Local Fall Scouting News

UPCOMING

9/5/22 - Council Office Closed

9/16-18/22 OA Induction Weekend

9/17/22 - Beaver Weekend

9/23-25/22 - Scouts, BSA Adventure Camp

10/1/22 - ADK Cub Hike-O-Ree

10/3/22 - Popcorn Meeting ( Kernels Corner)

10/8-9/22 Fall Famly Camp

10/28/22 - PH District Camporee

10/28/22 - OA Octo-Bear Fest

11/11-13/22 - Scout Gaming Weekend

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Printable Council Key Dates PDF

We are pleased to inform Cub Scouts and their families that they are invited to Camp Kingsly's Wizard-Fest. Wizard-Fest is our Fall Family Camping event open to all Cub Scouts. The event will run from Saturday, October 8th until Sunday morning. Scouts will be introduced to the magical world at Camp Kingsley.

Scout BSA, Adventure Weekend is a Friday to Sunday event hosted at Camp Kingsley. Scouts BSA youth members will be able to take part in one of our three Programs. At this year's event, we will be offering Flight to Eagle, Wilderness Survival, and STEM/Robotics.

Cost $90 per Scout and $35 Per Leader.

Do you have a Scout that needs to complete Citizenship in Society, then sign them up for Flight to Eagle!

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ADK Cub Hike-O-Ree

Adirondack Foothills District is holding its Cub Hike-O-Ree on October 1st, 2022

at the Herkimer County Community College award-winning Nature Trail, which is behind the stadium on campus.

Time is currently 9-12 with starting times at 15-minute intervals. This is an ADK activity open to all Packs and Cubs from the entire Council.

After time on the trail, Cubs and their families are invited to the HCCC Fall Fest which will run to 4 PM and include music, balloon sculptures, a car show, horse-drawn wagon rides, and many other family activities, all free.

Prospective new members who want to “try on” Cub Scouting will be guests of the ADK District. Cubs may attend as members of a pack, den, or family.

This event is designed to be an outdoor event “in the box” for both new and experienced leaders to bring their Cubs to an outdoor activity without extensive planning. As for new members, this is scheduled just days after local Join Scouting Nights and will be their first Cub Activity for many. There is no pre-registration, just come, sign in, and enjoy.

ADK Cub Scout Hike-O-Ree

Development

Donor Spotlight:

Scriven Foundation

The Scriven Foundation has increased its support of the Leatherstocking Council, BSA, for the third consecutive year!

This time, we have been awarded $15,000 for Otsego County Scouts: $10,000 for camperships and another $5,000 for membership fee assistance for Otsego County youth.

To obtain an application, please contact our Susquehanna Headwaters Sr. District Executive Paul Van der Kruik.

SCOUTS' TIPS

How to make sure your Youth Protection Training is current, print your certificate

Completing Youth Protection Training, the BSA's three-module course covering the safety and well-being of our youth, isn't merely a good idea. It's a requirement. As a registered BSA volunteer, you must take the full 72-minute Youth Protection Training, hereafter known as YPT, every year.

Watch Cub Chat Live every Friday at 2pm CT on Facebook Live for tips, tricks and ideas to help your den or pack.

SAFETY MOMENTS

Certificates of Insurance

Certificates of insurance verify that the BSA and local councils have insurance for an event or activity. In most cases when Scouting and Exploring activities are held at locations other than Scout property, the location requires a certificate of insurance from the BSA. The other parties usually want to be added to the BSA general liability policy as an additional insured.

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PDF Guide

SCOUT ARTICLES

Advice for Packing a Pillow When Camping?

Q: Do you have advice for packing a pillow when camping? - Brad, Easton, Massachusetts

A: Try strapping your pillow around your sleeping bag using rope or elastic bands so it doesn't take up space inside your pack. Or leave your pillow at home and just bring a pillowcase.

30 Funny Back-To-School Jokes

Summer vacation is over, and that's no laughing matter. But you can go back to the classroom with a smile on your face, thanks to these funny jokes about school sent in by Boys' Life readers. Do you know a funny joke? Click here to send it to us.

Want to have your unit photo featured on Leatherstocking Council's Join Scouting webpage? Then send your exciting unit photo leatherstocking@scouting.org with what unit the photo features and the town they're from. Photos that show an exciting and active unit are encouraged!

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