Program Planning for April 2025
Things to Remember This Month:
- Time for Simple Scouting with your Den and Pack
- Reserve Summer Camp Merit Badge Spots
- Sign Up for Cub Scout Day Camps
- Rejoice and Reflect: Good Friday and Easter Celebrations (April 18 & 20)
April Council Events
Capital Service Area Spring Camp-o-ree
April 4-6
Camporee continues to reinforce the Patrol Method as the main vehicle for teaching and reinforcing the way youth best learn in the Scouts BSA program. Camporee will allow youth to overcome obstacles, gaining both individual and group confidence, while having fun.
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Northshore District Spring Camp-o-ree
April 4-6
Camporee continues to reinforce the Patrol Method as the main vehicle for teaching and reinforcing the way youth best learn in the Scouts BSA program. Camporee will allow youth to overcome obstacles, gaining both individual and group confidence, while having fun. Patrols will carry their scorecards with them from event to event.
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Section Conclave
April 25-27
A Section Conclave @ Camp TL James in Northern Louisiana, is our annual extravaganza in the Boy Scouts of America’s Order of the Arrow (OA), where lodges from our region unite for a thrilling adventure of skill-building and leadership training.
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NRA Rifle Instructor Training
April 5-6
16-hour course teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching NRA’s Basic Rifle Shooting course.
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NYLT Staff Development
April 11-13
In order to put on the best course possible for our participants, it is important for all staff to be in attendance at the Staff Development sessions.
MORE INFORMATIONSTEM Club
April 19
ALL Scouts (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Sea Scouting/Venturing programs) along with NOVA Counselors are welcome to join us monthly, as you can.
LEARN MORENorthshore District Roundtable
April 10
Monthly program offered by Northshore District that gives leaders hands-on experience and provides a forum for leaders to offer and receive help from their fellow Scouters.
LEARN MORECapital Service Area Roundtable (serving Central, Southern, and Western Districts)
April 17
Monthly program offered by Central, Southern and Western District that gives leaders hands-on experience and provides a forum for leaders to offer and receive help from their fellow Scouters.
LEARN MORECamp Cards
April 1-30
Let’s get Scouts EXCITED to sell their 20 cards so they can register for a t-shirt. Have your scouts finished with their initial order? To get more camp cards, ask at Roundtable or the Scout Office.
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Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award Recognition Banquet
April 22
Please join us in honoring three individuals at the 2025 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award Recognition Dinner. We will be recognizing the accomplishments of: Senator Regina Ashford Barrow, Honorable Ronald C Gathe, Jr., and Honorable Judge Erika L Green.
REGISTERApril Planning Items
Sign Up for Cub Scout Day Camps
Day Camp is a District event for Cub Scouts and their families entering 1st-5th grade. This event is full of fun, relevant activities such as shooting BBs, archery, sports, games, crafts, learning new skills and advancement opportunities as well as making new friends. Scouts can attend any district’s camp which typically are 4-5 days long and are held during the summer at varying times – Day Camps are held during the daytime. For a successful Day Camp, many parent volunteers are needed. Cub Scout Day Camps 2025
Cub Scouting Should be Fun, Family + Friends
"Completing your Cub Scout Rank” doesn’t mean “Ending Your Cub Scout Year” – you can have more simple scouting events with Fun, Family + Friends, enjoy, relax, and recommit. Some of this year’s parents have seen Cub Scouting success and will be willing to join your leader team – if you ask. Every family that likes Scouting can invite other families to join you, register now, and be ready for the Summer of Fun! Many ideas of things to do in the links by Parish below, and consider whether your Pack or Den might qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award.