The weather has finally turned for the better (knock on wood) and you can feel the excitement in the air as kids get ready for school to be let out for the summer. Many kids spend their summers raising animals and growing crops, perhaps having a summer job, but if you’re a Scout summer means camping!
First Year Camping
So, it’s your first year at Boy Scout Camp. What do you even bring? What should you expect? If these are some of your thoughts and concerns why don’t you come to our District RoundTable, Thursday the 10th to learn about camping and the gear you should bring.
If you haven’t sign up for camp, or if you want more information about merit badges and the schedules click here.
The Findlay Scout Shop is also having a great sale on May 19th for camping gear. Come on in and let one of the staff get you set up for the summer.
Cub Scout Summer
Many Cub Packs don’t meet over the summer but did you know there are a lot of cool things you could do?
Not only could you go to summer camp but cub packs who do one pack activity a month during the summer (June, July, and August) are eligible for the National Summertime Pack Award if on average half of the members participate. This gets them a colorful den ribbon. For kids who attend all 3 activities they can earn a special pin to be worn on the right pocket flap of their uniform.
If you haven’t signed up for summer camp or if you want more information about the different camps click here.
Summer Employment Opportunities
It’s your 16th birthday and you are trying to save up money for a car, or gas. Your mom and dad keep hassling you about what you are going to do over the summer and getting serious about finding job opportunities. If this sounds like you, you should sign up to work on camp staff! Between our two camps there are many opportunities from lifeguard, to kitchen, to merit badge counselor and many more! Not only do you get paid to work at camp, but you get to live there all summer long away from home! If going to camp is one of your favorite memories or you are looking for leadership opportunities this is the place for you.
Camp Staff Application
Talk to Tom James for open positions: 419-422-4356 OR tjames@scouting.org
Ticks and Summer Pests
This summer ticks are going to be bad again. When planning camp outs be sure to go to your local DNR page to see the warnings about ticks in that area and what species there are. Go check out my pest article to get more tips for dealing with pests like mosquitoes and raccoons this summer.
Boys’ Life Reading Contest
Enter the 31st annual Boys’ Life reading contest now. All you have to do is write a one-page report titled “The Best Book I Read This Year” and entire it in the Boys’ Life 2018 “Say Yes to Reading!” contest. The book can be fiction or nonfiction but the report must be in your own words and can only be a maximum of 500 words.
You can enter in one of the following categories:
- 8 years and younger
- 9-10 years old
- 11 years and older
First-place winners in each category will win a $100 Amazon gift card. Second-place winners earn a $75 gift card. Third-place winners will receive a $50 gift card. Everyone who enters will receive a free patch that can be worn on the right pocket of the uniform.
It's Popcorn Time
Calling all packs, don't forget to sign up by May 30th for the Fall Popcorn sale and automatically earn another 1%!
Your District Popcorn Kernal is Ted Blum. If you have questions give him a call at 419-306-4153 OR email him at tblum1@woh.rr.com
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