The annual Order of the Arrow Section Conclave will take place Friday, September 14th through Sunday the 16th, 2018 at Camp Thunderbird.
This is a gathering of Arrowmen from across Alaska and Western Washington and will be a fun time for all Arrowmen.
The weekend will consist of ceremonies and dance competitions, displays, activities and much more. We will have training opportunities available such as how to get involved with OA High Adventure, and OA activities like regalia-making and drumming. There will also be great food and parties, with a crazy auction Saturday evening.
Conclave will be a great time and will also give you a chance to meet other Arrowmen from our area.
More information on how to register will be posted as it is made available.
The Mount Baker Council invites you to join us at our Skagit County Good Scout Breakfast.
The Good Scout Breakfast is a community event which benefits Scouting’s character-building programs delivered to Skagit County Families. At this year’s Skagit Good Scout Breakfast we are pleased to announce Don Wick, retired Executive Director of the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, as our honoree. Mr. Wick is a well-known personality within Skagit County having served for 30-years with the Economic Development Association of Skagit County.
As the Mount Baker Council focuses on “Building our Second Century” we are excited about the new Family Program, which kicks off in September 2018, with girls being registered for the Cub Scout Program. In February 2019, the program will open up to girls wishing to join all-girl Boy Scout Troops. The exciting changes to the Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs are in addition to our already co-ed Sea Scout, Venturing, and Exploring programs.
The Skagit District Scouting program also features an offering called “Scoutreach”. This program ensures all young people have an opportunity to join Scouting regardless of their circumstances. In Skagit County, the program includes Cub Scout units sponsored by Children of the Valley, and Catholic Housing Services in Mount Vernon. The mission of Scoutreach is to recruit strong adult leaders and to develop solid relationships with chartered organizations in urban and rural communities to ensure that culturally diverse youth have the opportunity to join the Scouting program.
Advancing these initiatives is an important goal for the Skagit District as we work to ensure that all youth and families in Skagit County can find a welcoming, inclusive environment in Scouting, and we will share a brief update on these initiatives at the Good Scout Breakfast.
The Skagit Good Scout Breakfast is a complimentary event. We are looking to raise $20,000 to benefit local Scouting as we recognize our mission to deliver on the promise of Scouting for the entire family.
Skagit County Good Scout Breakfast
April 17, 2018
Salem Lutheran Church
Check-in begins at 7:00am
To register for this event contact the Skagit District Executive, Kurt Nelson by calling 425.338.0380.
Meet some of the girls in the Council’s all-girl Cub Scout Dens
See the Everett Herald article and KING5 news links below about some new members of Cub Scout Packs 121 and 16 at Silver Lake Elementary in Tillikum District.
The Everett Herald: https://www.heraldnet.com/news/shes-an-eagle-scout-in-the-making/
Additional coverage can be found in a King 5 article:
http://www.king5.com/mobile/article/news/local/girls-welcomed-to-local-cub-scout-pack/281-532351991
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor OrientationSaturday, May 12, 2018
8:00 am – 5:30 pm, Check-in begins at 8:30 am
Fire Mountain Scout Camp
26027 Walker Valley Road
Mount Vernon, WA
Cost: $20.00 (Includes lunch, snacks, and materials.)
BALOO is REQUIRED TRAINING for all Cub Scout Packs that would like to do Overnight Camping as a part of their Pack activities. At least one leader/parent of the activity must be BALOO Trained in order to take Cub Scouts camping.
Deadline for Registration is May 5, 2018. No Late Registrations Accepted. Class is limited to 40 participants so Sign up today.
This is an energetic training that will cover everything you need to know to plan and run a pack overnighter. It is more than just camping – it includes ideas for outdoor activities, games and ceremonies; information on selecting and using camping equipment; how to run a campfire program; and hands-on Cub Scout cooking demonstrations!
If you have any questions, please contact Richard at 425-338-0380 or richard.szymanski@scouting.org.
What’s better than one week of Summer Camp?
A second week at a discounted price!
Scoutmasters! The Mount Baker Council is thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity for Scouts in your troop to attend a second week of Boy Scout Summer Camp at a significant savings. They will be able to earn merit badges, spend more time on the range, enjoy their favorite activity again, or participate in those activities they missed. This is a great option for an SPL to enjoy all the program he missed while leading his own troop through their week at camp.
To ensure that Scouts who wish to experience the fun of Summer Camp twice have that opportunity, the Mount Baker Council is now offering a second week at a discounted fee. Scouts who have signed up and paid to attend a week at Fire Mountain Summer Camp are eligible to attend a second week at a fabulous price.
Take advantage of the second week rate of just $195.00 per Scout!!!
Scouts wanting to attend a second week of camp should register through our provisional program. The Provisional Camper registration form is available on our council website at https://mountbakerscouting.org/camping/forms/. At the top of the form, please write “SECOND WEEK” and indicate which other week your troop is attending Fire Mountain Summer Camp. If you have questions, please contact Stacey at the Everett Scout Service Center by calling 425-338-0380.
If your troop is attending late in the season and you have a Scout who would like to attend a second week prior to your troop’s reserved week, have them sign up through the provisional program and pay the full fee for the first week. When they come to camp with the troop later in the season we will charge you the $195 second week discount rate.
This program is only available for Scouts attending Fire Mountain Summer Camp during the summer of 2018.
We can’t wait to see you at Fire Mountain this year!
SIGN UP YOUR PACK FOR DAY CAMP NOW!
It’s not summer without the great experience found at one of the eight DAY CAMPS in the Mount Baker Council
Sign your Pack up now so that your Cubs can experience the PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE.
On line registration is now open.
Go to the Cub Scout Camping page on this website for the link.
ARE YOU A CAMPSPERT?
The Fire Mountain Collegiate Dictionary defines CAMPSPERT as: A Scouter of much experience and skill who shares this with the campers, leaders and staff of Fire Mountain Scout Camp.
If you are a Scouter of much experience and skill who would like to share that at camp this summer please email or call camp director Rich Szymanski at richard.szymanski@scouting.org – 425-338-0380.
We will have two spots open each week. Skill areas include, but are not limited to: Unit Service; Shooting sports; COPE; Climbing; Swimming/Life Saving; Rowing/Canoeing/Kayaking/Sailing; Maintenance/Construction.
EARLY BIRD DAY CAMP REGISTRATION
ENDS AT 11:59 PM THE EVENING OF THE 14 OF MARCH
Use these links to learn how to complete your Pack’s On Line Day Camp 2018 Registration!
Application Forms (PDF):
Going to camp? Don’t forget your Medical Form.
The Boy Scouts of America have released a fully updated Youth Protection Training to further strengthen our ability to protect youth.
Some of the changes include:
This updated training is in addition to previously announced policy changes to ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements, including:
As an advocate and champion for youth protection in Scouting movement, I encourage you to watch the video, become familiar with the resource documents, take the training and spread the word.
Additional Resources:
Day Camp How To Register on Line
Use these links to learn how to complete your Packs On Line Day Camp 2018 Registration!
