Scout Law: Obedient
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Theme: Wheel Into Summer
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Cub Scout Roundtable Blog: elkhorncubs.blogspot.com
Elkhorn District Blog: elkhorndistrict.blogspot.com
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LDS Scouting Handbook: https://www.lds.org/
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Upcoming Events
Leader Specific Training: No in-person training will be offered until September. Please complete your training online at my.scouting.org.
Fishing Derby: Saturday, May 19, 8 am- 12 pm, Wellsville Reservoir. Cost: FREE. Experts will be on-hand to teach Scouts of all ages basic information about different fishing techniques after which Scouts can try their hand at catching a fish. Youth may bring their own equipment or they may use equipment that will be provided by the Trapper Trails Council. Youth will not need a fishing license to participate.
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.
Cub Family Camp Learn more about this fun new program for the whole family at https://www.trappertrails.o
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.o
#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.o
#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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New Youth Protection
The Boy Scout of America's top priority is the protection of the youth who participate in it's programs. Consequently they are constantly revising their youth protection policies and resources. As a result there have been several significant changes to youth protection policies and resources in 2018. It is important that all adult leaders know and understand these changes. Because the changes to the training were so significant, the national training committee has determined that all registered volunteers must complete this new training course by October 1, 2018. Even whose current youth protection certification has not yet expired must recertify with the new training materials. The new course is offered online at my.scouting.org.
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Training Highlight: Summer Safety
Summer is a time for day camp, picnics, hiking, swimming, and playing games outside. It is also a time for bumps, bruises, scrapes, sunburn, and bug bites. With a little preparation, you can be prepared for anything summer has in store.
When headed out for a day of summer adventure, always remember to bring along your Cub Scout Six Essentials:
- Filled water bottle- to prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.
- First-aid Kit- a lifesaver, literally.
- Flashlight- for finding your way in the dark.
- Sun protection- includes sunblock, sunglasses, lip balm, a wide-brimmed hat, and sun-protective clothing.
- Trail food- food for maintaining your energy.
- Whistle- to signal for help, if needed.
While some of these seem a bit "over the top" for a trip to the local pool, you might be surprised by what comes in handy.
Sun protection cannot be stressed enough. Wear a hat and plenty of sunscreen. Most of us do not wear enough sunscreen or reapply it as often as we should, especially after our skin is exposed to water or sweat. Directions on most sunscreen bottles recommend that you reapply every two hours and after swimming- so be sure to bring along a big bottle.
In some parts of the country, insect repellent is a must. Nothing can ruin a day outside faster than being "eaten alive" by mosquitoes or other pests.
Speaking of eating, don't forget to pack your lunch in a safe manner. An ice chest or ice packs in your bag are two of the best ways to prevent spoilage and food poisoning. It is also a good idea to have a separate ice chest for drinks, so you don't open the one with the food in it as often. Remember that food that has been out for two hours is not safe to eat, and if it's over 90 degrees, food that has been out for one hour needs to be thrown away.
Finally, before you head out for fun in the great outdoors, don't forget to update your Weather Hazards Training. This training needs to be retaken every two years. You can find this training online at my.scouting. org.
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Award Highlight: Cub Scout Shooting Sports
Take aim at fun and excitement with the Cub Scout Shooting Sports Award! The awards will be offered in three disciplines: BB guns, archery, and slingshots. Councils may choose to offer one or more of these disciplines. With rank-specific requirements and insignia, there is incentive for boys to earn the awards year after year at camp. Our youth members consistently list shooting sports as one of their most-desired outdoor activities. With these awards, Cub Scouts will hit the bull's-eye with fun!
Cub Scouts earn the shooting sports awards in the following order: 1. Rank-level patch. Choose a discipline: BB gun, archery, or slingshot. Complete the Level 1 requirements for that discipline.
2. Discipline device (pin). Complete the Level 2 requirements for the same discipline in which the patch was earned.
3. Additional discipline devices. Earn pins for the remaining disciplines by completing the Level 1 and Level 2 requirements in those disciplines. (NOTE: Both Level 1 and Level 2 requirements must be completed for each successive discipline.)
You can find the award requirements at: https://filestore.
Please note the following:
Archery, BB gun shooting, and slingshot shooting are restricted ONLY to day camps, Cub Scout/Webelos Scout resident camps, council-managed family camping programs, or council activities where there are properly trained supervisors and where all standards for BSA shooting sports are enforced. All shooting ranges in the Cub Scout program must be supervised by a qualified range master who is at least 18 years of age and meets the minimum requirements.
- Archery, BB gun shooting, and slingshot shooting are not approved unit activities.
- The use of pellet air rifles is restricted to Webelos Scouts in a Boy Scouts of America resident camp setting only.
- Kindergarten–age boys and girls in the Lion program are not approved to participate in Cub Scout shooting sports activities.
- The Multi-Gun Airsoft Experience introduced in August 2015 was not designed for participation in this award. Airsoft guns are not approved for use in the Cub Scout shooting sports program.
- All local, state, and federal laws for BB guns, archery, and slingshot shooting must be followed.
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Resource Highlight: Guide to Safe Scouting
The purpose of the Guide to Safe Scouting is to prepare members of the Boy Scouts of America to conduct Scouting activities in a safe and prudent manner. The policies and guidelines have been established because of the real need to protect members from known hazards that have been identified through over 100 years of experience.
Some of the topics covered in the Guide are: Youth Protection, Aquatic Safety, Medical Information and First Aid, Sports and Activities, Insurance, and Transportation, as well as numerous checklists and guidelines. Please note that the Guide was updated in 2015, so make sure you have the most current version!
All participants in official Scouting activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting, applicable program literature or manuals, and be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Boy Scouts of America practices, policies, and guidelines. The Guide to Safe Scouting is an overview of Scouting policies and procedures gleaned from a variety of sources. For some items, the policy statements are complete. Unit leaders are expected to review the additional reference material cited prior to conducting such activities.
In situations not specifically covered in this guide, activity planners should evaluate the risk or potential risk of harm, and respond with action plans based on common sense, community standards, the Boy Scout motto, and safety policies and practices commonly prescribed for the activity by experienced providers and practitioners.
Perhaps this quote by Sir Robert Baden-Powell from his 1914 book Quick Training for War is appropriate to include here: "... The books lay down definite principles and examples which serve to guide the leaders when applying their common sense to the situation before them. No two situations are ever precisely the same, and it is therefore impossible to lay down exact rules that should guide in every case, but a man who carries precedents and principles in his head has no difficulty in applying their teaching in supreme moments of sudden emergency ..."
You can download a copy of The Guide to Safe Scouting here: http://www.scouting.org/scout
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