 | Mystery Hike Activity
We're excited to share a project initiated by ASM Rob DeHaan & his son earlier this year as a fun outdoor activity for members of Troop 443.
Essentially it is a 5-mile hike and scavenger hunt modeled on the game, Clue. This is a great activity for any Troop! Scouts use some orienteering and map/compass skills and need to have some basic Scout knowledge in order to solve some of the puzzles. Completing the hike will fulfill a rank requirement and will, hopefully, make the process a little more fun!
Here are the Mystery Hike Instructions for Units who would like to make it their own. Mr. DeHaan based this hike on one that was created by another Scouter in California and she is appropriately credited in the document. He took her idea and turned it up a notch! We hope this provides a useful and fun activity for other Scouts! Mr. DeHaan hopes to create another course in the future if this one is well received, perhaps with the help of the Pah Rah chapter of the Order of the Arrow. We'll keep you posted! | |
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Take The Survey | Please set aside a few moments to fill out our survey. This year the Nevada Area Council will be preparing a new Long Range Strategic Plan. Input from this survey, and other information, will be used to develop our plan and determine the next steps of improvement for our council. Participants will have the opportunity to enter into a drawing for a special prize giveaway!
Reminder: A Scout is Trustworthy. One survey response per person.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Expected completion time is 9 minutes. | | Survey |
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| Program | Order of the Arrow - |
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| Training | IOLS - Register now for Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills May 14-15th.
NYLT - Register for National Youth Leadership Training June 13-19th.
Wood Badge - Register for advanced training for Scout leaders June 13-18th.
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| Fundraising | Camp Cards- Email questions. Learn more! Fri. May 14 - 2nd Sale Ends, Cards Returned, Payment Due
Yard Sale & Gear Swap - The Nevada Area Council is planning a yard sale & gear swap on Saturday, August 7th. We ask that any units who are interested in selling, to please email us at info@nevadabsa.org.
| | Seniors In Scouting | Seniors, get involved! A Scouting background is a plus but not a must. There is so much you can do: record keeping & data entry, creating flyers, maintaining websites, planning events, dinners & campouts, online training, plan budgets & organize fundraisers, film training videos, and even assisting at the Scout Office!
Contact Julie Jones at seniorsinscouting@gmail.com or call 775-424-2548
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COVID-19 Council Update Restrictions on indoor meetings and overnight camping have been removed as long as the appropriate paperwork is completed & submitted; and, the guidelines as outlined by the Risk Management committee on March 5th are strictly followed.
Read the latest COVID Scouting update for the Nevada Area Council here.
| Boy Scouts of America COVID-19 statement.
Find the CDC COVID-19 updates here.
Aged 16 or older? Schedule your COVID vaccination! Nevadans Californians | | Help Wanted
The Nevada Area Council Marketing Committee is looking for highly motivated volunteers to take the lead on the following exciting partnerships & projects: - PBS Camp Curiosity - work with PBS to build a relationship & promote local Scouting to their viewers.
- National Automobile Museum - partner with the museum to develop a world class Pinewood Derby track, host Pack & Business Pinewood Derby races, and so much more.
- Council Journalist - we generate lots of stories & need someone to write up press releases and get the word out to local media.
Please contact Jim Rogers, Marketing Committee Chairperson, should you be interested or know of someone to recommend.
Contact Jim at jrogersreno@gmail.com. Salary: None Benefits: Many Teammates: Awesome |
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Shop Your Local Scout Shop! | Did you know that patronizing our Trading Post aka the "Reno Scout Shop" is a direct way to support the Nevada Area Council?
If we don't have what you need, let us order it for you!
775.787-1111 ext 201
Please Be Aware: Store hours are Tuesday - Friday, 1-5:30 pm. | | Ways to Support the Council | Learn about all the ways you can support local Scouting by clicking here.
Start by creating a lasting tribute & supporting the future of Scouting by purchasing a paver today.
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