Inside Overcoming Obstacles a Century of Service: 100Th Anniversary of the Order of the Arrow Positive Youth Development Program Partners Upcoming Events
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Magazine SPRING 2015 Inside Overcoming obstacles A century of service: 100th anniversary of the order of the arrow Positive youth development Program partners Upcoming events Cradle of Liberty Council Contents ABOUT THE COUNCIL........................................4 GET CONNECTED!..............................................4 Scouting Facts..............................................5 OVERCOMING OBSTACLES.................................8 Youth Protection.........................................9 Training.................................................9 Scouts In Action.........................................11 A CENTURY OF SERVICE.................................12 Cub Adventures summer camp................14 cub scout Community Day camps............15 Resica Falls Scout Reservation.............18 POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.....................20 Council Events............................................24 SPECIAL EVENTS............................................27 To see the latest list of Program Partners and exclusive deals for Scouts and their families, please visit: colbsa.org/programpartners INDEX Cradle of Liberty Council Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University........................................26 Philadelphia Soul..........................................31 Battleship Cove.............................................28 Philadelphia Union.........................................7 Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom............23 Philadelphia Zoo...........................................16 The Franklin Institute......................................2 Scout Shop....................................................30 Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union.............32 Trail’s End.....................................................26 Morey’s Piers...................................................6 United States Tennis Association..................29 National Constitution Center........................10 Wells Fargo Center........................................22 NorthStar Adventure at Dutch Springs........28 Whitewater Challengers...............................17 SPRING 2015 3 Mission The mission of the Boy Scouts of ABOUT THE COUNCIL America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values The Boy Scouts of America provides the nation’s foremost youth of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. program of character development and values-based leadership Scout Oath training, which helps young people be “Prepared. For Life.” For 105 On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country years, Scouting has provided youth with dynamic outdoor programs and to obey the Scout Law; that build character, foster participating citizenship, and encourage to help other people at all times; personal fitness. In 2014, the Cradle of Liberty Council served nearly to keep myself physically strong, 16,000 youth throughout Philadelphia, Montgomery and Delaware mentally awake, and morally straight. Counties in more than 500 Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Scout Law co-ed Venturing crews, and career Explorer posts chartered to civic, A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, faith-based and educational community organizations. Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent. colbsa.org Roger S. Firestone Scouting Resource Center [email protected] 1485 Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA 19087 610-688-6900 | Fax: 610-788-3338 GET CONNECTED! 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Please email [email protected] 4 SPRING 2015 SCOUTING FACTS Cub Scouting is a year- Boy Scouting is an exciting Venturing is a program Exploring is a dynamic work round program uniquely leadership and character for young men and women site based career education designed to meet the needs development program for in high school and college program for young men and of boys in the first through young men ages 11 to 18. designed to help them grow women ages 14 through 20. fifth grades and their families With the support of adult into responsible and caring With the support of business through fun and challenging leaders, boys learn self- adults through educational and the community, Explorers activities designed to promote confidence and develop and recreational experiences develop social and leadership education, develop character personal values guided by the with an emphasis on high skills while gaining real- and build self-esteem. ideals found in the Scout Oath adventure and advanced world career experience. and Law. leadership training. Join today at BEASCOUT.ORG The Cradle of Liberty Council serves Scouting programs in the Philadelphia, Montgomery and Delaware Counties. Here are some statistics that speak to the program’s impact on nearly 16,000 youth and families in the council last year: 8,385 13,240 301 Merit Youth Eagle Badges Attended Scouts Earned Summer 70,000 Awarded Camp Service Hours Top Three: Cooking (557) First Aid (482) $40,000 In Camperships Awarded Citizenship in the World (430) SPRING 2015 5 SCOUTING 2015 NEW! SECLUDED CAMPING SITES FOR 2015! Morey’s award-winning amusement piers are just part of what makes our Beach Jams premier scouting events in the US. Our event specialists ha ve put together two awesome events with fun-filled activities uniques to each. Our 2015 Bea ch Jam weekends offer a NEW camping BEACH JAM venue that boasts a more enhanced and enjoyable cam ping experience. • World Class Amusement Piers filled with exciting rides and attractions • Camping on Wildwood’s famous beach • Swap Tent - bring your pins, buttons, crafts and get set to swap! SPRING • MAY 15-17, 2015 • NEW - A yummy S’Mores Bar • NEW - Sand Castle Building Contest • NEW - Big Screen Movie on the Beach FALL • SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2015 • NEW - Hayrides on the Beach • NEW - Beach Bonfire • Delicious catered meals • Free Boardwalk Tram Rides SALUTE TO SCOUTING BEACH BOP JULY 11, 2015 MAY 30, 2015 Morey’s Piers is delighted to offer a scouting event that features admission to Designed for younger scouts - Cub Scouts, Brownies and Daisies - Beach Bop our amusement piers AND beachfront water parks. offers all the fun of Beach Jam wrapped into one day! And as a special bonus, And, as a way to say THANK YOU to scout councils, Morey’s Piers will donate Beach Boppers get to enjoy a splashing good time in Raging Waters Water $1 for every registered scout to the council that supports their troop. Plus, your Park. Your Beach Bop adventure includes: admission includes a catered luncheon, live entertainment, and a commemorative gift! (You must register in advance to receive your commemorative gift.) • Admission to Raging Waters Water Park • Admission to the amusements on Morey’s Piers Register by May 31st for the best savings! •A kid-friendly lunch served in our beachfront catering pavilion (next to Raging Waters) FOR INFORMATION VISIT WWW.MOREYSPIERS.COM OR EMAIL US AT [email protected] • 609-522-3900 EXT. 1195 overcoming obstacles Eagle Scout Christian Matcovich Serves as an Example for All Each of us has different obstacles that we are faced with as we go about our daily life. Some obstacles are given to us from others, some are environmental, or possibly even obstacles that are personal that we must overcome. Christian Matcovich, a Cradle of Liberty Council Scout who earned the rank of Eagle Scout this year, has faced extra obstacles but he has never let that get in his way. Christian, a member of Troop 481 in the Lafayette District, contends with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. This condition includes low muscle tone through his torso (he cannot support himself without aid) and the inability to control muscle spasms in his arms and legs. In addition, he is non- verbal but sharp as a tack. These medical conditions confine him to a wheelchair with many supports, as well as a Dynavox that he uses to communicate. Despite these conditions, Christian has a way of looking at life that is very unique: always with a smile and a positive attitude! Christian has been a Scout starting as a young Cub Scout and working his way through Arrow of Light and into Boy Scouts. He has always enjoyed camping and attending as many Scouting activities as possible, and his mom Mary has made sure that he doesn’t miss an event. Even when Christian was elected to become a member of the Order of the Arrow, he and his family greeted the Ordeal with excitement and optimism. No challenge has ever been too big for Christian to overcome, and he is a proud Even when he got nervous during his board member of Unami Lodge, One. After his ceremony, of review and struggled to recall his answers, he was all smiles and very proud to show-off his sash! Christian was able to regain his composure and As Christian worked on his progress towards persevered to answer all the questions asked of Eagle, he maintained his positive attitude and cheerful him. smile. His Eagle project was assembling many aid Christian is an example to us all of what is boxes for needy children, and he surpassed his goal possible when you don’t let any obstacle get in the on the number of boxes to ship! When it came time way of achieving your goals. If we all approach for his Eagle Board of Review, Christian worked with challenges the way Christian does, with a big his teacher and Dynavox to record answers to possible smile