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Wood Badge 2018

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Experience WOOD BADGE 2018! Register Online Now!  Registration closes at MIDNIGHT July 1st 2018!

You may have heard of Wood Badge. You may know plenty of Scouters who have been to Wood Badge. Now, take the plunge and find out for yourself what Wood Badgers already know. Inspirational leadership is more than knowing how to be a good leader; it’s the process of becoming a great leader. And there is no better way to experience this leadership adventure than at Wood Badge!

Catalina Council is offering this 6-day Wood Badge course over two weekends: August 23-25 and September 13-15. Join us in learning how you can deliver the promise of scouting, inspire your scout units to succeed, and have fun doing it! For course details please copy and paste these links into your browser click HERE Or for any other questions, email the Course Director Matt Gardner @ mattd.gardner@gmail.com

 

Tread Lightly Trainer Course

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Tread Lightly Trainer Course

Sponsored By BSA Catalina Council

October 22, 2017 Sunday Location: BSA Camp Lawton, Tucson Check in @ 8:00 AM, Sunday Checkout @ 3:00 PM, Sunday

COST: $40 ($25 of the fee is for Tread Lightly! Membership.)

Registration Deadline: October 1, 2017 This course is open to all Scouters and the to the general public. Must be 18 years old or older. Participants completing this course will be certified as a Tread Lightly! Tread Trainer. A Tread Trainer is prepared to provide workshops to empower generations to enjoy the outdoors responsibly through stewardship and to further the goals of responsible and ethical recreation.

PREREQUISITES: Participants must complete BOTH Tread Lightly! And Leave No Trace online awareness courses prior to the class. Please bring the printed certificates from the online courses to class.

http://treadlightly.org/education/learn/online-awareness-course/

https://lnt.org/learn/online-awareness-course

Course Director: Joe Reilly (Master Tread Trainer), fjreilly63@gmail.com or 520-982-0982

Sign-up now for the 2017 Catalina Council Fall Camporee!

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2017 Catalina Council Fall Camporee

October 27-29, 2017

Speed to the Baden Powell 500!

For more information on the event check out the Leaders Guide: BP 500 Leader’s Guide

To Sign-up please fill out the form  below:

The Catalina Council Shooting Sports Committee is pleased to offer the LaPorte Shooting Arrows /Flu-Flu Arrow Instructor and BSA Archery Instructor Specialist Instructor Certification Course for adult and youth (over age 21).

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The Catalina Council Shooting Sports Committee is pleased to offer the LaPorte Shooting Arrows /Flu-Flu Arrow Instructor and BSA Archery Instructor Specialist Instructor Certification Course for adult and youth (over age 21). Certification is good for three years, when conducting at least one event each year. This course is being held on March 11th, 8am to 1pm, at the DV Scout Ranch – Archery Range. Cost is $15.00. You must be a current USA Level I Instructor to take this course.

 

Sporting Arrows is a new archery game to supplement the static archery target shooting that has been the norm for many years. Sporting Arrows is a new game appealing to the experienced archers, the newcomers to the sport all ages. Based upon the clay pigeon shooting with a shotgun, Sporting Arrows uses the same principal of shooting arrows at a moving target. This course will introduce you to how to run and set up a course and set up and use our council’s NEW LaPorte Machine. Anyone that wishes to use this Machine must have a certified instructor and RSO to run event. To register and for more information contact John Longhofer at email: johnlonghofer@gmail.com or Cell (520) 990-4442.

Basic First Aid, CPR and AED

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Basic First Aid, CPR and AED

Will be held on Sat. April 29th the Scout Office, from 8 am to 5 pm, for those serving on Jamboree, Summer Camp Staff or anyone wanting this training. Cost is $20.00. To register and for more information contact John Longhofer at email: johnlonghofer@gmail.com or Cell (520) 990-4442.

Basic First Aid is an 8 hour first aid course. Learning basic first aid techniques can help you cope with an medical emergency occurs. You may be able to keep a person breathing, reduce their pain or minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until Advance Medical help can arrive. This course will provide you with basic first aid skills and working knowledge. Certification is good for two years.

USA/NAA Archery Instructor Level 1 and BSA Archery Instructor/Range Master Instructor Certification Courses

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The Catalina Council Shooting Sports Committee is pleased to offer USA/NAA Archery Instructor Level 1 and BSA Archery Instructor/Range Master Instructor Certification Courses for adult and youth (over age 15). This course is being held on March 4th, 8am to 5pm, at the DV Scout Ranch – Archery Range. Cost is $60.00. Certification is good for three years. To register and for more information contact John Longhofer at email: johnlonghofer@gmail.com or Cell (520) 990-4442

 

This is an instructor course, not a basic skills course. You should have some knowledge and experience in archery prior to taking this course.  However, this is also a good course to take to learn the essentials to improve your archery skills.  Certification is valid for three years, but may be renewed based on teaching experience and/or helping run two shooting events each year, without having to retake the class.  You’ll learn how to set up and operate a safe short-term archery range or archery program, how to teach new archers, how to maintain your equipment, and learn common shooting errors and correction which may also help your own skills.  You’ll also learn the BSA archery range rules and safety regulations, and the specific requirements and limitations imposed on archery events by BSA. When taking this course we are asking you to help with unit, district and council shooting events.  You must conduct at least one event each year to stay active as an Instructor.

 

This is a full day course with a 50 question written exam and pre-shoot safety briefing that you must pass in order to obtain the certification.  Those who successfully complete the instructor course will be able to:

  • Run a Boy Scout and Venturing archery shooting event.
  • Run a Cub Scout archery range at the District or Council level
  • Check-out and rent council archery equipment ( Except for the LaPorte Machine)
  • Counsel Archery Merit Badge for Boy Scouts
  • Venturing Shooting Sports Elective
  • Serve on the 2017 National Scout Jamboree Archery Staff (Jamboree staff application is a separate and unrelated process.  For more information about applying for jamboree staff, see http://www.summitbsa.org/events/jamboree/overview/).

Wilderness First Aid, CPR and AED

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Wilderness First Aid, CPR and AED.  Will be on Sat. Feb. 4th and 11th and  April 22 and 23rd 8am-5pm days; both are being held at the DV Scout Ranch – Ramada Grande.  Both days are required to complete this course. Cost is $70.00. To register and for more information contact John Longhofer at email: johnlonghofer@gmail.com or Cell (520) 990-4442.

 

Wilderness First Aid Basics is a 16 hour first aid course designed for people who find themselves in remote locations where emergency is often delayed. The Wilderness and Remote First Aid Course topics include: scene and patient assessment; wound care; head, neck, and back care; illness treatment; allergies and anaphylaxis; burns; evacuations; and more. Teaching will occur in both classroom and outdoor settings that allow participates hands-on scenarios and simulations.  National Jamboree Staff, Philmont, Northern Tier, Florida Sea Base, Summit Bechtel Reserve and all council-operated high adventure bases require that a least two persons (either adults or youth participants) in each crew be currently certified in Wilderness First Aid and CPR. Participants will learn how to assess, treat, and (when possible) contain emergencies within the scope of their training. Youth and adult Scout leaders over age 14 are invited to participate and earn their certification. Certification is good for two years.

Super Saturday Scout Adult Leadership Training

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Hosted by Tucson Arizona Rincon and East Stakes of the Spanish Trails District, and South Stake of the Santa Cruz Valley District

Saturday, February 18, 2016

7:00am – 1:00pm (end dependent on training taken)

Rita Ranch Meetinghouse 10220 Rees Loop, Tucson, AZ 85747

Exception: Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills starts at 6:00 pm on the 17th, includes an overnighter, and ends at 4:00 pm on the 18th) – contact Ryan Andrus (Ryan.Andrus@azbar.org) for an equipment list and location details.

 

You can register by Clicking Here

Please email Ryan Andrus (Ryan.Andrus@azbar.org) with any questions.

 

Training Schedule

 

Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills: 6:00 pm Feb. 17th to 4:00 pm Feb. 18th

Time Activity Duration
7:00am Breakfast
7:40am Opening
7:45am JTE Training
8:00am Boy Scout Leader Specific (also for EYO leaders)

Varsity Scout Leader Specific

Venture Leader Specific

Den Leader Specific

Webelos Den Leader Specific

Cubmaster Specific

Pack Committee Specific

Troop Committee Challenge

Charter Organization Representative Training

 

[Other potential classes including Commissioner Training, Religious Knot, Advancement Training – check the link on the Council Calendar for updates]

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11:15am Faith in God 11:15 – 12:30

Unit Commissioner Basic Training

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Unit Commissioner Basic Training
Please join us on Saturday, February 4, 2017
Who: Unit Commissioner that have not completed their training, and experienced Unit Commissioners who can share best practices with our newest Unit Commissioners
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo
What: Training for Unit Commissioners, and fellowship for all
Bring: Lunch. Snacks will be provided
Registration: https://catalinacouncil.org/event/unit-commissioner-training/?instance_id=1687276 No fee, but please register for the event.
Contact: Becky Chambers, Assistant Council Commissioner 520.471.7717 or wizard1958@comcast.net

Join the fun!!! CUB SCOUT FUN DAY at the 5th Annual Papago Lodge Scouting Memorabilia Show & Swap Meet

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Join the fun!!!  CUB SCOUT FUN DAY at the 5th Annual Papago Lodge Scouting Memorabilia Show & Swap Meet (January 20-21, 2017).  Fun activities for Scouts & their families.  Planned activities include Branding, Beading, Indian Dancing, Fry Bread, Leatherwork, Raingutter Regatta, Paracord Projects & a Scavenger Hunt.  ALL youth that attend will have the opportunity to receive FREE patches!!!  For more information, please contact Dean Berkey kwpartsguy@comcast.net or click here.