SCOUTING NEWS YOU CAN USE
Week of July 5, 2021
Pacific Skyline Council
Boy Scouts of America
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Eagle Spotlight: Callie Muhlner
For Everyone
Meet Callie Muhlner, one of 10 young women in Pacific Skyline Council’s inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts. Callie earned her Eagle at age 18 from Troop 4027 in San Mateo and attends Washington University in St. Louis. (Click here to read more about Callie on our website).
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Council COVID Guidelines Updated!
For Everyone
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Cub Scout Fall Recruitment – Bring-A-Buddy to Scouts!
For Cub Scout Leaders
It’s time to reinvigorate your Pack and invite new families to join! Plan on having your pack represented at one of our two Zoom trainings on Aug 3 or Aug 4! RSVP to one of our trainings here. You can find training information and other important details on our newly updated Fall Recruitment page, and you can now order free recruitment supplies online.
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Fund Your Unit’s Scouting Year with Popcorn!
For Unit Leaders
This year Trail’s End has made it even easier to fundraise with popcorn! Get your unit involved with the simplest fundraising option for your unit!
Council Popcorn Trainings in July and August!
Learn what is coming up and how easy it will be to fundraise with popcorn! Have your unit kernel or a representative attend one of the trainings
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Area 3 Powder Horn 2021 - Aug 8-13
For Unit Leaders
Powder Horn is a training opportunity designed to expose Venturing and Scouts BSA Leaders leading older youth (14+) to activities and resources necessary to operate a successful High Adventure program. The aim is to give hands-on experience with a variety of high adventure activities so that you understand the planning, the type of equipment, the safety considerations and most important- contacts to qualified professionals and experts. Powder Horn is a skills resource course held over 4-6 days. Each Powder Horn course is slightly different, but you can expect to see activities ranging from aquatics to mountain biking, rock climbing to shooting sports. Hosted by the Golden Gate Area Council (not Pacific Skyline Council). Download the flyer & register here.
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Order of the Arrow Unit Visits
For Scouts BSA Troops, Venturing Crews, and Sea Scouts
Attention all Ohlone Lodge members! If you will be attending summer camp this summer, don’t forget to bring your sash for OA Day! This year at Boulder Creek Camp, Ohlone Lodge will be holding an OA Day on Friday of both weeks to commemorate and promote the lodge’s activities and its members. The day will end with an ice cream social for any OA campers to come to and engage in fellowship with their peers.
We'd like to visit your unit! Whether you have Scouts eligible to be elected or not, you can schedule a Virtual Unit Visitation. This is an opportunity for Scouts and Scouters to learn about the OA, what the OA can do for them, about camping opportunities, and elect eligible Scouts to be candidates for OA membership. Request a visit here.
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Volunteer to Help at Cub Scout Day Camp
For Scouts BSA, Venturers, and adults
Whether you need to get your summer service hours for Scouts or school, you want to stay close to home this summer, or you just want to get outside, our Cub Scout Day Camp is a great place to volunteer your time this summer! You'll help with age-appropriate activities for Cub Scouts and Webelos: including archery, crafts, games, slingshots, Cub Scout Adventures, and more. Activities vary by location.
Remaining dates: Mon-Fri, July 19-23, 2021 San Mateo
Volunteer Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
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Shops and Offices are Open for Business
For Everyone
Our OFFICES are now reopened! Our staff is working a hybrid schedule, some days in the field, some days in the office, some days from home. You are always welcome to drop in for general Scouting business anytime, but if you need to speak with someone specific, it is best to make an appointment--find our contact information. Our SHOPS are open! Locations & guidelines.
Mon, Sep 6 – Offices and Foster City shop CLOSED for LaborDay.
Sat-Mon, Sep 4-6 – Palo Alto shop CLOSED for Labor Day.
The Peninsula Scout Shop (Foster City) will be closing early, at 1pm, on Sat, July 17. The Palo Alto store will be open regular hours on those Saturdays to serve all your Scouting needs!
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2021 Cub Scout Ta-Ki-Ma Day Camp - 1 remaining Summer session, July 19-23
For Cub Scouts
Ta-Ki-Ma means Circle of Friends. Get your Cub Scout outside this summer with time-honored Scout experiences like Archery, Crafts, Sports, Science, Games, and much more! Join the Knights of the Scout-table at this 5-day program of activities which provides fun and new experiences for the Cub Scouts. The 5-day program is centered on Cub Scout Adventures and electives as they relate to the outdoors. Included in the cost of day camp is all necessary supplies for crafts and activities! All Scouts will receive a free camp T-shirt and hat upon arrival at camp, as well as a free custom patch upon completion of Camp. Mon-Fri session in San Mateo (July 19-23). Learn more & register.
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2021 Cub Scout Ta-Ki-Ma Virtual STEM Camp - Aug 2-6
For Cub Scouts
Ta-Ki-Ma means Circle of Friends. We are excited to be able to offer you a virtual option for Day Camp this year. We will be having daily programs that are centered on Cub Scout Achievements and Electives as they relate to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Three different sessions each day (two on Friday). Being registered allows you to attend them all or pick and choose! All Scouts will receive a FREE Camp Ta-Ki-Ma patch upon completion of the Camp. Learn more and register.
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Come On to Cub-ON! - Aug 13-15
For Cub Scouts
Cub-On is a weekend family camping event for all Cub Scouts and their families. Boulder Creek Scout Reservation is located in the Santa Cruz mountains in a lush redwood forest. Program areas are open throughout the weekend. Meals are provided; trained staff on duty for all areas of camp; “Bobcat Trail” program for brand new Scouts; and “Spirit of the Arrow” for Webelos. Learn more & register. Note: 2021 Cub-ONs will be held at Boulder Creek Scout Reservation.
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Earn the Aviation, Weather, or Astronomy Merit Badge at Hiller Aviation Museum's One-day Workshops!
For Scouts BSA
Scouts BSA can earn the Aviation, Weather, or Astronomy Merit Badge with the Hiller Aviation Museum! Learn more and register at hiller.org. This is not a council event--please direct any questions to the Hiller Aviation Museum.
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Online Training
For Everyone
If you haven't already taken the required courses for your Scouting position, log on and get trained. There are several Required training opportunities available online, as well as Extended Learning.
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Log on to my.scouting.org
- Click on "Menu"
- Click on "My Training"
- Select YPT if you need to update it (every 2 years)
- All other classes, go to "Training Center" and select the courses needed by program.
- Take any Trainings needed for your leadership position in Scouting.
This way, you will be ready to hit the ground running when quarantine restrictions are lifted.
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Life-to-Eagle Class
For Life Scouts
Help your Life Scout get to Eagle! Learn more. (click then scroll down)
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Merit Badge Counselor Training
For Everyone
Become a merit badge counselor! Learn more. (click then scroll down)
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District Roundtables
For Everyone
Roundtables provide leaders with program ideas; information on policy and events; and training opportunities. Learn more (click then scroll down)
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Venturing Roundtables
For Venturing Leaders
Calling all Venturing leaders! Join us for Venturing Roundtables! Mark your calendars, we'll meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm online. Zoom link.
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Philmont Training Center - Cimmaron, NM
For Everyone
PTC is a National volunteer training center for the Boy Scouts of America. Learn more.
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Summit Bechtel Reserve - Glen Jean, WV
For Everyone
SBR is a National volunteer training center for the Boy Scouts of America. Learn more.
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Looking for More Training Courses?
For Everyone
Check with our neighboring councils:
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