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SCOUTING NEWS

New Versions - Youth & Adult Application

Note: new applications available for youth and adult. Please discontinue use of all older adult applications. New applications are available online and in the Scout Shop.  

 

Youth Application here - 18+ now use adult application. New youth 18-20 will be registering as venturing participants, position code VP.  Currently registered Venturers or Sea Scouts will not need to register as adults as long as they are continuously registered in the same unit, until reaching the age of 21

 

Adult Application here - initials required in new fields. Venturers and Sea Scouts 18-21 are now considered adult participants, must use an adult application, and abide by youth protection requirements.  

 
LEARNING AND TRAINING 

Youth Leadership Training
Highly recommended for youth in troop positions of leadership. Patrol Leaders, Senior Patrol Leaders, Scribes, Quartermasters, and Assistants. This training course develops leadership skills. Recognized by colleges and looks good on resumes in a competitive environment. Dates and registration for youth

Monthly Roundtable - Tonight!
Join us the second Thursday of every month. Year-round topics to benefit you, the Scout leader. Get ideas for your next meeting, learn from other volunteers, share your best day hikes, pick up all the resources and information you need in one convenient hour: 7-8pm that's it! Info here.

March - Youth Leader Training
April - Exciting Council Activities
May - Ax & Knife Skills 
June - Charming the Adult Volunteer

Trainer's EDGE - Saturday, May 9
The Trainer's EDGE is the course for all council, district, troop, crew, and pack trainers, and individuals who would like to serve as trainers. This course is intended to "train the trainer" on behaviors and resources while offering hands-on experience in methods and media. Registration flyer here.
AQUATICS CAMP 

Aquatics Camp at the Sea Base
The most popular week-long aquatics camp for Webelos and Boy Scouts. Day options for Cub Scouts. NEW: Complete packet posted. And registration open online here.

Philmont Trek 2016
Open to youth 14+ or 13 and completed 8th grade by summer 2016. Phenomenal hiking in the back country of New Mexico. Philmont is the mecca of Scouting - a must-do for all Scouts. A rare opportunity with years of waiting lists. Informational meeting tonight at 7pm. Can't attend? Contact Steve Haas via email. Trek 2016 info here. More high adventure opportunities here.
Quick Links
Long Beach Area Council  
401 E 37th St | PO Box 7338

Long Beach, CA 90807
office: 562-427-0911 | fax: (562) 492-9437 
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