Thursday, October 9, 2008

Jamboree On The Air (JOTA)



The 51st Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) is an annual event in which Boy and Girl Scouts and leaders from all over the world speak to each other by means of Amateur (ham) Radio. Scouting experiences are exchanged and ideas are shared via radio waves. With no restrictions on age and at little or no expense, JOTA allows Scouts to contact each other by local ham radio groups. This year the event will take place on Saturday October 18. Two local radio groups are supporting the event. The W1AQ radio group will be operating at their club house at 54 Kelley Avenue, East Providence, RI between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM. and a radio group formed by the ham radio operators of Shawomet district will be operating at Camp Aquapaug from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. To register at the W1AQ radio group visit their web site at http://www.w1aq.com/. To register at the Champlin Scout Reservation contact Matt Hackman at matthew-e-hackman@cox.net ; Information about JOTA can be accessed by the links provided on the W1AQ web site and at www.scouting.org/international.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Pinewood Derby Holiday Sale

Once again we will be having our Pinewood Derby Holiday Sale. Packs who participate can save over $50 per case! An additional highlight this year is that you will be able to pick up your cars the same time you pick up your popcorn!

Click here for more details

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Boy Scout Roundtable

Are you ready to kick off the 2008-2009 Scouting Year?
Please join us for the Narragansett Council Boy Scout Roundtable
Wednesday August 27, 2008

Champlin Scout Reservation ~ 6:00PM
Join us for a free meal and learn what is new for your 2008-2009 Boy Scout Open House
Click here to Register

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Great way to spend Father’s Day!

Great way to spend Father’s Day!

This weekend come join us at Cub World for a fantastic weekend. Come do BB, Archery, Boating, Crafts and lots of Scout Sprit!!! If you are not signed up, no problem. The registration system will be open until Midnight on Wednesday June 11, 2008, but if you miss that it is not a problem. This is a one time opportunity for you to show up at camp, and not have to worry about the late fee, yes you can just walk-in. The fee for this weekend is $90, and a list of what to bring can be found on our web site. Check-In begins at 8:30 AM and the program begins at 10:00 AM. What a great way to spend Father’s Day Weekend!

Friday, May 23, 2008

Criminal Background Checks

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

As dedicated Scouting volunteers, we know you understand the importance of keeping our youth safe in the Scouting program. We accomplish this in many ways, once of which has been to conduct criminal background checks on all new volunteers since April 2003. However, volunteers who have been continually registered in the program since before April 2003 have not had a criminal background check. In the near future, the National Council will be communicating with those volunteers on this issue.

Volunteers who have not had a background check will receive a letter from our Chief Scout Executive, Bob Mazzuca, explaining the need for criminal background checks and our continued youth protection efforts. The letter will explain the need for consent to conduct a criminal background check and direct volunteers to a new Web site (www.bsacbc.org) where volunteers can authorize and provide information needed to conduct a CBC.

If you have any concerns or questions or would like more information please feel free to contact me at (401) 351-8700 x18.

In advance, thanks for your cooperation………and thanks for all you do for Scouting!

Dave Anderson
Scout Executive

http://bsacbc.org/

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Nalgene Bottle Recall

The Nalgene bottles with the BSA logo have been recalled. Click here for details.

Monday, March 31, 2008

Summer is Around the Corner II !!!!!!!!!!

Summer Camp is Around the Corner!
This email comes about once a week and has information about Scouting Events. We ask that you please share this email with all Scouting families. Those who want to be added directly to the email list can do so by responding to this email directly or by emailing Jason Dugan (jdugan@narragansettbsa.org). If you use a mail filter please add the email address to insure that you receive this email. This email is easier for you to find the information you are looking for just, click on the Bookmarks below. Please pay special attention to the deadlines for events, some of the events that are hosted by our Community Friends have deadlines that the council can not change. Thank you to all 200 Scouts and their families that attended the Harlem Globetrotters. We are closing in on our last overnighter of the year; registration on the Buttonwoods Park Zoo Camp-In is this Wednesday April 2, 2008. We have just added a Venturing Shooting Sports event as well. Your best source for information for council events is http://www.narragansettbsa.org/families/index.htm.

Activities for All
Narragansett Council Blog
Project Cope NEW!!!
Spring Popcorn Sale
Paw Socks Events
Introduction to Backpacking for Adults NEW!!!
Adult Leader Training

Cub Scout Activities
Gift of Camp
Buttonwoods Park Zoo Camp-In REGISTER CLOSES APRIL 2, 2008
Cub Scout Adventure Weekends
Cub Scout Day Camp
Cub World


Boy Scout Activities
Climbing Merit Badge
Yawgoog
OA Chapter Meetings
OA Dues
2010 Jamboree
High COPE at Yawgoog
White Stag
Eagle Scout Recognition

Venturing Activities
Shooting Sports Day NEW!!!!!

Activities for All
Project COPE at Yawgoog – Spring 2008
The Narragansett Council is pleased to announce that it will be offering Project COPE, Low COPE Saturdays at Yawgoog this spring in March and April. Project COPE is a customized outdoor program for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. It is composed of group initiative games, trust activities, and challenging low ropes course elements. Some activities involve a group challenge while others develop individual skills and agility. Project COPE is a noncompetitive activity that emphasizes the importance of teamwork. It also provides opportunities for every participant to succeed as an individual and as member of a group without creating a win-lose dynamic. Cub Scouts may participate in Low COPE only. You may attend COPE if you are camping at Yawgoog, or if you just want to come down for the day. If this program doesn’t fit your needs exactly please contact us and we would be glad to discuss developing a custom COPE experience for your unit. For more information you may speak with Steve Stratton: sstratton@narragansettbsa.org or at 401.351.8700 ext. 37
Click here to check COPE availability and Register Online


Narragansett Council Blog:
The Narragansett Council is pleased to announce its new Program News Blog! Our weekly program news feature that we send out via email each week will also be available on the new blog. Click on the link below to read the latest program news and to subscribe to get notified when the blog is updated with new information.
Click here for the Program New Blog!

Spring Popcorn Sale:
It is again time to encourage Units to consider a Spring Popcorn Fundraiser to help Scouts Earn Their Way to Camp. Please forward the attached flyer to the units in your district and begin to outline the importance of giving every Scout a chance to earn $$ for camp.

This sale is also a good way for new units or units that have been re-organized to earn some quick cash to get up and running.

We do have some product that is available on a first come first served basis for Show and Sell & Unit Blitz Days. Please let me know quickly if you have units interested in this product.

Units can sign up for the Spring Popcorn Fundraiser by visiting www.narragansettbsa.org/popcorn or going directly to www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=341541&OrgKey=1692

2008 PAW SOX DATES: BRING-A-BUDDY and SLEEPOVERS:
Just released, the dates you have all been waiting for! This year’s Bring-A-Buddy game will be on April 5, at 1:05pm. The Narragansett Council Sleepover Nights are scheduled for May 24th and June 7th. Your sleepover package will include participation for all Scouts in the on-field Youth Clinic before the game, autograph session with the players, a general admission ticket to the game, a meal voucher for a hot dog, chips and soda, an event patch, a movie on the big screen after the game and continental breakfast in the morning…all of this for only $25 per person. This event is open to all Scouts and their families.
Our sleepovers sell out fast; don’t be shut out. Make you reservation today!
Please wear your Scout uniform!Narragansett Council Bring-A-Buddy Game
Cost: Tickets are free to all boys who were recruited in the fall and to those boys who recruited them!Date: April 5, 2008 Location: McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket, RI
Registration: Tickets will be forwarded to unit leaders as soon as we receive them from the Paw Sox!

Narragansett Council Night Sleepovers
Cost: $25 per personDate: May 24 and June 7, 2008 Location: McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket, RI
Registration: Make your reservations by contacting the McCoy Stadium Box Office at 401.724.7300

Introduction to Backpacking for Adults:
This is an introduction to backpacking to adult leaders who have never backpacked. It is our hope that leaders who participate in this program will bring these skills back to their units so that more Scouts can experience the "big woods". Leaders with backpacking experience wishing to expand their horizons should contact the High Adventure Committee regarding a custom tailored program to fit the needs of their unit.

This trek starts on the Kancamaugus Highway in Lincoln, NH. We follow the old logging railway past Franconia Brook, and on to Thirteen Falls Camp. Thirteen Falls is operated by the Appalachian Mountain Club as a back country camping area. Leaders will learn proper packing techniques, Leave No Trace camping principles, cooking on lightweight stoves, water purification techniques, the importance of keeping a clean camp in bear country, and many other skills. Most importantly, they will learn to work as a team. Topics also covered: trek planning and logistics, permitting, basic land navigation, and menu planning.

This trek is limited to 10 people, including staff, due to National Forest regulations governing travel in federally designated Wilderness Areas.
COMMITMENT - The commitment for this trip includes:
à One full Saturday to Sunday overnight camping experience at Buck Hill
à A Saturday to Sunday experience in the White Mountain National Forest
PAYMENTS - Payment due with registration
Registration deadline: September 7, 2008
Fee includes: Meals for both meetings and camping fees.
Transportation to and from the White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire is not included.
Cost: $60.00 per person
Fees shown are tentative and subject to increase of up to 20%, if necessary to cover all trip expenses.
Date: September 13 & 14, 2008
September 27 & 28, 2008
Registration: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?orgkey=1252&activitykey=367143
Contact: Buzz Greenhalgh - heg3@cox.net or @ 401-487-2933
Earl Minot - ERMinot@aol.com or @ 401-765-1639


Adult Leader Training:
Now is the time to get trained for this Scout year! For information about all are training courses, please visit: http://www.narragansettbsa.org/volunteers/index.html
If you still have training questions after visiting our site, please contact me at dcloutier@narragansettbsa.org.

Cub Scout Activities
The Gift of Camp:
What a great gift to give for any occasion. Grandma, Grandpa, Aunts, and Uncles all can give the "Gift of Camp". This is a promise of a great outdoor adventure for this coming camping Season. We have two great ways to purchase the "Gift of Camp". You can do so online using our online registration system, or you can visit either of our two conveniently located Scout Shops. Once you purchase, you will receive a presentation card that is the actual gift for the Scout, you will also have a receipt from our online registration system which is what you will use when you redeem the gift. Once the Scout has decided what adventures he will take this summer, and the family registers him for that adventure, they will click the mail in payment option. Then all they need to do is bring in both receipts to either Scout Shop, or mail directly to the council office and the Scout is all set for camp.
To Purchase:
http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?orgkey=1247&activitykey=329258

Buttonwood Park Zoo Camp-In: REGISTRATION CLOSES 4/2/08
Experience one of the “finest small zoos in the United States” in a new light…flashlight! Join New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park Zoo for a one-of-a-kind Critter Camp-In and wake up in a zoo. There’s no need to worry about feeding your hungry scouts before arriving; each participant will receive dinner, an evening snack, and breakfast. Critter Camp-Ins include an evening hike through the zoo, hands-on activates, and an exciting and interactive learning experience! All scouts will receive a souvenir patch that will entitle them to free admission to the zoo throughout the year. Most animals at Buttonwood Park Zoo are from North America and visible in all weather conditions. For more information, please send an e-mail to jkarow@bpzoo.org
Cost: $50.00 per person
Dates: February 9, 2008
April 5, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Buttonwoods Park Zoo (New Bedford, MA)
Registration:
April 5, 2008:
http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?orgkey=1247&activitykey=302719

Adventure Weekends:
Cub Scout Adventure Weekends are a great family activity. All Cub Adventure Weekends are designed to be attended by a Scout and their adult partner in a one night overnight experience. Every weekend is designed around a fun theme. This year there will be two of the perennial favorites: the "Somethin's Fishy" weekend with lots of fishing and fun for all; and, three of the "Mom and Me" weekends. These "Mom and Me" weekends are designed to be a great bonding opportunity for Scouts and their mothers, we will also be adding another "Dad and Lad", so we will now offer two of these great weekends at Cub World
All weekends are scheduled in the months of June and September.Cost: $90 per team $45 per additional Scout or parent
Weekends:
Date: June 7 & 8, 2008Theme: “Somethin’s Fishy”Location: Camp Yawgoog, Hope Valley, RIRegistration: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334784&OrgKey=1247
Date: June 14 & 15, 2008Theme: “Dad and Ladd”Location: Cub World, Pascoag, RIRegistration: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334785&OrgKey=1247
Date: June 21 & 22, 2008Theme: “Mom and Me”Location: Cub World, Pascoag, RIRegistration: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334786&OrgKey=1247

Date: September 13 & 14, 2008Theme: “Mom and Me”Location: Cub World, Pascoag, RIRegistration: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334787&OrgKey=1247
Date: September 20 & 21, 2008Theme: “Mom and Me”Location: Cub World, Pascoag, RIRegistration: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334788&OrgKey=1247
Date: September 27 & 28, 2008Theme: “Dad and Ladd”Location: Cub World, Pascoag, RIRegistration: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334789&OrgKey=1247
Cub Scout Day Camp:
The Cub Scouting program comes to its' triumphant conclusion with Summer Camp. Scouts have taken part in many different Den and Pack activities all year long. Come Summer time, Day Camp ties the program year together and prepares your Cub Scout for their next year in Cub Scouting (or Boy Scouting).
The outdoor program is an essential part of Cub Scouting and Cub Scout Day Camp will fill that need. Cub Scout Day Camp provides your Scout with the adventure in the great outdoors, fellowship, independence, Cub Scout Advancement and an opportunity to have Fun with our out of this world theme: "Scouting Around the World"
There are several different week-long programs to choose from. Camps are geographically located throughout the Narragansett Council to make it convenient for Scouting Families.Your son has a choice of 10 different weeks of Day Camp at 6 great locations, and he can attend as many of the weeks as he would like.July 7-11, 2008Colt State Park: Bristol, RI
Youth Registration: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?orgkey=1247&activitykey=354436
Adult Staff: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=336381&OrgKey=1247
Youth Staff (Den Chief and Den Aides): http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=342195&OrgKey=1247
Camp Aquapaug: Kingston, RI
Youth Registration: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?orgkey=1247&activitykey=333625
Adult Staff: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=336379&OrgKey=1247
Youth Staff (Den Chief and Den Aides): http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=342213&OrgKey=1247
Camp Champlin: Cranston, RI
Youth Registration: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?orgkey=1247&activitykey=354434
Adult Staff: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=336372&OrgKey=1247
Youth Staff (Den Chief and Den Aides): http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=342217&OrgKey=1247

July 14-18, 2008Camp Aquapaug: Kingston, RI Youth Registration: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?orgkey=1247&activitykey=354161
Adult Staff: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=336380&OrgKey=1247
Youth Staff (Den Chief and Den Aides): http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=342214&OrgKey=1247

Camp Champlin: Cranston, RI
Youth Registration: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?orgkey=1247&activitykey=333629
Adult Staff: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=336376&OrgKey=1247
Youth Staff (Den Chief and Den Aides): http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=342218&OrgKey=1247
Fall River Rod and Gun Club, MA Youth Registration: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?orgkey=1247&activitykey=354440
Adult Staff: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=336382&OrgKey=1247
Youth Staff (Den Chief and Den Aides): http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=342222&OrgKey=1247
July 21-25, 2008Camp Champlin: Cranston, RI
Youth Registration: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?orgkey=1247&activitykey=354428
Adult Staff: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=336377&OrgKey=1247
Youth Staff (Den Chief and Den Aides): http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=342219&OrgKey=1247
Cub World: Pascoag, RIYouth Registration: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?orgkey=1247&activitykey=354445
Adult Staff: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=336385&OrgKey=1247
Youth Staff (Den Chief and Den Aides): http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=342223&OrgKey=1247

New Bedford Rod and Gun Club, MA
Youth Registration: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?orgkey=1247&activitykey=333644
Adult Staff: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=336383&OrgKey=1247
Youth Staff (Den Chief and Den Aides): http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=342225&OrgKey=1247
August 4-8, 2008
Camp Cachalot - Plymouth, MAYouth Registration: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?orgkey=1247&activitykey=354323
Adult Staff: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=336386&OrgKey=1247
Youth Staff (Den Chief and Den Aides): http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=342226&OrgKey=1247

Cub Scout Resident Camp:
What is Resident Camp?
Cub World is a three-day-two night, resident camp experience for Cub Scouts. Participants stay in one of three theme areas where our staff ensures that the theme is constant from the moment you arrive, until you head home. As a resident camp and unlike other Cub Scout camping, our ratio is one adult for every four boys, either as a Den or a Pack. Our paid staff is trained to put on the entire program to make each Cub Scout's and every adult's stay as memorable and care-free as possible. All meals, programs, materials, services and a group photo are included in your stay. A place of imagination, it is a Cub Scout vacation that will forge memories to last a lifetime.

Theme Areas
Cub World has an amusement park feel, designed specifically for "Cub-Sized" abilities and interests. Your stay will be in one of our three Theme Areas - Pease High Seas Adventure, Bridgeton Castle, and Wild West Adventure. All three theme areas include bunk houses and modern restroom facilities. Even if you've stayed in the facility during the off-season, you haven't begun to know what Cub World is like in the summer! During your stay our certified, enthusiastic staff will keep you busy from morning 'til night. Cubs and leaders alike will be part of all the fun.

Three ways to attend Cub World
Traditional (with parent)
This is a 3 day, 2 night resident (sleep over) camp, and we have shifted the program so that we have sessions that are on the Weekend! This can be done as a Pack, or as a Parent and Scout Team. Each theme area in camp follows a schedule that allows everyone to get to every program area in camp.
Session 1: July 7-9, 2008
Pease High Seas: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334798&OrgKey=1247
Wild West Adventure: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334880&OrgKey=1247
Bridgton Castle: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334871&OrgKey=1247

Session 2: July 11-13, 2008
Pease High Seas: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334864&OrgKey=1247
Wild West Adventure: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334881&OrgKey=1247
Bridgton Castle: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334872&OrgKey=1247

Session 3: July 14-16, 2008
Pease High Seas: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334865&OrgKey=1247
Wild West Adventure: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334882&OrgKey=1247
Bridgton Castle: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334873&OrgKey=1247

Session 4: July 18-20, 2008
Pease High Seas: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334866&OrgKey=1247
Wild West Adventure: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334883&OrgKey=1247
Bridgton Castle: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334874&OrgKey=1247

Session 5: July 21-23, 2008
Pease High Seas: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334867&OrgKey=1247
Wild West Adventure: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334884&OrgKey=1247
Bridgton Castle: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334875&OrgKey=1247

Session 6: July 25-27, 2008
Pease High Seas: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334868&OrgKey=1247
Wild West Adventure: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334885&OrgKey=1247
Bridgton Castle: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334876&OrgKey=1247

Session 7: July 28-30, 2008
Pease High Seas: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334869&OrgKey=1247
Wild West Adventure: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334886&OrgKey=1247
Bridgton Castle: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334877&OrgKey=1247

Session 8: August 1-3, 2008
Pease High Seas: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334870&OrgKey=1247
Wild West Adventure: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334887&OrgKey=1247
Bridgton Castle: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334878&OrgKey=1247

A La Carte (with parent)
This is the same great program as the traditional sessions but for only one night. This is perfect for families who want to experience the great Cub World program but only have time for one night. This experience includes a one night stay and three meals and is available during sessions 1 & 2 only.
Session 1: July 7-9, 2008
Pease High Seas: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334798&OrgKey=1247
Wild West Adventure: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334880&OrgKey=1247
Bridgton Castle: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334871&OrgKey=1247

Session 2: July 11-13, 2008
Pease High Seas: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334864&OrgKey=1247
Wild West Adventure: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334881&OrgKey=1247
Bridgton Castle: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334872&OrgKey=1247

Provisional (without parent)
This is also a 3 day, 2 night resident (sleep over) camp, but this is for a Scout only. Supervision for these Scouts will be provided by the Cub World Staff. This gives the Scout who might not be able to attend camp with a parent or their pack the opportunity to enjoy Cub World, also a great opportunity for a Scout who attends Cub World and loves it to come stay another session. Space is limited so register early to assure your spot.
Session 1: July 7-9, 2008: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334889&OrgKey=1247
Session 2: July 11-13, 2008: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334798&OrgKey=1247
Session 3: July 14-16, 2008: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334891&OrgKey=1247
Session 4: July 18-20, 2008: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334892&OrgKey=1247
Session 5: July 21-23, 2008: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334893&OrgKey=1247
Session 6: July 25-27, 2008: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334894&OrgKey=1247
Session 7: July 28-30, 2008: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334895&OrgKey=1247
Session 8: August 1-3, 2008: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=334896&OrgKey=1247

Family Camp:
This program is a great family vacation alternative that allows the entire family to enjoy the Cub World program, Mom, Dad, Cub Scouts and even brothers and sisters. We even offer program for older boys using the Buck Hill Scout Reservation in addition to all of the Cub World favorites. This program is available during Sessions 9 & 10
Monday-Wednesday August 4-6, 2008
Pease High Seas: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=335977&OrgKey=1247
Wild West Adventure: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=335986&OrgKey=1247
Bridgton Castle: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=335981&OrgKey=1247

Friday-Sunday August 8-10, 2008
Pease High Seas: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=335978&OrgKey=1247
Wild West Adventure: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=335988&OrgKey=1247
Bridgton Castle: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=335984&OrgKey=1247

Camp Fees:
Fees for both the traditional and the family camping weeks will include a "Good Scout Discount" of $25 for payments made in full by July 1, 2008. A $50 per person deposit for traditional weeks and a $100 per family deposit for Family Camp are due within two weeks of registration, non-refundable after June 1st. (The deposit however, is transferable after June 1st.)

Traditional Camping:
$165 Youth Fee ($185 after July 2)
$80 Adult Fee ($105 after July 2)

Family Camp:
$345 per Family ($370 after July 2)

Provisional Camping
$175 Youth fee
$85 for Cubs returning for subsequent weeks

A La Carte
(Sessions 1 & 2 only)
Cost of this stay is as follows (includes 3 meals):
Scout: $85 per Night Adult $40 per Night
Second Session Special
$85 for Boys returning for a second session
(Does not apply to the family session)

Boy Scout Activities
Climbing Merit Badge:
Experience the thrill of climbing in a safe and supervised environment with lots of room for learning and having fun. The day begins with in depth instruction on knot tying, climbing and rappelling technique. After practicing with an instructor, and earning the approval to climb independently, each Scout will get to test his new skills on over 50 climbing routes. During the course of the day, each Scout will have the opportunity to complete all the requirements for the Climbing Merit Badge.
ELEGIBILITY: Any registered Boy Scout
PREREQUISITE: Scoutmaster note that Climbing MB requirements #1 and #2
(First Aid requirements) have been completed prior to this class.
Cost: $45 per Scout, payable in full at the time of registration Fee includes the Climbing MB book
Pre registration only; NO WALK INS

Date: May 3, 2008Registration: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?orgkey=1252&activitykey=367130
Date: June 28, 2008
Registration: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?orgkey=1252&activitykey=367131

Time: 9:00 AM
Location: 100 Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI 02865 US
CONTACT:
Dmitry Zagadsky Climbing Coordinator Dmitry@Zagadsky.com or @ 401-341-2789
Earl Minot High Adventure Chair ERMinot@aol.com or @ 401-765-1639
Jason Dugan Program Director jdugan@narragansettbsa.org or @ 401-351-8700

Camp Yawgoog Spring Brochure / Open House
The Camp Yawgoog Spring Brochure is here! This brochure will be mailed out to all Boy Scouts in March but you can get a sneak preview at our website: www.narragansettbsa.org/yawgoogClick here for the BrochureFirst time camper at Yawgoog this summer? Mom and Dad want to check the place out? Come to one of our Open House days this May! The whole family is welcome to tour camp, meet with staff, see where your son will be sleeping and have lunch.Click here for more information on the Open House Days

Abnaki Lodge Membership Dues:
If you are a member of the Order of the Arrow and have not paid your 2008 membership dues please do so at www.abnakilodge.org. Don’t miss out on participating in all the fun activities we have planned for the year. Check out the website for updates on the pursuits of the lodge and come join in on the fun. Additionally, if you haven’t scheduled an OA election for your troop don’t delay, the election cycle ends in May. Election request forms are available on the website too.

Chapter Meetings:
If you are a current youth member, parent or Scout leader for a youth member please pass this information along to them. Abnaki Lodge conducts Area/Chapter meeting as part of that monthly Roundtable meeting every month

Jamboree Information Day
Video presentations will be ongoing during the day with committee members present at different stations to help answer all your questions about the Narragansett Contingent Jamboree 2010 Troops. If you are thinking about joining us for this grand celebration, take some time to meet with us and become fully informed about the trip.
Date: April 13, 2008
Location: Champlin Scout Reservation
Time: 12-4 PM

White Stag:
White Stag is the Council Youth Leadership Development program. More information will follow.
Date(s): 8/16-18/2007
8/22-24/2007
Registration: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=250559&OrgKey=1244

EAGLE SCOUT RECOGNITION
The United States Postal Service has a newly designed recognition certificate for presentation to new Eagle Scouts. The certificate shows the USPS logo and the old Boy Scouts of America logo. What makes this certificate special is a reproduction of the $.03 Boy Scouts of America commemorative stamp issued in 1950. To obtain a certificate, send your request, listing the name of the new Eagle Scout, to:
Mr. John E. PotterPostmaster General/CEOU.S. Postal Service475 L'Enfant Plaza SWWashington DC 20260-0010
You can send your customer to this website to get this and other Eagle Scout certificates by mail: http://usscouts.org/eagle/specialrecs.asp.


High COPE at Yawgoog – Spring 2008
The Narragansett Council is pleased to announce that it will be offering High COPE, Low COPE and Climbing Merit Badge Saturdays at Yawgoog this spring in March and April. These programs are open to any registered Boy Scout. Cub Scouts may participate in Low COPE only. You may attend COPE if you are camping at Yawgoog, or if you just want to come down for the day. If these programs don’t fit your needs exactly please contact us and we would be glad to discuss developing a custom COPE experience for your unit. For more information you may speak with Steve Stratton: sstratton@narragansettbsa.org or at 401.351.8700 ext. 37
Click here to check COPE availability and Register Online


Venturing Activities:
Shooting Sports Day
Come participate in our first Council-wide Venturing activity. We also welcome Crews from neighboring councils to join in the activities. There will be five program areas (see above), that will be rotated hourly. The event is rain or shine. Lunch (burgers and dogs) will be provided. We request that each unit put down a $10 deposit for lost arrows.
Date: April 19, 2008
Time: 8am to 4pm
Location: New Bedford Rod & Gun Club
Cost: $5 per Venturer to cover cost of lunch
Registration: http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?orgkey=1213&activitykey=314024