May 27

Rollout of interactive digital merit badge pamphlets begins

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The Boy Scouts of America just released its first wave of interactive digital merit badge pamphlets, and they’re insanely cool.

Starting now, Boy Scouts (and troop leaders and merit badge counselors) can download digital versions of the pamphlets for Cooking, First Aid, Animation and Robotics merit badges. More are coming soon (see the list below).

These digital pamphlets are the same price as their print siblings ($4.99), but you get so much more for your money. In addition to everything in the paper versions, Scouts who use the digital versions get:

  • Videos, including “how-to” clips, career bios, virtual tours and multimedia experiences
  • Search, so you can find what you need quickly
  • Simulations, animations, photo slideshows and graphics
  • Interactive Q&A’s

Which merit badges are becoming digital?

These are the first four, out now:

  • Animation
  • Cooking
  • First Aid
  • Robotics

The next wave of four should be out in July:

  • Communications
  • Digital Technology
  • Family Life
  • Personal Fitness

Then the next wave should debut in September:

  • Camping
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Swimming

And another wave is expected in December.

Where can I learn more?
You can consider Boys’ Life to be your hub for all things related to these interactive digital merit badges pamphlets. Bookmark this page to find FAQs, links to buy the interactive digital merit badge pamphlets, sample videos and more great content than our old buddy Pedro could shake his tail at.

Apr 30

Mandatory Service Project – Sunday, 1-5pm

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Reminder: There are two service project opportunities this weekend.

1) Saturday, 8am to Noon @ Prosser residence for mulch deliveries. This one is primarily for make up hours or extra hours. Or if u absolutely cannot make it Sunday.

2) Sunday, 1pm to 5pm at WUMC. This one is primary.

 

Apr 21

Get Ready for Camp Day — at your local Scout Shop

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Scouting families: it’s time for GET READY FOR CAMP DAY at your local participating Scout Shop!

They’ll be highlighting all the latest items to make your camp experience better, more comfortable, and more fun. Plus, you’ll SAVE 25% ON CAMP GEAR during the in-store event, so you don’t want to miss it.

Join in the fun on Saturday, May 2.

Test and try out your gear favorites, plus take advantage of special in-store backpack fittings on event day! So print out your free Summer Camp Packing List, bring it with you, and get it done in a day.

25% savings offer is available for retail purchases on camp gear in-store only during the day of the event only; excludes wall tents and gift cards. Not valid on previous purchases or orders. May not be combined with another offer. Selection varies by location. Discount not available on ScoutStuff.org.

For more information, visit ScoutStuff.org.

Apr 15

Buckeye District Camporee – April 24-26

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The Buckeye Trail Camporee III, Follow the Blue Blazes

Interested in hiking? Perhaps you want to start hiking to get into Philmont shape? Want to get out on the trail to enjoy the nice Spring time weather. Well here is your chance. It’s the third Buckeye Trail camporee. Join other area Troops at the AEP Recreation lands of Eastern Ohio for a 6 mile hike on the Buckeye Trail and complete at least 2 hours of trail maintenance in conjunction with the Buckeye Trail Association. The service project has something for every skill level. Anything from building a bridge, moving branches and logs with rope, using a pick axe, prune bushes, and using shovels.

Plan on wearing a Class B for Saturday during the hike and trail maintenance. Class A uniform required for campout OA Tap-Out. Dinner is provided and consist of BBQ Pork (pig roast on site), Baked Beans, Potato Salad. Chicken is available as an alternative for Religious and or health requirements by request. Each person should plan on bringing safety glasses, work gloves, good hiking boots, and at least
2 quarts of water for the service project.

WHEN: Meet at Worthington United Methodist Church 5:30 pm Friday night so we can leave by 6:00pm! Eat dinner before you come or bring something to eat on the bus.

RETURN: Sunday, April 26, at 1:00 pm at the Worthington United Methodist Church.

BRING: Fishing poles, tackle box, safety glasses, loppers, backpack, work gloves, and two water bottles. I am sure that the weather will be nice but in the off chance that it rains, it is highly recommended that you pack your rain gear. Also, make sure that you have access to a head lamp as we will arrive at the campsites in the dark on Friday night. For other recommended items, please refer to your Scout Handbook on pages 264, 292, and 293 for a list of recommended basic essentials.

COST: $25 turned in by Monday, April 20, 2015. This cost covers transportation, food, and campsite for the event. Participants also earn a patch for the event.

Buckeye District Camporee 2015 – Permission Form

Apr 13

Bring Your Used Athletic Shoes Tonight

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Reminder! Please bring your old used athletic shoes (no cleats) to tonight’s Boy Scout meeting, Monday, 4/13/15. We will collect these by patrol and the the patrol with the most shoes gets a reward and honor patrol points. Just throw them in the box with your patrol name/logo on it when you come in. This is a great way to get geared up for Earth Day, which is April 22.

-Scooter

Apr 02

Wilderness First Aid – May 2 & 3

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Troop 365,

Wilderness First Aid certification is now required for at least two members of any group (or crew) that is on a high adventure trip or any trip where we are more than a few hours from medical assistance. Any scout 14 and older and any adult scouter is eligible to become certified. This is one of the best classes you will ever take to prepare you for trips where we get away from it all (the ones that we love the most!)

We are holding a class and certification for our troop on May 2 and 3. It is a full day Saturday and Sunday (8AM to 4PM, you must attend both days) and the cost will be between $60 and $75 depending on the number of participants. This class will also include an update of your CPR certification (if you have current CPR then subtract $27 from the cost).

We need to get a count on how many people will be attending. Please go to Troop WebHost and sign up today. https://www.troopwebhost.org/ FormHTML.aspx?Menu_Item_ID= 92256

Quetico and Philmont crews need this certification, at least two people in each crew.

If you have questions email or call Mr. Aspery at 614-841-1846 or saspery@darifill.com.

Mar 23

Environmental Science Merit Badge

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Grange Audubon: Environmental Science Merit Badge Program

  • When: April 19, 1:00 PM
  • Where: 505 W. Whittier St. Columbus, OH 43215

Environmental Science: Pre-reqs: Requirements #1, #2, – using written document (will be reviewed in activities day of program). We will do: #3A-F, #4, #5, Scout will need to finish: #3F2, #4A (written report), #6 Follow-up: Scout will need to meet with GIAC educator (via email, phone or in person) to review Requirement #3F2, Requirement #4A and wrap up the merit badge. The event will also be held 9/19 & 10/25. Cost: $15

 

Mar 23

Committee Chair Note

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Perhaps you’ve already heard but April 1st will end my tenure as BSA Troop 365 Committee Chair. (I promised Jerry 2 years and almost made it to 3.) We’ve covered a lot of ground together and I appreciate all the hard work. Troop 365 is blessed with an abundance of Scouters providing support, energy and leadership. The boy led mantra continues through the committee and under the stewardship of Scoutmaster Jerry Roderick. Our new Committee Chair is John Heywood, Eagle Scout and grandfather of Tony S. John is very active in camping and planning and has been the ASM of Shark Patrol.

I look forward to continuing my association with Troop 365 as bus driver, future summer camp Scouter, etc. Thank you John for stepping forward. My most sincere thanks to Scoutmaster Roderick, the committee, ASM’s, parents and of course the Scouts.

Yours in Scouting,
Bill Alsnauer

Mar 17

Wilderness Survival Campout – March 20-22

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Wilderness Survival Campout

When: We meet at the Church Friday, March 20, at 5:30PM to load up and leave at 6PM. We return to the Church Sunday, March 22 by 12:30PM.

Where: Camping at the Prosser Family Farm in Hocking Hills.

What: Wilderness survival skills, such as building your own shelter – out of WHAT? Work on some of those primitive outdoor skills you’ve been wanting to become proficient at.

Cost: $25.00– covers transportation, food, supplies. Camping is FREE- Thanks, Prossers!

 

Wilderness Suvival Campout Permission Form