Good afternoon, Constellation District.

Here are your Four Things to Know for the end of September.

• District Roundtable: October 10
• Cub Scout Fall Festival: Saturdays in October
• STEM Events for Scouts and Cubs
• The Congressional Award

Plus, Dates to Know and this month's Safety Minute.

District Roundtable

October 10, 2023, 7:30 to 9:00 pm

Radnor Troop 284 Cabin

690 Darby Paoli Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073

The quarterly Constellation District Roundtable is back in October! Our theme for this Roundtable is Training for Adult Leaders and Volunteers. Because every Scout deserves a trained leader.

The BSA, Council, and District offer a wide range of in-person, virtual, and on-demand training opportunities for the adults that work with the Scouts. And too often, we aren't aware of everything they have to offer. Come to October's Roundtable to meet with Chaudhry Manzoor, our District's Training Chair, and other Unit leaders to discuss our favorite training programs. Topics we'll touch on include:

• What is Wood Badge and why is it so popular?
• Why every Unit would benefit from Wilderness First Aid training.
• What training did you find particularly helpful?
• And is there training you would like to see offered?



Roundtables are at their best when we can learn from each other. So whether you are new to Scouting or a seasoned veteran, we hope you can make a special effort to join us for learning, sharing, and fellowship.

Cub Scout Fall Festival

October 14, 2023 - SOLD OUT

October 21, 2023 - SOLD OUT

October 22, 2023

October 28, 2023

Get excited for the most fun you can have as a Cub Scout this Fall - join us for FALL FEST at Camp Hart!! Cubs will have a chance to carve pumpkins, go bouldering, shoot BB's and Archery, learn about STEM, make crafts, and more! There are 4 days to choose from, but register soon, as dates will sell out.

Best part - bring a friend, because new Cubs attend for free!

Click here for more information and to register.

STEM Events for Scouts and Cubs

Bird Study Merit Badge, October 15

Cub Scout "Out of This World" NOVA Award, November 18

Scouts BSA have the opportunity to earn the Bird Study Merit Badge on Sunday, October 15, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust – 2955 Edge Hill Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. Space is limited, so register today here.

Wolf, Bear, Webelo, and Arrow of Light Cub Scouts, have the opportunity to earn the "Out of This Word" NOVA Award on Saturday, November 18 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Upper Dublin Library – 520 Virginia Dr, Fort Washington, PA 19034. Space is limited for this, too, so register today here.

The Congressional Award

Every year, the United States Congress offers the Congressional Award, established in 1979, to recognize initiative, service, and achievement for all youth in the US between the ages of 14 and 24. Its goals align well with Scouting's values, with a focus on four program areas: Voluntary Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness, and Expedition/Exploration. Participants are awarded for setting goals, creating an action plan, and meeting the challenge. You establish the desired level of achievement and your schedule.

You can learn more at the Congressional Award website or by downloading the program book. Or follow this link to Register and get started.

Dates to Know

And take a look at the Council's Program Update for other opportunities.

National Youth Leadership Training:

Scouting-focused leadership training opportunity for Scouts, at Camp Musser.

• A two-weekend session Sept 29 to Oct 1 & Oct 6 to 8. Info and registration here.

Cub Scout Fall Festival: Four Dates in October at Camp Musser

October 14 and 21 are sold out; October 22 and 28 still have space.

Click here for Information and to register.

District Roundtable: October 10, 2023

Join your fellow Unit Leaders to discuss topics of interest. No registration required.

BALOO Training: November 4 to 5

Training for Cub Scout leaders, held at Camp Musser. Information and registration here.

IOLS: Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills: November 4 to 5

Training at Camp Musser for Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and any Adults who regularly attend camping trips. Information and registration here.

Robert Morris "Good Scout" Award Reception: November 16, 2023

Save the Date. And click here to Register or Sponsor.

Scouting for Food Collection: November 18, 2023

With Door Tag Drop-Off November 11.

Questions? Contact our District Coordinator, Kate Hiebert, for info.

Scout Night at the Flyers: November 19, 2023

Activities, patches, and photos on the ice. Information and registration here.

District Swim Program (tentative dates)

Swimming and Lifesaving Merit Badges: February 18, 25, March 3, & 10,

Cub Scout Day: March 17, 2024

District First Aid Meet: March 2, 2024

Save the Date!

District Pinewood Derby: April 12, 2024

Save the Date!

District Cooking Competition: Rescheduled to Sunday, May 5, 2023

What Patrol has the top chefs in the District? Information and registration here.

District Safety Minute

Every Scout deserves a safe and fun scouting experience. Did you know the BSA offers 93 Safety Moments for you, providing opportunities to prepare for an activity, review safety measures and report incidents correctly. Topics include common needs such as Campfires, Handling Food Allergies, and Weather Emergencies, along with less common concerns such as Generators, Hammocks, and Indoor Bodyflight (don't believe me? follow the Safety Moments link below).

Check out this link to learn more about Scouting's commitment to safety and for a full list of resources. Or follow this link to go directly to the full list of Safety Moments.

And as always, if your Unit has a safety incident or near miss, please report it to Council on a "no fault" basis using this Incident Reporting link. Help us provide a safer program.

Key People to Know

Constellation District Volunteer Leadership (Key 2)

John Cluver, District Chair

Rob Shillingford, District Commissioner

Service Area 2 Professional Team

Ryan Martin, Team Lead and Fundraising Specialist

Rhys Wallace, Membership Specialist

Aaron Munson, Service & Program Specialist

Constellation District Website: Click Here

Constellation District Instagram:  @constellation_district 

Constellation District Facebook page: Click Here

Do you have news or photos on a new Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow induction, or anything else to share on the District's Facebook page? Contact our Public Relations Chair, Rose Sutkowski, to get it posted.