Legend: A (all programs), C (Cub Scout), SB (Scouts BSA), V (Venture, Sea Scout, Explorer), and ST (STEM)
Virtual Meetings
- The most recent from BSA on Digital Safety and Online Scouting Activities (A)
- Bryan Martin Frivida (ACC, NCAC) shares (A):
Bookmark these helpful pages:
- NCAC Scouting at Home Posts on WeOwnAdventure.com
- BSA Scouting At Home resource page
- BSA COVID-19 / Coronavirus resource page
- Virtual Eagle Scout Courts of Honor (A Request) (SB):
Has anyone in the NCAC conducted an Eagle Scout Court of Honor online? We are looking for suggestions on how to best honor this high accomplishment in this time of social distancing. If you have done one, let us know what happened and how it went. If you are planning one, let us know that as well.
How to do Scouting in the Time of COVID-19
- Scouts Go Virtual Camping (forwarded by NCAC Scouting at Home Newsletter) (A):
From the backyard to the living room #myNCAC Scouts are finding ways to continue camping while maintaining physical distance. There’s hiking, tents, and, yes, even campfires. Watch NCAC Scout Executive Craig Poland share how #myNCAC Scouts are keeping the “Outing” in “Scouting”. https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=7055858&msgid=260854&act=GWLE&c=1518147&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2F_R54PIpQvH8&cf=7207&v=8c5786cfac59850bc0e7a07013814ff33ed59765f013f1d1a3538b639eb38668
Even in times of crisis, we must come together to support the greater good. Thank you to our amazing community, you enable us to continue to build and grow through your unwavering support. Please join us for #GivingTuesdayNow on May 5, a global day of generosity and unity. Support local Scouting programs through giving, helping those in need, or spreading kindness.
- Save the Date: NCAC Council Wide Virtual Campfire on May 5 (A):
You bring the S’mores, we’ll bring the songs, skits, and Scout Spirit! Join us for a council-wide virtual campfire on May 5 streaming live on our Facebook page!
- Troop 13 Virtual Camp Out (forwarded by NCAC Scouting at Home Newsletter) (SB,V):
After their first month of virtual troop meetings, Troop 13 saw the opportunity to maintain their “troop spirit” and take their virtual meeting experience to the campground!
- Troop 35 Goes Virtual Camping (forwarded by NCAC Scouting at Home Newsletter) (SB,V):
The youth leaders of Troop 35 designed a distance camping program complete with cooking, advancement, friendly competition, and an announcement video with incredible visual effects!
- From the New Birth of Freedom Council Website! (Recommended by Rick Rogers, Council Commissioner):
- Fun projects for kids that you can do from home (Bryan on Scouting) (C ):
https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2020/03/19/fun-projects-for-kids-that-you-can-do-from-home/?fbclid=IwAR18b-GOO1H_HJHVYK1J2A-FljlIy6vnTmNsUZEuzbVJ580Www2TnnMnWkY - Acts of Scouting service you can do from home (Bryan on Scouting) (SB,V):
- https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2020/03/18/good-turns-during-the-coronavirus-acts-of-scouting-service-you-can-do-from-home/?fbclid=IwAR0dxQz_2OkaNIUn2jVWlyyu3VMMKPuAJW3hzzNBdVn3jh3fTQlQ-Tunhrk
- Check out Bryan on Scouting. It’s updated regularly. A Blog for Adult Scouting Leaders.
https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/
- Cub Scout Fun! (C ):
There are a ton of great resources for Cub Scouts and their families.
- Yo-Yo Preview Adventure sponsored by Duncan Toys
- Scouting and the Science of Fun
- Ideas to Stay Busy at Home (for kids!)
- 4 Activities to Do at Home During Coronavirus
- Fishing: A Guide to Getting Hooked
- 5 Cub Scout Activities for Your Weekend
- Worm Composting (or Vermicomposting)
- Top 10 Family Camping Activities
- Scout Chef Kitchen presents Leprechaun Garden Pasta
- Delicious Corn Ship Recipes for Camping
- How to Make Irresistible Homemade Ice Cream
- Check out this great 30-day Venturing challenge. #VenturingatHome! (V):
- Great Ideas for Cub Scout Packs! (C ) (Capitol Area Council in Austin, TX):
- At Home Adventures Week 1 (Watch these on demand videos)
Lions – Rumble in the JungleAdventure belt loop award
Tigers – Curiosity, Intrigue, and Magical Mysteries Adventure belt loop award
Wolves – Germs Alive Adventure belt loop award
Bears – TBA
Webelos – Project: Family rank/Arrow of Light required Adventure pin
Webelos – Project: Family rank/Arrow of Light required Adventure pin
Multi Den Plan – English Video and Writeup, Spanish Video and Writeup - At Home Adventures Week 2 (Watch these on demand videos)
Lions – Build it up, Knock it Down rank elective Adventure belt loop award and supplemental
Tigers – Tiger Theater rank elective Adventure belt loop award
Wolf – Air of the Wolf rank elective Adventure belt loop award
Bear – Super Science rank elective Adventure belt loop award
Webelos – Protect Yourself rank/Arrow of Light required Adventure pin
Webelos/AOL – Art Explosion rank elective Adventure pin
Multi Den Plan – English Video and Writeup, Spanish Video and Writeup
- At Home Adventures Week 3 (Watch these on demand videos)
Lions – Protect Your Rules rank elective Adventure belt loop award
Tigers – Tiger Tales rank elective Adventure belt loop award
Wolf – TBA rank elective Adventure belt loop award
Bear – TBA rank elective Adventure belt loop award
Webelos –Build Your Own Hero rank/Arrow of Light required Adventure pin
Webelos/AOL – Building a Better World rank elective Adventure pin
Multi Den Plan – English Writeup, Spanish Video
- At Home Adventures Week 4 (Watch these on demand videos)
Lions – Gizmos and GadgetsAdventure belt loop award
Tigers – Tiger Bites Adventure belt loop award
Wolves – Paws on the Path Adventure belt loop award
Bears – Baloo the Building Adventure belt loop award
Webelos – First Responder rank/Arrow of Light required Adventure pin
Webelos – Aware and Care part 2 rank/Arrow of Light required Adventure pin
Multi Den Plan – English Writeup and Spanish Video - 30 day challenge video playlists from Boys’ Life magazine
K-2nd Grade
3rd-4th Grade
Opportunities to Serve (A)
1. Giving Tuesday (recommended by NCAC, Scouting at Home Newsletter): Please visit www.NCACbsa.org/give to support us through Friends of Scouting during #GivingTuesdayNow, on May 5, 2020.
We acknowledge that COVID-19 times make this a challenge.
2. An Idea from the Baltimore Council: Hold a laptop drive (submitted by Dr. Rick Manteuffel, ACC, NCAC):
The Baltimore Area Council is collecting laptops and tablets to donate for use by underserved youth for eLearning during the pandemic. Details are available at www.baltimorebsa.org/laptop
Interesting Stuff (A)
- Camp Early Bird Sign Up Extended to April 30 (recommended by NCAC, Scouting at Home Newsletter):
To assist Scouting families in making their plans for this summer, NCAC has extended the early bird deadline for all summer camps to April 30! Plus, if camp does get canceled you get a 100% refund, so there’s no risk! Reserve your tent today!
STEM Corner (ST)
Due to BSA’s National Camp-In (5/2 on https://www.scouting.org/campin/ ) we moved our STEM@Home Nova program to May 16.
We will run a remarkable STEM@Home Speaker Series beginning Thursday, April 30 at 7PM that you don’t want to miss. Join us! https://scoutingevent.com/082-STEMSpeakers
Work on Nova Awards from the comfort of your home! In an effort to help support Scouts and families as our communities are practicing social distancing, the NCAC STEM Committee will be offering STEM Nova Awards online! https://scoutingevent.com/082-STEMatHome
- Great Ideas from the Capitol Area Council (Austin TX :
https://www.bsacac.org/activities/coronavirus/ideas-for-home/
a. Mystery Science ( https://mysteryscience.com/ ) Free science lessons (K-5) online. Must sign up for the program.
b. The Kids Should See This ( https://thekidshouldseethis.com/ )
4,500 kid-friendly videos, curated for teachers and parents who want to share smarter, more meaningful media in the classroom and at home. Selections are grown-up-friendly, too. And thanks to our members, it’s free for everyone.
c. Crest Awards (https://collectionslibrary.crestawards.org/)
Projects for grades K-12 that can be done at home.
d. STEM Simulators (https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/by-level) Interactive simulations for all grade levels from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
e. Learn Computer Science (https://code.org/) Grades K-12. Code.org® is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools and increasing participation by women and underrepresented youth.
BSA Resources Available Now!
• Boy’s Life App available for free!(C,SB)
• Scouting Magazine App available for free!(A)
• National Statement on COVID-19 https://www.scouting.org/coronavirus/
· COVID-19 FAQ https://www.scouting.org/coronavirus/covid-19-faq/
• Merit badges for social distancing (SB): 58 badges Scouts can complete at home https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2020/03/20/merit-badges-for-social-distancing/
• Fun projects for kids that you can do from home (C) https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2020/03/19/fun-projects-for-kids-that-you-can-do-from-home/
· Guide to Safe Scouting (A) https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/gss01/#a
• NCAC COVID-19 Updates (A): https://weownadventure.com/ncac-response-to-covid-19/
• NCAC Guidance on Virtual Meetings with Youth (A) https://weownadventure.com/ncac-guidance-on-virtual-meetings-with-youth/
• NCAC Guidance on Advancement during COVID -19 (A) :
· https://weownadventure.com/guidance-on-advancement-during-covid-19/
• Scouting.org/ScoutingAtHome – a webpage with an ever-growing list of resources to help Scouting families and friends safely continue their adventures. Also check out #ScoutingAtHome and your council’s website for even more activities, ideas and helpful tips.
Compilation from Ben Overbey – if you have others – please reach out to add thru the webmaster.