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11/11-13/22 - Scout Gaming Weekend

11/12/22 - Cub Scout Game Day

1/13 - 16/23 - Blizzard Camp

Leatherstocking Council Online Calendar

New Camp Kingsley Save the Date Annual Flyer

Join us at this year's Gaming Weekend. We have a Weekend full of events including CCGs, RPGs, Tabletop Games, Teambuilding, and Game Design MBs just to name a few.

Gaming Weekend Scouts BSA Flyer

Gaming Weekend Registration

Cubs come out and enjoy a fun day of sports and games in the great outdoors at camp Kingsley on Nov. 12th!

Ga-Ga Ball, Can Jam, Bean Bag Toss, Human Foosball, and Camp-Wide Kickball are just a few of the fun activities.

Cubs Scout Game Day Nov. 12th

Leatherstocking Council is excited to announce that the following Scouters have been chosen to receive the 2022 Silver Beaver Award:

Curt Van Steele

Matt Dziedzic

Jim Edic

Dave Roberts

The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Upon nomination by their local Scout council and with the approval of the National Court of Honor, recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. It is given to those who do not seek it.

The Silver Beaver recipients will be recognized at the Council’s Silver Beaver Award Dinner scheduled for Tuesday, November 15th at Upstate Bar and Grill in Cooperstown located at 5418 NY-28, Cooperstown, NY 13326

The cost for the event is $27. Check-in and meal from 6:00 pm with the program starting at 6:30 pm.

Don’t wait too long to register as seating arrangements are limited. The deadline for registration is Friday, November 11th.

Click Here to Register

Camp Kingsley's 2022 Events

The Camping and Marketing committee is pleased to announce the release of our Camp Kingsley Save the Date Flyer. The flyer provides basic information and a current list of our awesome programs being offered at Camp Kingsley up to August 2023. The flyer has been designed to show Cub Scout events on one side like our Webelos Weekend, Mom and Me Camping Weekend, and Summer Camp.

Then on the other side list the Scouts, BSA Camping Events like our Blizzard Camp, Scouting Gaming Weeknd, and Two New Scouts, BSA Weekends

Printable Camp Kingsley Save the Date Annual Flyer

2023 National Jamboree

Are you interested in participating in Scouting’s greatest adventure?!? The 2023 National Jamboree at Summit Bechel Reserve in West Virginia is fast approaching and we are looking to build a Leatherstocking Council contingent.

The Jamboree will be happening from July 19-28,2023. The cost will be approximately $2200, which includes transportation, food, tents, and national registration fees. To secure the national early bird fee, you MUST register at this site: jamboree.scouting.org by October 31, 2022 after which the National Registration fee will increase from $1285 to $1500, and the council fee will reflect that. Once you have registered on the National site, please see the payment schedule on the Council website. We hope you can move “FORWARD” with us at the Jamboree.

SCOUTS' TIPS

Scoutmaster conferences: Tips, guidelines and 20 questions to ask

Barry Walsh asks the Scout to imagine they have a magic wand and can change anything about the troop. Quynh-Thi Vidal's preferred line of questioning starts with, "What was your biggest hurdle to get here? And how can I help you overcome it next time?"

Watch Cub Chat Live every Friday at 2pm CT on Facebook Live for tips, tricks and ideas to help your den or pack.

SAFETY MOMENTS

Food Allergies

According to Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), one in every 13 children has a food allergy. Every 3 minutes, a food-allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency room. And while the responsibility for management of a food allergy lies with the individual or the individual’s parent or guardian, all of us need to be ready to assist in preventing — or helping in response to — a reaction.

SCOUT ARTICLES

Pack sets up wooden snowmen around city as a festive recruitment tool - On Scouting

Even at times with no snow on the ground, the town of Holliston, Mass., has snowmen, thanks to Pack 2. For three weeks this month, a dozen wooden decorations, each standing 7 feet tall, invite residents to get in a festive spirit and learn more about Cub Scouting.

Georgia Tech club proves that joys of Scouting don't have to end at 18

We've proven that Scouting can help you get into college and shared how to include Scouting experience on a college application. But the benefits don't end once a Scout gets that "You're in!" text message.

Want to have your unit photo featured on Leatherstocking Council's Join Scouting webpage? Then send your exciting unit photo leatherstockingcouncil@gmail.com with what unit the photo features and the town they're from. Photos that show an exciting and active unit are encouraged!

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