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Regional Pinewood Adventure Base Camp Webelos Weekend Derbies • AdventureBaseCamp.org Adventure at Camp Norse • Visit ncbsa.org/pinewood • Information and National Youth Leadership Registration NOAC 2020 Training 2020 • Information and • Visit www.ncbsa.org/NYLT The Highland Games at Registration Cachalot • Information and Spring Day Camp for Cubs Position Specific Training Registration and Scouts BSA • Visit ncbsa.org/Training • Information and • BALOO Training 7th Annual King Registration • IOLS Training Champlin’s Pitmaster • Den Chief Training Horse-O-Ree April Break Programming • Information and and Merit Badge Courses Scouting for All Abilities Registration • Visit ncbsa.org/Calendar • Visit ncbsa.org/SFAA 2020 Chuckwagon Derby & Summit 2020 Family Camp at Norse Webelos Overnight • Visit • Information and • Information and ncbsa.org/Summit2020 Registration Registration

2021 National Scout 2020 Day Camp Scout Shop Jamboree Information • Further Information • Visit ncbsa.org/2021nsj • Visit ncbsa.org/Camp Upcoming Events and Scouts BSA Spring Trainings Recruitment • ncbsa.org/Calendar • Visit ncbsa.org/2020SpringRec ruitment

1 Welcome to Roundtable!

2 Regional Pinewood Derby

The Pinewood Derby is one of the most fun events in Cub Scouts. Scouts get to work with parents and leaders to design, create, and race unpowered, unmanned wooden cars against fellow Cub Scouts.

Test your car against other cubs in the Council and the opportunity to compete in the Council Championship on 4/25/2020

Rochester Race – 3/21/2020 Manville Race – 3/21/2020 Riverside Race – 3/28/2020 Buttonwoods Race – 3/28/2020 Berkeley-Ashton Race – 4/4/2020

3 NOAC 2020 – National Order of the Arrow Conference August 3rd - August 8th 2020 at Michigan State University

In 2020 the Order of the Arrow will celebrate the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC). NOAC is an awesome event attended by Arrowmen from across the country. Experience: - Awesome Training - Outdoor Adventure & Activities - Nightly Shows - Patch Trading - And Much More!

Estimated cost for NOAC 2020 is $1,600. This includes the NOAC conference fee, food, lodging and round trip transportation to NOAC.

4 Scouts BSA and Cub Scout Spring Day Camp Camp Champlin 2020 April 13th-17th

Scouts BSA Day Camp is an opportunity for Scouts BSA members to experience a Day Camp that is designed for their specific advancement needs. Participants will work in patrols with experienced camp staff who will guide them through advancement requirements for Scout, Tenderfoot, 2nd Class and 1st Class ranks. Scouts BSA Day Camp is the perfect place for your scout to prepare for their week at Yawgoog. The Scouts BSA Day Camp is separate from the Cub Scout Day Camp with an independent staff and program. Scouts BSA Day Camp is open to all registered Scouts BSA members ages 10-17.

5 American Heritage Merit Badge April 15, 2020

• Educational & Fun at the same time! • Earn your American Heritage Merit Badge • Spend the day at the Museum of Work & Culture!

6 Oceanography Merit Badge April 13, 2020

• Educational & Fun at the same time! • Earn your Oceanography Merit Badge • Spend the day at Save the Bay!

7 American Labor Merit Badge April 16, 2020

• Educational & Fun at the same time! • Earn your American Labor Merit Badge! • Spend the day at the Museum of Work & Culture!

8 Personal Management Merit Badge April 16, 2020

• Educational & Fun at the same time! • Earn your Personal Management Merit Badge! • Spend the day at the Capitol Wealth Management Building!

9 Disabilities Awareness Merit Badge April 17, 2020

• Educational & Fun at the same time! • Earn your Disabilities Awareness Merit Badge! • Spend the day at the Museum of Work and Culture!

10 Summit 2020 Leaders 7/19 – 7/25/2020

The Narragansett Council is looking for adult volunteers to lead a contingent of Scouts to the Summit in 2020. Our Council contingent will be participating in the

SUMMIT EXPERIENCE.

This program includes: - A half day in every - Canopy Tours high adventure - Rock Climbing program area at the - High Ropes Course Summit Bechtel - Mountain Biking Reserve - service projects - Shooting - Lake activities or - Archery Rafting - BMX - Skateboarding

NCBSA.org/Summit2020 2021 National Scout Jamboree

The Summit Bechtel Reserve Glen Jean West Virginia

The National Jamboree occurs only once every 4 years! It is the premiere Scouting event that offers adventure , experiences and memories that are unparalleled by any other Scouting event.

Scouting’s flagship event is one-of-a-kind. It’s a gathering of tens of thousands of Scouts, leaders, and Jamboree Service Team members that showcases everything that is great about the Boy Scouts of America. Over the course of 10 summer days, once every four years, the Boy Scouts of America gathers together. Scouts and Scouters who attend will explore all kinds of adventures— stadium shows, pioneer village, Mount Jack hikes, adventure sports and more— in the heart of one of nature’s greatest playgrounds. With 10,000 acres at the Summit to explore, there’s no shortage of opportunities to build Scouting memories. National Jamboree is the best of Scouting rolled into 10 days of friends, fun and adventure! You won’t want to miss out, get ready to Face the Challenge and sign up to attend the Jamboree!

12 2020 Spring Recruitment

Through April 30th every Scout BSA, Venturer, and Sea Scout who recruits a friend will receive

- A Black Diamond Headlamp EACH! - An entry for a raffle to win over $400 worth of camping equipment EACH!

Troops, Crews, and Ships who Recruit more than 5 brand new Scouts will receive a cabin rental voucher for $175!

NCBSA.org/2020SpringRecruitment

13 Adventure Base Camp

Located at Camp Champlin, Adventure Base Camp is a program designed to strengthen units and engage the public in Scouting.

We offer opportunities for everyone, Scouts and non-Scouts alike. Our open program includes, archery, BB, nature hikes, crafts, fire building, a physical fitness course and more. In addition to our open program, each session of Adventure Base Camp will include a focused event.

Scouts can attend with their families, pack, troop, den or patrol. Adventure Base Camp is a chance for Scouts to work toward advancement while embarking on new adventures!

For more information or to register visit www.AdventureBaseCamp.org

14 National Youth Leadership Training 2020

Providing Youth with Leadership Skills to bring back to their home units. 2 Course Opportunities in 2020 ($275.00*) • Course 57 (Camp Cachalot) June 27- July 2 • Course 58 (Camp Yawgoog): August 17-22

Requirements: • Scouts (Between ages 13-17 and at least First Class) • Venture/Sea Scout (Between ages 14-20) • Complete ILST, ILSC, or ILSS as appropriate

15 BALOO Training Camp Champlin April 18-19, 2020

• Are you up to date on your training? • Does your Pack want to add camping outdoors to their growing list of Scouting events?

This course is designed as an introduction to Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders interested in adding a camping component to their pack activities, Completion of this course is mandatory for a minimum of one adult on a Pack overnighter.

16 IOLS Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills April 17-19, 2020

Working with Patrols, this hand-on course provides adult leaders the practical skills they nee to lead Scouts in the outdoors.

Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to earn First-Class rank.

Along with Scoutmaster Specific this course is required of all direct contact leaders registered in the Scouts BSA in order to be considered trained.

All registrants must attend the Pre-meeting being held 4/8/2020.

17 Den Chief Training March 28th 2020

The Den Chief is a role model for the Cub Scouts, an assistant to the Den Leader and a friend to the youths once they become Scouts. By taking the training and meeting the requirements as outlined in the Den Chief Handbook, he is eligible for the Den Chief Service Award. This training will ensure that the Den Chief does the following:

1.) Serves as a Scouting role model for the Cub Scouts in the den as well as the entire pack. 2.) Promotes Scouting in a general and the local troop in particular. 3.) Encourages the transition of Webelos Scouts into Scouts BSA. 4.) Holds a leadership position in the troop or crew, thus fulfilling an advancement requirement in the unit. 18 Scouting for All Abilities

Narragansett Council's Scouting for All Abilities Committee aspires to offer the nation's foremost Scouting program for all individuals by:

• Raising the awareness of our Scouting Units for the need for inclusiveness of all youths with varying abilities • Setting the stage for success by providing support and resources to unit leaders, parents, and units to deliver a quality Scouting experience for all Scouts • Offering the latest resources and connections for Scout Leaders to have the opportunity to be continuously educated and trained.

Our goal is to provide all individuals with opportunities to participate in a positive, all-inclusive program offered by the Boy Scouts of America to the best of their abilities.

ncbsa.org/SFAA

19 Family Camp Weekends at Camp Norse An overnight adventure for the entire family!

Enjoy making crafts, cool science experiments, swimming in the pool, lounging on our beach, going fishing and so much more!

Family Camp is one of the only times Cub Scouts have the ability to choose exactly what they want to do and when they want to do it. We provide a safe and fun environment for Cub Scouts to explore while maintaining offerings for every age group - older siblings and parents included! It is also a great way to experience camping for the first time, as staff are available to help you every step of the way.

Weekend 1 – 6/5/2020-6/7/2020 Weekend 2 – 6/12/2020-6/14/2020 Weekend 3 - 7/10/2020-7/12/2020 Weekend 4 – 7/24/2020-7/26/2020 Weekend 5 – 8/7/2020-8/9/2020

Families are encouraged to bring their own tents, we will have tents available to use if needed.

20 Scout VS. Wild 2020 Day Camp – Pack registration

Kids join Scouts for the outdoor adventure! What better place than Day Camp to experience 8 Wicked Awesome weeks of our Scout VS. Wild adventure all Summer long!

Packs who promote Summer Day Camp and attend as a unit retain more Scouts than those that don’t. It’s easier than ever to send your Pack to Camp: 1. Select your Packs Camp & Week 2. Host a camp promotion during a Pack meeting. 3. Receive a $15 discount per Scout! Packs are not responsible for collecting money or health forms. Sign- up you Pack at www.ncbsa.org/camp

2020 Day Camp Weekly Themes Week 1 – Survive the Desert Week 2 – Survive the Mountains Week 3 – Survival in Space Week 4 – Surviving the Ocean/Desert Island Week 5 – Survive the Jungle Week 6 – Survive the Arctic Week 7 – Survive the Past Week 8 – Survive the Zombie Apocalypse

21 Scout VS. Wild 2020 Day Camp – Individual registration

Kids join Scouts for the outdoor adventure! What better place than Day Camp to experience 8 Wicked Awesome weeks of our Scout VS. Wild adventure all Summer long!

Sign-up your Scout at www.ncbsa.org/camp

22 Webelos Weekend Adventure at Camp Norse July 24th – 26th 2020 For Scouts entering the 4th or 5th Grade

This program has all the fun and action of a week at camp all packed into a weekend session where all the meals and programs are provided.

At Camp Norse, Scouts will have the opportunity to work on some of their advancements, start working as a patrol, learn about their next steps into Scouts BSA, plus fishing swimming, boating, BB, archery and so much more! Plus since it’s the weekend, Parents can join in on the fun!

Families are encouraged to bring their own tents, we will have tents available to use if needed.

23 HIGHLAND GAMES

MAY 1st – 3rd 2020 CACHALOT SCOUT RESERVATION

Come test your skills and work as a team to compete in the 2020 Annual Highland Games!

Scouts will compete in unique contests of skill and strength including caber toss, tomahawk throws and bagpipe construction. Register as a unit and prove your unit is the best is all the HIGHLAND!

24 7th Annual King Champlin’s Pitmaster Horse-O-Ree Camp Champlin – April 24th – 26th 2020

Earn the Horsemanship Merit Badge, learn about Medieval tomes and traditions, and participate in an incredible cooking competition for awesome prizes!

Compete amongst fellow Scouts in the ultimate PITMASTER competition. Show off your cooking skills, engage in some special events and so much more!

25 2020 Annual Chuckwagon Race May 16th – 17th 2020 at Cub World

Come join the Chuckwagon Race and compete for ribbons while testing traditional Cub Scout Skills. Earn Belt loops as well!

Youths ( Wagon only) - $15.00 Adults ( Wagon only) - $15.00 Chuckwagon overnight Webelos - $30.00 Chuckwagon overnight Adults - $30.00

26 27 Only Available for a Limited Time!

28 Cub Scout Activities

• March 21 – Regional Pinewood Derby, Rochester • March 21 – Regional Pinewood Derby, Manville • March 28- Regional Pinewood Derby, Warwick • March 28 – Regional Pinewood Derby, Riverside • April 4 – Regional Pinewood Derby, Cumberland • April 25 – Council Pinewood Derby Championship, Warwick • May 16 – 2020 Chuckwagon Derby & Webelos Overnight, Cub World • June 5-7 – Family Camp Weekend 1, Norse Scouts BSA Activities

• April 13 - Oceanography Merit Badge • April 15 – American Heritage Merit Badge • April 16 – Personal Management Merit Badge • April 16 – American Labor Merit Badge • April 17 - Disabilities Awareness Merit Badge • April 21 – American Heritage Merit Badge • April 24 – Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge • April 24-26 - King Champlin’s Pitmaster Horse-o- Ree, Camp Champlin • May 1-3- Highland Games, Camp Cachalot • May 15-17 - Paddling Camporee, Camp Aquapaug Training Opportunities

• March 14 - Unit Commissioner Training, Champlin • March 14 - Campmaster Training, Yawgoog • March 28 - Scoutmaster Position Specific Training, Cachalot • March 28 - Den Chief Training, Champlin • April 4 - Venturing Advisor Training, Champlin • April 17-19 - Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) Training, Champlin • April 18-19 - Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) Training, Champlin • May 2-3 - Leave No Trace Trainer Course, Camp Aquapaug Let’s be friends! #wickedawesomescouts Facebook.com/ncbsa

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32 Thank you for your leadership in Scouting!