2021-2022 Program Guide - Blue Ridge Council

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2021-2022 Program Guide - Blue Ridge Council
2021-2022 Program Guide
2021-2022 Program Guide - Blue Ridge Council
Table of Contents
Cub Scout Specific Events
      •    Cub Scout Resident Camp 2021………………………………………………………………..3
      •    BALOO Fall 2021 ……………………………………………………………………………………...4
      •    Cub Family Weekends 2021……………………………………………………………………..5
      •    Webelos Wood 2021………………………………………………………………………………..6
      •    Cub-O-Ree 2022……………………………………………………………………………………...7

Scouts BSA Specific Events
      •    NYLT 2021………………………………………………………………………………………………..8
      •    IOLS Fall 2021…………………………………………………………………………………………..9
      •    Winter Camp 2021………………………………………………………………………………….10
      •    Merit Badge University 2022…………………………………………………………………..11
      •    Summer Camp Kick-off for 2022……………………………………………………………...12
      •    Summer Camp 2022………………………………………………………………………………..13

Everyone
      •    Wood Badge 2021…………………………………………………………………………………..14
      •    Greenville Drive Game 2021…………………………………………………………………...15
      •    University of Scouting 2022……………………………………………………………………16
      •    Scouting for Food 2022…………………………………………………………………………..17
      •    Scout Sunday 2022………………………………………………………………………………...18

Council Promotions
      •    Popcorn Kick-off 2021…………………………………………………………………………….19
      •    Council Annual Banquet 2021………………………………………………………………...20
      •    Camp Card Kick-off 2022…………………………………………………………………………21
      •    Contacts………………………………………………………………………………………………….22

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2021-2022 Program Guide - Blue Ridge Council
Cub Scout Resident Camp
                        July 30– August 1st, 2021 (Camp Old Indian)
                                                Cost: $75

                Come experience the great adventures that await you at Camp Old Indian!!
                      Sleep 2 nights in Adirondacks, 3-sided shelters with bunk beds.
                            Bath houses at every campsite with hot showers
                 Three hot, nutritious and delicious meals a day served in the dining hall.
The program activities and facilities can’t be beat. Our camp provides a variety of programs and facilities to
 match your unit’s needs and desires. BB guns, archery, swimming, crafts, hiking and special events are all
                                       part of the camping experience.
                            Sign Up at blueridgecouncil.org or at the QR Code

                     Contact JD Whitt at jdwhitt@scouting.org for more information

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BALOO
               September 11 to September 12, 2021 (Camp White Pines)
                                                  Cost: $40

                     A BALOO trained person must be present on any den or pack outing.
  BALOO training is the Cub Scout leader training required for any Cub Scout den or pack outdoor event, in-
cluding pack camping overnighters and Webelos den overnighters. BALOO training has two components—an
online component and a practical, hands-on component. Both components must be completed to qualify as
   a “TRAINED” Cub Scout outdoor leader. The online component must be completed prior to the practical
component. The practical component is an overnight camping, training session over two days. This course is
         the introductory step in teaching leaders how to fulfill the promise of the outdoor program.

 The target participant is a new Cub Scout leader or parent volunteer who has minimal camping experience
 but wants to plan and carry out an entry-level outdoor experience for the pack. Ideally, the participant is a
                           parent who is not already part of a pack leadership team.

 The practical component will be held at Fluor High Adventure Base and Leadership Center at Camp White
Pines, 519 Callahan Mountain Road Travelers Rest, SC 29690 from 8 am Saturday, September 11th through
                         Sunday, September 12th (hopefully finishing by noon).

 This is an adult training course. It is not appropriate for a pack or family outing. Staff and participants will
                                                  only be onsite.

  The practical component is an overnight camping experience. It will be in tents. One man, three-man, or
 family size with an air mattress is acceptable. But no hammocks or campers. If you or your Pack don’t have
                access to a tent, let the course director know and arrangements will be made.

                                      Prerequisite for the course:
                                     YPT- Youth Protection Training
               Online training component- accessed through your My.Scouting.org account.
               BSA annual medical form parts A and B – will be returned at end of the course

  The cost for the practical component part of the course is $40. This includes lunch, dinner, and cracker-
  barrel Saturday and breakfast Sunday. If you would like to camp Friday night, there is an additional $10
                               charge for dinner Friday and breakfast Saturday.

                              Sign up at blueridgecouncil.org or at the QR Code

                 Contact Lawrence Salley at ls8645722@gmail.com for more information

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Cub Family Weekends
                       October 1 -2 ,8- 9, 15-16 (Camp Old Indian)
                                             bCost: $25

                                        Bring the whole family!
Camp Old Indian is the Upstate’s premier Scout camp nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains
   near Travelers Rest, SC. Join us for Cub Family weekend featuring fun-filled activities for the whole
                                       family. Activities will include:
ARCHERY, BB GUNS, SLING SHOTS, CAMPING, FIELD GAMES, FIREBUILDING, FISHING, HIKING, and in true
                                  Scout tradition, an EVENING CAMPFIRE.
                             Optional Friday night camping available ($10)

Camp Old Indian has Adirondacks (small shelters open in the front with bunks) and several cabins. If you
          do not wish to sleep in the Adirondack, you are welcome to bring your own tent.

                           Sign up at blueridgecouncil.org or at the QR Code

              Contact Kimberly Lance at lance.kimberly@gmail.com for more information

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Webelos Woods
                October 22nd to October 24th, 2021 (Camp Old Indian)
                                                Cost: $40

Webelos Woods is a transition camping experience for Webelos. The Webelos will act and function accord-
 ing to the patrol method and will elect leadership positions in their patrol. Webelos will be assigned to a
patrol with an experienced older scout from a Troop as their guide; your child may or may not be assigned
to a patrol with members from their current unit depending on the number of participants. A parent must
                     be present for the entire weekend. There is no room for siblings.

While your Scout experiences being in a Troop we will be giving you training on introduction to a Troop. This
 will include Webelos to scout transition and how a troop functions. You will receive a summarized Troop
       handbook on how most Troops are run. There will also be some outdoor skills training as well.
                                           Capacity: 100 Webelos

                            Sign up at blueridgecouncil.org or at the QR Code

                   Contact Gary Dean at gary.dean@lkqcorp.com for more information

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Cub-O-Ree
                        April 29th– May 1st, 2022 (Camp Old Indian)

 All Cub Scouts are invited to a camping weekend with a lot of fun activities including BB shooting (Nerf for
Lions) archery, slingshots, fishing, games, rank hikes, campfire and nature programs, and advancement op-
portunities! There is no set schedule; Cub Scouts and their parents are free to go to activities as they please
                                        throughout the activity periods.

                             Sign up at blueridgecouncil.org or at the QR Code

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National Youth Leadership Training
                   New Date! July 25th-30th, 2021 (Camp White Pines)
                                               Cost: $285

 National Youth Leadership Training is a week-long experience conducted by Blue Ridge Council to provide
 each Scout with a meaningful Scouting experience that will enhance his/her role and responsibilities as a
                                                 leader.

NYLT integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the Scouting Experi-
ence. Through activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and audiovisual support, NYLT participants
        engage in a unified approach to leadership that gives the skills and confidence to lead well.
 In order to attend a NYLT course, a youth must have the following qualifications by the beginning of the
                                                  course.

                         Must be a registered member of a Scouting unit.
BSA members (male and female) must be at least 13. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership
                                           Skills for Troops.

  Venturers and Sea Scouts (male and female) must be at least 14, or 13 and have completed eighth grade,
  and fall within the maximum age allowance for their program. They must have completed Introduction to
 Leadership Skills for Crews or Ships. It is recommended that they have had at least one year of camping ex-
perience. While NYLT is not an outdoor skills course, it is important that each participant have basic camping
                                        and outdoor cooking experience.

                                    Have a unit leader recommendation.

                             Sign up at blueridgecouncil.org or at the QR Code

                     Contact Bill Edge at hexagon6@charter.net for more information

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IOLS Fall 2021
                       October 23rd -24th, 2021 (Camp White Pines)
                         April 23nd– 24th, 2022 ( Camp White Pines)
                                                 Cost: $40

 FOCUS: This hands-on program gives adult leaders a practical introduction to the patrol method of a Scout-
 led troop by teaching many of the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. The
 skills sessions presented in this course closely follow the Scout BSA handbook and are meant to serve as an
adult training outline. By using these skills sessions in conjunction with the Scout BSA handbook, trainers can
 be sure new leaders are proficient in many of the basic outdoor skills through First Class rank, and gain ex-
 posure to the patrol method and numerous teaching methods. Each skills session references specific chap-
                   ters in the Scout BSA handbook and highlights advancement requirements.
                                            Who should take this course?
 This course is intended for every adult leader and active parent in every Scout BSA Troop. It is designed to
   provide a working knowledge of the basic outdoor skills necessary for the success of a Scout BSA Troop.
                                  • It is great for ALL Leaders and active Parents.
• It is ideal for Second Year Webelos (Arrow of Light) Leaders, to help them to be prepared for the upcoming
                                                  Scout BSA program.
 • Outdoor skills are critical to the success of the Scouting program, and IOLS will provide leaders and active
         parents with the basic outdoor skills information needed to start or maintain a quality program.
             • IOLS is the required outdoor training for all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.
• Active Parents: If you are an active parent, meaning you camp with your Scout unit or you merely want to
                  ease your Scout’s journey to Eagle, this course is a must. Course topics include:
          • Running a Troop using the Patrol Method • Nature: including Plant and Animal Identification
                      • Ropes: Whipping, Knots, and Lashing • Packing and Hiking Techniques
                                    • Woods Tools and Fire • Map and Compass
                           • Camp Site Preparation • Leave No Trace and Outdoor Ethics
                                             • Cooking • Camp Sanitation
                                                    • Flag Protocol
                             Sign up at blueridgecouncil.org or at the QR Code

          Contact Steve Broadwater at broadwaterstephe@bellsouth.net for more information

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Winter Camp
                     December 26th—29th, 2021 (Camp Old Indian)
                                                Cost: $65

   Winter camp is a 4 day, 3 Night camp based on our typical summer camp program with a few unique
  opportunities for Scouts and Adult leaders alike. Check-in will begin at noon on December 26th and the
  event will run through noon on December 29th! Scouts will have the opportunity to compete in several
 scout skills and shooting sports competitions on the first and last day of camp. Scouts will then have their
choice of several merit badge programs during the two full days as well as the chance to participate in two
                                            campfire programs.
                                   More Information coming in October
                            Sign up at blueridgecouncil.org or at the QR Code

                     Contact JD Whitt at jdwhitt@scouting.org for more Information

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Merit Badge University
                           January 15th, 2022 (Buncombe Street)
                 January 22nd, 2022 (Roper Mountain Science Center)

Merit Badge University (MBU) is a annual event that gives Scouts, ages 11-17 the opportunity to earn merit
       badges including Eagle Scout required merit badges like communications and sustainability.
 Scouts have an opportunity to continue their advancement program and earn valuable merit badges that
  may not be readily available elsewhere. It gives youth the opportunity to earn merit badges in one day,
        while helping them on their path to earn their Eagle Scout rank and serve our community.

                            Sign up at blueridgecouncil.org or at the QR Code

              Contact For more information Roy Schumpert at royschumpert@gmail.com

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Save the Date
                                    Summer Camp Kick– off
                                     September 30th, 2021

Learn about the adventures & opportunities at summer camp! Adult & youth leaders as well as parents are
 invited to our annual Camp Kick-Off. Be prepared for camp registration information, medical information,
                                        promotional materials, etc.

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Summer Camp 2022
                               Week 1: June 12th – 18th, 2022 (COI)
                            Week 2: June 19th– June 25th, 2022 (COI)
                             Week: 3 June 26th– July 2th, 2022 (COI)
                                  Week 4: July 3rd– 9th, 2022 (COI)
                                Week 5: July 10th– 16th, 2022 (COI)
                                Week 6: July 17th– 23rd, 2022 (COI)

 Our purpose shall be to provide a fun, safe, and engaging program in a professional atmosphere that develops lifelong
Scouting Skills and strong personal character through individual growth of each camper and an appreciation of the out-
doors. Thus, ensuring that at the end of their time with us, the Scouts and Scoutmasters attending Camp Old Indian will
                                    leave happy, fulfilled, and excited for future years.
                               Sign up at blueridgecouncil.org or at the QR Code

                       Contact JD Whitt at jdwhitt@scouting.org for more information

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Wood Badge
        Weekend One September 24th- 26th, 2021(Camp White Pines/ COI)
         Weekend Two October 16th– 17th, 2021 (Camp White Pines/COI)
                                                Cost: $250
                                            What is Wood Badge?
Wood Badge is an advanced, national leadership course open only to Scouting volunteers and professionals.
                        The course takes place over two weekends in the fall.

   Scouters from Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Explorers, and district and council
                                Scouters all are welcome and belong here.
                                         Why do you want to go?

You want to participate in a Wood Badge course because of things you will learn and do. Here are some of
                                                the benefits:
   Stronger units. You will make your Scouting unit — and your sons’ and daughters’ units — stronger.
  What and why of Scouting. You will have a deeper understanding of what Scouting is and why we do it.
Experience. You will learn and experience things that will stay with you in Scouting and the rest of your life.
                        Fun. You will have fun and you will meet interesting people.
         Other groups. You will make your other groups, like work, church, even family, stronger.
 Here’s another summary of why to go. This was originally aimed particularly at Scouters in the Cub Scout
                                 program, but it applies equally to all of us.

How would you like to attend a training that takes you far beyond your basic leader training? Would you like
to build your skills in communication, conflict management and teaching methods? How about a leadership
                                course that rivals many corporate level trainings?
  Wood Badge is here for you. This is not a troop leader training but is designed for Cub Scout, Scouts BSA,
and Venturing leaders. This course will help you better understand how all the Scouting programs tie togeth-
 er. It will provide you with many useful leadership tools to help enable our youth to have the best possible
 Scouting experience. There is no better time to attend a Wood Badge course and make a difference in your
                                                  unit than now!
                                Sign up at blueridgecouncil.org or at the QR Code
                 Contact Mills Grant at mgrant@carolinafreshfarms.com for more information

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Save the Date
                                     Greenville Drive Game
                                        August 29th, 2021

  Join us for a fun filled evening of Scouting, peanuts, and Cracker Jacks! The 2021 Scout Night with the
Greenville Drive is coming Sunday, August 29th. Make sure to bring the whole family and we can't wait to
                                                see you there!
                                Gates open at 2 PM with first pitch at 3!
         Due to Covid-19 the Drive will release more information when time get closer to event

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University of Scouting
                                            January 8th, 2022

 University of Scouting is an action-packed, fun-filled day of supplemental Scout leader training. It is offered
 once a year to provide knowledge, ideas, tools, and resources to help adult leaders, volunteers, and Scouts
in their Scouting positions. It is the only time during the year where you can find, all in one place, a wide va-
                               riety of training opportunities in all program areas.
    In fact, there are new classes for all of the colleges to deliver the right training for the right leaders,
                                             College of Cub Scouting
                                              College of Scouts BSA
                                              College of Adventure
                                          College of Elective Programs
                               College of Advancement and Program Operations
                            Earn an Associate AND a Bachelor degree in one day!
                        Hold a Bachelor degree already? Earn your Masters this year!
                        Hold a Masters degree already? Earn your Doctorate this year!
Whether you are new to the program or a veteran of many years, the University provides interesting cours-
es in Scouting. Adventure and leadership training for youth and adults, Elective courses applicable across all
  Scouting programs, Advancement and Program Operations courses are awaiting you at the University.
                             Sign up at blueridgecouncil.org or at the QR Code
                      Contact Bill Edge at hexagon6@charter.net for more information

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Scouting for Food
                                        February 5th, 2022
                                       February 12th, 2022

    Scouting for Food is an ongoing annual program of the Boy Scouts of America, begun in 1985 by
the Greater Saint Louis Area Council. The program involves collecting for local food banks. It is organized
                               at the local level throughout the country.
Scouting for Food is a project rooted in the very foundation of the Scouting movement and its dedication
                         to implement the Scout Slogan and do a good turn daily.

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Scout Sunday/Sabbath
                                        February 6th, 2022

The Boy Scouts of America designates the Sunday that falls before February 8 (Scouting Anniversary Day) as
   Scout Sunday, which is the primary date to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to
                                                 Scouting.
Through a trio of faith-based celebrations known as Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah, young
                  people give back to the chartered organizations that give them so much.

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Save the Date
                                          Popcorn Kick-off
                                          June 29th, 2021

 Popcorn sales empower our Scouts and their leaders to raise the funds they need to go to camp, provide
 year round programming, and to enable any Scout to earn their own way through the Scouting program!
Fundraising through Popcorn sales is a tested and reliable method to fundraising, and unit leaders have the
       support, guidance, and training of Council volunteers and staff to guide every unit to success!

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Council Banquet
                             August 10th, 2021
                                  6:30 PM
                             Cost: $26 per ticket

Come out to a night of fellowship to honor our Eagle Scouts and Silver Beaver
 recipient. This year’s 2021 Banquet will be held at Camp Old Indian Dinning
                                     Hall.

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Save the Date
                                       Camp Card Kick Off
                                         February 1, 2022

The Blue Ridge Council is proud to be announce the 2022 Camp Card sale to help our Scouts earn their way
 to the adventures of Scouting. Scouts have the opportunity to help themselves attend one of many camps
 offered at Camp Old Indian. These adventures include summer camp, Cub Scout day camp, National Youth
Leadership Training, and the Cub Family Weekend. Units who participate in the Camp Card sale can earn up
                    to 50% commission or even MORE with the BONUS CARD incentive.

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Contact Page
            If you have any questions please fill free to reach out to us.

Bill Edge
VP of Programs
hexagon6@charter.net
(864) 918-8905

Blue Ridge Council Office
Charlean.Mullikin@scouting.org
(864) 233-8363

Erik Uselton
Program Director
Erik.uselton@scouting.org
(901) 600-3210

Jake Gotimer
Assistant Scout Executive
Jacob.gotimer@scouting.org
(518) 763-9599

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