TAC Connection - Summer Camp Updates, Scouters Annual Conference, and More!

TAC Connection

July 27th, 2022

A periodic communication to our Scouting Families

Wood Badge Returns to TAC!

After a three-year absence, Wood Badge returned to TAC! Led by Director Joshua Dick, Scouters from across TAC - as well as participants from the USA - gathered at Camp Freedom to learn advanced leadership and team building. Despite challenges of intense summer heat and the introduction of a new course syllabus, participants came through the sessions to begin working on their Tickets to benefit their Scouting visions. These Scouters are now at the forefront of strengthening Wood Badge in TAC and helping to “Reinvent Leadership.” We look forward to the completion of their Tickets in the coming 18 months.

Cub Scout Day Camp in Vicenza

Cub Scouts love the outdoors and Pack 296 of Vicenza delivered! Under the leadership of camp leaders Anna Williams and William Conners, 34 Scouts and Scouters participated in the Wild Wild West Day Camp in Vicenza, Italy. Scouts got to participate in STEM, first aid, sports, crafts, digging for gold, Citizenship and Fun! Kudos go out to all the volunteer leaders who helped provide the program and put the Outing back into Scouting for the boys and girls who attended!

TAC's Camp Kenya

Camp Kenya spots are filling up fast! Join us in Kenya for a truly once in a lifetime experience! Scouts have the option to sign up for three different programs: Karibu Camp, which focuses on Scout through First Class rank requirements; Savannah Camp, where Scouts work on Merit Badges in the mornings; or Kilele Camp, a high adventure experience for youth 14+. Families are also invited to attend with their Scouts to enjoy all that Savage Wilderness has to offer. All registrants will have the opportunity to experience a half-day safari, visit to Baden-Powell’s final resting place, Kenyan cultural day and so much more! Register today at https://scoutingevent.com/802-CampKenya

July 31 Deadline for special room rates at Roma Scout Center for the Scouters Annual Conference!

The 2022 Scouters Annual Conference (SAC) and Council Recognition Dinner will be the October 7-9th weekend in Rome Italy at the Roma Scout Center.

The Roma Scout Center has special room rates for SAC. These special rates are in effect until July 31st and booked through the SAC registration site. On August 1st, rooms revert to the Center’s standard rates and booked through the Roma Scout Center directly.

Do you have a course or program you'd like to teach? Contact Event Chair Marilee Bisoni and let her know!

We look forward to seeing everyone in October. Remember- All Roads Lead to Rome!

Hammock Camping Safely

In the heat of summer, nothing is quite like the comfort of a hammock. There is even a Leave No Trace benefit as it helps lower the footprint of your camp area. That said all things are safer with proper precautions.

Follow manufacturer's guidelines on hanging distances and weight limits.
Do not stack hammocks above one another.
Check and fasten all knots before getting into a hammock.
Ensure your hammock is placed in a safe location such as fixed and dry anchoring points.

Questions? TAC-ServiceCenter-802@scouting.org

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