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Scout News: August 6
Kayak Rentals in LB: Rent your choice of canoes and kayaks right here town. Two hours is only $20. Times available for this Saturday at the Long Beach Sea Base. Get outside with your family to enjoy the water and sun. Limited time slots, so sign up early. Click red button.
NEW: Virtual Pinewood Derby!

Exciting news: we're doing a derby! But we need your input. Cub Scout leaders: let us know if you're interested in participating. Please fill out this brief survey. Drop off your car and tune in from home! Let us know if your Pack would participate. 
NEW! Training for Scout Leaders

We are offering new training classes online! Merit Badge Counselor Training is back. See training classes here. We've also added a virtual platform training as well as Youth Protection Training this coming Tuesday, Aug 11. Be sure to sign up here.
Family Bike Ride: 5,10,15,25-mile

This Saturday, August 8 - Are you up for a bike ride? Get your bikes and helmets ready for a family fun bike ride. See info here. We will meet at the Long Beach Sea Base. Choose from 5, 10, 15, and 25-mile rides. Staggered start times to ensure distancing.
Your Family Can Camp at Tahquitz

Last chance for the summer! Only 9 nights left to camp at Tahquitz through Sat, August 15. Reserve your own family campground at Tahquitz. Set up your tent, bring food, camp overnight, go hiking, and enjoy the fresh mountain air. See photos of families at camp.
Aquatics Badges at the Sea Base

Last week to earn merit badges! Earn aquatics merit badges in person at the Sea Base or log in online to earn badges on Zoom. See info and RSVP. Canoeing, rowing, kayaking, small-boat sailing, swimming, and fishing. Monday is the last week of the summer!
PHOTOS: Cub Aquatics Camp

Cub Scouts have LOVED our full-day Cub Scout camp at the Sea Base. (And parents rave about it, too!) Only one week left. See info here. Scouts have had a blast playing in the water, canoeing, kayaking, fishing from the dock, and playing all sorts of games. 
Cub Scout Pack Leader Call

Listen to the most current Cub Scout updates. Last week we live-streamed a discussion with cub parents and leaders. See video here. Our next update will be next Thursday August 13. Check here for zoom call information. Will be on YouTube as well.
Marc Bonner | E-News Editor
Long Beach Area Council
401 E 37th St Long Beach CA 90807 
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