Day Camp Training

May 22, 2019

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2017-day-camp-patch-no-loop.pngDay Camp Adult Orientation has been rescheduled!  Orientation is mandatory for all adult volunteers. Come out and learn about all the fun things that Adult Volunteers get to do!

May 22, 2019 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
Room C246/248 (upstairs)

6:30 to 7pm -

Heath Form and YPT Certificate Turn In. All paperwork is due at this time. We will not be able to accept paperwork at the door on the Monday of Camp.

7 to 8:30pm - Adult Orientation Presentation. Please sign in when you arrive.

Adults - did you complete BOTH steps when you registered? 
http://big-cypress.shac.org/day-camp
Step 1 - Click the green button to register yourself and your scouts.
Step 2 - Go BACK to the Big Cypress Day Camp site and click the GRAY button that says "Step 2 for Adults". Complete this page for your background check.
BOTH steps are necessary to volunteer.

Thank you so much to our Day Camp Volunteers. You are all Rock Stars and YOU make it happen.

We'll see you Beneath The Sea!

District Calendar

Download the district calendar for July 2019 to June 2020. The council calendar and council toolkit provide additional information on upcoming council events.

District Calendar: July 2019 to June 2020

Annual Planning: A common element of strong units is they all have a good annual program planned a year in advance. The plan is then shared with all families in the form of an annual program calendar. Two other key elements of successful units are trained leaders and having the right leaders for Scouts BSA and Cub Scouts.

 Cub Scout Planning       Boy Scout Planning       Venturing Planning        Leader Resources

Day Camp

June 3-6, 2019

AM Session: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
PM Session: 3:00 - 8:30 pm

2017-day-camp-patch-no-loop.pngday camp signGrab your sunglasses, sunscreen and beach towel for an island adventure. Cub Scouts and their families will learn new skills and make new friends. Day camp is a council camp organized by districts and conducted by volunteers from the local area for Cub Scouts entering 1st through 5th grade for the 2019-2020 school year. Day camp is a week of fun with awesome programs and activities such as archery, sports, STEM, games and crafts, rank advancements, Scout skills, fun and more.  

Many volunteers are needed to make camp a success, so please consider volunteering. Adult volunteers can also register their non-Scouting children ages 3-5 (potty trained). Scouts in troops, crews and ships can also volunteer. An adult/guardian must register with a Tiger (1st grader). Camp is being held at Cy-Fair ISD Exhibition Center (11206 Telge Rd, Cypress 77429).

The registration fee is $76.50 for the first Scout and $75 for additional Scouts, tot lots (siblings ages 3-5) are $25. Volunteers (adults; junior staff; Scouts in troops, crews and ships) are free. The registration fee includes a t-shirt, patch, program supplies, and a mug. 

Volunteer orientation training: March 22, 2019, from 6:30-8:30 pm at Good Shepard United Methodist Church (20155 Cypresswood Dr, Cypress, TX 77433). Bring a copy of BSA Health and Medical Record and YPT certificate.

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Promotional Placemats

Free two-sided placemats are available to use at blue and gold banquets, den meetings or pack meetings to help promote day camp and resident camp. 

Promotional Placemat

 

The Scouting Trail

The Scouting Trail is a monthly handout provided to units at roundtable describing upcoming council events for the next quarter. This is a great resource for Scouters and parents.

The Scouting Trail: April 2019

Resident Camp

Resident camp is a three-night campout at Bovay Scout Ranch for Cub Scouts entering the first through fifth grade the following school year. From Cub Scout skills to rank advancements, these camps are full of fun and learning. Cub Scouts attending resident camp are also encouraged to register for day camp, as the advancements offered at resident camp add to those offered at day camp. Resident camp includes activities such as riding BMX bikes, shooting archery and BB guns, playing sports, canoeing, fishing, making crafts, learning about STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), exploring nature, stargazing, branding, and splashing in the pool. In addition, the resident camp program will focus on the program electives:

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New Scouts BSA Brand Guidance Training

As the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) welcomes girls into Cub Scouts and older girls into the Scouts BSA program starting on February 1, it is important that families understand the program or organization they are joining.

There have been some instances where our volunteers may have inadvertently used the name or trademarks of the Girl Scout of the USA (GSUSA) brand in spreading the word that girls are or will soon be part of all BSA programs. GSUSA recently have filed a lawsuit asserting that these instances have caused confusion. While we don’t believe there has been any such confusion, we respect and support the GSUSA and their rights to their brand.

To ensure that we promote our programs in a clear and Scout-like manner, we have developed resources to make sure our leaders are aware of the do’s and don’ts in promoting BSA programs.

The Scouts BSA Brand Guidance Training is one of the efforts underway to be sure Scouters have a clear understanding of what they can do. This builds on the infographic, and the guidance provided to councils in April.

Scouts BSA Brand Guidance Training     Infographic 

This training should be shared with all volunteers to bring this understanding to all parts of our community. While our goal is to encourage youth to join our program, we must always be clear in our communications about the program they are joining.

  • We are The Boy Scouts of America.
  • The Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of the USA are different organizations.
  • We support all other youth organizations and do not disparage them.
  • We encourage parents to enroll all youth in a character development program that meets their needs – and the BSA is certainly ready to welcome them.

To aid you in this effort, councils and volunteers are encouraged to use these intro talking points as you host info sessions and launch efforts for Scouts BSA. Additionally, please use this resource to help address any questions you might get in the community about this matter.

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Life to Eagle Scout

Life patch and Eagle Scout pinEagle Scout Board of review: After a Scout in a troop has completed the requirements for any rank, they appear before a board of review. Its purpose is to determine the quality of their experience and decide whether they have fulfilled the requirements for the rank. For an Eagle Scout board of review, at least one district or council representative must serve as a member of an Eagle Scout board of review. On the advancement page (under the resources tab), there is a new form to request a district representative to serve on the Eagle Scout board of review.   

Eagle Scout Service Project: While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or your community. (The project must benefit an organization other than Boy Scouting.) A project proposal must be approved by the organization benefiting from the effort, your unit leader and unit committee, and the council or district before you start. On the advancement page (under the resources tab), there is a new form to request a district Eagle Scout project approval review meeting.

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