Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s 3 minute update. I’m your host Tyler Matthews coming to you from the great outdoors! That’s it. Just outside. The sun is out, it’s warm, and we can finally start getting ready for summer! Now, let’s get into this week’s news!
All volunteers are required to take Safeguarding Youth Training on my.scouting.org before May 31, 206, or their personal training expiration date, whichever is first. Live Safeguarding Youth Training will be held at the Council Service Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026, 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM, Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:30 PM and Saturday, May 30, 2026 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. If you need help with logging in or taking the course, please call the Member Care phone line during these times, or during regular business hours, for assistance. The Member Care line is 216-861-6060.
Registration is still open for this summer’s NYLT at Firelands. The course runs June 7-12, 2026. Make sure your Scouts don’t miss out on one of the best youth leadership training courses they can take. Sign up now!
Registration for Wood Badge is also open! Come spend some time this summer sharpening your axe, filling your toolbox, and becoming the best leader you can be!
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!
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.
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.
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.
