Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s 3-minute update. I’m your host Tyler Matthews, coming to you from Gilwell Park in honor of this weekends Wood Badge and NYLT scholarship breakfast! I was told we were going back to Gilwell but I think I was supposed to be at Lakewood high school. Oh well, I’ll figure it out. Lets get into this weeks news!
Join us, March 21st for this year’s University of Scouting. The University of Scouting is a Council-wide supplemental training extravaganza for all Cub Scout, Scouts BSA and Venturing leaders, Commissioners, Committee Members, and youth. The best instructors available will help enhance your leadership skills to work with the youth of our communities. Bring your unit’s Leadership Team so you can share the knowledge. We also offer courses suited to the needs and interests of Youth Scouts. Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Lorain County JVS in Oberlin, OH. Information is on the Council Website, with registration going live February 2, 2026. Contact Dave Sechnick at dave.sechnick@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Are you a new Scoutmaster or ASM? Scoutmaster Basic Training will give you all the tools you need to lead and train the youth of your Scout Troop. And we'll do it in an outdoor experience that will give you a lived appreciation for the challenges of a youth learning to lead in a weekend campout. We have two sessions scheduled for 2026 - April 10-12 at Firelands and September 11-13 at Beaumont. Register now at the link provided. Registration
Well, hey there partner! The “Going West” Spring camporee is happening at Firelands Scout reservation from April 17-19. Early bird registration ends March 31! Y’all don’t be late for this now, ya hear? Register today! Yee-Haw!
Join us for Basic Adult Leadership Outdoor Orientation training, or as we like to call it BALOO! Baloo is offered in both the spring and fall, April 25th and 26th at Firelands, and September 19th and 20th at Beaumont. The course runs from 8am on Saturday until noon on Sunday. This training is required for Cub Scout Packs to host their own campouts. It’s a good idea to have several BALOO trained leaders to make sure your pack camping experiences go smoothly. The cost is $35 with an optional $10 extra if you’d like to camp out Friday night as well. We need at least 8 attendees to hold the course, so don’t delay, sign uptoday! If you have any questions, please email Becca Setty.
Beaumont Wilderness Engineers Weekends are returning for 2026 with 2 weekends! May 1-3 and September 11-13 - no special skills are necessary, just a willingness to make Beaumont the best camp it can be. Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to volunteer for this event. Sign up now!
Hey, are you thinking about looking for a summer job? Applications are now open for Beaumont scout reservation summer camp staff. This is a great opportunity to develop skills, make new friends, and help teach Scouts from all over! Apply now at the link provided. If you have any questions, you can email Dan Goerndt.
Don't wait until Summer to start earning Merit Badges! Sign up for Badge Labs and Explorations happening NOW through mid-May at the Adventure Lab. Upcoming Lab Programs include Architecture, Emergency Preparedness, Outdoor Cooking, American Labor, American Cultures, and Law. These Labs are open to Scouts AND Students, so invite your friends to join in the fun. To register for a Badge Lab visit https://lecscouting.org/lab-calendar. These Labs are held at the Adventure Lab inside the Unit Service Center in downtown Cleveland. For more information, contact Sarah Demetruk, the Adventure Lab Director, at sarah.demetruk@gmail.com. See you at the Lab!
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.
