:
Join the Camping Volunteer Corps Camping Volunteer Corps is a program for Boy Scout Troops and Venturing Crews to provide service at Cub Family Camping Weekends throughout the year. Service activities include program staffing, dining hall operations, parking, and logistics. Participation is free and all benefits are provided at no cost! Scouts receive free camping, all meals prepared in the dining hall, and a patch for everyone. Plus, all hours count toward service requirements for ranks and school obligations! There is no cost to participate (free camping weekends for your unit!). Camping Volunteer Corps opportunities are found at all Spookyree weekends, and Spring Fling.
2 3 10
Soapstone Ridge: 7 14 18-20 18-20
District Committee Meeting Roundtable Webelos Woods Boy Scout Fall Camporee
Southern Crescent: 3 3 10
Join the Camping Volunteer Corps; email BertAdams@AtlantaBSA.org
District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting Roundtable
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Southwest Atlanta: 14 28
Roundtable District Committee Meeting
Yellow River: 3 9 9 18-20
25
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable District Camporee
Dates subject to change, please reference www.atlantabsa.org/calendar.
2015
October Things to remember: • Train new and incoming Unit Leaders • Register for NYLT • Set Friends of Scouting presentation date
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY 1
SATURDAY 2
3
OA Trailblazer Adventure Camp Backcountry Outdoor Leader Skills Training Scout Day at the Atlanta Beltline
4
5
6
7
8
OA Trailblazer Adventure Camp
9
10
Spooky-ree #1
Backcountry Outdoor Leader Skills Training Scout Day at the Braves 11
12
13
14
Spooky-ree #1
15 Youth Protection Seminar
16
17
Spooky-ree #2 Wood Badge - Course 4, Weekend 2
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award Banquet
SOLO Wilderness First Aid Annual Commissioners Conference
18
19
20
21
22
Spooky-ree #2
23
24
Spooky-ree #3
Wood Badge - Course 4, Weekend 2
Georgia Aquarium Merit Badge Sleepover
SOLO Wilderness First Aid
25 Spooky-ree #3
26
27
28 Council Coordinated Committee Meeting Popcorn Take Order Due
26
29
30
31
Spooky-ree #4 Learn to Swim Lessons
SCOUT DAYS
AT TURNER FIELD
MAY 23 AND OCTOBER 4 The Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Area Council are proud to partner on two Scout Days at Turner Field. May 23rd at 4:00 and October 4th at 3:00. All Scouts and Troop Leaders will participate in a pregame parade. Please line up at the Hank Aaron ramp an hour and a half before each game. To order your tickets please visit braves.com/ boyscout. If you have any questions please contact Justin Johnson at 404-614-1444.
YOUTH PROTECTION BEGINS WITH YOU 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, Boy Scout, and Venturing programs. True youth protection can be achieved only through the focused commitment of everyone in Scouting. Take some time to visit the Youth Protection website to learn about the latest initiatives to keep your kids safe.
Youth Protection training is an important component of the Boy Scouts of America’s strategy to protect youth from sexual abuse and other forms of mistreatment. This training emphasizes BSA youth protection policies to be used by all Scouting members and units. These policies protect the youth in the program, as well as our adult volunteers.
Today's youth are spending more time than ever using digital media for education, research, socializing, and fun. To help families and volunteers keep youth safe while online, the Boy Scouts of America introduces the Cyber Chip. The Cyber Chip can be used as a tool to show skill and a commitment to do what’s right in the cyber world.
Youth Protection Champions are the focal points and key drivers of Youth Protection at their assigned level of the organization. They assist in recruiting Youth Protection leadership, support Youth Protection training and strategy development actions, and act as one of the principal champions and advisors on all matters relating to Youth Protection.
CUB SCOUT SUMMER CAMP
GET OFF THE COUCH THIS SUMMER AND “TAKE FLIGHT!”
Summer shouldn’t be spent on the couch playing video games. It should be spent having the time of your life with your best friends. Cub Scout Summer Camp is the perfect opportunity to fill your days with fun activities, and your nights sleeping under the stars at Bert Adams Scout Camp. Our experienced staff has developed the perfect program for your Scout no matter if he is a first-year Tiger Cub, or a Webelos about ready to take on the full Boy Scout Adventure. Parents, Bert Adams Scout Camp is the perfect place to welcome you to the joy of camping too. Our best-in-class facilities, air-conditioned dining hall, and wireless connectivity keep you comfortable while your children play and learn. Bring the entire family, siblings are welcome too!
Activities
MEGA SLIP & SLIDE ARCHERY BIKING ASTRONOMY SLINGSHOTS ROBOTICS FISHING
ROPE BRIDGES HIKING ROCKETS BB GUNS CLIMBING CAMPFIRES ...AND MORE!
2015 SUMMER CAMP CALENDAR Webelos Week: June 29 - July 4
Webelos Week Cost: $245 per Scout, $85 per adult*
Cub & Webelos Session #1: July 5-8 Cub & Webelos Session #2: July 8-11 Cub & Webelos Session #3: July 12-15 Cub & Webelos Session #4: July 15-18 Cub & Webelos Session #5: July 19-22 Cub & Webelos Session #6: July 22-25
Cub & Webelos Session Cost: $165 per Scout, $70 per
adult*
* Get 1 free adult for every 4 Scouts
Register for Camp Today
Go online to: www.AtlantaBSA.org/CubSummerCamp Or call us at: 770-989-8820
YOU’RE ALWAYS SERVING, NOW YOU’RE SAVING Georgia Natural Gas® (GNG) is a proud supporter of the Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts. We applaud their commitment to service and to molding our next generation of leaders. Just like the Boy Scouts, we at GNG are also committed to service and serving our customers and the communities they live in. As a way to say thank you to the many volunteers, Troop Leaders and families that support the Boy Scouts, we have a special discount just for you – Receive 10¢ off per-therm for 12 months. Plus, for every new GNG customer we’ll donate $25 to the Atlanta Area Council.*
SERVICE AND SAVINGS IS THE GNG WAY. To sign up, call 1-866-ONLY GNG or visit onlygng.com and mention promotion code BOY SCOUTS
Enrollment eligibility, price plan availability and actual customer service charge, deposit requirement and price per therm are subject to GNG’s credit and payment policies. See onlygng.com for price plans and customer service charge ranges. All price plans are subject to GNG’s terms and conditions of service. *Offer limited to qualified new and existing residential customers who enroll on an eligible price plan between 6/1/2015 and 6/30/2016 using applicable promotion code. Some plans may not be eligible. $0.10/ therm discount on gas consumed available for a total of 12 consecutive months, provided customer remains on the selected price plan during the applicable period and pays all billed charges by the date due, or discount will be cancelled and customer will continue to be billed at the selected price plan rate without any discounts. $25 donation is for new customers only who enroll between 6/1/2015 and 12/1/2015 using applicable promotion code. Limited to $1,500 maximum aggregate donation. Cannot be combined with any other offer. © 2015 Georgia Natural Gas GNG-1232
Let the Adventures Begin! Sell Trail‛s End Popcorn.
Earn your way to camp and other exciting adventures with popcorn! Selling popcorn is a great way to fund your Unit's Scouting program for the year. From summer camp to high adventures, popcorn can help make these www.trails-end.com goals happen! Visit www.AtlantaBSA.org/Popcorn for more information.
October Events:
District Events:
OA Trailblazer Adventure Camp | October 2-4
Appalachian Trail:
The Order of the Arrow Trailblazer Adventure Camp is a program that gets Cub Scouts & Webelos involved in outdoor activities like shooting sports, nature, and conservation. It is held at Bert Adams Scout Camp and has a capacity to welcome over 1,000 Cub Scouts and their families. That capacity is usually reached so register early! AtlantaBSA.org/Trailblazer
Button Gwinnett:
CONTACT
COST
trailblazer@aacegwa.org
$15
1 15 10-12 6 20 20
Roundtable District Committee Meeting Fall Camporee District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable District Committee Meeting
Foothills: 1 8 28
Scout Day at the Braves | OCTOber 4 Come watch your Atlanta Braves take on the rival St. Louis Cardinals. Arrive 90 minutes early and join the Scout parade around Turner Field. With tickets starting at only $14, this is the one event you do not want to miss.
Roundtable District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting
Hightower Trail:
TICKETS
COST
TIME
1 8 8
AtlantaBSA.org/Braves
$14, $25
1:35pm
Indian Springs:
Cub Scout Spooky-ree | october 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 & 30-11/1 Spooky-ree is a themed fall weekend filled with a Fall Festival, creepy-crawly nature show, pumpkin carving & decorating, archery, BBs, s’mores, and a campfire. The highlight of the weekend is the Trickor-Treating Trail for all Scouts and an extra spooky haunted trail for the older Scouts and adults. AtlantaBSA.org/Spookyree INFORMATION
COST
TIME
bertadams@atlantabsa.org
$25 per Scout
12:30pm or 7:00pm
Whitney m Young, Jr. Service Award Banquet | October 15 Help us recognize those in our community who help make Scouting possible for rural and low-income youth. Join us at our annual awards dinner in their honor at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. CONTACT
COST
TIME
jknight@atlantabsa.org
$75
7:00pm
Are your Tour Plans set?
14 15 17 23-25
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable Program Planning Meeting Roundtable District Day of Service District Camporee
Northern Ridge: 1 8 15
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Phoenix: 6 8 8 28
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable District Annual Business Meeting
Pickett’s Mill: 1 8 9-11
District Committee Meeting Roundtable District Camporee
Silver Comet: 1 8 16-18 23-25
District Committee Meeting Roundtable Webelos Woods Fall Camporee
Soapstone Ridge:
A Tour Plan must be filed for trips outside of Atlanta Area Council boundaries: any campout not on Atlanta Area Council property; or when conducting, as a unit, any of the following activities not sponsored by the Council or District that includes aquatics activities, climbing and rappelling, flying, shooting sports, or motorized vehicles.
5 12 12 17
Southern Crescent: 1 1 2-4 8
For details, and to fill out a Tour Plan, visit: MyScouting.org
District Committee Meeting Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting District Service Day District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Fall Camporee Roundtable
Southwest Atlanta: 10 12 24 26
District Merit Badge Clinic Roundtable/Recharter Training Deliver the Promise Day District Committee Meeting
Yellow River: 1 14 14
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District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Dates subject to change, please reference www.atlantabsa.org/calendar.
2015
November Things to remember: • Sign up for CPR Saturday • Schedule Scout Sabbath and Scout Sundays • Select Webelos-to-Scout Transition Chairs
SUNDAY
MONDAY 1
TUESDAY 2
WEDNESDAY 3
Spooky-ree #4
THURSDAY 4
FRIDAY 5
The Fundamentals of Training
8
9
10
SOLO Advanced Wilderness First Aid
11
12
SOLO Advanced Wilderness First Aid
17
18
19
23
20 Silver Beaver Nominations Due
24
25
NYLT - Session 4
14 The Trainer’s Edge
Wilderness First Aid Orientation Session (B)
22
13
Wilderness First Aid Orientation Session (A)
16
7
OA Ordeal (Make Up)
OA Ordeal (Make Up)
15
SATURDAY 6
26
21 NYLT - Session 4 Wilderness First Aid Practical Session
27 Scout Shop Black Friday Sale
Thanksgiving - Volunteer Service Center Closed 29
30
36
28
November Planning & Events:
District Events:
Wilderness first Aid course | November 12 or 17 & 21
Appalachian Trail:
Wilderness First Aid is now required for many High Adventure Activities for Scouts and Venturers. The Atlanta Area Council offers multiple opportunities for this certification. We offer both Basic and Advanced Wilderness First Aid through SOLO at the Allatoona Aquatics Base and we offer Red Cross Wilderness First Aid through our Council Activities Committee. Consult the online calendar for the various offerings of these courses at AtlantaBSA.org/TrainingCalendar.
Button Gwinnett:
INFORMATION
COST
AtlantaBSA.org/Wilderness
$75 or $150
1 5 12 19 3 17 17
Recharter Day Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable District Committee Meeting
Foothills:
National youth leadership training | November 21-25 National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed six-day Council-level program designed to provide Scouts who are 13 years and older with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home, units, and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. Content is delivered in a unit and small group outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Courses are also held in December and June. Courses fill up early. AtlantaBSA.org/NYLT
5 12 25
Roundtable District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting
Hightower Trail: 5 12 12
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Indian Springs:
CONTACT
COST
4 19
registrar@aacnylt.com
$225
Northern Ridge: 4 12 19
It’s Time to Renew Your Unit Your unit has the responsibility of renewing each member and leader annually. The process begins in October or November, depending on when your unit expires (December or January). The process can now be done 100% online with information to get started in the renewal packet. The unit selects an adult to complete the online process. This renewal processor uses the access code to log onto the Internet Renewal Web site. At any time, the renewal processor can suspend the electronic process and return later to the last completed screen. The system lets you enter new members, renew current members, and update information for any registrant. When completed, the new unit roster is submitted to ScoutNet and a Unit Charter Renewal Report Package is printed. This package includes the unit charter application. Acquire the signatures for the application and send it, the rest of the package, any new youth and adult applications, and all fees to the council. Following this procedure will ensure your unit renewal meets all national requirements. For assistance or more information, call the Program Center at 770-989-8820.
District Committee Meeting Roundtable District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Phoenix: 3 12 12 12
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable Recharter Day
Pickett’s Mill: 5 7 12
District Committee Meeting Recharter Day Roundtable
Silver Comet: 5 7 4 12
District Committee Meeting Turkey Shoot District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Soapstone Ridge:
Silver Beaver Nominations The Silver Beaver Award is the highest recognition a Council can bestow on an adult volunteer leader. Don’t miss the opportunity to nominate a fellow Scouter for this award. Awards are presented at the Council Recognition Reception in March. Silver Beaver Nominations are due November 20.
2 9 9 21
Southern Crescent: 5 5 12
Download a nomination form at www.AtlantaBSA.org/BeaverApp
District Committee Meeting Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting Charter Renewal Day District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Southwest Atlanta
Scheduling Friends of Scouting Friends of Scouting is the annual fundraising campaign in which district volunteers visit all Scouting units during a special meeting (e.g. Blue and Gold Banquet, Court of Honor). Presenters make a short presentation to the parents and adult leaders of the unit explaining how the Scouting program is funded and why financial support is needed to maintain and expand the quality programs and camping facilities of the Atlanta Area Council. If you have not already done so, please contact your District Executive or District Family Friends of Scouting Chair to schedule a presentation.
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7 9 23
Recharter Day Roundtable District Committee Meeting
Yellow River: 5 11 11
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Dates subject to change, please reference www.atlantabsa.org/calendar.
2015
December Things to remember: • Register for University of Scouting • Select Scouting for Food Chair • Sign up for Cub Scout Camping Kickoff
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
2
3
4
8
9
10
11
5
Council Commissioner’s Cabinet Meeting
6
7
12 CPR Saturday
13
14
15
16
17
18
23
24
25
19
Golden Eagle Luncheon
20
21
22
26 NYLT - Session 5
Christmas - Volunteer Service Center Closed 27
28
29
30
31
NYLT - Session 5 Winter Camp NYLT - Adult Staff Registration
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December Planning & Events:
District Events:
CPR Saturday | December 12
Appalachian Trail:
Did you know immediate CPR can double or even triple a cardiac victim’s chance of survival? Whether you are a Scout looking to earn his First Aid Merit Badge or an experienced emergency medical professional, make sure you have the most up-to-date CPR certification. Multiple courses will be covered including Adult CPR, Standard First Aid, and CPR for Professional Rescuers. www.AtlantaBSA.org/CPRSaturday CONTACT
COST
TIME
770-989-2887
from $45
beginning at 8:00am
National youth leadership training (NYLT) | December 26-31 National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed six-day Council-level program designed to provide Scouts who are 13 years and older with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. Content is delivered in a unit and small group outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Courses are also held in June and November. Courses fill up early. AtlantaBSA.org/NYLT
3 10 17
Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting
Button Gwinnett: 1 15 15
District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable District Committee Meeting
Foothills: 3 6 10 16
Roundtable District Recharter Day District Committee Meeting Commissioner Holiday Party
Hightower Trail: 3 10 10
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Indian Springs:
CONTACT
COST
3 5 17
registrar@aacnylt.com
$225
Northern Ridge: 3 10 17
Winter Camp | December 27-31 Winter Camp is held the last week of each year at Bert Adams. This is a wonderful opportunity for Troops and Scouts to finish out the year earning some additional advancement while getting a chance to experience cold weather camping. Many of the merit badge programs are taught by business and community leaders. www.AtlantaBSA.org/WinterCamp
District Committee Meeting OA LLD/LEC/Winter Banquet Roundtable District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Phoenix: 1 10 10
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Pickett’s Mill: 3 10
CONTACT
bertadams@atlantabsa.org
District Committee Meeting Roundtable
Silver Comet:
Golden Eagle Luncheon Join Dr. Robert M. Gates, former Secretary of Defense, and current National President of the Boy Scouts of America, in support of Metro Atlanta Scouting as our Keynote speaker at this year’s Golden Eagle Luncheon. The event will be held at the Cobb Galleria Centre on December 16th at 12:00 PM. Contact your District Executive if you are interested in attending or becoming a Table Host.
2 3 5 10
District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Holiday Dinner District Recharter Day Roundtable
Soapstone Ridge: 7 14 14
District Committee Meeting Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting
Southern Crescent:
Share This Year’s Accomplishments Thanks for a great year of Scouting! Your unit has worked hard and accomplished much this year. Don’t forget to complete your Journey to Excellence status report to help your unit receive the recognition you’ve earned. These forms are located in your Annual Renewal Packet and are downloadable at www.Scouting.org/JTE. You can also log your year-end service hours through this site as well. Thanks again for a wonderful year!
3 3 3 10
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting District Charter Day Roundtable
Southwest Atlanta: 14 14
District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Yellow River: 3 9 9
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District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Dates subject to change, please reference www.atlantabsa.org/calendar.
2016
January Things to remember: • Complete Journey to Excellence scorecard • Sign up for Scouting for Food • Sign up for the 100 Year Campout
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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1
2
New Year’s Day - VSC Closed 3
4
5
6
7
8 VOC Awards Banquet
9 Day Camp Leaders Roundtable OA - LEC/LLD
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Whitney M. Young Nominations Due
17
18
19
20
21
22
23 University of Scouting
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - VSC Closed 24
25
26
27
28 Quarterly Commissioner Meeting
29 Cub Scout Summer Camp Kick-off
30 House of Scouts - JTE Recognition Breakfast Key Leaders Conference
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January Planning & Events:
District Events: Appalachian Trail:
University of Scouting | January 23 University of Scouting is an opportunity offered twice each year for adult leaders of all program areas to come together for a day of fun, fellowship and learning. Whether you are a new leader or experienced; a Commissioner or Den Leader…a Scoutmaster or Cubmaster…Committee Member or simply an interested parent…there is something for you at the University of Scouting.
7 14 21
Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting
Button Gwinnett:
CONTACT
COST
TIME
5 19 19
StephanieLDaniels@bellsouth.net
$20
8:00am - 3:30pm
Foothills:
Council Camp Card Sale
7 14 27
District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable District Committee Meeting Roundtable District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting
Hightower Trail:
Several Camp Card Kick Off events will be held in February. Make sure that you are signed up to sell. Camp Cards are a great way for Scouts to earn the money they need for Summer Camp and High Adventure Activities. It’s easy, fun and rewarding! AtlantaBSA.org/CampCards Sign up your Unit to sell Camp Cards in January. Call 770-956-5691 for more information.
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Nominations Due The Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award recognizes those in our community who make Scouting possible for rural and low-income youth. Awards are presented at the Council’s annual banquet in October. Whitney M. Young, Jr. nominations are due January 15. AtlantaBSA.org/WMYApp
7 14 14
Indian Springs: 7 14 21
Atlanta Area Council is looking for a few dedicated individuals to serve Scouting by being a staff member at Bert Adams or Woodruff Scout Camps. The requirements are stiff; the jobs are demanding, but the experience is exhilarating. Staff applications are available at both Bert Adams and Woodruff Scout Camps. To apply use the following links: Bert Adams - www.AtlantaBSA.org/BAStaff Woodruff - www.AtlantaBSA.org/WSCStaff
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Northern Ridge: 7 14 21
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Phoenix: 5 14 14
Work Camp Staff this Summer
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Pickett’s Mill: 7 14
District Committee Meeting Roundtable
Silver Comet: 6 7 14
District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting Roundtable
Soapstone Ridge: 4 11 11
District Committee Meeting Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting
Southern Crescent:
Atlanta Area Council 100th Anniversary In 2016 the Atlanta Area Council celebrates 100 years of Scouting! To celebrate, we have several anniversary themed events planned throughout the year. Be sure to check our website and your inbox for more information on events like the Council 100th Anniversary Campout and encourage your unit to plan a centennial celebration of their own.
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7 7 14 30
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable District Banquet
Southwest Atlanta: 9 11 25
District Banquet Roundtable District Committee Meeting
Yellow River: 7 6 13 13
District Committee Meeting District Banquet Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting
Dates subject to change, please reference www.atlantabsa.org/calendar.
2016
February things to remember: • Reserve your spot for Cub Scout Summer Camp • Order of the Arrow Elections • Plan Webelos Crossover
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY 1
WEDNESDAY 2
THURSDAY 3
FRIDAY 4
SATURDAY 5
7
8
9
6 Camp Card Kick-off
Camp Card Kick-off
10
11
12
Scout Sunday
13 Scout Sabbath
14
15
16
17
18
19
21
22
23
24
25
20 NYLT Staff Development
Cub Scout Summer Camp Kick Off
26
27 Scouting for Food Bag Distribution
28
29
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February Planning & Events:
District Events:
Scout Sunday/Sabbath | February 7 & 13
Appalachian Trail:
Scout units are urged to participate in the religious service of their chartering organization: attend in uniform, do a flag ceremony, speak about Scouting, present religious awards and/or formally thank the chartering organization for their support throughout the year. Consider having a recruiting information table in the foyer or hospitality area. A Scout is reverent. AtlantaBSA.org/ScoutSunday
Button Gwinnett:
Webelos to Scouts Transition
4 11 18 2 15 15
Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable District Committee Meeting
Foothills:
One of the goals of the Webelos program is to prepare boys for their transition into Boy Scouts. Packs and Troops should work together to insure that every Webelos Scout has the opportunity to join a Troop. Troops can provide opportunities for Webelos Scouts and their parents to become familiar with their program through special open houses or outdoor activities. Webelos dens may also have the opportunity to observe Troops in action at Webelos Woods, Webelos Do Your Best, or other district events. The cooperative effort of Troop and Pack gives Webelos Scouts and their families an awareness of the Troop program, Troop leadership, and advancement – as well as an appreciation for Troop organization and relationships. While Webelos dens will visit Troops as a group, the selection of a Troop by individual boys is up to the Scout and his family. Every Troop has a different “personality” and is different in the type of activities scheduled. Families must choose the Troop that best meets the needs of their son. Boys are encouraged to join a Troop in early spring, allowing them to experience several Troop campouts prior to attending summer camp.
4 11 24
Hightower Trail: 4 11 11
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Indian Springs: 4 11 18
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Northern Ridge: 4 11 18
Order of the Arrow Elections
Roundtable District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
The Order of the Arrow is Scouting’s National Honor Society. Once each calendar year, each Boy Scout Troop or Varsity Scout Team with qualified Scouts is urged to hold an election. In keeping with National policy, the election period is defined by the Lodge. In order for your candidates to attend our Spring Ordeals, elections must be held between December 15, 2015 and April 10, 2016, and election forms must be turned in to the Lodge by your Chapter. No exceptions. We have this deadline so that candidates can get proper notification about the Ordeal. If you do not hold an election by April 10, your Troop/Team will not get another chance in 2016. Chapters may choose to have a shorter election season but it will fall TIME within these dates. Your Chapter will do their best to accommodate all requests.
Phoenix:
If you want your Scouts (and adults) to be CALLED-OUT at your district camporee or other venue the election must be held at least 2 weeks before the call-out. Adult applications have to be approved by three people so the two week deadline is very important if your adults are to be called-out. No prior approval equals the adult not being called-out.
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Pickett’s Mill: 4 11
District Committee Meeting Roundtable
Silver Comet:
District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting Roundtable
Soapstone Ridge: 1 8 8 20
For more information, visit www.AACegwa.org
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable District Banquet
District Committee Meeting Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting District Pinewood Derby
Southern Crescent:
Scouting for Food Scouting for Food is the annual coordinated service project in the Atlanta Area Council. During this two weekend project, Scouts will distribute bags to neighbors’ homes on the 1st Saturday and pick-up donated food on the 2nd Saturday.
4 4 11 20
Southwest Atlanta: 8 8 20 22
Register your Unit at www.AtlantaBSA.org/ScoutingforFood
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable District Pinewood Derby Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting Pinewood Derby District Committee Meeting
Yellow River: 4 10 10
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District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Dates subject to change, please reference www.atlantabsa.org/calendar.
2016
march
Things to remember: • Make short-term camping reservations for fall events • Sign up for Council Program Kickoff • Sign up for Spring Fling Family Camping Weekend
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District Events:
Wood Badge | March 4-6, March 18-20
Appalachian Trail:
Wood Badge is an advanced leadership course offered four times a year for Scout Leaders involved in all program levels – Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing. Wood Badge is some of the best (and definitely the most fun!) leadership training you will find anywhere. Leadership skills developed through Wood Badge will make you a more effective leader at work, in Scouting, at home, and in other volunteer roles. During the course you will define your personal vision of success for your Scouting position, and then outline five significant goals to bring that vision to life. When you complete those goals, you will receive your recognition – the Wood Badge. AtlantaBSA.org/WoodBadge CONTACT
COST
Find your course contact at AtlantaBSA.org/WoodBadge
$230
3 10 17
Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting
Button Gwinnett: 1 15 15
District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable District Committee Meeting
Foothills:
COUNCIL 100th anniversary CAMPOUT | March 11-13 The Atlanta Area Council will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2016 and the centerpiece of the yearlong celebration for Troops, Teams and Crews will be at Bert Adams Scout Camp from March 11th to March 13th, 2016. Join 5,000 of your closest Scouting friends for a weekend roller-coaster ride of Scouting that will leave you breathless when you get home on Sunday. Make sure to check the Promise and the Council Website for updated information on this exciting event. Check out AtlantaBSA.org for updates on this and other anniversary events.
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Roundtable District Committee Meeting Webelos Woods District Commissioner Meeting
Hightower Trail: 3 8-10 10 10
District Committee Meeting Camporee District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Indian Springs: 3 10 17
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Northern Ridge:
Silver Beaver Awards Ceremony The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. CONTACT
COST
gsnipes@atlantabsa.org
Free for Scouts and adults
3 10 17
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Phoenix: 1 10 10
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Pickett’s Mill: 3 10
District Committee Meeting Roundtable
Silver Comet:
Spring Recruiting Fall isn’t the only time to bring new Scouts into your Unit. Hold spring recruiting events and open houses. Invite newly recruited Scouts to attend Day Camp and other summer events. Spring is a great time to attract new families and get them involved in great summer activities. Visit www.AtlantaBSA.org/Join-Scouting for more information about recruiting.
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District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting District Banquet District Pinewood Derby
Soapstone Ridge: 7 14 14 18-20
District Committee Meeting Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting Spring Camporee
Southern Crescent: 3 3 10
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Southwest Atlanta: 14 28
Roundtable District Committee Meeting
Yellow River: 3 9 9
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District Committee Meeting Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting
Dates subject to change, please reference www.atlantabsa.org/calendar.
2016
april
Things to remember: • Sign up for CPR Saturday • Reserve Summer Camp Merit Badge spots • Sign up for Cub Scout Day and Evening Camps
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Wilderness First Aid
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Exploring Experience - Woodruff Day Camp Leaders Roundtable
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April Planning & Events:
District Events:
Spring Fling cub Family Weekend | April 8-10
Appalachian Trail:
Held annually at Bert Adams Scout Camp, Spring Fling is a wild weekend of fishing, shooting sports, hiking, games, and much more! Come for the weekend or just for the day on Saturday. Activities include a night hike, sports, crafts, roasting marshmallows, and visiting with special guests. Activities on Saturday will begin and end with a campwide flag ceremony and include a giant campfire in the lakefront amphitheater on Saturday night! And you won’t want to miss the Spring Fling Eggstravaganza. www.AtlantaBSA.org/SpringFling
Button Gwinnett:
CONTACT
COST
bertadams@atlantabsa.org
$25 per Scout
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Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting
District Commissioner Meeting District Spring Camporee Roundtable District Committee Meeting
Foothills:
POWDER horn training | April 15-17 & April 29 - May 1 Powder Horn Training is designed to help the Troop, Team, or Crew by teaching older Scouts, Venturers, and adult leaders how to safely conduct outdoor/high-adventure activities of a fun and challenging nature. The course is conducted over two weekends and provides an introduction to the resources needed to successfully lead older youth through a program of outdoor adventure. The course presenters are expert consultants, from inside and outside of Scouting, in each outdoor high adventure activity. It is for any older youth or adult interested in successfully conducting a unit-level, high-adventure program. AtlantaBSA.org/PowderHorn CONTACT
7 14 29-5/1 20
Roundtable District Committee Meeting District Family Camp District Commissioner Meeting
Hightower Trail: 7 14 14
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Indian Springs: 7 14 21
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Northern Ridge: 7 14 21
bjones@atlantabsa.org
Council Program Kick-off | April 16 Get the Council Annual Calendar and Program Planning Guide. Early bird registration for Council events, activities, and programs. Learn from experienced leaders how to put the magic in your Scouting program. This is the first step to planning your 2016-2017 Scouting year. AtlantaBSA.org/Program TIME
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Phoenix: 5 14 14
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Pickett’s Mill: 7 14
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 the online, video, and print resources for the Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing programs. For more information: www.scouting. org/YouthProtection.aspx.
Silver Comet: 6 7 14 22-24
District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting Roundtable Spring Camporee
Soapstone Ridge:
Youth Protection Training (YPT) is required for all leaders to be registered with the BSA, and must be retaken every two years. This course may be taken on line or in a classroom setting, adults must complete the test with a 70% or higher to be considered trained. A special training card with the course code will be issued to each person who is trained in classroom-facilitated YPT.
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Guide to Safe Scouting
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The purpose of the Guide to Safe Scouting is to prepare members of the Boy Scouts of America to conduct Scouting activities in a safe and prudent manner. All participants in official Scouting activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and be aware of state and local government regulations that supersede Boy Scouts of America policies and guidelines.
District Committee Meeting Roundtable
District Committee Meeting District Banquet Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting
Southern Crescent:
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Southwest Atlanta: 11 11 25
District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable District Committee Meeting
Yellow River: 7 13 13
Learn more at www.Scouting.org/YouthProtection
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District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Dates subject to change, please reference www.atlantabsa.org/calendar.
2016
m ay
Things to remember: • Complete Summer Camp physicals • Schedule Unit Planning meetings • Complete Fall Leadership Succession plan
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OA Ordeal - Woodruff
Wood Badge - Course 2
CPR Saturday
Powder Horn
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May Planning & Events:
District Events:
CPR Saturday | May 7
Appalachian Trail:
Did you know immediate CPR can double or even triple a cardiac victim’s chance of survival? Whether you are a Scout looking to earn his First Aid Merit Badge or an experienced emergency medical professional, make sure you have the most up-to-date CPR certification. Multiple courses will be covered including Adult CPR, Standard First Aid, and CPR for Professional Rescuers. www.AtlantaBSA.org/CPRSaturday
5 12 19
Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting
Button Gwinnett:
CONTACT
COST
TIME
3 17 17
770-989-2887
from $45
beginning at 8:00am
Foothills:
National youth leadership training (NYLT) | May 22, 29 & 6/5 National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed six-day Council-level program designed to provide Scouts who are 13 years and older with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. Content is delivered in a unit and small group outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Courses are also held in December and June. Courses fill up early. AtlantaBSA.org/NYLT CONTACT
registrar@aacnylt.com
$225
5 12 25
District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable District Committee Meeting Roundtable District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting
Hightower Trail: 5 12 12
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Indian Springs: 5 12 19
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Northern Ridge: 5 12 19
Program Previews Support your unit’s annual planning process by attending the Program Preview that will be conducted at the May Roundtable. A calendar of 2016 -2017 district and council dates will be distributed. Information will be available on fun events that your unit can participate in throughout the year. After the Program Preview your unit should conduct its own annual program planning conference to get ready for the coming year. Using national planning resources for each program, as well as various calendars (e.g., council, district, school, and chartered partner), your unit can develop a program filled with safe and fun activities and adventures. Planning ahead allows the unit to have a quality program that is exciting and will create memories.
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Phoenix: 3 12 12
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Pickett’s Mill: 5 12
District Committee Meeting Roundtable
Silver Comet:
Webelos Crossover Webelos Crossover does not occur at the same time for every Webelos Scout and many Webelos should have already crossed over before May. Here’s what the Scouting.org web site has to say about the process. The passage from Cub Scout Pack to Boy Scout Troop should be smooth, with no time lost in between. When Webelos Scouts are ready to cross over, the Scout and his family should be familiar and comfortable with the youth and adult leaders of the Troop, their role in the Troop and Troop activities, and feel excited about beginning this new adventure. The Webelos Scout’s graduation ceremony should clearly signify his transition to a new level of Scouting, and could include the presentation of his Arrow of Light Award, a Boy Scout Handbook, and a Troop neckerchief. The key factor to improved Webelos transition is the ongoing working relationship of the leaders of a Cub Scout Pack and a Boy Scout Troop. Ideally a community organization would have both a Pack and a Troop with leaders who work together to help move Webelos Scouts into a Boy Scout Troop the same way schools move students from elementary school to middle school.
4 5 12
District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting Roundtable
Soapstone Ridge: 2 9 9 14
District Committee Meeting Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting District Service Day
Southern Crescent: 5 5 12
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Southwest Atlanta: 9 23
Roundtable District Committee Meeting
Yellow River: 5 11 11
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District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Dates subject to change, please reference www.atlantabsa.org/calendar.
2016
june
Things to Remember: • Attend Fall Recruiting Training • Finalize District Plan • Sign Up for Popcorn
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June Planning & Events:
District Events:
Boy Scout Summer Camp
Appalachian Trail:
Boy Scout Summer Camp is a real highlight of the Troop’s program year. It takes a lot of planning to have a good season of Summer Camp, the first part of your planning for next year’s camp can happen now, go ahead while you are in camp this summer and reserve your site for next year. Talk to your Scouts while in camp this summer about what they want to do next summer. That will put you on the road for your 2017 camp planning process. Some of the key elements include: • Reserving a Spot at Camp, the earlier the better to get the week you want. • Thinking about how your Scouts can earn money needed for Camp through Popcorn and Camp Card sales. • Planning to have adequate adult leadership for Camp. • Incorporating new Scouts who join in the Spring into your Summer Camp plans. • Health forms and physicals needed for camp. • What Merit Badges to sign the Scouts up for. This process is an online process that begins in April but it begins earlier by gathering the information from your Scouts so it’s ready by April 1. • Holding a Parent Night to encourage camp attendance and help parents understand how to help their son prepare for camp. These are some but not all of the key features of the year round process of Summer Camp planning and now is a good time to start for next year. AtlantaBSA.org/BoyScoutCamp
2 9 16
Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting
Button Gwinnett: 7 21 21
District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable District Committee Meeting
Foothills: 2 6-10 9 22
Roundtable District Day Camp District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting
Hightower Trail: 2 6-10 9 9
District Committee Meeting District Day Camp District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Indian Springs: CONTACT
woodruff@atlantabsa.org
2 9 16
770-956-5687
Northern Ridge:
CUB SCOUT SUMMER CAMP Cub Scout Summer Camp is a three-night resident camping program for Cub Scouts entering 2nd – 5th grade during June and July. Cubs will enjoy BB guns, archery, sling shots, crafts, sports, games, campfire and lots more. Parents are highly encouraged to attend. Advancements supplement those offered by Day Camp. Siblings are welcome at Tiger, Wolf, and Bear sessions. AtlantaBSA.org/CubCamp CONTACT
bertadams@atlantabsa.org
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Phoenix: 9 9
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The 2016 Exploring Engineering Academy is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for 9th – 12th grade students to get to live on the Georgia Tech campus and get behind the scenes access to more than 30 Atlanta-area companies like GE and GA Power. No other summer camp combines learning and fun like the Exploring Engineering Academy. Learn how different STEM concepts impact you every day, then experience these principles first-hand as you fly through roller coasters at Six Flags, take in an Atlanta Braves game, and explore the Georgia Aquarium. AtlantaBSA.org/Exploring CONTACT
COST
amcdaniel@atlantabsa.org
2 9 16
District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Pickett’s Mill:
770-956-5687
exploring engineering academy | June 5-10
Angie McDaniel
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
770-989-2880
$1,000 per Scout
District Committee Meeting District Day Camp Roundtable
Silver Comet: 2 6-10 9 13-17
District Committee Meeting North District Day Camp Roundtable South District Day Camp
Soapstone Ridge: 6 9-11 13 13
District Committee Meeting District Day Camp Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting
Southern Crescent:
What is Cub Scout Day Camp? Day Camp is Council camp run by districts for Cub Scouts entering 1st - 5th grade and focusing on earning rank advancements, learning new skills, playing sports and games, crafts, BB guns, archery and making new friends. Many parent volunteers are needed to have a successful camp. Scouts can attend any district’s camp. Camps are typically 4 to 5 days long and are held during the summer at varying times. Find the Day Camp nearest to you at www.AtlantaBSA.org/FindYourCamp
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District Committee Meeting Roundtable District Twilight Camp District Day Camp
Southwest Atlanta: 6-10 16-19
District Day Camp District Twilight Camp
Yellow River: 6-10
District Day Camp
Dates subject to change, please reference www.atlantabsa.org/calendar.
2016
j u ly
Things to Remember: • Organize new Dens and recruit new Den Leaders • Sign up for Wood Badge training • Sign up for 2017 Summer Camp
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Woodruff Summer Camp - Week 5
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Council Coordinated Committee Meetings
July Planning & Events:
District Events:
Cub SCOUT SUMMER CAMP
Appalachian Trail:
This is one of the best ways to experience all the fun and adventure that Bert Adams Scout Camp has to offer. More than just a regular campout, Cub & Webelos Summer Camp is a four-day, three-night camping experience in July for Cub Scouts of all ages, plus their parents, leaders, and siblings. Scouts will have fun and work on advancement, while mom, dad, and sister can join in and enjoy the unique beauty of this part of Newton County, Georgia. Six sessions are scheduled for summer 2016. AtlantaBSA.org/CubCamp
Button Gwinnett: 5 19 19
Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable District Committee Meeting
Foothills:
CONTACT
bertadams@atlantabsa.org
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7 14 27
770-956-5687
Roundtable District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting
Scout Planning
Hightower Trail:
Take some time now to plan your meetings for the coming year using the Den and Pack Meeting Resource Guide available at the Scout Shop. This guide will provide a framework for your den’s favorite Cub Scouting activities. Involve other den parents in choosing and planning activities and outings. Detailed plans can be created using den meeting program forms for each level. To encourage parent participation in your den meetings throughout the year, involve them in the process of choosing and planning activities and outings.
Indian Springs:
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Go to Scouting.org to find your “Den and Pack Meeting Resource Guide.”
7 14 21
Roundtable Training Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Program Planning Meeting
Northern Ridge: 7 14 21
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting District Roundtable
Phoenix:
National Summertime Pack Awards School breaks afford Cub Scout Packs a perfect opportunity for special activities. These may be geared to a traditional summer break or to shorter breaks afforded by a year-round school calendar or to homeschooled Cub Scouts. The National Summertime Pack Award recognizes Packs that provide a year-round program. Each Pack that plans and conducts three Pack activities – one each during the summer months (or school vacations for a year-round school calendar) qualifies for the National Summertime Pack Award and will receive a ribbon for their flag. Each den will receive a den ribbon if at least half of their Cub Scouts attend three Pack summertime events. Cub Scouts who attend all three of their Pack’s summertime activities earn a pin, which is worn on the uniform right pocket or on the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award. Go to www.AtlantaBSA.org/SummertimePackAward for more information.
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Pickett’s Mill: 7 14
Your Council camp properties are there for you to use (August 15 - May 1). We have some of the best Scouting facilities in the country and we continuously work to make the process easy for you to reserve and use these facilities. Visit www.AtlantaBSA.org/WeekendCamping
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District Committee Meeting Roundtable
Silver Comet: 7 6 14
District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting Roundtable
Soapstone Ridge: 4 11 11
District Committee Meeting Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting
Southern Crescent: 4 4 14
Short Term Camping Reservations
District Day Camp Roundtable
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Southwest Atlanta:
No District Meetings this month.
Yellow River:
No District Meetings this month.
Dates subject to change, please reference www.atlantabsa.org/calendar.
August
2016
things to remember: • Plan to advance new Cub Scouts to Bobcat • Sign up for Fall Cub Scout Family Camping Weekends • Sign up for Duty to God Encampment
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TUESDAY 1
WEDNESDAY 2
THURSDAY 3
FRIDAY 4
SATURDAY 5
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OA Ordeal CAAB - Merit Badge Classes
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OA-LEC
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CAAB - Merit Badge Classes CAAB - Water Mania
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Wood Badge Course #3
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August Planning & Events:
District Events:
CAAB MErit Badge Classes | August 6, 13 & 20
Appalachian Trail:
Come to Camp Allatoona Aquatics Base for hands on Merit Badge classes covering the aquatics merit badges. Many classes are taught throughout the year, so pay attention to the calendar for information on other course offerings. CampAllatoona.org INFORMATION
COST
bjones@atlantabsa.org
Varies by class
4 11 17
Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting
Button Gwinnett: 2 16 16
District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable District Committee Meeting
Foothills:
Wood Badge | August 19-21, September 9-11 Wood Badge is an advanced leadership course offered four times a year for Scout Leaders involved in all program levels – Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing. Wood Badge is some of the best (and definitely the most fun!) leadership training you will find anywhere. Leadership skills developed through Wood Badge will make you a more effective leader at work, in Scouting, at home and in other volunteer roles. During the course you will define your personal vision of success for your Scouting position, and then outline five significant goals to bring that vision to life. When you complete those goals, you will receive your recognition – the Wood Badge. AtlantaBSA.org/WoodBadge CONTACT
COST
Find your course contact at AtlantaBSA.org/WoodBadge
$230
4 11 24
Roundtable District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting
Hightower Trail: 4 11 11
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Indian Springs: 4 11 18
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Northern Ridge: 4 11 18
Fall Recruitment Scouting is more fun with your friends. Beginning in August, and running throughout the entire fall, units Council-wide will recruit thousands of new families to join in the fun and adventure of Scouting. In addition to the Council’s Fall Recruiting plan, units are encouraged to share their program inside their Chartered organizations and hold their own “Bring a Friend” events that show just how fun Scouting is.
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting District Roundtable
Phoenix: 11
Roundtable
Pickett’s Mill: 4 11
District Committee Meeting District Roundtable
Silver Comet: 4 3 11
District Commissioner Meeting District Committee Meeting Roundtable
Soapstone Ridge: 1 8 8
District Committee Meeting Roundtable District Commissioner Meeting
Southern Crescent: 4 4 11
District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Southwest Atlanta: 8 22 26
Roundtable Fall Recruiting Kick Off District Committee Meeting
Yellow River: 4 10 10
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District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable
Dates subject to change, please reference www.atlantabsa.org/calendar.
2016
September Things to remember: • Register for Winter Camp • Sign up for Wilderness First Aid • Begin Unit Renewal Process
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OA-LEC
OA Memorabilia Show Wood Badge - Course 4, Weekend 1
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Duty to God Encampment Wood Badge - Course 4, Weekend 1
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Dates subject to change, please reference www.atlantabsa.org/calendar.
2016
October Things to remember: • Register for CPR Saturday • Finalize NYLT plan • Set Friends of Scouting presentation date
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Spooky-ree #4
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OA Trailblazer Adventure Camp
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Spooky-ree #1
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Powder Horn Weekend 1
Youth Protection Seminar
Spooky-ree #1
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award Banquet
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Spooky-ree #2 Wood Badge - Course 4, Weekend 2 SOLO Wilderness First Aid Annual Commissioners Conference
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Spooky-ree #2
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Wood Badge - Course 4, Weekend 2 SOLO Wilderness First Aid
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Spooky-ree #4 Learn to Swim Lessons
Dates subject to change, please reference www.atlantabsa.org/calendar.
2016
November Things to remember: • Sign up for CPR Saturday • Schedule Scout Sabbath and Scout Sundays • Select Webelos-to-Scout Transition Chairs
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TUESDAY
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Spooky-ree #4
THURSDAY 2
FRIDAY 3
The Fundamentals of Training
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SOLO Advanced Wilderness First Aid
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Wilderness First Aid Orientation Session (A)
SOLO Advanced Wilderness First Aid
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Wilderness First Aid Orientation Session (B)
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OA Ordeal
OA Ordeal
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SATURDAY 4
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18 Silver Beaver Nominations Due
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NYLT - Session 4
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19 NYLT - Session 4 Wilderness First Aid Practical Session
25 Scout Shop Black Friday Sale
Thanksgiving - Volunteer Service Center Closed 27
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Dates subject to change, please reference www.atlantabsa.org/calendar.
2016
December Things to remember: • Register for University of Scouting • Select Scouting for Food Chair • Sign up for Cub Camping Kickoff
SUNDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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Christmas - Volunteer Service Center Closed 25
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NYLT - Session 5 Winter Camp
Christmas - Volunteer Service Center Closed
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Religious Observance Dates May 2015 4 6 17 23 28
Buddha Day (Vesak) - Buddhist Lag Ba’Omer - Jewish Ascension of the Lord - Catholic Shavout - Jewish Ascension of Baha’u’llah - Baha’i
June 2015 17 Ramadan begins - Islam July 2015 8 17 24 25
Martyrdom of the Bab - Baha’i Eid al Fitr - Islam Pioneer Day - Mormon Christian Tish’a B’av - Jewish
August 2015 15 Dormition (Assumption) of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Catholic September 2015 8 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Orthodox Christian 13 Rosh Hashonah – Jewish 23 Yom Kippur - Jewish 23 Eid al Adha - Islam 27 Sukkot - Jewish
October 2015 5 Simchat Torah - Jewish 13 Al Hijira - Islam 19 Birth Of The Bab - Baha’i November 2015 1 All Saints Day - Catholic 2 All Souls Day - Catholic 12 Birth of Baha’u’llah - Baha’l
MARCH 2016 14 Vaisakhi - Sikh 20 Palm Sunday - Christian 23 Ourim - Jewish 24 Maundy Thursday - Christian 25 Good Friday - Christian 27 Easter - Christian APRIL 2016 21 Ridvan – Baha’i 22 Passover Begins - Jewish
December 2015 6 Hannukah - Jewish 8 Rohatsu - Buddhist 21 Winter Solstice - Zoroastrian 22 Mawlid an Nabi - Islam 25 Christmas – Christian
MAY 2016 1 4 8 15 25 29
JANUARY 2016 6 Epiphany - Christian 24 Mahayana - Buddhist 24 Tu B’Shevat - Jewish 30 Sadeh - Zoroastrian
Pascha - Orthodox Christian Lailat al Mira -, Islam Ascension of the Lord - Catholic Visakha Puja - Buddist Lag B’Omer - Jewish Ascension of Baha’u’llah - Bahai
JUNE 2016 6 Ramadan Begins - Islam 11 Shavuot - Jewish
FEBRUARY 2016 7 Scout Sunday 13 Scout Sabbath 10 Ash Wednesday - Christian 15 Nirvana Day - Buddist
JULY 2016 7 Eid al Fitr - Islam 9 Martyrdom of the Bab - Baha’I 24 Pioneer Day - LDS
AUGUST 2016 13 Tish’a B’av - Jewish 15 Dormition (Assumption) of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Catholic SEPTEMBER 2016 8 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Orthodox Christian 14 Eid al Adha - Islam OCTOBER 2016 2 Rosh Hashonah – Jewish 11 Yom Kippur - Jewish 16 Sukkot - Jewish 20 Birth of the Bab - Baha’i 25 Simchat Torah - Jewish NOVEMBER 2016 1 All Saints Day - Catholic 2 All Souls Day - Catholic 12 Birth of Baha’u’llah - Baha’l DECEMBER 2016 8 Rohatsu - Buddhist 11 Mawlid an Nabi - Islam 21 Winter Solstice - Zoroastrian 24 Hannukah - Jewish 25 Christmas – Christian
for a complete calendar of religious observance dates visit scouting.org
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