Scout Law: Brave
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Theme: Home of the Brave
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Cub Scout Roundtable Blog: elkhorncubs.blogspot.
Elkhorn District Blog: elkhorndistrict.
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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.
Annual Roundtable BBQ: Wednesday, July 11, 6:30 pm, at the stake pavilion located at 360 E 450 N, Millville (go east up the hill at the roundabout). Join us for dinner (potluck side dishes and desserts are very welcome!), and a round robin of outdoor skills, including knot tying, plant and animal ID, fire building, pocket knife skills, and outdoor cooking!
Cub Family Camp Learn more about this fun new program for the whole family at https://www.trappertrails.o
Scout-o-rama: Saturday, Sept. 8, Davis County Fairgrounds. Cost is $10 per family, and includes a patch for each Scout and activities. Activities include: advancement adventures, BB and Archery, bounce house, fishing, pinewood derby race (bring your own car), and fun run. See 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.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: Historic Trails
Love of America and devotion to our country depend upon a thorough appreciation of the ideals, principles, and traditions that have made our country strong. Some of the most memorable hikes Scouts take explore history, whether that means tracing the steps of Billy Yank and Johnny Reb at Gettysburg, hiking part of the Oregon Trail or visiting a historic site in their own community.
Hiking can be an exciting component of a well-rounded outdoor program when properly planned and executed. It can also improve a Scout's stamina and physical fitness. All Cub Scout ranks and many adventures include outdoor activities than can be met by hiking portions of an historic trail. A historic trail gives purpose to a hike beyond the physical effort needed, so a Scout's interest can be heightened. Scouts will learn local or national history in the process of hiking historic trails. Historic trails usually include a colorful patch for those who answer a trail questionnaire and complete the trail. They are mementos of the event and can be an incentive for Scouts to hike historic trails.
There is no single type of length of "historic trail." Historic trails can commemorate local events (such as a nearby battle or civil rights march), include local historic sites (such as early public buildings and residences in the city or country), or connect several sites associated with a significant person. The best way to find local historic trails is to contact a local historic society, such as Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. In northern Utah, we are near several locations of the Mormon Battalion trail.
Several things to remember:
*Make sure your trail is suitable for the age of your Scouts.
*File a tour and activity plan if hiking a historic trail, when distance or other factors require the plan. (LDS units should file a plan with their ward and stake)
*Call ahead to make sure that the trail is open for use (season, weather events, etc.), and check the hours of operation of sites that must be visited along the trail.
*Practice hiking safety and Leave No Trace principles. (Make sure not to litter. More than one BSA trail that crossed private property has been closed due to misbehaviour by Scouts)
*Wear proper footwear. Even city sidewalks require well-cushioned soles to avoid foot problems.
*Make sure everyone stays hydrated.
*Schedule rest stops (like 10 minutes every hour) will reduce exhaustion and straggling.
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Award Highlight: Emergency Preparedness
From its beginning, the Scouting movement has taught young people to do their best, to do their duty to God and country, to help others, and to prepare themselves physically, mentally, and morally to meet these goals. The basic aims of Scouting include teaching young people to take care of themselves, to be helpful to others, and to develop courage, self-reliance, and the ability to be ready to serve in an emergency.
The Emergency Preparedness BSA Award, first introduced in 2003 and updated in 2014, was designed with the aims mentioned above in mind. By developing these lifelong skills, Scouts have been instrumental in helping their communities recover from emergencies.
When an emergency does occur, it can affect every BSA youth and adult member in the immediate area. Earning the award teaches participants to respond first, as an individual; second, as a member of a family; and third, as a member of a Scouting unit serving their neighborhood and community. This award will allow all Scouts and Scouters to become informed, be prepared, and act promptly and appropriately in the event of emergencies, whether they are natural or man-made.
Scouts and adult leaders can earn the individual Emergency Preparedness Award. Meanwhile, units, districts, and councils can work toward earning the bronze, silver, or gold achievement level. The awards are available at local Scout shops once specific requirements for each rank or achievement level have been met. See http://www.scouting.org/sc
Individual Emergency Preparedness Award Requirements
Tiger Requirements
- Cover a family fire plan and drill, and what to do if separated from the family.
- Discuss a family emergency plan with the family.
- Create, plan, and practice summoning help during an emergency.
- Take a nationally recognized first-aid course geared toward children such as American Red Cross First Aid for Children Today (FACT).
- Join a safe kids program such as McGruff Child Identification, Internet Safety, or Safety at Home.
- Show and tell your family household what you have learned about preparing for emergencies.
Wolf Requirements
- Create a checklist to keep your home safe.
- Discuss a family emergency plan with the family.
- Create, plan, and practice summoning help during an emergency.
- Learn emergency skills and care for choking, wounds, nosebleeds, falls, and animal bites. The emergency skills should include responses for fire safety, poisoning, water accidents, substance abuse, and more.
- Join a safe kids program such as the McGruff Child Identification program. Put on a training program for your family or den on stranger awareness, Internet safety, or safety at home.
- Make a presentation to your family on what you have learned about preparing for emergencies.
Bear Requirements
- Create, plan, and practice summoning help during an emergency.
- Learn how to shut off utilities to your home in an emergency.
- Learn simple rescue techniques.
- Learn emergency skills and care for choking, wounds, nosebleeds, falls, and animal bites. The emergency skills should include responses for fire safety, poisoning, water accidents, substance abuse, and more.
- Put together a family emergency kit for use in the home.
- Organize a safe kids program such as the McGruff Child Identification program. Put on a training program for your family or den on stranger awareness, Internet safety, or safety at home.
- Make a small display or give a presentation for your family or den on what you have learned about preparing for emergencies.
Webelos Scout Requirements
- Learn rescue techniques.
- Build a family emergency kit, with an adult family member participating in the project.
- Take a first-aid course.
- Learn to survive extreme weather situations.
- Learn about stranger awareness, Internet safety, or safety at home.
- Give a presentation to your den on preparing for emergencies.
When a member has fulfilled the requirements, a completed application (http://www.scouting.org/files
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Resource Highlight: Your Flag
Learn the proud history and etiquette of the American flag. The book includes information on proper display of the flag, flag ceremonies, and situations to avoid. $10.99 at the Scout Shop or scoutstuff.org.
