From Your District Chair
Hello North Shore, As we enter into the summer months of the year, the sunshine can feel wonderful, lift spirits, and be relaxing to enjoy, scouts and families are preparing for summer camp. As time marches on for each of us, so do the effects of our time in the...Running Pinewood Derby Racing during COVID is possible, Pack 170 did it! by Nick Rietsch
Pinewood derby is taken very seriously around here. You can ask the scouts to meet via Zoom or in their own backyard but canceling the Pinewood Derby Race, no way! Pulling it off did require some adjustments and frankly, as a leader, not seeing as many smiles while...Journey to Excellence
An extension has been announced for the submission of 2020 JTE forms. Units now have until February 15th to get in their forms.
Palo Duro Canyon Adventure by Heather Spencer
Troop 258, Troop 358, and Crew 158 joined forces on a socially distant backpacking adventure. Most of the youth had a parent accompany them so that we could remain safe during travel as well. Preparation and Perspiration Beginning in September, the crews met for...Reading Around the World in 80 Days
A Summertime Pack Activity This program can be tailored for other Scouting units as well and may be conducted at any time of year. For obvious reasons, it should span 80 days. What is it? “Reading Around the World in 80 Days” is a summertime pack activity that engages...