SCOUTING NEWS YOU CAN USE
Week of January 17, 2022
Pacific Skyline Council
Boy Scouts of America
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Now Hiring Staff for 2022 Oljato Summer Camp
For Everyone
We are now taking applications for staff positions and the Counselor in Training (CIT) program at Camp Oljato's 2022 Summer Camp! Opportunities available for age 14+. Click here to learn more about the CIT program, the staff positions, and to apply.
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2022 Oljato Summer Camp - Week 1 & 2 are Sold Out!
For Scouts BSA and Venturers
Camp Oljato (pronounced ole-JAY-toe) is a premier Scouts BSA summer camp in the High Sierra. Our program immerses Scouts in the outdoor adventures of Scouting. Week 1 is sold out, others are getting close. Sign up your troop or crew today!
Week 1 – Sun-Sat, July 10-16, 2022 Sold Out
Week 2 – Sun-Sat, July 17-23, 2022 Sold Out
Week 3 – Sun-Sat, July 24-30, 2022
Week 4 – Sun-Sat, July 31-Aug 6, 2022
Our Programs include extensive aquatics (sailing, motor boating, paddle boards, water trampoline, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, rowing, and life saving), rock climbing, handicraft, welding, nature, Scoutcraft, shooting sports, adult leader training, and a high adventure program. Recent additions are horseback riding, log rolling, waterskiing and wakeboarding! Learn more & register here.
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Good Turn Assessment
For Scouts BSA
Due to the computer glitches that some units were experiencing in early January in the recharter system, the deadline to pay your units Good Turn Assessment and receive the Scout Shop incentive has been extended to February 28. Invoices will be sent to units in early February. Full details can be found here.
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BSA COVID Modifications for Scouts BSA Rank Requirements and Merit Badge Requirements to Be Rolled Back
For Scouts BSA Leaders
As of March 01, 2022, all TEMPORARY changes made to Scouts BSA advancement requirements to address the COVID-19 pandemic will expire, and there will be a return to the standard rules for Scouts BSA advancement. This includes deferment of some swimming requirements for First and Second Class ranks, virtual activities for Tenderfoot, Second and First Class ranks, and Camping Merit Badge requirement 9b.
As always, BSA’s top priority is the health and safety of all youth participating in BSA programs. In 2020, the BSA instituted several modifications to rank requirements and merit badge requirements (“advancement modifications”) to accommodate activity restrictions necessitated by COVID-19. Effective March 1, 2022, those modifications will be removed, and the standard rules for advancement and merit badges will again become effective. These requirements are published here and in the Requirements Guidebook.
The Guide to Advancement, Section 10.2.2.0, states that “Members must meet current advancement requirements as written for merit badges, all ranks, and Eagle Palm--no more and no less--and they are to do exactly what is stated.”
Additional updates to Pacific Skyline Council Advancement procedures can be found here.
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Citizenship in Society Merit Badge Eagle Scout Requirements Clarification
For Scouts BSA
Eagle Scout candidates will continue to use the current Eagle rank requirements until June 30, 2022, and will not be required to complete the new Citizenship in Society Merit Badge as long as they complete all of the current Eagle Rank requirements before July 1, 2022. They do not have to submit their final Eagle Scout application nor complete their Eagle Scout Board of Review prior to July 1, 2022, but must complete all current Eagle Scout requirements before then. Starting July 1, 2022, Eagle Scout candidates will be required to complete all Eagle Scout requirements including the new Citizenship in Society merit badge. As has been the practice, the local council will be responsible for verifying in the system the Eagle Scout candidate and their completion of the Eagle Scout requirements. The local council will determine those Scouts that meet all requirements before July 1, 2022, under the current requirements, and those Scouts that fall under the new Eagle Scout requirements as of July 1, 2022. Questions? Email the Council Advancement Committee Chair at: BrianBoggs@sbcglobal.net
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Order of the Arrow Visitation Season! - Jan-Mar
For Scouts BSA Leaders
We are excited to begin the unit visitation season for early 2022! The Scoutmaster of each troop will receive an email containing a Unit Support Pak, which describes the process of scheduling a visitation. Units should schedule visitations during January-March to allow the lodge time to prepare for the Spring Ordeal. We look forward to electing new candidates in the new year!
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BeAScout.org Leads - Did You Know?
For All Unit Leaders
The BSA National office has alerted us that there is a noticeable spike in web activity on sites like BeAScout.org over the holiday break, with families searching for positive, outdoor activities for their children--just what Scouting is here to deliver! The Call to Action for you is: 1) Expect that there might be Active Leads arriving to your unit via Invitation Manager within my.scouting.org and 2) PLEASE act on such invitations promptly to engage with those who are reaching out. There has never been a more important time to help youth/families find a unit and join our program!
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New California Law Protecting Youth - AB 506
For Everyone
As a Scouting volunteer, you understand the importance of keeping children safe. A recent bill (AB 506) was passed by the State of California requiring volunteers and staff of Youth Service Organizations to complete training in child abuse and neglect reporting, and undergo Live Scan background checks. Find more info here, More details are forthcoming.
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Applications are Now Being Accepted for the 2022 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award - Deadline Jan 31
For Everyone
This award recognizes the top Eagle Scout Service Project based on council- and territory-level winners. The Eagle Scout, his or her parents, or a registered BSA volunteer (with the Eagle Scout’s permission) may submit the application. To qualify, the Scout must have earned Eagle rank during 2021. Deadline for submittal to the Pacific Skyline Council is January 31, 2022. Projects should be innovative and distinctive in nature and show exceptional service to a religious institution, school, community, or other entity. Examples of projects selected for the Adams Award include those that have benefited underprivileged children, recognized veterans, supported international communities, and required significant leadership, time and resources. The Pacific Skyline Council will select a Council-level winner, who then will compete for the National Service Territory (NST) #3 Adams Award. The National Adams Award winner is selected from the sixteen NST finalists. Candidates should email their applications and Eagle Project Workbooks - including attachments - to Stephen Smith and Council Advancement Chair Brian Boggs by January 31, 2022. All submittals must be in PDF format. Download the application form.
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Scout Shops and Service Centers
For Everyone
SCOUT SHOPS:
SERVICE CENTERS:
Foster City Store's New Hours:
Sun CLOSED
Mon-Fri 10:00am–5:00pm (closed 1-2pm for lunch)
Sat 10:30am–3:00pm
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2022 Day Camp Registration is Open! - Summer
For Cub Scout families
Join our Camp Ta-Ki-Ma (Circle of Friends) as we have fun with theme-based science, nature, crafts, sports, games, and much more! Activities vary by location. Get your Cub Scout outside with theme-based time-honored Scout experiences like Archery, Crafts, Sports, Science, Games, and much more! Join us at this 5-day program of activities which provides fun and new experiences for the Cub Scouts. The daily 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, a camp T-shirt and hat upon arrival at camp, as well as a custom patch upon completion of camp. Learn more & register.
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Pinewood Derby Champ Camp - Jan 22
For Cub Scouts and their parents
Come to the Foster City Scout Shop on Sat, Jan 22, 10am-2pm for our annual Pinewood Derby Champ Camp!--a drop-in drop-out event. The Carpenter's Union will be here to cut out your cars, design stations for you to design your cars, and activity stations for the kids while waiting for their car to be cut.
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Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Class - Feb 26
For Scouts BSA
The Pacific Skyline Council will hold an in-person Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge class on Sat, Feb 26, 2022 at the Mountain View Presbyterian Church located at 1667 Miramonte Avenue (map). The class will be held from 8:30am - 3:30pm. Registration closes upon reaching the class limit of 30 Scouts. Registration cost is $45 per Scout. Scouts taking this class must have earned the First Aid Merit Badge as a prerequisite.
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2022 Merit Badge Midway - Feb 26
For Scouts BSA
Our 2022 Merit Badge Midway will be via Zoom on Sat, Feb 26, 2022. Merit Badge Classes with openings as of 1/14/22: Railroading (AM & PM). Cost is $45 and Scouts will be able to register for up to 2 merit badge classes. Registration is now reopen and closes Jan 28. Register here. Note: Midway is restricted to in-council Scouts only. This Midway is different from the S.T.E.M. Midway held each December.
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2022 Spring Shooting Sports Day! - Mar 26
For Scouts BSA
Did you miss the Shooting Sports Day in fall 2021? We’ve added a day in March 2022 packed with shooting sports activities! Registration opens Feb 14, 2022, 8:00am. Learn more.
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2022 Council Camporee - SOLD OUT
For Scouts BSA and Venturers
Learn and practice your fire building, first aid, and a host of other wilderness survival skills. Enjoy campfires, games, and field events. Registration now open. Learn more & register here.
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2022 Come On to Cub-ON! - June 10-12, May 13-15 SOLD OUT
For Cub Scout families
Registration for the May Sold Out and June, 2022 Cub-On registrations open Nov 1! 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. Registration now open. Learn more & register. 2022 Cub-ONs will be held at Boulder Creek Scout Reservation.
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National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - June 18-24, 2022
For Scouts BSA and Venturing
An action-packed program providing youth with leadership skills and experiences they can use in Scouting and are applicable in their everyday lives. Learn more.
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Earn the Aviation, Weather, or Astronomy Merit Badge at Hiller Aviation Museum's 1-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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NRA Basic Pistol Training - SOLD OUT
For Adults and Venturing Youth 14 and older
The students will learn the knowledge, skills and attitude to become a basic pistol shooter. Skills learned are shooting positions, body positions, shot mechanics, sight picture, parts of a pistol, ammunition, Winchester marksmanship program, shooting activities, practical exercises, cleaning and care of rifles, safe gun handling, and shooting skills development. Additionally this course is required to take a Pistol Instructor Course. Learn more and register.
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High Adventure Training (HAT) - Starts Feb 28
For Scouts BSA and Venturing Leaders
For anyone who intends to take Scout units on outings that are more than a few miles from the trail head. Emphasis is on safety, first aid, and program planning. Three classroom sessions and one field session. Learn more and register.
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Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) - Starts Mar 1
For Cub Scout Leaders
Get the most out of the Cub Scout experience! Learn how to have fun in the outdoors. Every pack should have at least one adult who has completed this training. Two classroom sessions and one field session. Learn more and register.
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Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) - SOLD OUT
For all direct-contact Scouts BSA Leaders
This 3-part hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills needed to lead Scouts outdoors. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank. Along with Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training and Youth Protection Training, this course is required for all direct contact leaders of Scouts BSA troops. All three parts are required. Two classroom sessions and one field session. Learn more and register.
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Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training - Mar 20
For all Scoutmasters and Assistants
The course will provide Scoutmasters and Assistants with the basic information and tools they need to lead successful Scouts BSA troops. Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters who complete this course, Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills, and Youth Protection Training are considered “trained” for those positions. Learn more and register.
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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 (Youth Protection Training) 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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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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