We are looking for help across the reservation as we get camp ready for Summer camps.
Interested in earning Stem/NOVA awards? Learn more and register today!
This is Scouting's premier Youth Leadership training!
This is Scouting's premier Youth Leadership training!
We are looking for help across the reservation as we get camp ready for Summer camps.
Join us at Camp Garrison for a weekend of camping, activities, and fun!
Join us at Camp Garrison for a weekend of camping, activities, and fun!
This is Scouting's premier Youth Leadership training!
We are looking for help across the reservation as we get camp ready for Summer camps.
These trainings help leaders learn best-practices for taking your Pack or Troop on camping trips.
This is Scouting's premier Adult Leadership training!
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Cub Scout Summer Day Camps - Don't Miss the FUN! |
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We have Community Day Camps focused on safety and fun throughout the Delaware Valley for boys and girls entering first through fifth grade in September 2022. This year's theme is Medieval Adventures, where Cubs will travel back in time of Kings and Queens to enjoy a fun interactive experience!
Register now to join us for a great summer day camp!
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NYLT - Premier Youth Leadership Training |
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It’s not too late – ONE WEEK LEFT to register for the June NYLT course at Camp Hart!
NYLT – the National Youth Leadership Training program – is Scouting’s premier leadership development course for young people in our program. NYLT is the youth companion to the Wood Badge training program for adults which, together, seek to instill core leadership concepts and offer fundamental leadership tools and techniques applicable in a variety of real-work contexts, especially in their home Troop, Crew or Ship. With NYLT trained youth leaders in your unit, your program will “hum” and your job as adult leader gets easier – a true win-win outcome! This training should be particularly valuable to girls new to Scouting and assuming leadership roles in their ScoutsBSA troops.
The JUNE NYLT course runs from Sat 6/25 to Thu 6/30; registration will close by 6/17.
Additional courses will be offered in August (8/13-18 – full week)
and “October” (9/30-10/2 and 10/7-9 – consecutive weekends)
NYLT teaches such concepts and techniques as
- VISION :: What does success look like?
- GOALS :: What must be accomplished to realize that Vision? What are SMART Goals?
- PLANNING :: How do I organize our people and resources to achieve each goal?
- PROBLEM SOLVING :: What are some common techniques for dealing with problems as they arise?
- COMMUNICATION :: How do I effectively exchange my ideas and ensure we all understand?
- STAGES OF TEAM DEVELOPMENT :: How do I recognize and respond to different “stages” as the team develops and matures?
- CONFLICT MANAGEMENT :: How do I respond to conflict as it arises?
- EDGE™ TECHNIQUES :: How can EDGE be applied for Teaching and Leading?
- VALUING PEOPLE :: How do I foster an environment of inclusion and diversity for all members of the team?
And much more!
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We are excited to once again offer weekend summer camp opportunities for Cub Scouts and their families! Join us at Camp Garrison for Cub Family Camp, where you'll be able to camp-out, go hiking, fishing, shoot BB's and Archery, crafts, and enjoy s'mores over the campfire! |
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Wood Badge - Premier Adult Leadership Training |
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Want to Enhance Your Leadership Skills?
Join us August 26-28 & September 10-11 for a fun, exciting, and action packed program! Wood badge is designed to provide members with leadership skills and experiences they can use in Scouting, business, and life. The course teaches the best in modern leadership theories in the context of traditional Scouting activities.
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COVID Incident Reporting Reminders |
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As we see an increase in COVID cases more units are seeing exposures. Remember that these cases and exposures need to have an incident report sent to the National Office.
Remember: A roster and contact tracing report should be uploaded to the portal as part of the incident report.
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NEW - Updated Program Guide Upcoming |
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We are excited to share that an updated version of the COL Program Guide will be released by the end of June! This guide's sole focus is to help units prepare for their upcoming program year by providing the upcoming council committee events. Stay tuned later in the month for this exciting new resource! |
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Resica Falls Offers an AWESOME Summer Camp Experience |
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If you are looking for more Scouting adventure this Summer, join us at RESICA FALLS!!
With a friendly staff, and a program that spans nearly 70 merit badges, plus exciting options like ATV, COPE, High Adventure excursions, and a top-notch First Year Camper Program, Resica has something for everyone!
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Upcoming STEM Programs at Cobbs Creek |
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The COL STEM/Nova Committee is happy to offer monthly Nova Award programming for both Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA at the Cobbs Creek Environmental Center. These awards are great opportunities for scouts to explore STEM within the scouting program.
The cost for each Nova Award session is $10 per scout and all of the requirements will be completed during these sessions, except for the Merit Badge requirement for Scouts BSA, see requirements here and for more information and to register visit https://colbsa.org/stemnova.
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Give-Back in Service to Our Camps |
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We are fortunate to have two beautiful Scout Reservations, and we need your help to keep them maintained and ready to welcome Scouts! Both Resica Falls and Musser have work days scheduled this Winter and Spring, and we'd love to have you join us! If you are helping for the day Saturday, ask about how to get a campsite for free that weekend!
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Upcoming Leader Training Opportunities |
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Training opportunities abound this Winter and Spring! Whether you are looking for position-specific training, outdoor skills training, shooting sports training, or others, we have the courses to help you provide a great experience for your Scouts! |
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Some Cub Elective Adventures Retired |
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A note from the National Council -
If your Bear Cub Scout earned the World of Sound elective adventure, he or she was one of the few who did. To be more agile in program development, 19 elective adventures have been retired, effective May 31, 2022. These 19 elective adventures have been some of the least popular with some being earned by fewer than 3% of Cub Scouts.
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Jewish Committee on Scouting Reminders |
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The Jewish Committee on Scouting is proud to share about their upcoming programs and financial aid opportunities for 2022. There are several opportunities for Jewish Scouts to participate in excellent religious programs such as Kinnus, religious awards, and many financial aid opportunities.
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2023 Northern Tier Contingent |
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Our Northern Tier adventure takes place in the great North American Canoe Country from July 11-23, 2023. We will follow the spirit of paths taken by the traders in the 1600’s and paddle across the entirety of Quetico from the Ely Base in Minnesota to the Atikokan Base in Ontario or vice versa including crossing the US-Canadian border remotely, and features some of the best wilderness paddling around.
This is one of the coolest trips out there. Sign up now as a crew (of 8) or as an individual to be placed in a crew, there are a limited number of crew slots available for this trip, Details can be found here
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2023 National Scout Jamboree |
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Dates have been set and registration is now live - Join us for the Scouting event of a lifetime!
The Jamboree is a gathering of nearly 45,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff that showcases everything that is great about the BSA and its members. Over the course of 10 summer days, once every four years, the Boy Scouts of America comes together.
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Everyone has a Superpower - WE NEED YOURS! |
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Everyone has a superpower skill that you can use to help Scouting thrive, and we need your help!
A few skills we particularly need are:
- Skilled Trades - Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Roofing, Masonry, Contractors
- Email and Social Media Marketing
- Trainers
- Event leaders and volunteers
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