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Longhouse Council - Pathways - April 23, 2021
Vol. #3 Issue #14
Towpath Troops Honor Famous Statesman
May 1st-2nd, 2021
The Longhouse Council is offering the Emergency Care and Safety Institute’s Wilderness First Aid Course, which meets the BSA Wilderness First Aid curriculum. The course is 16 hours of classroom and skills instruction and will be taught by National Ski Patrol Certified Instructors. First Priority will be given to adult Scouters, who will be participating in Back Country and High Adventure activities as part of their Unit Programs for 2021.
Time is Running Out
Pinewood Derby Show & Shine
Is your Pack not running a Pinewood Derby?
Are you more into car design than the race?
Do you just miss your Pinewood Derby days?

We have the program for you. March 1st through May 15th, Scouts and Scouters of all ages can submit a photo of their Pinewood Derby car for a chance to win the 1st annual
Pinewood Derby Show & Shine.

There will be five groups with three categories each.
The Groups will be:
Lions & Tigers, Wolves & Bears, Webelos & Arrow Light, Scouts BSA, & Adults
The categories will be;
Best Retro Design, Best Innovative Design, & Best Paint/Graphic Design

Registration fee will be $5.00
Everyone receives a patch, with prizes for the winners of every group and category and a FREE week at Camp for the Grand Prize winner.

“Rules? There are no Rule.”
Well, that is not exactly true. But there are not too many.

1.    The car must use at least one BSA Pinewood Derby Car base.
2.    Cars must be completed by the age group the car is submitted in.
(obvious help can be given to youth where needed)

Other than those two rules you are free to do whatever you like. The crazier the better. Keep in mind the categories and go wild. 
Operation Enduring Gratitude
May 28th-31st
Memorial Day Weekend May 28-31st Scouts BSA Troop 58 and Troop 11 will be working with the Knights of Columbus of Auburn at the Healing Field Event. Proceeds from this will benefit Operation Enduring Gratitude this is a service project of the Knights of Columbus Council #207 for a trip in May 2022 to Washing DC for Veterans.
Scout Troops will be providing the fire watch(flag security) for this event. It will be held Memorial Day Weekend May 28-31st. The Troops are looking for any Scouts and Scout leader who would like to help with this event.
The event will go from noon Friday, May 28th through Monday, May 31st until 2:00 pm. There will be 4-hour time slots. If anyone would like to sign up for one or more time slots please call Debbie Young @ (315)283-2591 or dyoung53982@gmail.com or John Young @ jhyoung5360@gmail.com (subject line Healing Field)
Young Eagle Day
EAA Chapter 107
Saturday, June 12th 9am – 5pm
Skaneateles Aerodrome, Benson Road

Airplane rides are offered at NO cost to youth ages 8 – 17 exclusively. Registration and more information are available on the web site below. Limited to the first 100 participants. Over two million youth have participated in this program sponsored by the EAA since 1992. 
Contact Jack Haggerty @ 315 415-2412 with any questions and weather updates.
Covid-19 precautions will be in place.
June 18-20, 2021
Rekindle the fire of Scouting at the Northern Lights and Tri-Rivers
Spring Camporee
All these exciting activities will be happening at the Gouverneur Fairgrounds.

  • Stretch your legs with a Gage Pit
  • Orienteering and Obstacle Course meant to test your Scouting mettle
  • Shooting Sports (Tomahawks, Sling Shots, and Archery
  • Welding Activity
  • Ambulance and US Customs personnel and activity

All these spectacular actives are yours to complete with a small group of Scouting friends (cohorts between 2-6 people)

$25 per participant, $12 for Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts.

Please review 
Registrants will be emailed the Covid-19 protocols, prior to the event.
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed program designed to provide all 13 to 20 year old youth members of the Boy Scouts of America with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations that demand leadership of self and others. Training of our youth leadership is important in helping the youth and their units to grow. Over the years the Boy Scouts of America has refined and developed this week-long training experience. Youth from your unit are invited and highly encouraged to participate.

NYLT is open to all Scouts BSA members 13 and older as well as all Venturing Scouts and Sea Scouts. Please remember that this includes both male and female.
We are continuously checking with New York state for any updates on what will be expected of us this summer. As we try and stay ahead of what we could expect we have adjusted what our Merit Badge offering will be. We will open merit badges up for registration on April 24th.
The Longhouse Council will offer 4 Weeks of Scouts BSA Day Camp, held at Camp Woodland. Save the dates!! 
Week 1: Scouting 101 - July 19-23, 2021 (Details)
Week 2: Eagle Quest - August 2-6, 2021 (Details)
Week 3: Skilled Trades - August 16-20, 2021 (Details)
Week 4: Great Outdoors - August 23-27, 2021 (Details)
Cost: $225 per Scout per week. See program details above.
This year, our focus is “weird science”. By participating in day camp, the scouts will learn about the scientific process and how science is used in everyday life. They will have the opportunity to explore beyond the mundane, and perform wacky and fascinating experiments, while at the same time having fun, exploring our natural world, and fostering lasting friendships.
Scout Shop Hours:
Monday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 2:00pm
Sunday CLOSED
(Closed every weekday from 1:30-2:00)
Check out the Scout Shop Facebook page for weekly sales 
You do not need an appointment to shop at the Scout Shop. 
You are welcome to come in anytime. 
Also check out our new tool that can help you shop. 
You can have your order shipped, pick up in store, or curbside pick-up. We are more than happy to help you shop in any way that makes you feel comfortable.
For more information on events, training opportunities, and other activities happening in your district, visit your district webpage:
Other Dates of Interest
Office Closed- every Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Monday - May 31, 2021 - office closed
“Don’t Let Yesterday Take Up Too Much Of Today.” – Will Rogers
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