The Digital Duffle Bag
A twice monthly digital magazine for Scouting families.
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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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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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Scouts will grow and improve their leadership skills
during this week-long outdoor training
. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster.
And don't forget about Pack & Paddle! This physically demanding course is conducted in the S bar F Scout Ranch backcountry and on Nims Lake during NYLT courses. Attending Scouts and Venturers develop leadership skills, practice low-impact camping, hiking, canoeing, and learn the proper use of a compass for navigation. All participants must stow food, crew gear, shelter, personal items and any other essential equipment in their packs.
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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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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.
STEM on CAMPus is a unique “camp” experience where 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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February 22
SIU Carbondale
The final STEM University of the program year will be held next month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale! Don't miss this exciting day of STEM-focused advancements and activities.
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SCOUTFEST REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
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ScoutFest 2020 is a once-a-decade, 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, the largest Scouting gathering in the country in 2020! 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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Stay up-to-date on the latest ScoutFest 2020 news by following us on Facebook and Instagram: @scoutfest2020
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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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NOMINATE AN OUTSTANDING SCOUTER BY JAN. 31
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The Silver Beaver Award is the highest recognition a Boy Scout council can bestow on an adult volunteer leader. The award is presented to those volunteers who have provided noteworthy service that impacts the lives of youth and who have made outstanding contributions to the Scouting program.
Deadline to nominate a volunteer for the 2019 Silver Beaver class is January 31.
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SCOUT SABBATH & SCOUT SUNDAY
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Each year, Scouts are recognized for their achievements towards religious awards. The Catholic Committee on Scouting will celebrate Scout Sunday on Feb. 2 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. Scout receiving an award should arrive no later than 2 p.m. to check in at Boland Hall.
Scout Sabbath will be held Friday, February 7 at Congregation Shaare Emeth. The service begins at 6 p.m.
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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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Monday, April 13
Old Hickory Golf Club, St. Peters, MO
Revenue generated by the 29th Annual Eagle Scout Association Golf Tournament is used to fund the Association’s improvement projects at the Greater St. Louis Area Council’s Camps. Even if you don't golf, you can still support the event through hole sponsorships and raffle items needed!
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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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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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WILLIAM T. HORNADAY AWARD
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This award program was created to recognize those who have made significant contributions to conservation. Learn more.
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Greater St. Louis Area Council | 314-361-0600 | stlbsa.org
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