January 2019 Newsletter

Scout Law:  Kind

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Theme:  Animal Friends

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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/bc/content/shared/english/young-men/35814_scout-handbook_eng.pdf?lang=eng  
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Upcoming Events

Leader Specific Training

Elkhorn District:  Saturday, March 23, 8 am - 11 am, Millville Stake Center (110 S Main, Millville).

Path Forward

Thursday, Jan 10, 6:30 pm - 8 pm, Ridgeline High School, Millville (180 N 300 W, Millville)

With all of the changes coming up in 2019, there are a lot of questions about the future of Scouting in our area and the future of the Trapper Trails council. To help answer those questions, the council is sponsoring a Question and Answer session. Come join us to find out what the plans are for the future.

Cub Beat of the Drum

Wednesday, Jan 16, 6 pm - 7:30 pm, at the LDS Church pavilion (360 E 450 N, Millville).  We will pass off the Bear Elective Adventure, Beat of the Drum, and have fun learning about Native Americans!

Cub Shooting Sports

Saturday, Feb 2, or Wednesday, Feb 6.  Come learn to shoot BB Guns, Archery, and Sling shots!  More details to come.

Scouting for Food

Deliver bags March 11-14.  Pick up day is Saturday, March 16, 2019.  Bags will be distributed at March Roundtable, or you can pick them up at the Scout Office.

Commissioner College

Saturday, March 16, 8 am - 4 pm, LDS Church building (1465 E 4600 S), Ogden.  Fee is $15 (by Feb 28), $20 after March 1, and $25 at the door.  Topics include:  

 What is my Job as a commissioner?

• Young Men Presidencies and the role as Unit Commissioners
• Primary Presidencies and the Cub Scout Commissioner
• Support unit growth through the Journey to Excellence.
• Contacting units, capture their strengths & needs, and fulfilling my responsibilities using Commissioner Tools.
• Linking unit needs to district operating committee resources.
• Supporting timely charter renewal.
• Roundtable Commissioners for Cub, Boy Scouts, and Ventures
• Scouting after 2019.
And so much more...

Cub Scout Stem Day

Wednesday, March 20, or Saturday, April 20.  Details forthcoming.  Participants will experience dynamic adventures with hands-on experiments. In addition to exciting adventures at each venue, Cubs will be able to work on Paws on the Path for Wolves, Fur, Feathers and Ferns for Bears and Into the Wild for Webelos advancement adventures!  Each will also work on the Nova WILD! for their STEM requirements. Participants may attend as a Pack or as a family.

Cub Swim

Temporarily Cancelled.  More details to come.

Cub Bike Rodeo and Ride

Saturday, May 4 (Ogden), or Saturday, May 11 (Logan).  7:30 am (registration) - 12 pm.  Cost is $5 per scout or scout age youth before April 23, $7 after.  Sign up as a Den, Pack or Family!  And bring the whole family, we will have activities for everyone.  Scouts will participate in a special competition, everyone will have the opportunity to ride at least 5 miles.  Bring your own bike and helmet.

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Training Highlight:  Den Chiefs

A Den Chief is a member of a troop or crew who works to help deliver the Cub Scout program for the boys in a den.  While serving as Den Chief, this Scout will work under the direction and guidance of the den leader and Cubmaster.  

Typically, a Cubmaster or Den leader will contact the troop or crew and ask for a Den Chief.  The Scoutmaster and senior patrol leader should work together to identify a good candidate for this position.  A candidate is:  an experienced Scout, first class or higher; ideally not related to the den leader or to the boys in the den; good at working with younger Scouts; has energy and excitement; is responsible; demonstrates good Scout spirit; is able to demonstrate and teach Scoutcraft skills, games, and activities; is familiar with the Cub Scout program and terminology, or is willing to learn; sets a good example by wearing the uniform; is able to make the time commitment.

Benefits for the Scout include:  a position of responsibility that can be used for advancement; allows youth to gain leadership skills outside of same-age peers; reinforces the Scouts own skills by teaching them to others.

There are several benefits for the Den as well.  Cub Scouts often respond better to older kids than they do to their own parents.  In some cases, the Boy Scout has more experience in practical Scouting skills than Cub parents or den leaders.  Younger boys get to hear about events that they can look forward to as Boy Scouts, making them excited to continue on the Scouting path.  If certain Scouts have special needs or disabilities, sometimes the den chief can provide extra attention to that one boy who needs an extra hand, allowing the den leader to focus on the larger group.  Den Chiefs can provide help by leading games or songs when den leaders are setting up, or switching activities.

What are the responsibilities of a Den Chief?  He knows and helps Cub Scouts achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.  He serves as the activities assistant at den meetings.  He sets a good example through attitude and wearing his uniform.  He is a friend to the boys in the den.  He helps lead weekly den meetings and supports pack meetings.  He knows the importance of the monthly theme and pack meeting plans and meets with the den leader to prepare to assist.  He receives training from the den leader (or Cubmaster) and attends Den Chief training and monthly Roundtables.  He encourages Cub Scouts to become Boy Scouts when they are eligible.  He lives the Scout Oath and Scout Law.  He shows Scout spirit.

Training resources help make this role easier for the den chief and the den leader.  There is a Den Chief handbook available at the Scout Store.  

A Den Chief Service Award is also available, which requires service for one year, in addition to several training and performance related requirements.  Den Chiefs wear a special cord on their left shoulder denoting their service.  

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Resource Highlight:  Scout Skits

This pamphlet is a collection of more than 100 favorite campfire skits.  Listed at the beginning of each skit are the number of participants required and any props which may be needed.  The dialog between participants is in plain text, while instructions for actors are listed in italics.  An index is available at the end of the book which references skits by Scouts.  Scout Skits catalogs most of the skits that are popular today, as well as some new skits.  A second book, More... Scout Skits provides 75 more campfire skits, cheers, introductions, riddles, and Scouting legends.  A third book, Run-ons and Even More Scout Skits provides another 152 pages of skits and run-ons.  All three books are $5.99 each, and are available at the Scout Shop and online.

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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.scouting.org/filestore/program_update/pdf/510-320_WEB.pdf  It's a good idea to review these requirements before Day Camp, so you can make sure you complete all of the requirements.  Some requirements must be completed or reviewed before or after Day Camp.   You also have the opportunity to earn these awards at the Cub Shooting Event in February.

September 2018 Newsletter

Scout Law:  Loyal

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Supplemental Theme:  Scout Salute

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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/bc/content/shared/english/young-men/35814_scout-handbook_eng.pdf?lang=eng  
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Upcoming Events

Leader Specific Training

Old Juniper District:  Thursday, September 27, 6:30pm-7:30pm, 600 E 120 S, Smithfield

Elkhorn District:  Saturday, October 13, 8am-11am, 110 S Main, Millville (NOTICE the date change)

Old Juniper District:  Friday, November 16, 6:30pm-7:30pm, 451 S 250 E, Smithfield

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.org/woodbadge

#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.org/outdoorethics

#3:  October 26-27, 6 pm-6 pm, Ogden Scout Office.  Contact Mike Adams at cradams@allwest.net or 307-679-1433.

Cub Pow Wow  Saturday, November 3, at the stake pavilion located at 360 E 450 N, Millville.  Bring your Bear Den to pass off the Beat of the Drum elective adventure.  We'll be making dream catchers, hearing Native American stories, and learning Native American dancing.

Cub Shooting Sports Event  Wednesday, February 6, and Saturday, February 9.  More details to come!
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District Award of Merit
  The District Award of Merit is a council award presented by districts in the same manner that the Silver Beaver is a national award presented by councils. The award is available to Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level (a professional Scouter or employee who also serves as a volunteer Scouter may be eligible, based on volunteer service).  

Anyone may nominate, by using the form found at https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33720.pdf and turning it in to the Scout Office.  Please turn in nominations by December 31, 2018.
Let's nominate and recognize the great Scouters in our district!
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The Path Forward:  The BSA and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Dear Scouting Families,

Thank you for your support of and involvement in the Boy Scouts of America. We recognize that for many of you, Scouting is a family tradition that spans many generations.

We are deeply grateful to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for serving as the chartered organization of your Scouting unit as it has for millions of other Scouts over the past 105 years. Because of the Church’s need to provide a global program to its children and youth around the world, the Church has made the decision to restructure its own youth program and to discontinue its sponsorship of your unit after December 31, 2019. This change has left some families wondering how they can participate in Scouting beyond January 1, 2020. Many are also concerned that involvement in the Church’s forthcoming youth program might preclude them from Scouting. Please rest assured that Scouting will continue to be available to all youth and families that desire to participate, and that you may do so with the Church’s blessing. 

At the 2018 National Annual Meeting of the Boy Scouts of America, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles made the following statements, “This isn’t a divorce. It’s growth. We’re not in any way disavowing any of those virtues of Scouting. It is just the charter part that we are separating from…We are friends now and we will be friends forever. In 18 months when our charters are finished, we hope that many LDS youth who wish to do so will still choose to be in Scouting.”

Plans are already in motion to establish new unit sponsors in your community in partnership with, among others, PTAs, PTOs, schools, civic organizations, churches, businesses, and neighborhood associations. Meanwhile, please follow the recent guidance provided jointly by the BSA and the Church in which we were instructed that, “Until that date, to allow for an orderly transition, the intention of the Church is to remain a fully engaged partner in Scouting for boys and young men ages 8-13 and encourages all youth, families, and leaders to continue their active participation and financial support.” In addition, please remember to continue to enroll your incoming 8-year-old Cub Scouts to ensure that they receive the full benefit from the Scouting program and to ensure that registered Scouts are encouraged to continue to be involved in Scouting activities and advancement. 

Several months before the charters end, you will have the opportunity to select a new unit from among available sponsors. You will then be allowed to multiple register your son—at no charge—in both units for the balance of 2019. On January 1, 2020 you will simply begin meeting with your new Scouting unit.

We will stay in touch with you at each step along the way.

With deepest appreciation,

Michael Surbaugh                                   Charles W. Dahlquist, II
Chief Scout Executive                            Chair, Transition Task Force

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Training Highlight:  Flag Etiquette
See the attached handout.
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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 scoutshop.org.

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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/scoutsource/Media/Publications/EmergencyPreparedness/award.aspx for requirements for the Unit and above levels.

Individual Emergency Preparedness Award Requirements

Tiger Requirements

1. Cover a family fire plan and drill, and what to do if separated from the family.
2. Discuss a family emergency plan with the family.
3. Create, plan, and practice summoning help during an emergency.
4. Take a nationally recognized first-aid course geared toward children such as American Red Cross First Aid for Children Today (FACT).
5. Join a safe kids program such as McGruff Child Identification, Internet Safety, or Safety at Home.
6. Show and tell your family household what you have learned about preparing for emergencies.

Wolf Requirements

1. Create a checklist to keep your home safe.
2. Discuss a family emergency plan with the family.
3. Create, plan, and practice summoning help during an emergency.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Make a presentation to your family on what you have learned about preparing for emergencies.

Bear Requirements

1. Create, plan, and practice summoning help during an emergency.
2. Learn how to shut off utilities to your home in an emergency.
3. Learn simple rescue techniques.
4. 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.
5. Put together a family emergency kit for use in the home.
6. 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.
7. 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

1. Learn rescue techniques.
2. Build a family emergency kit, with an adult family member participating in the project.
3. Take a first-aid course.
4. Learn to survive extreme weather situations.
5. Learn about stranger awareness, Internet safety, or safety at home.
6. Give a presentation to your den on preparing for emergencies.

When a member has fulfilled the requirements, a completed application (http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pubs/pdf/680-602.pdf) is submitted to the council. Upon approval, an Emergency Preparedness pin is awarded. The pin may be worn on civilian clothing or on the uniform, centered on the left pocket flap. The award may be earned more than once; for instance, as a young person advances through the ranks and is capable of more complex preparedness activities, but only one pin may be worn.

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June 2018 Newsletter

Scout Law:  Brave

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Theme:  Home of the Brave

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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/bc/content/shared/english/young-men/35814_scout-handbook_eng.pdf?lang=eng  

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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.org/cubfamilycamp.

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.org/scoutorama for more details (scroll down to Cub Scout section).

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.org/woodbadge

#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.org/outdoorethics

#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.org/mec for more details.

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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/scoutsource/Media/Publications/EmergencyPreparedness/award.aspx for requirements for the Unit and above levels.

Individual Emergency Preparedness Award Requirements

Tiger Requirements

1. Cover a family fire plan and drill, and what to do if separated from the family.
2. Discuss a family emergency plan with the family.
3. Create, plan, and practice summoning help during an emergency.
4. Take a nationally recognized first-aid course geared toward children such as American Red Cross First Aid for Children Today (FACT).
5. Join a safe kids program such as McGruff Child Identification, Internet Safety, or Safety at Home.
6. Show and tell your family household what you have learned about preparing for emergencies.

Wolf Requirements

1. Create a checklist to keep your home safe.
2. Discuss a family emergency plan with the family.
3. Create, plan, and practice summoning help during an emergency.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Make a presentation to your family on what you have learned about preparing for emergencies.

Bear Requirements

1. Create, plan, and practice summoning help during an emergency.
2. Learn how to shut off utilities to your home in an emergency.
3. Learn simple rescue techniques.
4. 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.
5. Put together a family emergency kit for use in the home.
6. 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.
7. 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

1. Learn rescue techniques.
2. Build a family emergency kit, with an adult family member participating in the project.
3. Take a first-aid course.
4. Learn to survive extreme weather situations.
5. Learn about stranger awareness, Internet safety, or safety at home.
6. Give a presentation to your den on preparing for emergencies.

When a member has fulfilled the requirements, a completed application (http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pubs/pdf/680-602.pdf) is submitted to the council. Upon approval, an Emergency Preparedness pin is awarded. The pin may be worn on civilian clothing or on the uniform, centered on the left pocket flap. The award may be earned more than once; for instance, as a young person advances through the ranks and is capable of more complex preparedness activities, but only one pin may be worn.

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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. 

March 2018 Newseltter

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/bc/content/shared/english/young-men/35814_scout-handbook_eng.pdf?lang=eng 

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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.org/stem.

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.org/cubfamilycamp.

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.org/woodbadge

#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.org/outdoorethics

#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.org/mec for more details.

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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/stem-nova-awards/. The Nova awards manuals are available at your local Scout shop or at www.scoutstuff.org :

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:

https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/stem/pdf/514-053(17)_CS_STEM_NovaActivies_FINAL.pdf

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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.org/stem-nova-awards/awards/cub-scout/