TAC Connection - Camp Kenya, Wood Badge, Virtual Conference and more.

TAC Connection

February 9, 2022

A periodic communication to our Scouting Families

Camp Kenya – Adventure in Africa

As part of its plans to expand camping programs for Troops and Crews, the Transatlantic Council will launch its first ever six-night camp experience in Africa at Savage Wilderness Adventure camp outside of Nairobi, Kenya, 27 December 2022 – 2 January 2023.

This camp experience will include a wide range of merit badge offerings, extensive skills development sessions, and adventure opportunities including whitewater rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, zip line, and rock climbing. Participants will spend a day off site with a safari at a nearby game reserve as well as a visit to the Baden-Powell memorial - the final resting place of our founder. The week will be filled with opportunities to experience Kenyan culture in this unique setting along the Tana River.

Watch for more information about staff opportunities and participant registration!

Scouter's Virtual Conference 2022

Every Scout deserves well trained leaders!

Transatlantic Council will offer the "Building the Trail for Scouting" Scouters Virtual Conference online, Saturday, March 12th. There will be sessions for Cub Scouting, STEM/NOVA, Religious programs, National Jamboree, Camping, Merit Badges, and other topics to help benefit you and your Scouting program.

Participants can select one or more classes throughout the day. All times start at Central European Time - Paris time).

The registration cost is $10 which includes the mailing of an event patch to your door. For those who want additional SVC 2022 patches, they’ll be available for sale as well. Register here.

Interested in hosting a session? Contact Event Director Raleigh “Toma” Mallett

here.

Wood Badge 2022- Reinventing Leadership

Transatlantic Council Wood Badge Course 11-802-22 will be held July 17-23, 2022 at Camp Freedom in Oberdachstetten, Germany.

Wood Badge is the advanced leadership course for Scouting volunteers and career staff. https://www.tac-bsa.org/training/woodbadge/

Leadership skills taught are useful in Scouting and elsewhere. The program is for Cub Scout, Scouts BSA and Venturing leaders, as well as council and district roles. Wood Badge draws upon the most current leadership models being used by corporate America, academic circles, and successful outdoor leadership organizations throughout the United States. Click here for more information and to register.

Questions? Please email Course Director Joshua Dick.

Ordering Program Supplies?

The Program Supply Center is here to serve Scout families across the broad geographical reach of the Transatlantic Council. We are your source for Council-specific items, Black Eagle Lodge items, and BSA Scout Shop items for those who do not have, or have access to a US-based address.

Check out our information page (https://tac-bsa.org/supplycenter/) for details on how to order from our e-commerce portals. Also, please visit our FAQ section (https://tac-bsa.org/supplycenter/psc-faq/) to help and direct you through any special situations!

Questions? TAC-ServiceCenter-802@scouting.org

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