Open For Scout News You Can Use | March 18, 2021
Scout News: March 18
Things You Can Do at the Sea Base: Just updated! We have lots of things you can do at the Long Beach Sea Base: Kayaking, hiking, biking, meetings, badges, advancement, Trail to First Class, Woodworking Merit Badge, and Cub "Build It" Day. Click on the red button for more details on each option.
Tune in this Saturday March 20 at 6pm. Join us in a grand celebration of Scouts and Scout leaders. RSVP for the viewing link. Last call to participate. Be sure to sign up in order to get the link to watch it.
Long Beach Eagle Scout featured in Backpacker Magazine! Read Backpacker article here. Our very own Lily was recently interviewed and highlighted in a story on the first class of female Eagles. Congratulations again, Lily!
Scout leaders are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine. Must be currently registered in the Long Beach Area Council and obtain a letter from our office. To request a letter, please email Cindy here.
We are gearing up for Summer Camp at Tahquitz this year! See these two helpful guides for parents and Scoutmasters to get your Troop deposit in. We are planning summer camp in a "cohort" model. Email Joe with any questions about camp.
As you prepare for a Summer of Service, your camp, or Order of the Arrow lodge service projects, there are two updated risk assessment tools to maintain a SAFE Scouting experience.
April 5-9 - Spring Aquatics camp starts in just a few weeks! Choose from two formats: either hybrid in-person or virtual only. See registration here. Earn merit badges, see your friends again. Have fun at the Long Beach Sea Base!
April 17 - Derby races happening next month! Sandy has pinewood derby cars at the Long Beach Scout Shop. Get yours while supplies last. Don't forget, races are in April so start planning now for tons of fun. See more derby info here.
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Marc Bonner | E-News Editor
Long Beach Area Council
401 E 37th. St Long Beach CA 90807
www.longbeachbsa.org
562-427-0911