March 8, 2024

Summer Camp Staff

New England Base Camp in Milton is looking for paid counselors and staff. Interviews are coming up in March so share with anyone interested and apply now!

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Scuba at Sea Base

We have an opening for someone to attend Florida Sea Base in the Scuba program this April vacation week. If interested, please send an email to Angela.Rzeszut@scouting.org.

NEBC STEM Camp (4/16-4/19, 2024) 1st-5th Grade - Day Camp Session

STEM Camp: Down and Dirty From rocks to bugs, puddles to ponds, nature is full of wonder, excitement, and scientific discoveries! Over the course of the week, participants will delve into the what, how, and why of science, with a mix of games, activities, and a chance to choose what topics to dig a little deeper into (pun intended!) Each topic will involve a bit of discussion and a ton of action, as well as finishing up with a physical display or collection showcasing what they’ve been working on! Parents and guardians are welcome to come in on Friday afternoon to check out the displays of their campers, and then stick around for a traditional closing ceremony full of songs, skits, and recognition of the work down by all the campers. Participants in Cub Scouts will be doing activities from a wide variety of Adventure Loops and Pins, including Earth Rocks, Adventures in Science, Super Science, Collections and Hobbies and more, as they work towards the “Down and Dirty” NOVA Award Details: This day camp session runs from April 16th to April 19th Drop-off is from 8:30 - 9 AM and camp ends at 4 PM Early Drop Off (7:30-8:30 AM) can be added onto your camp registration for an...

$300.00

2024 Scouting Report to the Commonwealth

Tuesday, April 16th, 2024, 9:45am – 1:00pm Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon Street, Boston

Join fellow members of Scouting from all over Massachusetts, as we share the Scouting Story with members of the House of Representatives and State Senate at the State House in Boston. Itinerary includes: Informal Session, Presentation of Colors, Presentation of Citations, Photo Opportunity on in the Senate Chambers, a Lunch break (Scouts need to bring a brown bag lunch), and a tour of the State House.

All Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers, Sea Scouts, and Explorers are invited to attend.

Explorers

On February 21^st, Law Enforcement Explorers from Winchester, Westwood and Winthrop were able to tour the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse in Boston. Explorers were met by US Deputy Marshal’s Brown and Vargas. They were able to visit one of the federal courtrooms as well as the Magistrate courtroom. Explorers were able to meet with US Marshal, Brian Kyes. They were able to try on and see demonstrations of tactical equipment and were able to discuss the best path towards a career with a federal agency. Deputy Marshal’s shared what was needed as far as experience and schooling. Explorers also were able to see holding cells, including the cell where the Boston Marathon Bomber was held. It was a great day for Explorers to see how law enforcement and the justice system work together and the opportunities that lie ahead of them in various fields with local, state and federal government.

For more information about Law Enforcement Exploring or Exploring opportunities, please contact Jenn Erickson at Jennifer.erickson@scouting.org.

Upcoming Explorer Events with the Spirit of Adventure Council:

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 7:00 PM Explorer Virtual Roundtable

Friday, April 19, 2024 – Explorer/Cadet Leadership Day at Northern Essex Community College and Police Academy

Saturday, May 18, 2024 Law Enforcement Station Day – MPTC/Lynnfield – registration is currently open here.

Spring/Summer 2024 – Spirit of Adventure Council Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Teen CERT Hybrid Basic Course

Sunday, June 30, 2024 Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Scout Safety Day – Shriner’s Auditorium Wilmington, MA