Scout Law: Loyal
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Theme: Cubs in the Future
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Roundtable Blog: elkhorncubs.blogspot.com
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LDS Scouting Handbook: https://www.lds.org/
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Upcoming Events
Leader Specific Training
Elkhorn District: Saturday, March 24, 8 am, 110 S Main, Millville
Old Juniper District: Thursday, April 12, 6:30 pm, LDS building (79 E 200 S, Smithfield).
Scouting for Food
Bags must be delivered before Saturday, March 17. If you don't have your bags yet, you can pick them up at the Scout Office.
Cub Swim Day: Friday, April 20-Saturday, April 21, Mountain Crest High School Pool. Each session is 1 1/2 hours long. Friday's sessions are at 6 and 7pm, Saturday sessions at 1, 2, 3, and 4 pm. Register at trappertrails.org/EH-csd. Cost is $2.50 per Cub.
Cub Bike Rodeo: Saturday, May 5, Fort Buenaventura, Ogden. Come and practice your biking skills with an obstacle course and ride on the Centennial Trail. Registration will be from 7:30- 8, event will be from 8-12. Cost: $5 per Cub or Cub age family member (a late fee of $2 will be applied on the 23rd of April). Sign up as a Den, Pack or Family. There will be activities for everyone, with a special competition for Cubs. Be prepared to ride at least 5 miles.
10 Commandments Hike: Saturday, May 12. Scouts from around the Council will hike to 10 different faith communities to learn how the 10 Commandments are practiced in their lives and faiths, and see how they parallel the values found in the Scout Oath and Law.
Scout-O-Rama: Please note that this event has been moved to September 7-8.
STEM Activity Day
Participants will experience dynamic adventures with hands-on experiments. In addition to exciting adventures at each venue, Cubs will be able to work on various advancement activities! Participants may attend as a Pack or as a family. Register at https://www.trappertrails.
Details
- SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium (Tuesday, March 20, 2018)
- Located in the Layton Hills Mall (1201 N Hill Field Rd #1072, Layton, UT 84041)
- 6pm - 8pm
- Cost per youth $12 (Goes up to $15 from March 15 - 20)
- Cost per adult $7 (Goes up to $10 from March 15 - 20)
- Advancement sheet is forthcoming
- Ogden's George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park (Saturday, April 14, 2018)
- Located in Ogden (1544 East Park Boulevard, Ogden, UT 84401)
- 10am - 1pm (park remains open until 5pm)
- Cost per youth $10 (Goes up to $15 from April 9 - 14)
- Cost per adult $5 (Goes up to $10 from April 9 - 14)
- Advancement sheet is forthcoming
Cub Family Camp Learn more about this fun new program for the whole family at https://www.trappertrails.
Wood Badge
Wood Badge is a leadership training course which delivers high quality skills and techniques for leaders in all areas of Scouting. It draws from a wide range of sources within and beyond the bounds of Scouting to model the best techniques for developing leadership and teamwork among both young people and adults. Cost is $185. Register at https://www.trappertrails.
#2: April 19-21 and 26-28, Camp Hunt
#3: July 2-7, Encompass at Camp Barlett
#4: September 13-15 and 27-29, Hull Valley Scout Reservation
#5: October 18-20 and 25-27, Camp Fife
Leave No Trace Trainer Course
Learn more about the principles of Leave No Trace, and how to provide leadership and training for others. Open to any Scout 14 and older and all adult Scouters. Cost is $35, which covers 3 meals and materials. Register online at https://www.trappertrails.
#1: March 23-24, 6 pm-6 pm, Fruit Heights. Contact Leroy Wilson at lawilson@dsdmail.net or 801-544-2059.
#2: May 4-5, 6 pm-6 pm, Camp Fife. Contact Mike Cutter at michael.cutter@msn.com or 435-730-2837.
#3: October 26-27, 6 pm-6 pm, Ogden Scout Office. Contact Mike Adams at cradams@allwest.net or 307-679-1433.
*August 13-17, Camp New Fork. This is a Master Educator Course. See https://www.trappertrails.
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Training and Award Highlight: How to Include STEM in Your Unit and the NOVA Award
*What is STEM?
STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
*Why should we care about STEM in our unit?
There really are several good reasons.
1. Youth really like STEM. Done right, STEM is a great deal of fun. Youth get to build things, try them out, and see them work. They get to experiment and see STEM in action.
2. Parents really like STEM. Parents want their children to have fun in youth activities and they want those activities to help build character, but they also want their children to learn and explore areas and skills that will help them find and build a successful career. Parents want their children to know about STEM.
3. STEM can bring you new leaders. You have adults in your unit and your community who are involved in STEM. These certainly include scientists and engineers, but also medical professionals, computer experts, technicians, skilled tradespeople, agricultural experts, wildlife experts, firefighters, and police officers, among others. And don’t forget those who enjoy hobbies such as cooking, woodcarving, or even watching sporting events. By and large, people involved in STEM enjoy teaching about and discussing their fields. Your unit’s STEM program will give you the chance to find and involve these new leaders.
4. STEM gives you new program options for your meetings. A STEM-related program can give you a program theme that your youth and adults haven’t seen before.
5. STEM provides expanded activities and recognition for interested youth. Youth who develop an interest in STEM can earn Nova and Supernova awards. The requirements are age relevant but are designed to stretch the youth and motivate them to learn and display new skills and to do their own research and development.
*Do we have to include STEM in our program?
The STEM Nova and Supernova awards are an optional, supplemental part of the Scouting program. They give you something special to offer those youth who are interested and who can benefit.
But as mentioned earlier, STEM itself is part of the Scouting program and always has been, and so your youth will be doing STEM. Why not take advantage of the nationwide interest in STEM and get the additional interest and benefit by specifically pointing out the STEM that your youth are doing?
*How do we earn the NOVA Awards?
The most common Nova awards involve a group of requirements and activities in one of the STEM areas (Science Everywhere, Down and Dirty, Nova WILD!, Out of This World, Tech Talk, Swing!, 1-2-3 Go). The youth completes the requirements and earns the Nova award. Completing the initial Nova award results in the Scout earning a patch for wear on the uniform, while each subsequent award earns the Scout a pin to be worn on the patch. Additionally, Nova awards are being developed continually, with requirements being posted on the BSA website. Occasionally, special Nova awards will be created for participation in certain activities, such as the STEM exhibit at the national Scout jamboree or the STEM Trek at Philmont Scout Ranch.
Supernova awards require more in-depth and complex involvement. Earning a Supernova award involves earning several Nova awards plus completing other requirements. An adult mentor will guide and support the youth working on the Supernova award requirements. (See for more information on Nova and Supernova mentors)
The earning of Nova awards should be reported to the local council by the youth’s unit on an advancement report, and the patches and pins can be purchased at a Scout shop. Supernova award applications are sent to the council for approval. After approval, the medals can be purchased at a Scout shop.
Remember that all BSA Youth Protection and Safe Scouting requirements apply when working with the STEM program.
*Where can I find more information?
You may have a council STEM committee and district STEM chairs. Ask them about STEM activities in your council and district. The unit guides give you detailed guidance on how to try a few STEM themes with your unit.
The most recent information, including new Nova awards and any program updates, can be found online at https://www.scouting.org/
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Additionally, Boys’ Life magazine and Bryan’s Blog run features on various STEM topics. Local schools and universities may have STEM resources that will help you. A huge amount of material about STEM, including demonstrations and experiments, is available online. It can also be helpful to talk with leaders of other units about STEM and compare notes. There is a 14 page Cub Scout Nova Awards Guidebook found online at:
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Resource Highlight: Cub Scout NOVA Awards Guidebook
The Cub Scout NOVA Awards Guidebook contains requirements and information to help Cub Scouts master achievements within the NOVA program. It also includes a section for counselors. You can purchase this book at the Scout Shop for $3.49.
You can find additional and updated information at the Cub Scout NOVA site: https://www.scouting.
