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Webinar: COVID Creativity for Unit Meetings
In this week’s episode, our team, guests and leaders throughout the CPC give creative ideas on how to safely continue Scout meetings in a COVID world. Watch the Webinar Listen to the Webinar Cascade Pacific Council · Weekly Webinar: COVID Creativity for...
Webinar: Emergency Preparedness
Be Prepared in the New Year The new year is the perfect time to help your family "be prepared" for anything. EMT, Butte Creek Scout Ranch Camp Director, University of Scouting workshop instructor, and Scout leader, Melissa Miller shows us what we need to know about...
Webinar: Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops
Wondering where to get started or looking for tips on how to deliver ILST for your troop? This course will give you an overview of the published BSA materials and along with lots of practical suggestions for both in-person and virtual delivery of the course. The...
Research: The Positive Impact of Summer Camp
Recent research in the Journal of Youth Development shows that attending summer camp helps youth develop skills essential to success in academics and in the workplace. What researchers found by studying camp attendees was that the experiences intrinsic to summer camps...
Webinar: The Scout-Run Troop
What does it mean to be a Scout-led troop? University of Scouting instructor and Scoutmaster Tim Giorgi shows us what a Scout-led troop looks like, how it operates, and what steps to take to move your Troop towards that goal. Watch the WebinarListen to the...
Webinar: How to Keep Scouts Engaged, Energized
How to Keep Your Scouts Engaged During covid University of Scouting instructor and Scout leader Dr. Colleen Lewy gives us tips to keep Scouts and parents excited, engaged and Scouting strong! Learn the power of "why we Scout" and the positive impact you can make as a...
Webinar: Summer Camp 2021
Be Prepared to Get Back to Camp! Summer Camp 2021 will look a bit different this year, but we are confident we'll get back to camp! In this webinar, our Camping Team shares the latest contingency plans to help you and your Scouts safely enjoy Summer Camp this coming...
Webinar: Empathy & Communications for Scouting
What does Successful Communication look like in scouting? Dr. David Carsten shows us how Scouting teaches empathy through the Scout Oath, Law and more. Here, he shares the evidence that your words, thoughts and actions not only affect you and everyone around you but...
Stamp Collecting Merit Badge Help
Need virtual help with Stamp Collecting merit badge? Our friends at First Stamps can help your Scouts complete it via Zoom! (The process is approved by National.) How it works: ZOOM A: schedule a 20 minute discovery session with (2) adults on zoom. 2 weeks delay to...
Historic Hiking Trail Program
Every Scout in your troop deserves the opportunity to participate in a well organized Scout hiking program. Hiking has been a part of the Boy Scouts since the beginning. Boys have always needed to gain confidence in their ability to hike long distances and build physical fitness. All of your Scouts should have the chance to earn the Hiking and Backpacking Merit Badges.
Webinar: Cub Scout Science
Today, we're exploring some of the many, many Cub Scout science activities you can do with your Den with our special guest and University of Scouting instructor, Cady Greer. She'll share with us some great tips and fun activities you can do at your next...