For all Cub Scout Leaders ~ Akela's Council Training

I went to Akela's Council 7 years ago, and completely loved my experience.  It has made me have a love of Cub Scouting, and taught me how to have fun with Scouting.  I learned all typed of amazing things I could do with my Cub Scout boys.  I hope you will seriously look at the information below and consider going.  It will truly improve your pack, stake, and our district.  Highland West stake has offered to pay for up to 9 Cub Scout Leaders to attend this training.  It would be a shame to waste this generous gift.  I would be happy to call your stake presidency to ask about scholarships if you are interested.  Reply to this e-mail and let me know who to contact in your stake.  Will you please forward this e-mail through all your Cub Scout stake and ward leaders and packs, and to anyone you think that you might be able to encourage to attend Akela's Council?
Thanks so much,
VaLayne Ostler

This year, Utah National Parks Council will be putting on their 28th and 29th sessions of Akela's Council.  Akela's Council has been going strong since 1987, and is a 4 1/2 day Cub Scout Leader Training.  This year Akela's Council will be held twice:

• Frandsen Scout Ranch (located at Scofield Reservoir) on July 24-28, 2012, and
• Tifie Scout Camp at Mountain Dell (near Mount Pleasant) on September 11-15, 2012. 

Past participants have deemed Akela's Council to be the most motivating and enjoyable training they have ever completed. Registration is limited so register early for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. This training meets the needs of all Cub Scout Pack level leaders.  Akela's Council is advanced training, similar to Wood Badge, but focuses on all aspects of the Cub Scout program and how to make it fun and meaningful for boys and leaders.  Please try to attend, and encourage your Cub Scout Leaders to attend this training.  Remember... every Cub Scout deserves a well trained leader.  Attached is a paper application for the course with more information. 

Here is a link to a 3-4 minute video about Akela's Council.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BErS6_6Ak7k

Here are the top 51 items they will learn at Akela's Council:

1. Flag Etiquette
2. OWL Outdoor training for Webelos Leaders
3. Respect
4. Family Involvement
5. Ceremonies
6. Uniforms & Insignia
7. Elements of a Den Meeting
8. Pinewood Derby's, Paper Rockets, Raingutter Regatta's
9. Cub Anapolis
10. Patriotism
11. Pack Meeting Planning
12. Crafts
13. Genius Kits
14. Conservation Awareness
15. Cubs in the Kitchen
16. Communicating with Parents
17. Positive Attitudes
18. Cub Leader Book
19. Games & Teaching Ideas
20. Den Doodles
21. Communications
22. Keys to a Successful Pack
23. Roundtable Instruction
24. Positive Value Emphasis
25. Enjoying Nature
26. Pack Meetings
27. Gathering Activities
28. Working as a Team
29. Attitudes & Skills
30. District Leader Training
31. Skits & Puppets
32. Webelos Ree Outdoors
33. Talking Feather
34. Flag Ceremonies
35. Den Flags
36. Treasure Hunts
37. Denners & Asst. Denners
38. Den Chiefs
39. New Program Information
40. Leader Appreciation
41. Campfire Etiquette
42. Special Events
43. Costuming
44. BSA Structure
45. Observing Nature
46. Take a Hike
47. Outdoor Code
48. Listening to Nature
49. Uniform Inspections
50. Blue & Gold Banquet
51. Cub Scout Songs

If anyone has any questions on Akela's Council, you are welcome to:

Go to http://www.utahscouts.org/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=21962&orgkey=2195

or

Call Utah National Parks Council Services at 801-437-6222

or

Call VaLayne Ostler 801-763-0377

First Aid Film Cannister Cub Scout Neckerchief Slides

We lost our website where we stored our files.  We asked Akela's Council blog to store our files for us.  You can find the information by clicking here.

For Roundtable this month, our Core Value was Health and Fitness.  We made campfire neckerchief slides, and we also made First Aid Kit neckerchief slides.  I have seen whole dens at Day Camp wearing these.  Then, if a boy needs a band aid, he has one and can put it on.  It can also pass off having a first aid kit for the younger boys.

To make these, you will need:

• film canisters
• first aid stickers I made and saved as a PDF you can print here (see below for what kind of labels, then print, and cut each label in half) or look at the bottom of the page for a jpg picture of it you can cut & paste if you don't want to print 60 above.
• band aids - I gave them 4 different sizes
• alcohol packets (I got 100 at Walmart for $1.99)
• black pipe cleaners (I cut into 1/3)
• safety pin
• and I also had them put in a Jolly Rancher Candy
• They used to put in 25 cents for a payphone - times have changed :)

I used a drill with a 3/32 drill bit to drill 2 small holes in the back of the film cannister.

Then put in the black pipe cleaners, and twist the very ends, then fold the ends back so it won't poke you while you wear it.

Once you have in the pipe cleaner, and know where the back of the film canister is, put the first aid sticker on the front.

Stack the bandaids - I gave them one of each of 4 sizes, fold the alcohol packet in half and place it on top of the stack, then roll it up like a sleeping bag.

Place them in the container, add the safety pin and Jolly Rancher candy, and put the lid on.  You are done.  Hope you enjoy!

Campfire neckerchief slides - Core Value Health and Fitness

We made some new neckerchief slides at Roundtable last night.  I love neckerchief slides!  I think they are so fun to wear.  Tonight we made some campfires because the core value this month is Health and Fitness.  That means all things outdoors!  Nothing better than a camp fire to make you think of the great outdoors.

We lost our site where we stored our files, so we asked AkelasCouncil.blogspot.com to store our file for us.  To print this file, please CLICK HERE to go to their blog to print out the PDF.

Using the back side of the template (so you won't see the pen marks), trace it onto fun foam.  
 

Cut out the fire pieces, turn them over (so you don't see the pen marks), and hot glue them together.  I found these small craft sticks at Hobby Lobby.  They are shorter than regular popsicle sticks, and worked quite well.  

For the backs, I like to use 1/2" PVC pipe.  It works great!  

Then, you can use whatever you want to decorate it with.  I tried it with glitter glue, and sharpie markers, but I think I might like the plain ones the best.  Good luck! 

Raisin Racers - Would Be a Great Treat for the Pinewood Derby

We lost our site where we stored our files, so we asked AkelasCouncil.blogspot.com to store our file for us.  To print this file, please CLICK HERE to go to their blog to print out the PDF.

Something that would be a lot of fun to use as a treat for the Pinewood Derby would be Raisin Racers.
 

Turn a small raisin box into a racer! Step one print this PDF.  Step two is to eat all the raisins from a 1 1/2 oz raisin carton.  Next, or while you're doing that, color in the racer and cut along the outside dotted line.  Then fold where indicated and glue to the raisin box as shown in the picture.  Raisins have lots of iron in them.  This is an iron-powered race car!
 

 Click here for a PDF you can print and have the kids color.

Click here to find more ideas for Pinewood Derbies...


   

Utah National Parks Council "Family Camp"

Family Camp is absolutely amazing!  I hope you will give it a try.  It is a lot of fun, all the kids have group activities to go and do - which they will love!  (You will too since you will have some quiet time without them!)
 

 

Family Camp Highlights:

• Nature Activities
• Lake Swimming
• BB Gun Shooting
• Family Time
• Row Boats
• Handicrafts
• Covered-Wagon Derby
• Hiking/Animal Safety
• Parade of Family Flags
• New Friends/Old Friends
• Nature Trail/Leave No Trace
• Fishing (Maple Dell Licence Required)
• 22 Rifle Shooting (11 years and up)
• Family COPE Course
• Star Watch
• Archery
• Campfire Programs
• Climbing Wall

Each family will need to bring their own tent. Trailers and motor homes are welcome. Drinking water, toilets and showers are available to all participants.

There are two different sessions to choose from 
July 2-4
July 5-7

Give it a try, and thank me later.

For information, click here

For more information, click here 
 

Utah National Parks Council "Influential Women in Scouting" Award

The Utah National Parks Council has initiated an award to pay tribute to women whose lives and activities have benefited the cause of Scouting. Women selected will be honored at an awards banquet on May 18, 2012. It is our hope that each district will nominate a few outstanding women who exhibit the following:

Click here for the nomination form

1. Noteworthy service to Scouting, including effective involvement at the unit level.
2. Exceptional character that promotes the values of Scouting.
3. Significant years of accumulative service to Scouting and the community.
Please fill out the following form and submit it to the Scouting office. Must be received by March 23, 2012.

Candidate’s Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone
Email
Chartering Organization or Unit #
District:
How has this candidate demonstrated noteworthy service to Scouting and effective involvement at the unit level?

How has this candidate demonstrated exceptional character that promotes the values of Scouting?

How many years has this candidate devoted herself in service to Scouting and the community?
Please include additional information not mentioned above that the nominating committee could consider concerning this candidate.

Thank you,
Susan Harmon | Administrative Assistant in Development and Support Services
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Utah National Parks Council
748 North 1340 West
Orem, Utah 84057
P 801.437.4467 | F 801.437.6240
Susan.Harmon@scouting.org

It is time to sign up for Cub Scout Summer Day Camps - A great option is Camp Jeremiah Johnson

It is time to consider signing up for Cub Scout Summer Day Camps before all the good spots are taken.  The main camp I would suggest is Camp Jeremiah Johnson.  Other great summer camps to attend would be Alpine District's Cub Scout Olympics, and Alpine District's Webelos Woods that Webelos attend with their fathers.

Cub Scout (Wolf and Bear) Day Camp
Come and enjoy day camp as we experience Pioneering the Old West! Excitement and fun will be found at Camp Jeremiah Johnson. This year, we are again offering two different programs. Just pick which one will fit you best and register online for the day you want to attend. It's that easy! No fixed or assigned days. Register now for both days before the schedule is full.
Program A	Program B
Archery Adventures	Archery Adventures
Shoot Out at OK Corral / Pioneer Trek (BB Guns)	Shoot Out at OK Corral / Pioneer Trek (BB Guns)
Huck Finn’s Hideout (Sling Shots / Flags)	Bozeman Trail Ferry (Boats)
Mountain Man Rendezvous (Pioneer Games)	Native American Pow Wow (Native American Games)
Westward Ho! Pioneers (Craft)	Tipi Technicians (Craft)
Lasso’s Lair (ropes: making, fusing, panning for gold)	Lasso’s Lair (ropes: making, fusing, panning for gold)
Daily Schedule
7:15 - 7:45 - Check-In 7:45 - 8:00 - Opening Ceremony 8:05 - 10:40 - Sessions 1-4 10:45 - 11:15 - Lunch 11:20 - 12:35 - Sessions 5-6  12:40 - 12:55 - Closing Ceremony

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Webelos Cub Scout Day Camp
Experience Webelos camp in the afternoon and evening, ending at 7:45 on most Thursdays and Fridays. The classes offer fun, flexibility, and excitement specifically for Webelos Scouts. Slots fill up fast, so register soon! This year, we are offering two different programs. Just pick which one will fit you best, and register on-line for the day you want to attend! It is that easy! No fixed or assigned days.
Program A	Program B
Archery Adventures	Archery Adventures
Shoot Out at OK Corral / Pioneer Trek	Shoot Out at OK Corral /  Pioneer Trek
Huck Finn’s Hide Out	Bozeman Trail Ferry
Catapult Canyon(Engineering Pin)	Gold Rush! (Geology Pin)
Forester Pin	Naturalist Pin
Daily Schedule
2:30 - 2:55 - Check-In 3:00 - 3:15 - Opening Ceremony 3:20 - 5:15 - Session 1-3 5:20 - 5:50 - Dinner/ Catapult Competition 5:55 - 7:10 - Session 4-5 7:15 - 7:35 - Closing Ceremony