Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s 3-minute update. I’m your host Tyler Matthews coming to you from outside Beaumart at the Beaumont Scout reservation because it is HOT HOT HOT and I could really go for a slushie right about now. While I’m waiting though lets get into this week’s news.
As of June 1st, youth in families with current service in Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard can receive a waiver of the national Scouting registration fee. Available for new registrations and renewals completed online, this program reduces the national youth registration fee from $85 to $0 after a simple verification process. Please note that local insurance and processing fees still apply.
Registration for Wood Badge is still open! Come spend some time this summer sharpening your axe, filling your toolbox, and training to become the best leader you can be! Sign up now!
Celebrate America’s Birthday with a Flag Dedication! Help us flood our Scouting properties with American flags this Independence Day! We are now offering a special Flag Dedication Sale, along with a special edition 250 America Council Shoulder Patch available for purchase at the link below. Purchase a flag in honor of someone special, in memory of a loved one, or for yourself. Each flag will be displayed with a dedication tag featuring the name you choose. You can select where your flag will fly during July 4th weekend: Firelands Scout Reservation, Beaumont Scout Reservation, or the Unit Service Center. Join us in creating a patriotic display across our properties while honoring the people who matter most to you. Purchase yours today!
The Adventure Lab is gearing up for an exciting summer filled with hands-on learning, creativity, and career exploration through three unique youth programs. This summer’s STEM Summer Camp will immerse campers in Nova-based experiments, engineering challenges, coding, robotics, and collaborative projects designed to spark curiosity and build confidence. Younger learners can jump into the Kids STEM Summer Camp, where youth ages 6 to 10 will explore science, technology, engineering, and math through engaging experiments, virtual reality experiences, and interactive activities built for fun and discovery. The Adventure Lab will also debut its new Spark Skills Summer Program, giving youth the opportunity to explore future careers in fields like health care, business, information technology, engineering, manufacturing, and political sciences through simulated workplace experiences and Merit Badge opportunities. Together, these programs are helping youth across Northeast Ohio discover new passions, develop valuable skills, and experience the exciting world of STEM in a hands-on environment. For more information, contact Sarah Demetruk at Sarah.demetruk@scouting.org. To view the full Adventure Lab calendar, visit https://lecscouting.org/lab-calendar.
Registration is now open for our membership rally’s happening this summer. These rally’s will help your unit be prepared to go out and meet new scouting families to join your pack or troop this fall. Come learn about all the resources at your disposal and the current strategies being utilized to maximize your units recruitment. There is one in person session happening Saturday, July 11th from 9am to 11am at the unit service center. There are also two virtual meetings happening Thursday, July 16th and Monday, July 20that 6pm via zoom. Register now and if you have any questions you can reach out to Aidan Gray or your unit service executive.
Fall popcorn season is almost here, and now is the perfect time to sign your unit up! Popcorn sales help Scouts fund adventures all year long, from camping trips and activities to summer camp and equipment, while teaching valuable skills like goal setting, communication, and confidence. With easy-to-use tools, support from the council popcorn team, and exciting Scout incentives, participating in the popcorn sale is one of the easiest ways to power your program for the year ahead. Don’t miss your chance to make this your unit’s most successful popcorn season yet! Sign up now, https://lecscouting.org/popcorn
Well, that’s it for this week folks! Send pictures and videos of your scouts in action to us for a chance to be featured on council social media. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Until next time, remember to stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive.
