Fwd: Upcoming Scout Events and Activities | Building tomorrow’s leaders, today!

Scroll down for many upcoming events promoted by the Council, including
NESA Advancement (Merit Badge) Day on 8/24 at Camp Joy. Click on the
provided links for full details on each event.

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Website
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Camp
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Calendar
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Training
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Give
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Set Your Sights On Fun At the Shoot-O-Ree
Test your marksmanship and sharpen your eagle eye during the Shoot-O-Ree
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August
24 at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Age-appropriate shooting activities will
be available for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturers to participate

Activities run all day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $10 for Cub Scouts and $15
for Scouts BSA and Venturers.
Den Chief Training
A Den Chief is a Scouts BSA member who assists a Cub Scout Pack at meetings
and other Scouting events. They are a valuable source of guidance, skills,
songs and games. The next Den Chief Training
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is Aug. 17 at Beaumont from 9 a.m.–noon.
Memorial Service For Chris Long, Former SE of Lincoln Trails Council
A memorial service will be held for Christian “Chris” Long, former Scout
Executive/CEO of the Lincoln Trails Council, on Saturday, August 17 from
1–3 p.m. at the Decatur Civic Center (1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Decatur,
IL). Chris passed away peacefully on June 29 at Decatur Memorial
Hospital. He was employed with the Boy Scouts of America for 30 years. The
family encourages those who are attending and knew Chris through Scouting
to wear their uniform and share a story about his life.
Rock Climbing Instructor Training
Want to give your unit more high adventure? Plan to attend rock
climbing/rappelling instructor training
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Aug. 24-25 at Camp Vandeventer. An orientation will be held Aug. 14 at the
Belleville Service Center and Beaumont Scout Reservation (Emerson Center).
Completing the training allows you to take your unit climbing at several
natural climbing areas within the council, including Camp Vandeventer and S
bar F, as well as the council’s climbing towers.
NESA Advancement Day
Scouts can choose from more than 25 merit badges during NESA Advancement Day
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at Camp Joy on Aug. 24. All money generated through this event, hosted by
the Southern Illinois Chapter of the Greater St. Louis Area Council NESA
Committee, provides funds for college scholarships, the annual Eagle
Recognition Banquet, and other activities benefiting Scouting.
STEMFest
Join us for a FREE showcase of STEM on Sept. 14 at Amp Up Action Park
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Local businesses and organizations that host Scout workshops will be in
attendance to share their schedules and offer a taste of their programs
with hands-on activities for the whole family to enjoy. The event host, Amp
Up Action Park, is also offering special discounts on their activities
including a high-ropes course, virtual reality, human hamster balls, and
more!
Cabela’s Merit Badge Skill Centers
September is Scouts BSA month at Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops. The stores
will be offering skill centers throughout September for Fishing, Fish &
Wildlife Management, and Rifle Shooting merit badges. Click here
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to view the schedule.
Catholic Encounter Weekend
Join Scouts BSA and Venturers from around the Archdiocese for a weekend of
camping and outdoor fun with challenging games, adoration, music and more
during Encounter Weekend
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, Sept. 13-15 at Beaumont Scout Reservation. The weekend can also be used
to fulfill the retreat requirement for Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius awards.
Fall Fun Rally
Join hundreds of Venturers, Sea Scouts, Explorers, and older Scouts for an
event-filled weekend during Fall Fun Rally
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Sept. 20-22 at Beaumont Scout Reservation. With more than 100 activities,
trainings, demonstrations, and competitions, Fall Fun Rally is a unique
event drawing participants from all over the country!
Cub Launch
Hey Cub Scouts, be sure to begin your Scouting year with Cub Launch next
month! Young Scouts can explore many of the wonderful Cub Scout activities
the BSA offers during this family-friendly event including fishing,
shooting sports, STEM experiments, community guest presenters, and much
more! This event is perfect for brand new Cub Scouts, as well as seasoned
Cub Scouts who want to spend a fun Saturday Scouting!