Scouting Updates Amidst Global Pandemic

 
 
 
IN THE MIDST OF A GLOBAL PANDEMIC …
SCOUTING FORWARD … ADVANCING!
 
SPRING RECRUITMENT
 
CAMPER SAFETY AT SUMMER CAMP
 
Safety protocols have been developed for
camping within several scenarios.
Prepared for the following if conditions
warrant it this summer
Single occupancy accommodations
Lower camp capacities
Meals eaten in shifts to allow for spacing
Continuing sanitation, spacing, and pre-
screening protocols utilized in 2020
 
EXTENDED REGISTRATION DEADLINES
 
Camp Friedlander camper deposit deadline extended to April 5
th
Allow units more time to get Scouts organized
Merit Badge registration begins March 6
th
Scouts need to pay deposit for Merit Badge registration
Updated Refund policy to allow for full refunds if changes need to be
made to a Scout’s registration due to COVID-19
www.danbeard.org/summer-camp-updates/
 
EXTENDED REGISTRATION DEADLINES
 
Units can reserve their spot at camp with a camper estimate at no cost
Cub World will allow camper registration without making a deposit until
May 1.
Free Slushie deadline is still March 31.
Scouts need to pay deposit to get the Free Slushie incentive
Updated Refund policy to allow for full refunds if changes need to be
made to a Scout’s registration due to COVID-19
www.danbeard.org/summer-camp-updates/
 
SCOUT ADVANCEMENT
 
Several accommodations were announced in 2020 to help Scouts advance
despite the challenges of COVID-19.
These accommodations are still in effect and can be found at
www.scouting.org/coronavirus/covid-19-faq/#advancement
Remember the standard for Cub Scout advancement is “Do Your Best”.
 
SCOUT RECOGNITION
 
The fourth step of Scout advancement is Recognition
Recognition is a motivator to the Scout who receives it and others
Units should work to schedule and plan a recognition ceremony this
spring to celebrate these achievements
Troop Court of Honor
Pack Blue and Gold Banquet
Den or Patrol based recognition ceremonies
 
MARCH SURVEY QUESTIONS
 
 
Next Meeting: Monday, April 5, 2021
RSVP at 
www.danbeard.org/unit-resource-coach
 
DISTRICT BREAKOUTS
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With the ongoing global pandemic, scouts are focusing on spring recruitment, camper safety at summer camp, and extended registration deadlines. Safety protocols have been enhanced for summer camp, and registration deadlines have been extended to accommodate the changing conditions. Scouts BSA troops, Webelos, Cub Scouts, and units are adapting to new recruitment strategies and safety measures.


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  1. IN THE MIDST OF A GLOBAL PANDEMIC SCOUTING FORWARD ADVANCING!

  2. SPRING RECRUITMENT Membership Focus for Scouts BSA Troops Webelos to Scout Transition Targeted recruitment in late spring (Boy Troops AND Girl Troops) Plan outdoor activity for bring a friend or open house Target 5-6 graders Membership Focus for Cub Scouts Targeted recruitment in late spring to invite prospective new Scouts Plan outdoor activity for bring a friend (hike, fishing, campout, etc) Target Dens < 5 Scouts, likely Lion/Tigers who most Packs Prepare for Fall Recruitment & Join Scout Night season Identify and recruit your Pack contact for fall recruitment (New Member Coordinator) Start developing/strengthening relationship with schools

  3. CAMPER SAFETY AT SUMMER CAMP Safety protocols have been developed for camping within several scenarios. Prepared for the following if conditions warrant it this summer Single occupancy accommodations Lower camp capacities Meals eaten in shifts to allow for spacing Continuing sanitation, spacing, and pre- screening protocols utilized in 2020

  4. EXTENDED REGISTRATION DEADLINES Camp Friedlander camper deposit deadline extended to April 5th Allow units more time to get Scouts organized Merit Badge registration begins March 6th Scouts need to pay deposit for Merit Badge registration Updated Refund policy to allow for full refunds if changes need to be made to a Scout s registration due to COVID-19 www.danbeard.org/summer-camp-updates/

  5. EXTENDED REGISTRATION DEADLINES Units can reserve their spot at camp with a camper estimate at no cost Cub World will allow camper registration without making a deposit until May 1. Free Slushie deadline is still March 31. Scouts need to pay deposit to get the Free Slushie incentive Updated Refund policy to allow for full refunds if changes need to be made to a Scout s registration due to COVID-19 www.danbeard.org/summer-camp-updates/

  6. SCOUT ADVANCEMENT Several accommodations were announced in 2020 to help Scouts advance despite the challenges of COVID-19. These accommodations are still in effect and can be found at www.scouting.org/coronavirus/covid-19-faq/#advancement Remember the standard for Cub Scout advancement is Do Your Best .

  7. SCOUT RECOGNITION The fourth step of Scout advancement is Recognition Recognition is a motivator to the Scout who receives it and others Units should work to schedule and plan a recognition ceremony this spring to celebrate these achievements Troop Court of Honor Pack Blue and Gold Banquet Den or Patrol based recognition ceremonies

  8. MARCH SURVEY QUESTIONS When/how is the Unit planning to hold Blue and Gold/Court of Honor? Where is the going for Summer camp? (Friedlander, Cub World, Ransburg, etc) Is the unit interested in recruiting new scouts/families in spring? Has the unit provided any recognition to adult leaders? Do they need resources (nomination forms or ideas) to do so?

  9. Next Meeting: Monday, April 5, 2021 RSVP at www.danbeard.org/unit-resource-coach

  10. DISTRICT BREAKOUTS

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