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2022-2023
Program Planning Guide
Gateway Area Council
Boy Scouts of America
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Table of Contents
Introduction
About Gateway Area Council and Contact Information ....................................... Page 3
Important Dates
Cub Scouts Dates ................................................................................................ Page 4
Scouts BSA Dates ................................................................................................ Page 5
Order of the Arrow Dates ................................................................................... Page 6
Training Dates .................................................................................................... Page 7
Other Key Event Dates ....................................................................................... Page 8
Camp Decorah Rentals ............................................................................................. Page 9
Program Descriptions - Cub Scout Events ......................................................... Page 10-11
Program Descriptions - Scouts BSA Events ............................................................ Page 12
Program Descriptions - All Units Events ................................................................ Page 13
Program Descriptions - Training Events ................................................................. Page 14
Popcorn Sale ......................................................................................................... Page 15
Fall Recruiting ....................................................................................................... Page 16
Scouting for Food/Community Service .................................................................. Page 17
Career Exploring .................................................................................................... Page 18
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Districts
About Gateway
& OfficeArea
Information
Council
This is a working document, you can find the most updated version on our
website at
https://www.gatewayscouting.org/ProgramCalendar
Important Contact Information
Council Service Center Camp Decorah
2600 Quarry Rd. W7520 Council Bay Rd.
La Crosse, WI 54601 Holmen, WI 54636
Phone: (608) 784-4040
Gateway Area Council Scouting Websites:
www.GatewayScouting.org
www.facebook.com/gatewayareacouncil—(event sharing)
www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayScoutingConnect—(unit highlights)
www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayScoutingVolunteers—(idea sharing)
www.facebook.com/campdecorah
Gateway Exploring Websites:
https://www.facebook.com/gatewayexploring
www.GatewayExploring.org
National BSA Websites
www.scouting.org
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Cub Scouts—Important
Districts & OfficeDates
Information
for 2022-2023
Gateway Area Council Programs Dates
Scrap-A-Thon June 2022
Scout Night at the Loggers! July 23, 2022
Webelos Overnight Camp: Mission Cub-Possible July 5-7, 2022
Cub Scout Overnight Camp: Game On! July 7-9, 2022
Cub Scout 24HR Camp July 30-31, 2022
Week Long Day Camp: Lost in Space! August 8-12, 2022
Fall 2022 Membership & Popcorn Kickoffs August 11, 13, 16, 2022
Popcorn Kickoff at the Speedway September 10, 2022
Wood Badge trainings September 16-18 & October 8-9 2022
Fall Cub Camp new Cub Scout Welcome event October 8, 2022
Spook-o-Ree October 15, 2022
Enchanted Forest October 22, 2022
Polar Day Camp February 18, 2023
Wood Badge Celebration Dinner February 25, 2023
Annual Scouting Recognition Event March 28, 2023
Scouting for Food Spring—by community
Council-wide Pinewood Derby April 22, 2023
BALOO May 20-21, 2023
Cub Scout Overnight Camp June 23-25, 2023
Webelos Overnight Camp July 28-30, 2023
Cub Scout Week Long Day Camp August 7-11, 2023
Roundtables 2nd Thursday of Each Month
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Scouts BSA
Districts
—Important
& OfficeDates
Information
for 2022-2023
Gateway Area Council Programs Dates
Scrap-A-Thon June 2022
Scouts BSA Summer Camp at Camp Decorah July 10-30, 2022
Scout Night at the Loggers! July 23, 2022
Summer Merit Badge Days August 1-3, 2022
Fall 2022 Membership & Popcorn Kickoffs August 11, 13, 16, 2022
Popcorn Kickoff at the Speedway September 10, 2022
Wood Badge trainings September 16-18 & October 8-9 2022
Spook-o-Ree October 15, 2022
Merit Badge Day February 4, 2023
Wood Badge Celebration Dinner February 25, 2023
Annual Scouting Recognition Event March 28, 2023
Scouting for Food Spring—by community
Beaver Day April 22, 2023
Wilderness First Aid April 29-30, 2023
ITOLS May 19-21, 2023
NYLT June 11-16, 2023
SBSA Resident Camp Week 1 or Week 2 July 9-15 & July 16-22 2023
Summer Merit Badge Days July 24-26, 2023
Roundtables 2nd Thursday of Each Month
Scouting for Food Spring– by community
* Dates subject to change
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Order of theDistricts
Arrow —Important
& Office Information
Dates for 2022-2023
Gateway Area Council Program Dates
Spring Rendezvous/Induction Weekend June 9-10, 2022
Section Conclave at Camp Tesomas Septmebr 18-20, 2022
OA Sash Bash October 21-22, 2022
Winter Banquet January 7, 2023
Spring Rendezvous/Induction Weekend June 8-9, 2023
Fall Rendezvous/Induction Weekend August 18-20, 2023
Section Conclave TBD 2023
What is Order of the Arrow (OA)?
The Order of the Arrow has recognizes Scouts and Adult Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and
Law in their daily lives. This recognition provides encouragement for others to live these ideals as well. OA
service, activities, adventures, and training for youth and adults are models of quality leadership develop-
ment and programming that enrich and help to extend Scouting to America's youth.
What is the Leadership in OA?
Ni-Sanak-Tani Lodge, our local Order of the Arrow Lodge, is led by youth leaders elected by their peers.
Who can I talk to for more information?
• Lodge Chief: Karissa Adams, karissaadams@icloud.com
• Lodge Advisor: Glenn Walinski, glennwalinski@hotmail.com
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Training
Districts
—Important
& Office
Dates
Information
for 2022-2023
Gateway Area Council Program Dates
Wilderness & Remote First Aid Course June
Wood Badge trainings Sept 16-18 & Oct 8-9 2022
T3 Training February 24, 2023
Wood Badge Celebration Dinner February 25, 2023
Wilderness First Aid Course April 29-30, 3023
ITOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) May 19-21, 2023
BALOO (Basic Adult Outdoor Leader Training) May 20-21, 2023
NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) June 11-16, 2023
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Other
Districts
Important
& Office
DatesInformation
for 2022-2023
Lawn Social Golf Outing for Scouting
The annual “Golf Outing for Scouting”
A back-yard fundraising event with complimentary
tournament takes place at the La Crosse
food and music along with a silent auction and a
Country Club. Golfers of all skill levels are
live auction! Make your plans to attend!
invited to join the fun and support the
Gateway Area Council programs.
August 15, 2022
July 19, 2022
Annual Scouting Recognition Event Golden Eagle Gala
Celebrate the Scouting Accomplishments of:
• Eagle Scouts The Golden Eagle Gala is a fun fundraiser for our
• Highlights of Packs, Troops, Crews, and Posts local Scouting programs that includes a plated
• Highlights of Volunteer Project Teams dinner, celebrity speaker, auctions, and
• Silver Beaver Awards and
District Awards of Merit
entertainment.
February 22, 2023
March 28, 2023
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Camp Decorah Rentals
Camp Decorah is nestled in the heart of beautiful Western Wisconsin, and is roughly 15 miles north of La
Crosse, WI, sitting on the Black River.
Camp Decorah is available year-round for Scouting usage and is available to non-Scouting groups as well.
FACILITIES INCLUDE
• a full service dining hall
• shooting ranges
• a swimming pool
• large waterfront including a stocked pond
• a four-sided climbing tower
• COPE elements
• handicraft facilities
• a nature center trail network
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
• Scout Unit Campouts
• Meeting Place
Online Reservations are now available for all campsite,
• Hiking
buildings, and facilities at Camp Decorah
• Geo-caching
www.gatewayscouting.org/rental • Shooting Sports
• COPE Course
Make plans for a Pack or Troop campout or schedule a
• Zip Line
weekend in a lodge or multi-function hall for your Pack or
Troop’s special outing or winter camp event.
Camp Decorah is perfect for retreats, outdoor socials, na-
ture and environmental education, group camping, busi-
ness team-building events, family reunions, community
events, and so much more!
LOCATION
W7520 Council Bay Rd
Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 526-6418 Packs and Troops can enjoy sledding, hiking,
snow shoeing, ice fishing and more. Each
Pack/Troops/Crew is welcome to plan their
winter camp experience at Camp Decorah!
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Program Descriptions - CUB SCOUTS
Fall Cub Camp Enchanted Forest
All new Cub Scouts and families are invited to en- Enchanted Forest is family friendly, non-scary,
joy a relaxed day at Camp Decorah - shoot trick-or-treat event. All are encouraged to
Archery & BB guns, go fishing, learn outdoor skills, dress up in costume and meet friendly charac-
ters as they collect goodies along the way as
earn the Bobcat award, and participate in
well as fun games and activities.
other activities!
October 22, 2022
October 8, 2022
Polar Day Camp Council Pinewood Derby Day
Save the date for the Council Wide Pinewood
This event focuses on cold weather activities, Derby race! There will be opportunities for an-
winter sports, and fun in the snow! Bring your other round of racing beyond the Pack level for
sled and mittens, this one is always a favorite! Cubs looking for another race!
April 22,2023
February 18,2023
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Program Descriptions - CUB SCOUTS
Week Long Day Camp 2022 2023 Dates
Themes announced at end of
Come get lost in Space at Camp Decorah.
summer
For kids entering k – 5 looking for a non-
Cub Overnight: June 23-25, 2023
overnight option. Activities will include
Webelos Overnight: July 28-30,2023
making and flying rockets, Astronaut
Week Long Day Camp:
themed activities, Explore the
August 8-12, 2022 August 7-11, 2023
Galaxy, Guest Speakers and
August 7-11, 2023 MUCH MORE!
Cub Scout Overnight Camp Webelos Overnight Camp
For kids entering Grades 4 - 5.
For kids entering grades 1-4. Program highlights Program highlights include Activity Pins, Pool,
include shooting sports, swimming pool, crafts, Shooting Sports, Fishing, Scout *Mission Cub
scavenger hunts, , camp shows and More!
Possible* Skills, Crafts, Spy Games, Camp shows
Arrive after supper Thursday, Depart after break- and more!
fast Saturday
July 7-9. 2022 July 5-7, 2022
June 23-25, 2023 July 28-30, 2023
24 Hour Cub Camp
For kids K – 4. Program Theme is
Bits & Pieces where Scouts will have
an overnight and many of the differ-
ent program areas at Camp Decorah.
Arrive by 10am Saturday, depart
after 11am Sunday.
July 30-31, 2022
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Program Descriptions - SCOUTS BSA
Merit Badge Day Scouts BSA Camp
Your scout returns from resident camp having had
a great time learning life-long skills while earning
The Merit Badge Day is an opportunity for Scouts rank advancement and merit badges!
BSA youth to earn merit badges. Counselors from Week 1: July 10-15 2022 Week 1: July 9-15
around the area provide a focused, interactive
Week 2: July 17-22 2022 2023
experience!
Week 3: July 24-29 2022 Week 2: July 16 –22
February 4, 2023 2023
National Youth Leadership Training Summer 2022 Merit Badge Days
Merit Badges Offered
- Archery - Kayaking
- Aviation - Mammal Study
- Automotive Maintenance - Rifle Shooting
- Environmental Science - Shotgun Shooting
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is - Fire Safety - Sustainability
an exciting, action-packed program designed - Fishing - Welding
to provide youth members with leadership - Fly Fishing
skills and experience they can use in their
troops or crews, and in other situations de-
Merit Badges Offered Aug 1-3, 2022
mand-ing leadership of self and others.
Register prior to July 14.
June 11-16 2023
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Program Descriptions - ALL UNITS
Spook-o-Ree
Wood Badge Leadership Training
Join us in 2022 for Fall fun! Features will include
This 5-day Leadership Training helps Scout
a costume parade, Scout skills for Webelos, mon-
volunteers of all ages develop their leader-
ster themed activities for Cubs and more! ship skills and connect to the fun of Scouting
We are bringing back the SBSA overnight portion in a different way than ever before. This in-
and encourage you to bring your Webelos along! teractive, fun training opportunity is not to be
missed!
October 15, 2023 September 16-18 and October 8-9, 2022
Wood Badge Fellowship Scout Night at the Loggers!
Celebration Dinner
Renew friendships with fellow scouters and enjoy Take me out to the Ballgame, and let me camp
great food and camaraderie. There will be a silent out there, too! Watch the fireworks, followed by
auction and a raffle to support the Training Schol- a movie on the Jumbotron! Use code
arship fund. “SCOUTNIGHT” to get all extras!
February 25, 2023 July 23, 2022
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Program Descriptions - TRAINING
Wood Badge Training
For all adult volunteers—take your Scouting to the next level!
September 16-18 and October 8-9, 2022
T3 Train the Trainer - 3 Part Series
Part 1: Fundamentals of Training, an introductory course for Youth & Adults looking to become involved in
BSA Training. Part 2 - The Trainer's EDGE, a more advanced course to hone the skills of Trainers, NYLT Staff and
Wood Badge Staff members. Part 3 - The Master Trainer's Course, an advanced course offered at a National
training conferences.
February 24, 2023
Leave No Trace Trainer Course
The Leave No Trace Trainer Course helps minimize impact on the land by teaching members the principles
of Leave No Trace and improving Scouts’ outdoor ethics decision-making skills
TBD
Wilderness First Aid
WFA prepares participants to identify and address medical issues that can arise in the back-country. The
course contains substantial medical information and teaches skills to respond to medical emergencies in the
wild. CPR is offered on Friday evening as an optional stand-alone or addition to the WFA course.
April 29-30, 2023
BALOO/ITOLS
These two training give Cub Scout (BALOO) and Scouts BSA (ITOLS) teach the skills and background that vol-
unteers need to take their Den, Pack, Troop, Patrol, or Crew camping, ensuring a Fun and Safe experience.
BALOO: May 20-21, 2023
ITOLS: May 19-21, 2023
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DistrictsPopcorn
& Office Sale
Information
The Gateway Area Council Popcorn Sale is a very important source of
funding for local Scouting unit activities. The sale provides units with a
safe, coordinated, money-earning opportunity with no upfront cost to
the unit.
We are switching Popcorn Vendors to Pecatonica River Popcorn this Fall!
The Popcorn Sale provides over $200,000 in financial support directly to
units in the Gateway Area Council. This included everything from paying for unit operations like program
materials and gear, along with advancements, recognitions, camp fees, scholarships, camping equipment,
registrations, and adult leader training.
Key Dates
Pick which session works best for you:
Session 1: August 11, 2022– La Crosse (exact location TBD), 6:30pm
Session 2: August 13, 2022– Camp Decorah, 9:30am
Session 3: August 16, 2022– Tomah (exact location TBD), 6:30pm
What does this mean for your unit?
• You can use the Popcorn Sale to fund your entire year’s activities. Imagine being able to have great
events, campouts, and have every scout go to summer camp without asking the family for any
money. It’s possible with popcorn!
• Last year, the average sale per Scout was about $335 and some units achieved over $1200 per Scout!
Would you like to…
• Have a cohesive unit of adults and Scouts?
• Teach the Scouts the principles of free enterprise & “paying their own way”?
• Have all Scout activities paid without having to dip into your wallet?
• Buy lots of great equipment without breaking your budget?
• Have fun with your Scouts!
Unit Commissions
• Help offset the cost of the increased BSA membership fee.
• You can earn enough money to fund your unit’s Scouting program for the entire year.
No Up-Front Money & Show and Sell Returns Allowed
• The Council allows your unit to order the product needed and pay later.
Teaches Life Lessons
• Teaches Scouts the responsibility of “Earning Their Own Way” and builds self-confidence.
• Scouts learn leadership skills and financial skills.
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Districts
Fall&Recruitment
Office Information
All Packs & Troops should make plans to attend a Membership/Popcorn Kickoff in August.
Save the Date and Plan to Attend Membership Kickoff :
Pick which session works best for you:
Session 1: August 11,2022– La Crosse (exact location TBD), 6:30pm
Session 2: August 13, 2022– Camp Decorah, 9:30am
Session 3: August 16, 2022– Tomah (exact location TBD), 6:30pm
Topics to be Covered:
Will We Be Able Work With Schools To Recruit During Fall 2022?
• Working with Superintendents and Principals now
• Most districts are having these conversations over the summer for their Fall 2022 plan
Online Resources
• BeAScout.org—Make sure your information is up to date!
• Pack Facebook pages
What Other Community Resources May Be Available?
• Libraries?
• Places of Business?
• Marquees?
• Community Events?
How Can We Work with Our Existing Families to Recruit?
• Family to Family Email / Social Media / Invite
• Incentives for Cub Scouts
Gateway Scouting Marketing Campaign
• How Your Pack can Help?
How Can We Work with Our Existing Families to Recruit?
• Best Practices from Gateway Packs
• Online New Parent Meeting
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Community Service
Scouting was founded on the premise of doing a Good Turn daily.
Service projects may help the natural world, the community, or the
chartered organization. Here are some examples of service
activities Scouts can do.
Helping the natural world
• Pick up litter around your neighborhood.
• Clean up trash in and around rivers, lakes, and streams.
• Plant seedlings, flowers, or trees.
Helping the community
• Conduct a flag ceremony for a school.
• Collect food for food banks.
• Shovel snow or rake leaves for seniors.
• Conduct visiting or reading programs for seniors.
Helping the chartered organization
• Do a cleanup project.
• Conduct a flag ceremony.
• Help set up for a special event.
• Hand out programs or bulletins at a meeting of the organization.
What is Scouting for Food?
As Scouts, we know how fortunate we are to have a warm meal every night —
whether around the campfire or at the kitchen table. And we know that not
everyone is so lucky. Scouts all across the nation do their part to help address
this problem in their local communities through this annual food drive.
Why Participate?
This is a great opportunity for Scouts to earn service hours for ranks while making a big impact on their com-
munity. It helps to strengthen Scouting’s ties to the community, and is also an easy-to-plan program for your
Pack or Troop to do in March. And most importantly, Scouts have fun doing it!
Dates:
Spring 2023– dates chosen by each individual unit
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Career Exploring Program
The Exploring Vision: To provide positive and
meaningful leadership development opportunities
and real-world career experiences for teenagers
and young adults in their chosen field of interest.
What is Exploring?
Exploring is a unique career exploration program for all local
area high school students. The program provides students
with an opportunity to learn about different career fields and
network with professionals already working in those
fields. The programs consist of meeting twice per month
from October through May.
What Does a Typical Exploring Program Look Like?
Each Exploring Post sets their own meeting schedule. Groups typically
meet throughout the school year twice a month during weeknights.
Meetings last approximately 90-120 minutes and often take place at a
local business, community organization, or school. The main
focus is hands-on interactive activities that provide participants
with insight about careers.
Career Fields:
Law Enforcement, Engineering, Aviation, and Fire & EMS
To Learn More and to Sign up:
Contact the Scout Service Center at 608-784-4040 or visit
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