Klondike 2019

Values Event 2019

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Twin Valley Council LogoThursday, March 21, 2019. You’re Invited to attend the Twin Valley Council Values Event, to help us celebrate the volunteerism of: 
Phil Keithahn,
Duane Rader,
John Roise, and
Kiwanis Holiday Lights

 

 

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‘Trained’ Leader Designation to Require Hazardous Weather Training

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Effective April 30, new direct contact leaders must complete Hazardous Weather Training to be considered position trained. And here is one story about why this is so important.

Imagine as a leader with a group of excited Scouts you arrive at a council camp for a camporee on a rainy Friday afternoon. Saturday morning is filled with the sounds of Scouts participating in the scheduled activities, only to have the weather turn blustery with sustained winds of about 30 mph and gusts up to 48 mph. The trees of the heavily forested area start swaying madly back and forth.

As a leader, what would you do? Would you continue with the camporee or evacuate the camp? (more…)

Age Appropriate Guidelines For Camping With Lions

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The Guide to Safe Scouting online version is the most current, accurate resource for BSA policies. Staff and volunteers should bookmark this site for quick reference. 

Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities and Camping Guidelines for Lions

The addition of Lions in the Cub Scout program is now reflected in the most recent updates to The Guide to Safe Scouting.

Program Guidelines for Lions

  • Lions may not attend summer day camp or resident camp. The Lion program is designed to start in the fall or when school starts.  Early recruitment of Lions before they are in Kindergarten is not allowed such as a spring pre-kindergarten recruitment.
  • Lions may attend council-organized Family Camps, Pack Overnighters, Lock-ins and Family Camping.
  • Lions must have a parent, legal guardian, or an adult partner who was approved by the parent on the youth application, attend all Scouting events and activities, including meetings with them.
  • Lions may participate in archery and slingshots as part of a council-organized shooting sports program. Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Webelos may also participate in BB Guns as part of a safe council-organized shooting sports program.
  • The full list of age-appropriate activities can be found on Age Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities.

Yours in Scouting

Raymond W Brauer, Scout Executive

Cabela’s To Offer Merit Badge Classes

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BSA and Cabela’s team up to offer merit badge classes.

Merit Badges give Scouts the chance to explore new horizons that in the future may help them take up a hobby or better yet, find a passion that might turn into a career for them.

During September, Scout month, Boys Scouts of America and Cabela’s have teamed up to offer three different merit badges.  These classes will give Scouts a start on their choice of Fishing, Rifle Shooting or Fish & Wildlife.

All classes are free of charge but you must register.  Class sizes are limited to ten Scouts per class.  To register please contact Amber  (507) 446-5814.  (more…)