Bryan on Scouting April 27, 2022 Michael Freeman From the Boy Scouts of America’s inception, Scouts have been taught the importance of conservation. In fact, Gifford Pinchot, director of the U.S. Forest Service and the BSA’s first chief Scout forester, suggested conservation be added to the Scout Law. It didn’t end up as part of […]
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1000 Hours Outside
Denmark’s University of Aarhus researchers found that childhood exposure to green space—parks, forests, rural lands, etc.—reduces the risk for developing an array of psychiatric disorders during adolescence and adulthood. Simply by going outside and spending time in nature, one may be able to reduce the risk for psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, and substance […]
Worthy of The Call
The Archdiocese of Baltimore has a requirement that all youth 14 and older must have Worthy of the Call youth protection training. This is a series of videos that must be watched. There is an answer and question session that will be conducted in person with an approved facilitator. The Volunteer Application should be completed […]
Upcoming Camping Trip Highlights
The PLC has planned some great upcoming trips for the upcoming months. April 2020- Trail to First Class. This is an annual event where the troop starts the training of our new scouts. Camping is in nearby Walkersville. May 2020- District Camporee. Event is held at the YMCA Westminster. Philmont 2021- If you will be […]
Getting Ready for Summer Camp
Camp Horseshoe has been a summer camp for over 90 years. We will sleep in a three sided Adirondack on bunk beds with a mattress. Label everything with scout’s name. These work great: Avery Writable Labels What to Bring to Camp: CLOTHING AND BEDDING – Put clothing in gallon ziplock bags. Store in a footlocker […]
What to Look for in A Troop
As spring peeks on the horizon, Arrow of Light Scouts are looking at troops and asking “Is this the one?” What makes our troop different than the others around town? Our scouts. Boy lead isn’t just on paper. The senior scouts take charge, even if it is chaotic, loud, and messy. They learn to lead […]
Philmont Scout Ranch
Earn National Catholic Committee on Scouting Faith Series Emblems – Participate in Adoration
Troop Holy Hour Next Week April 16, 8pm-9pm Next week, April 16 from 8 pm until 9 pm the Troop is hosting a holy hour (Eucharistic Adoration) during the 150 hours of adoration in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Saint Joseph’s. Attending this holy hour will count towards activity 3 for […]
Troop Historian Report on This Weekend’s Outing
After meeting at the shed on Friday night for packing, we went to Freedom Optimist Hall to complete Module 1 of ILST – troop-level leadership training. We planned some exciting outings for the upcoming year. After we completed that, we went outside to play football, then inside to sleep. The next morning we ate, […]
Tyler’s OKPIK Video
Tyler just shared this video he created to recount his experience at OKPIK. Enjoy!