3-Minute Update - May 30, 2024

Hey everyone! I’m Tyler Matthews coming to you from the dormitories at Case Western Reserve University. Why is that? Because we’re taking these beds and moving them to camp! I know that I for one am looking forward to much more comfortable sleep when I’m at camp for the weekend. With that, let’s get into this week’s news.

 Are you looking for a summer Job? Do you want to spend your summer out at camp? Well then look no further than Beaumont Scout Reservation. Open positions include Kitchen, Lifeguards, and maintenance. Apply now at lecbsa.org/camp-staff or contact Joe, Dan or Anthony

The council-wide pinewood derby and Swings N’ Things overnight event is happening on Saturday, June 8th. The price is $25 and the first 100 scouts to register get a patch to commemorate the event. In addition to the pinewood derby, campers will get access to Go-karts, batting cages, mini golf, and the arcade. register now, and you can contact Julia Hearne with any questions.

The Scouting Influencer BBQ is June 13th at 6 pm, here at the unit service center. Now, if you are wondering whether this event is for you or not, the answer is yes! If you have fun posting on social media, if you have a large sphere of scouting friends and family, or if you are just able to volunteer some time during the big recruitment campaign this fall, then we want to see you at this BBQ so we can talk about all the ways you can get involved to help grow scouting. You can register now and send your questions to Michelle.                                                                                                        

Here’s an exciting opportunity! Lake Erie Council is offering a free Lifeguard training course. In exchange, we’re just asking for folks who are willing to volunteer for a couple of weekends S’more camp weekends. The training is at Firelands, on June 7th, 8th, and 9th, plus a short Zoom class. Register here and send questions to Jess.

S’more camps are coming up! Registration is open for all 4 fun-filled weekends! June 21st-24th and July 19th-22nd are the two weekends for S’more cub adventures, July 12th-15th is S’more Webelo Adventures and August 2nd-5th is S’more Scout adventures. Contact Jess Weaver with questions about any of these 4 weekends.

Stay mentally awake this summer and become a Scouting Summer Scholar! Scouts can stay engaged academically throughout the summer by going to “Scout School at Home” where learning is always fun and hands-on! To encourage scouts to stay on their toes with all the changes in schools this year, we have developed a fun and engaging way to keep scouts learning all summer long. For more information, check out our website.

There is still time to register for this year’s wood badge course! Book your seat on the Starship Gilwell today!

It’s been a busy and exciting time at the Adventure Lab lately!! In fact, in May alone, we offered programs covering Healthcare Professions, Computer Technology, Bird Study, Coin Collecting, and Theatre! And we are just getting started! There are summer programs on the calendar and our new Fall Program Guide will be published the first week of June! Visit CLEadventurelab.org and join the adventure!

That’s it for this week so until next time- Stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of scouting alive!