Follow Us!
Author Archives: lrece
Glacier’s Edge Backpack Camporee April 27-29, 2012
Glacier’s Edge Backpack Camporee April 27-29, 2012 Woodman Center for Camping and Education, Richland Center Come see guest speaker ANDREW MATRANGA, map editor from BACKPACKER and BICYCLING magazine Backpack Camporee 2012 Bouldersgym youth wavier PDF Andrew specializes in GPS … Continue reading
Posted in Archived
Tagged @andrewmatranga, @BackpackerMag, @GlaciersEdgeBSA, backpack, camporee, woodman center
Comments Off
Yahara District Calendar
Yahara events have been added to the Glacier’s Edge Council web calendar. Choose “Yahara District Calendar” from the drop-down Google Calendar options. Yahara and Council Calendars: Upcoming Yahara Events: 2012 April 21, 2012 Yahara District Dinner and Awards. Join us! … Continue reading
Glacier`s Edge Council Tour Plan FAQs
The tour and activity plan is a planning tool for best practices to be prepared for safe and fun adventure. Completing the plan may not address all possible challenges, but it can help ensure that appropriate planning has been conducted, that qualified and trained leadership is in place, and that the right equipment is available for the adventure.
In addition, the plan helps to organize safe and appropriate transportation to and from an event, and defines driver qualifications and minimum limits of insurance coverage for drivers and vehicles used to transport participants.
Please complete and submit this plan at least 21 days in advance to ensure your council has enough time to review the plan and assist as necessary. Continue reading
Posted in Activities, ActivitiesFront, Boy Scouts, Camping, Cubs, Training, Volunteers
Tagged planning, tour permit
Comments Off
Volunteer Opportunities
There are many ways that you can help Scouting in your area. Whether you are volunteering directly with Scouts or helping out behind the scenes, you can make an impact on the lives of Scouts by volunteering your time. How can … Continue reading
Safety
In the event of serious injury, over night hospital stay, near drowning, or death during a scouting activity you must contact the Scout Executive or their designate. The Boy Scouts of America has nearly a century of experience conducting high-adventure outdoor activities in a manner that is safe for all participants. The following resources and information are provided to enable adult leaders and youth to help us maintain our impeccable safety record. Continue reading
Training Calendar, Dates and Information
2011-2012 Training Dates/Schedule (PDF) Training Web Pages and Information BALOO information 2011 Fall – BALOO – Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation – flier (PDF) OWL information 2011 Fall – OWL – Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders – flier (PDF) … Continue reading
Yahara Membership News
BeAScout https://beascout.scouting.org/ Put your unit on the map! Be sure to enter your unit information so that new families can contact your unit and join Scouting FUN. BeAScout Training and information from BSA national. Yahara Membership Team Contact Yahara’s “Membership … Continue reading
Posted in Yahara District
Comments Off
Links to important Scouting Resources
BSA Handbook Online http://www.bsahandbook.org/ Cub Scout Family Information Guide (PDF) Official Uniform Checklist (PDF) BSA National Adult Training information Words to Live By Excellent short promotional Scouting videos/commercials, from BSA National, some available in Spanish.
Posted in Mohawk District
Comments Off
New training guides – Dealing with bullying and supporting Scouts with ADHD
Here is a training guide (doc) and accompanying PowerPoint presentation (PPT) concerning bullying. Also, Supporting Scouts With AD/HD training guide (doc) and accompanying PowerPoint presentation (PPT). These resources from BSA National may be helpful resources for for unit leaders.
Posted in Mohawk District, Volunteers
Comments Off
Tour Plans
“Units complete this form when planning for local, national, or international adventure. The plan helps ensure the unit is properly prepared, that qualified and trained leadership is in place, and that the right equipment is available for the adventure.”
