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2018 Summer Camp Registration Is Live!

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Come and join the Llama family at Camp Lawton. Every Scout dreams of fun and adventure at summer camp. Since 1921 Camp Lawton has been bringing these dreams to life.

The mighty views of Tucson provide the dramatic backdrop for this full service camp. The camp includes  a trading post, a .22 rifle range (where we use air rifles per Forest Service Regulations), an archery range, photography, scoutcraft, handicraft and an ecology study center.

Far more important to a Scout than these wonderful facilities are the outstanding young men and women of the Lawton staff. The staff is the kind of older Scout that each camper will look up to and want to be like. They are trained at National Camp School to make every Scout feel special and give him a great camping experience.

2018 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC)

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National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) 2018
JULY 30 – AUGUST 4, 2018
INDIANA UNIVERSITY, BLOOMINGTON, IN

Interested in going? Please complete the form below:

 

We Need Your Help at the Camp Lawton Service Day!

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Camp Service Days

2017 Camp Lawton Work Day

Calling all Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, Boy Socuts, Venturers, Varsity Scouts, Sea Scouts, and Explorers!

We need your help to fix-up and clean up Camp Lawton for the Summer Camping Season. Units who are particiapting in the Work Day may camp overnight at Camp Lawton for free on a first come, First Served basis.

Lunch will be provided on Saturday, May 6, 2017.  If you have any questions please conatct the Council Maintenance Chair Greg Pallack @ Gregpallack@gmail.com  or the Council Office @ 520-750-0385
              

 We will meet at the Camp Lawton Dining Hall at 8:00 am to begin work on the various prjects.  Coffee, water and lunch will be provided at each work day.  Please sign up to attend the work day on May 6, 2017 so we can plan appropriately for lunch.  Please bring gloves and any tools  (if you have them) to help.

Your help will make a difference for thousands of Scouts using Camp Lawton in the years to come!  THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!

Lunch will be provided.

There is no cost, but we need to know how many are coming, so we have plenty of food.

Please fill out the form below:

Catalina Council Venture Crew 419 Orienteering Meet!

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BSA Venture Crew 419 of Cochise District, Catalina Council, invites you to take part in a competitive all-day Orienteering Meet

When: Friday, 2 June 2017

Where: Big Lake Recreation Area, AZ, in the surrounding Area

Two parts: Score Course on foot Start time anywhere between 0730-0900, last return by 1130

Route Course on Mountain Bikes Start time anywhere between 1300-1430, last return by 1700

Register teams soon!

Limitedto 75 two person teams. There is plenty of camping in the surrounding national forest. Consider coming up the night before and/or staying till the next day so that your rested and driving safer.

Updates can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B1YEe9Xg-aCHcGhVemdHSDJZZVk?usp=sharing

Details:

No Fees!

Huge Gold, Silver, Bronze Olympic sized medals. Nine per age class.!!!

Register for A CLASS 16-17, B CLASS 14-15, or C Class 12-13 Electronically timed, professionally run This is the first time we are inviting other units to come compete against us. We would like to make this a Northern Arizona tradition. We will have cameras in the field, a couple randomly picked runners and bikes with cameras, and a DRONE  following teams!! Once you have established contact with us, we will send you very detailed instructions, rules and concept paper.

Email is preferred communication.  Phone is available evenings and weekends.  Day time phone is least preferred but OK. Email: stephen.klinefelter@gmail.com Daytime phone: 520-538-6321 Evening Cell: 520-220-6029 (weekends OK)

2017 Camp Lawton Cub Resident Camp

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Welcome to “Cubs of the Roundtable!”

Thank you for registering to attend Cub Resident Camp at Camp Lawton. Camp Lawton is Catalina Council’s  premiere Scouting facility. We hope you are ready to experience some fun times as well as enjoy a great week in the Catalinas! The Catalina Council Camping Committee has developed great program for an exciting four days and three nights at Camp Lawton.

Our pledge is to make this a memorable experience for you and your Scouts!

Those of us that attend Lawton as a boy will surely have many fond memories of our experience. Memories of meeting new friends, living in a tent , learning new skills, earning awards, working toward rank advancement, and doing exciting things you could never have had the opportunity to at home. Having gone to camp, chances would be very good that you stayed active in Scouting. In fact, we know from studies done through the national council that a Scout who participates in summer camp is several times more likely to remain active in the Scouting program. Our camp program this year will encourage you and your Scouts to join us in the adventure of Lawton Cub Resident Camp!

I look forward to meeting all of you at camp!

    Doug Rivard, Catalina Council Camping Chairman   

Please remember:

Location: Camp Lawton on Mt. Lemmon (12900 Orgnaization ridge Road Moutn Lemmon, Az 85619)

Wednesday, July 5 through Saturday, July 8, 2017

Wednesday Check in: 6:30pm

Saturday Check out: 10:00am

To register for this event please fill out the form below:

 

2016 and 2017 Tax Deductions to Boy Scouts

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ARIZONA GIVES DAY – APRIL 4, 2017

This year you have until April 28, 2017 to complete your Arizona Charitable Tax Credit donation to a Qualifying Charitable Organization.  This includes our Scoutreach, LLC.  The limit for 2016 went up to $400 for individuals and $800 for married couples filed jointly.  Additional details can be found on Arizona Department of Revenue Form 321 and Instructions. Click Here for more information https://catalinacouncil.org/support-scouting/arizona-tax-credit/

2017 Cub Water Sports Day

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This year’s Cub Scout Water Sports Day at POPPKiDZ West, 5245 N Camino de Oeste on Saturday June 3 from 9am-12noon. The cost is $15 lunch included.  I am also needing some help from parents and Den Leaders since Cub Scout is still a parent scout relationship.  We are offering all the Aquatics requirements for each Cub Badges and Aquatic electives. to sign up please fill out the form below.

BSA AQUATICS SUPERVISION PADDLE CRAFT SAFETY 2017

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BSA AQUATICS SUPERVISION

PADDLE CRAFT SAFETY 2017

1 1/2 days course:

Friday, 6/16 & Saturday, 6/17

This course provides BSA leaders and older Scouts with information and skills to confidently supervise canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding excursions on flat water.  Topics covered include:  canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, as well as navigation skills, terminology, stroke, maneuvering, safety, recovery and rescue with watercraft.  Training is 1 1/2 days long:  Friday evening 5-9pm classroom & Saturday 8am-6pm water skills at lake.  First aid training, including CPR, is not included in this course.  (First Aid classes:  8 hours Basic First Aid, CPR & AED are being offered 4/29; 8am-5pm at Scout Office or 2 days/16 hours course Wilderness First Aid 4/22-23 at Double V Scout Ranch.)

The course expands the awareness instruction provided by Safety Afloat training.  It includes the skills and knowledge needed for a unit leader to confidently supervise canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding excursions on flat water, as well as supervise and counsel canoeing and kayaking merit badges.  The training is open to any registered adult leader, Scout, Venturer, or Explorer age 15 or older.  After successful completion of this course a training card, patch, and rocker will be issued; certificate is valid for three years.

Friday, 6/16; 5-9pm—(the NEW) Scout Office, 2250 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719, class instruction.

Saturday, 6/17; 8am-6pm—Sahuarita Lake Park, 15466 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd., Sahuarita, AZ 85629.  Training will be at North ramada, so park on street or at North parking lot on S. Camino Lago Azul.

Map:  http://sahuaritaaz.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/2

PREREQUISITES:  Age 15 or older.  Must pass the BSA Swimmer Test to participate.  This course involves swimming; therefore, participants must meet Personal Health Review criteria.  Participants must turn in and bring current BSA Medical Form Parts A & B, Safe Swim, and Safety Afloat training card before or upon arrival at lake.  Also, download PDF and bring a copy of the Aquatics Supervision Manual 430-501:

http://www.scouting.org/filestore/Outdoor%20Program/Aquatics/pdf/430-501.pdf.

WHAT TO EXPECT: During this course, among other things, you will:

  • Select a lifejacket of appropriate size and demonstrate proper fit
  • Demonstrate feet-up floating position used if caught in a current
  • Demonstrate H.E.L.P. and Huddle positions
  • Capsize and swim a canoe and kayak to shore
  • Transport your canoe and kayak from rack or trailer to water’s edge
  • Safely board and launch your watercraft
  • Travel 50 yards in a straight line, stop, move sideways, pivot, return to shore
  • Land, safely exit, and store your watercraft
  • Demonstrate throwing a rescue bag for accuracy
  • Demonstrate a boat rescue of a swimmer
  • Demonstrate an on-water boat-over-boat assist
  • Successfully answer 80% of the questions on the written exam covering Safety Afloat, trip preparation, emergency action plans, and basic boating knowledge

Registration & event contact:

John Longhofer, Aquatics Director 520-990-4442

johnlonghofer@gmail.com

Fee $30, includes lunch & snack on Saturday; spaces limited; deadline 6/14.

BSA BB Gun RangeMaster Training

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BSA BB Gun RangeMaster

Saturday April 29th 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Double V Airgun range.

Cost: $15

This training will qualify adult leaders to run Cub Scout BB gun events at Council level events and check-out the BB Gun equipment from the Quartermaster. It will also qualify Boy Scout and Venture Scout adult leaders and Scouts +14 years, to run the new Unit level BSA Airgun Experience program and qualify those leaders to check out the Airsoft equipment.

The Council has this equipment available.

It is to your advantage to read the relevant sections of the BSA Shooting Sports Manual as it applies to the activities you are involved in before the class.

http://www.scouting.org/filestore/Outdoor%20Program/pdf/30931_WB.pdf

Be Preparred: bring water, lunch, eye protection, weather appropriate clothing and have read the appropriate sections of the BSA Shooting Sports Manual.

One youth / participating adult are welcome to attend.  We need the feedback from them and will use them as our students throughout the class.

For more information contact Bill Perkins NRArtta@Gmail.com