The Digital Duffle Bag
A twice monthly digital magazine for Scouting families.
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SCOUTFEST REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY
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There is a Scouting event so big, that it only takes place once every decade. But don’t worry, the wait is almost over. On October 2-4, 2020,
ScoutFest 2020
is coming to Forest Park in St. Louis.
ScoutFest 2020 is a regional Scouting camporee organized by the Greater St. Louis Area Council, presented and supported by Centene Charitable Foundation and World Wide Technology. Expected attendance is
20,000 people
across one weekend in Forest Park! ScoutFest 2020 is open to the whole family, including Cub Scouts, to camp overnight in St. Louis’s iconic park.
Beginning
February 15,
you can complete the registration you started during pre-registration or start a new registration.
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Sale runs Feb. 3–April 10
Selling Camp Cards helps Scouts earn money for summer camp, program equipment, registration, or any other Scouting program. Camp Cards sell for $5 and Scouts earn 50% commission. There is no cost to participate and the program is risk free!
The remaining proceeds help the Greater St Louis Area Council provide funding for important initiatives such as camperships for Scouts who can't otherwise afford to go to summer camp.
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For Scouts BSA, STEM Week (July 21-27) is an extraordinary experience where Scouts attend one merit badge (close to 40 to choose from!) or one NOVA class each day. Afternoon and evenings include other fun STEM programs and exhibits.
At STEM on CAMPus, Scouts BSA get a taste of college life! Camp is held at local universities where Scouts sleep in dorms, eat in dining halls, and have fun evening activities including campus rec center nights! Scouts have the opportunity to earn up to six merit badges or NOVAs at each camp.
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NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) is an exciting, action-packed program designed for youth to learn and practice the leadership skills that will help them succeed in Scouting and in life!
NYLT is not like summer camp in that it is not designed for rank advancement or earning merit badges. NYLT is an intense and challenging hands-on leadership training program.
S bar F's Camp Sakima offers land-based and pack and paddle courses and youth and adult staffing opportunities. Camp Warren Levis offers a land-based course and youth and adult staffing opportunities.
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SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS LIVE!
At summer camp, Scouts have fun youth-led adventures discovering new things and experiences they wouldn’t elsewhere. Summer camp is the perfect place for kids to be kids, immersed in nature while developing leadership and critical thinking skills.
Parents, give the gift of CONFIDENCE to your Scout. Explore and
choose a camp option for your Scout today!
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Beaumont Scout Reservation
Saturday, March 7
What does your child expect to do at camp? As a parent, learning about the camp experience ahead of time allows you to create positive expectations and messages about camp. Your confidence in a positive experience will be contagious. Want all the answers? Join us at our free Camp Expo!
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February 22
SIU Carbondale
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HORSEMANSHIP SKILL CENTER
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March 12, 14, 21 & 28
Nagel Base, Beaumont Scout Reservation
The Horsemanship Merit Badge Center provides knowledge of how to care for, groom, and ride a horse. Scouts gain an understanding of the instincts and behaviors of horses. Scouts must be at least 11 years old to attend, but recommended age is 14 or older.
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Looking for a fun way to decorate your upcoming Blue & Gold Banquet? Order your FREE Cub Scout camp placemats! These fun resources have difference versions for each region of the council and include maps
and information unique to each district for cub camp promotion.
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Saturday, Feb. 29
Beaumont Scout Reservation
Map and Compass training is for leaders 18 years and older. This training prepares leaders to take their troops through the map and compass program at Beaumont Scout Reservation. The program is a progressive learning experience incorporating games, fun, map reading and compass skills. The day will culminate by using the skills on an orienteering course.
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COLLEGE OF COMMISSIONER SCIENCE
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Saturday, March 7
World Wide Technology Global Headquarters
This event is unit service training designed to educate all commissioners, roundtable staff, District or Council Committees, and professional Scouters. Its purpose is to provide high-quality continuing education for unit service volunteers and professionals so that the units they serve have a successful, quality program.
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Wood Badge Training Course
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May 15-17 & May 30-31
Beaumont Scout Reservation
Wood Badge is a unique training course that gives adult leaders a guided tour through the entire Scouting program. In the end, this course will not only help graduates lead more successful units, but they’ll learn tools that can be applied in life, family and work. Through two weekends, participants experience Scouting fundamentals by living them resulting in a more meaningful course. The program gives participants a greater understanding of Scouting aims and methods and gives meaning to their time spent in Scouting.
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Want to learn more about Wood Badge? Attend an informational dinner on Monday, Feb. 24 at Beaumont Scout Reservation.
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July 21-30
Summit Bechtel Reserve, West Virginia
It’s important to signal that the limits people perceive are self-imposed, and that with an embrace and application of the 12 points of the Scout Law and three points of the Scout Oath, there is a bright and positive future.
Participants in the 2021 National Jamboree will learn that character is created when you achieve more than you thought possible.
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Saturday, March 14
Beaumont Scout Reservation
A den chief is a Scout who assists a Cub Scout or Webelos den leader at den and pack meetings and other Scouting events. A valuable source of guidance, skills, songs, and games, the den chief encourages Cub Scouts in their advancement and shares their enthusiasm for Scouting with the den.
Den Leaders who currently have or are interested in having Den Chiefs should also attend this training. This training, which includes an adult session, will help you understand how to utilize the Den Chief role and understand the assistance this Scout can provide you.
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CAST A LINE AT THESE TRAININGS
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Certified Angling Instructor Training
March 27-29 at Camp Joy
Learn basic fly-fishing skills and how to teach them to others.
Cub Scout Fishing Adult Leader
Training
February 29 at Beaumont
Learn how your pack can offer an age-appropriate fishing program for your Cub Scouts, where to borrow the equipment, and how to get free supplies to host a fishing event.
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CHALLENGE COURSE & ROCK CLIMBING RECERTIFICATION
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Sunday, March 1
Beaumont Scout Reservation
If your Instructor card for Challenge Course or Rock Climbing is expired or about to expire, you may get re-qualified for one or both programs in one Sunday afternoon. During re-qualification, we'll give you a pile of gear and ask you to set up a climb, rappel, high course, etc. It is much like a merit badge review. We’ll also tell you about any changes in procedures or equipment.
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SAFETY MOMENT: TRAMPOLINE PARK SAFETY
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Do you have Scout units in your council planning an activity at a trampoline park? Trampoline parks can be a great way to get some fun exercise, but all units should remember to check out the safety records for the park they're attending and verify if consent forms are needed. For more information, remind units to review this safety moment.
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SPECIAL NEEDS AWARENESS TRAINING
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Saturday, April 4
Camp Warren Levis
This new training offers something for all ages. There will be activities for Cub Scouts, Disabilities Awareness Merit Badge for Scouts BSA and adult classes for leaders and parents. Attend this training with professionals in the fields of Special Needs and Education for the opportunity to learn how to provide the best services for every Scout.
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Greater St. Louis Area Council | 314-361-0600 | stlbsa.org
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