Tuesday Night’s Meeting

7:15-7:45     Advancement instruction by rank –ASMs / PLC – April Campout Planning

7:45 -8:15    Hiking Skills

·        Identify and explain the “Ten Essentials” for hiking preparedness

·        Know what is appropriate for footwear

·        Understand the concept of moisture wicking clothing

·        Explain how to hike comfortably without tiring

·        Know how to prevent blisters and how to treat them

·        Understand the basics of trail hiking (pace/hydration/trail etiquette/conserving energy)

Registered Leaders and Interested Parents—

Deadline is this Wednesday

There are some very good courses being offered by dedicated and experienced Scouters at the University of Scouting.  I will be in attendance and would like to see more of us attend.  Everyone benefits from sharing knowledge and ideas with other Scouters.

University of Scouting 2011

Saturday, March 26, 2011
Pinkerton Academy
5 Pinkerton Street, Derry, NH 03038

Cost before March 11: $20
Cost after March 11: $25

Check-in begins at 7:30 AM.
Opening Ceremony starts at 8:30 AM.

Bring a bag lunch!

Lunch will not be provided, but your lunch period is a great time to visit the mid-way. If you leave campus for lunch, you'll miss out!

Take up to five classes from an astounding menu of choices! Whether you focus on Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting or Venturing, there will be plenty to learn including all the basics and plenty of "extras" that will help you deliver fun, educational and inspiring programs for youth.

There are over 80 unique classes at this year's University of Scouting!

Here are some of the Boy Scout Sessions:

Getting Started in Backpacking

Extreme Cold Weather I

Extreme Cold Weather II

Introduction to Wilderness Survival

Here’s Venturing

Geocaching

Indian Lore

Outdoor Cooking

Making your campfire roar

Leave No Trace

First Aid for Boy Scout Leaders up to First Class Rank

How to run a troop board of review

Ability Awareness

Eagle Court of Honor Planning

How to be an Eagle Advisor

Life to Eagle

Orienteering

Fostering an effective troop committee

Dealing with difficult adults

Cooking for a backpacking trip

Wilderness Survival – advanced

Duty to God on a Campout

Troop Annual Planning

Merit Badge Counselor Orientation

Making the First Class Trail Fun

Team Building Games

Dutch Oven Cooking

Working with Autistic Scouts

Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat

Scouting’s Powerful Minute

Click here to preview available courses 

You can register online at www.nhscouting.org

Regards,

Greg Anthony

Regards,

Greg Anthony