Hello all - your Patrol Leader's Council met yesterday and planned
the next month of meetings. We also have sign-ups available for camp
weekends through February. The PLC also discussed the need for better
pre-camp planning based on feedback from last weekend's camp.
MEETINGS
Monday October 14: "Don't Be Columbus" day. Who wants to be famous for being utterly lost? Not Scouts! We'll work on map and compass skills. Bring a compass (if you have one) and a headlamp or flashlight, and dress for the weather. Older Scouts should be prepared to take bearings and map out a course outdoors, while younger scouts learn the skills needed to navigate the course.
Monday October 21: "Totin' Chip" day. Let's learn about safety when using knives, axes, and saws! Bring a pocketknife and materials to sharpen a knife, saw, or axe (sharpening stone, metal file, etc, if you have one). Scouts will have a chance to earn their Totin' Chip or teach others using the E.D.G.E. method. Hopefully, we can remain focused on safety rather than First Aid!
Monday October 28: "Pumpkin Carving" day. Now that we can safely use knives, the PLC planned an evening of pre-Halloween fun! Bring a pumpkin (or other suitable vegetable) to carve into a jack-o-lantern. Please plan to bring your own carving tools, and newspaper or tarp to protect the floors and speed clean-up. If you like pumpkin seeds, make sure you have a container to bring them home for roasting!
Monday November 4: "Pre-Camp Planning" day. We'll be preparing for the Merit Badge Camp. Come to the meeting with your own menu plan - include one breakfast, one lunch, and one dinner - your patrol will vote on meals and pick a Grubmaster for the weekend. We'll also verify patrol boxes are complete and talk about the care (and restoration!) of cast iron cookware.
CAMPS
November 8-10: Merit Badge Camp, Kiwanis Scout Camp
We hope to offer some of the Citizenship merit badges, with alternate offerings for Scouts who have completed the Citizenship badges. This will be a busy weekend and will likely require some work outside of the weekend to earn some of the selected badges.
December 6-8: Board Game Camp, Stearns Scout Camp
A full weekend of your favorite board and tabletop games, in Tonkawa Lodge - the newest and fanciest Scout lodge in Minnesota. Bring your favorite games to share, and try games you've never played before. If you haven't been to Board Game Camp before, you don't want to miss it.
January 10-12, 2025: Snow Base, Tomahawk Scout Camp
Snow Base is booked and those who registered prior to October 1 are confirmed. Remember that your full payment for the weekend is due by December 15. If your Scout account can't cover the cost, you'll be contacted by the Treasurer to arrange payment. We may have opportunity for additional attendees (especially for Experience program) - if you are interested and missed the sign-up window, contact me!
- (Contact Dr. Nixon for registration) | See who else is attending
February 7-9, 2025: Ski Camp, Trollhaugen/Fred C. Anderson Scout Camp
Join us for our annual trip to Trollhaugen, where we'll invite the Arrow of Light scouts from Pack 1 for a weekend of skiing and winter fun! This camp costs a little more than most due to lift ticket prices. Scouts will have the opportunity to work on Snow Sports Merit Badge (ski or snowboard option).
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Joshua Nixon, PhD (he/him/his)
