SCOUTING NEWS YOU CAN USE
Week of January 3, 2022
Pacific Skyline Council
Boy Scouts of America
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-- And thank you for all you do! --
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2022 Oljato Summer Camp - Week 1 is 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
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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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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Silver Beaver Nominations - Deadline Jan 10
For Everyone
The Silver Beaver is the highest award that a council may bestow on an individual Scouter. Recipients of this award are registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. It is time again to recognize those special volunteers in Pacific Skyline Council who have given exceptional service to our youth. Download the nomination form. These people generally have given service not only through their units, but also through service at the district and council level. We as a council want to honor these people for their dedication and hard work in service to the youth. If you know someone who meets the criteria, we would love to consider them for this special honor. Please fill in the appropriate application form as completely as possible and send to the Foster City Scout Service Center by Jan 10, 2022. The form may be mailed to the address on the form, or emailed to Steve Smith at stephen.smith2@scouting.org. Note: Please use this form, not the National form, as this gives us more information with which to honor the recipients. Thank you!
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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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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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Does Your Unit Accept Online Applications? Has Your Unit Updated Your Pin?
For Unit Leadership
Families up and down the peninsula are looking to join Scouts! And the Number One way they find your unit is through BeAScout.org. This is also the preferred way to have new members join your unit! When families see your unit on the map, they have the option to contact you and APPLY TO YOUR UNIT--but you must have your BeAScout pin updated AND online applications turned on. Please take five minutes and update your pin at my.scouting.org. Instructions can be downloaded here. COR's can now designate a registered member of the unit to approve adult applications. The online system will collect all national and council fees. This means you will not have to bring any paperwork or fees to the office. We encourage every unit to use this functionality as the only way for new members to join! Full details here.
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Scout Shops and Service Centers
For Everyone
SCOUT SHOPS:
- Mon, Jan 17 – Our Palo Alto Scout Shop will be CLOSED for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Scout shop locations.
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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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 opens Mon, Jan 10 at 9:00am, and 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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Just Added! Citizenship in the World Merit Badge to the Merit Badge Midway! - Feb 26
For Scouts BSA
Citizenship in the World Merit Badge has been added to the 2022 Merit Badge Midway upon last-minute availability of a merit badge counselor. Both a morning session (8:30-11:30am) and afternoon session (12:30-3:30pm) will be held on February 26. Class size for each session is 10 Scouts. If a Scout has already registered for both a morning and afternoon merit badge class, he/she will not be able to make changes to their schedule as we unfortunately are not able to make changes to full registrations. If a Scout has registered for only an AM or PM merit badge, please call Adela Wright at the Foster City Service Center to be added to either the AM or PM class (650) 341.5633 x112. Scouts who are not yet registered for the Midway can sign up immediately using the 2022 MBM registration page. The cost for this merit badge is $45.
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2022 Merit Badge Midway - Feb 26 Registration has reopened!
For Scouts BSA
Our 2022 Merit Badge Midway will be via Zoom on Sat, Feb 26, 2022. Merit Badge Classes with openings as of 1/4/22: Citizenship in the World (AM & PM), Fingerprinting (AM), 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 - Apr 29-May 1
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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Scout Day at Hiller Aviation Museum - Jan 9
For Everyone
On Sunday, Nov 7 any Scout (Cubs, Scouts BSA, Venturers or Sea Scouts) or Scout leader in uniform will be admitted to the Museum at no charge. Our Museum is open to the public under the current health rules. Please see the Hiller Aviation Museum website for details and more dates. (This is not a council event. All questions should be directed to Hiller Aviation Museum.)
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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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Snow Camping Training - Starts Jan 8
For Scouts BSA and Venturing Leaders (and senior Scouts)
Conduct fun and safe snow trips for your troop or crew! Learn about appropriate clothing and equipment, cooking techniques, weather considerations, shelter construction and much more! Bring back to your troop or crew the experience of the hands-on winter outdoor training for Scouts BSA or Venturing trips and a weekend camping in the snow! 2 Classroom sessions and one Field sessions. Learn more and register.
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Rifle Instructor Training - Starts Jan 14
For Adults (and senior Scouts)
Teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching NRA’s Basic Rifle Shooting course. Learn more and register.
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NRA Basic Pistol Training - Feb 12
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) - Starts Mar 1
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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