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Longhouse Council - Pathways - May 8, 2020
Vol. #2 Issue #16
Virtual Camporee; Saturday, May 16th
We still have room for your unit recipe and Scouts talents. We have extended our deadline for submissions till Wednesday, May 13th . Don't miss out on being part of this once in a life time event.

During the event we encourage Scouts and families to post photos of their back yard Camp-Ins on FaceBook with the hash tag #LHCCampIn2020.

Plus during this time of National struggle we would like Scouts and families to think of families in need and donate food and other supplies to their local Food Pantries.
Than post photos on FaceBook with the hash tag #LHCScoutsLeadtheWay .

Council Campfire CookBook
Every unit has their favorite recipe for snacks around the Campfire. Submit your units favorite Campfire snack recipe with a photo and it will become part of the 1st Longhouse Council Campfire Cookbook. Submissions will require unit type Troop/Pack/Crew/Ship and unit number. Please include a little story of why this is your units favorite recipe. Submissions must be received by Wednesday May 13th and sent to dstevens@incpark.com    

Digital Campfire
·          Slide Show : Every Patrol and Den is encouraged to submit up to 5 pictures of their units to be included in the Slide Show. File name should include the Unit # 
Each submission should be between 30 seconds and 2 minutes in length, unless MB requires more. 
Content should be
o   Skit Related,
o   Scout Related just like the Movie Making Webelos/ AoL elective states,
o   Family Related due to the Camporee theme or
o   Merit Badge Requirement Related . 
Options include (but not limited to): Pre-recorded skit; Puppet Show Skit; YouTube-Style Review; Lip Synch Music Video; Public Service Announcement; Commercial (Mock or Serious); Movie Trailer, Merit Badge Requirement Submission or Scout Recruitment Video.
Submissions should be
o   Uploaded to https://bit.ly/SubmitVCamp
o   Saved in a standard MP4 format,
o   Named with the Unit# and the Scout Name,
o   Sent by Wednesday, May 13 th

Online Safety
It is not a requirement to participate but we encourage everyone to take some time and review some of the BSA guidelines for Cyber Safety, which involves educating our youth about privacy protections in an ever- expanding digital world. 
·         Cyberchip videos
Leadership development is one of the Scouting movements core principles. There is no better program for our youth than NYLT. If you want a Youth run Troop you need to register your Scouts for the Council NYLT program on August 9th - 14th, 2020.
Summer Camp
Many people are wondering will Summer Camp still happen? The answer is absolutely it will. There is nothing that will make us all feel better, than getting back to normal and going to summer camp. We have a team of dedicated volunteers and professionals busily planning and preparing for some really spectacular Summer Camp programs. Please check out our website for more info.
Check Out Scouts BSA Day Camp
Virtual Resources
Scouting can continue while we are all spending extra time at home. Here are several websites that will help you develop programs and find resources that can keep youth of all ages engaged. Some of these programs are great for school work as well.
Got Time On Your Hands?
How About Some Online Training.
There is a day soon that we will be back to business as usual and Scouting will start up as if no time has past at all. What better way to be prepared for the return of your Scouting program than to complete some online training. There are plenty of resources and informative training modules that can help you to get ready for the return of Scouting.
Need Advancement Awards or other Scout products during Social Distancing?
Please follow these simple steps;
  1. Email your Advancement report or supply request to NDCSupply.Orders@scouting.org
  2. Next a Customer Service Representative will contact you to arrange payment.
  3. Then your advancement materials and products will be shipped via FedEx.
We Still Need Your Support
Boy Scouts of America, Longhouse Council has partnered with Give Lively to securely process your online donation. 
Any donation amount helps further the reach and impact of Scouting. Your generosity will enable us to provide a great Scouting program to more youth, and will help prepare youth for the rest of their lives.
The 2020 International Brotherhood Camporee  
You’re Invited to Celebrate with Us! 
LONGHOUSE COUNCIL’S Premier Camping Event. 
The 25 th - 27 th  of September 
Wellesley Island State Park 
44927 Cross Island Rd, Wellesley Island Rd. 
Please bring:  Packs  &  Troops   that want to have FUN
  E arly bird special ends June 1st.  
2020 SEABADAGE
Sign up for the Northeast Region
Seabadge Course (Seabadge-54-NY-2020)
ALL registered leaders within BSA are invited to attend no matter what program you are in (Pack, Troop, Crew, Ship, District, Council, etc.) this is not just for Sea Scout Leaders.
Date: Fri., October 2, to Sun., October 4, 2020
Location: Camp Woodland
Longhouse Council
        491 Kibbie Lake Rd, Constantia, NY
 Cost: $175.00. 
2021 National Jamboree
For more information on events, training opportunities, and other activities happening in your district, visit your district webpage:

Other Dates of Interest

5/25/20 Memorial Day (Office Closed)

“I googled my symptoms… turned out I just need to go camping”