Cub Scouts Nights - Mid

Canfield’s Sporting Goods
8457 West Center * Omaha, NE * 68124 * 402-393-3363 * 1-800-333-2263
www.canfields.com * M-F 10-8 * Sat 10-6 * Sun 12-5
Canfield’s Has Been In The Scouting Business For 30 Years!
We Carry Boy Scout And Girl Scout Uniforms, Insignia, Books And More!
Stop In At Canfield’s And Pick Up All Of Your Supplies For Your Next Campout!
Sunda
We Have Merit Badge
Counselors On Staff!
For more information on
how to get merit badge
requirements checked
off at Canfield’s, contact
Jordon at:
[email protected]
Counselors Available
for :
Backpacking
Camping
Canoeing
Climbing
First Aid
Hiking
Kayaking
Orienteering
THE
SAVE
DATE!
y,
Septem
ber 8,
2013
Noon 4pm
For Canfield’s Annual
BACK TO SCOUTING
KICK-OFF PARTY!
Free Event * Fun Activities * Raffles *
And More!
Details Coming Soon!
Sign up to receive emails on this and
other upcoming events and specials at:
www.canfields.com
Sneak Preview!
2013-2014 Activity Guide
Our annual Activity Guide features organizations in our Council
that provide advancement opportunities
as well as just plain fun for your Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts!
The upcoming guide spans August 2013 – July 2014.
Download your sneak preview copy today by visiting www.mac-bsa.org and
clicking “Cub Scouts” or “Boy Scouts” followed by “Activities.”
The print edition will be released at your District’s August Roundtable.
Have a suggestion for an organization or business
we could feature in the next Activity Guide?
Please contact Molly Phelps at [email protected].
for more youth.
As we begin a new year, the Boy Scouts
of America, Mid-America Council
continues to strive toward providing an
unparalleled experience for more youth.
Our 2013-2014 Activity Guide is an
excellent resource for more information
about activities, camping, advancement,
recognition, training and more. These
things all add up to create one of the
best programs for the youth in our
communities. Please enjoy this sneak
preview of upcoming 2013-2014
programs. A print copy of the guide
will be released at your August District
Roundtable.
If you have any questions about the
guide, please contact Molly Phelps at
402.431.9BSA (9272) or molly.phelps@
scouting.org.
We hope you enjoy your Scouting
experience and make even more lasting
memories through this guide.
Eric Magendantz
Scout Executive, Mid-America Council
Event
Boy Scout Summer Camp - Staff Week
Boy Scout Summer Camp - Week 1
Boy Scout Summer Camp - Week 2
Boy Scout Summer Camp - Week 3
Boy Scout Summer Camp - Week 4
Boy Scout Summer Camp - Week 5
Boy Scout Summer Camp - Week 6
Boy Scout Summer Camp - Week 7
Cabela's Day
Camp Card Sales
Camp Open House & Outdoor Leader Training
Canfield's Back to Scouting Event
Corporate Pinewood Derby/Gathering of Eagles
Council Awards Reception - Silver Beaver Recep.
Council Pinewood Derby
Cub Scout Resident Camp - Session 1
Cub Scout Resident Camp - Session 10
Cub Scout Resident Camp - Session 2
Cub Scout Resident Camp - Session 3
Cub Scout Resident Camp - Session 4
Cub Scout Resident Camp - Session 5
Cub Scout Resident Camp - Session 6
Cub Scout Resident Camp - Session 7
Cub Scout Resident Camp - Session 8
Cub Scout Resident Camp - Session 9
Cub-O
Emergency Prep Event
Fall Outdoor Leader Training
High Adventure Shakedown(1st April Wknd)
Klondike Derby
Leadership Summit - January
Leadership Summit - September
Lowe's Pinewood Derby Clinic
LSSR Cub Open House
Metro Golf
Nani-Ba-Zu Spring Regalia Building Workshop
Nani-Ba-Zu Tribal Festival
National Jamboree
Nebraska Experience - Popcorn
NRA Training - Rifle (Spring)
NRA Training - Rifle (Fall)
NRA Training - Shotgun (Spring)
NRA Training - Shotgun (Fall)
NYLT/Pahuk Pride
OA Spring Conclave
OA Summer Conclave
OA Vigil Weekend
OA Winter Banquet
Omaha Lancers
Omaha Storm Chasers
OPD Scout Day
Over the Edge
Philmont Trek
Popcorn Ball
Popcorn Campaign
Program Kick-off
Program Preview
Scout Anniversary Week/Scout Sunday
Scout Night at the River City Rodeo
Scouting for Food
Shootout
Snow Corps
T3 (Fundamentals of Training Part 1)
T3 (Trainer's Edge Part 2)
Top Shot at Little Sioux
University of Scouting
Wilderness First Aid - Outdoor Ldr Training
Wilderness First Aid Training
Wood Badge Reunion Dinner
Wood Badge Weekend 1
Wood Badge Weekend 2
World Jamboree
2013 Date
May 26-June 1, 2013
June 2-8, 2013
June 9-15, 2013
June 16-22, 2013
June 23-29, 2013
July 7-13,2013
July 14-20, 2013
N/A
June 1, 2013
March 1 - April 30, 2013
April 19-21, 2013
September 8, 2013
September 27, 2013
January 19, 2013
May 4, 2013
June 16-18, 2013
July 25-27, 2013
June 20-22, 2013
June 23-25, 2013
June 27-29, 2013
July 7-9, 2013
July 11-13, 2013
July 14-16, 2013
July 18-20, 2013
July 21-23, 2013
April 6, 2013
N/A
September 20-22, 2013
April 5-7, 2013
February 8-10, 2013
January 19, 2013
September 7, 2013
January 12, 2013
May 11, 2013
September 30, 2013
March 22-23, 2013
August 16-17, 2013
July 11-24, 2013
TBA
March 15-17, 2013
September 20-22, 2013
April 5-7, 2013
September 27-29, 2013
June 2-8, 2013
May 3-5, 2013
August 9-11, 2013
October 26-27, 2013
December 7, 2013
February 16, 2013
June 21, 2013
October 19, 2013
September 21, 2013
July 7-19, 2013
TBA
September 28-October 27, 2013
August 1 & August 6, 2013
April 2 & 4, 2013
February 3-9, 2013
September 26, 2013
April 6 & April 13, 2013
September 13, 2013
November 1 - April 30, 2013
October 5, 2013
January 12, 2013
October 25-27, 2013
November 2, 2013
September 20-22, 2013
April 12-14, 2013
TBA
August 23-25, 2013
September 13-15, 2013
NA
All dates are tentative and subject to change. Please check www.mac-bsa.org
2014 Date
June 1-7, 2014
June 8-14, 2014
June 15-21, 2014
June 22-28, 2014
June 29-July 5, 2014
July 6-12, 2014
July 13-19, 2014
July 20-26, 2014
May 31, 2014
TBA
April 25-27, 2014
TBA
May 2, 2014
January 11, 2014
May 3, 2014
June 15-17, 2014
July 24-26, 2014
June 19-21, 2014
June 22-24, 2014
June 26-28, 2014
June 29-July 1, 2014
July 10-12, 2014
July 13-15, 2014
July 17-19, 2014
July 20-22, 2014
May 17, 2014
September
September 19-21, 2014
April 4-6, 2014
January 17-19, 2014
January 11, 2014
Septmeber 6, 2014
January 11, 2014
May 16-18, 2014
TBA
March 21-22, 2014
August 15-16, 2014
N/A
TBA
October, 2014
TBA
October, 2014
TBA
June 8-14,2014
May 2-4, 2014
August 15-17, 2014
October 25-26, 2014
December 6, 2014
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
June 16-28, 2014
TBA
September 27-October 26, 2014
August 5 & 7, 2014
April 1 & 3, 2014
February 2-8, 2014
TBA
April 5 & April 12, 2014
TBA
November 1-April 30, 2014
October 4, 2014
February 1, 2014
TBA
November 1, 2014
In Conj. w/Fall Outdr Ldr Trn
In conj. w/Camp Open Hs 2014
TBA
August 22-24, 2014
September 12-14, 2014
NA
regularly for updates.
- Indoor trampolines for open jump, dodgeball, basketball and volleyball!
- Ask us about earning your Cub Scout basketball or volleyball belt loop & pin!
- Lazer Maze fun for all!
- Great venue for Pack parties and Blue & Gold banquets!
Kenda Praseuth, Event Coordinator
402-934-3394 (Opt.1) or [email protected]
10421 Portal Rd., La Vista, NE 68128 - Located south on 108th & Giles
Camp Fontanelle is a facility of the Nebraska Conference of the United
Methodist Church. Camp Fontanelle facilities and grounds are open
year round for overnights or day trips by reservation for everyone. Camp
Fontanelle is located just north of Fremont, Nebraska. With 180 acres
and 5 miles of hiking trails, Camp Fontanelle is a great destination for
outdoor activities and tent camping. Camp Fontanelle also provides
many EAGLE SCOUT project opportunities. Email the camp for a list of
40 project ideas.
Plan a camping trip and earn merit badges utilizing the natural beauty
along the bluff of the Elkhorn River. Camp Fontanelle has archery
equipment and ‘treeboats’ which are similar to hammocks but more
stable to sleep under the stars.
Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
Come get lost in the corn September and October. Our 10 acre corn maze
has been open since 2007 with a 4-H theme in 2013. You have the option
of two exits. Plan on at least 1 hour in the maze, then stay a little longer
and walk over to the petting barn to meet our animal friends, ride a pony
(riders 90 lb. or less), and play lawn games. Enjoy a campfire. Plan a
group event! Pumpkins are available for a free will donation. Concessions
are available during regular weekend hours. Jumping pillow included w/
admission. Contact the camp for specific details or to make your group
reservation. Open to the public.
Who: ALL AGES
When: Open to the public on Saturday & Sundays, September 15 through
November 3, 2013 (1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
*Special Halloween scaring hours, October 19, 25, & 26 (*7:00
p.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
Open during the week by reservation.
Cost: Adults $6; Kids (3-11years) $4
Where: Camp Fontanelle; 9677 County Road 3; Fontanelle, NE 68044
Registration: Contact us by phone: 402-478-4296 or Email fontanelle@
umcneb.org
Questions:
Contact Director Trent Meyer
cell phone 402-459-0686
[email protected]
www.campfontanelle.com
Notes: Check out our web page for other public events, other
activities, and take a look at our summer camps for ages 4-18 year olds
and families
Whether it’s a field trip for fun or a workshop to
fulfill or work toward badge requirements,
THAT POTTERY PLACE offers a variety of
creative options!
Ceramic Painting: Painting your own pottery is a
fun & easy way to create personalized treasures. We
provide all of the tools for the boys to design and
paint a masterpiece. We will clear glaze and fire their
food safe pieces for pick-up in one week. Great for gift
giving! Minimum of 6 Scouts for discounts.
Clay Hand Building: Total muddy fun! Instruction in
hand building with wet clay. The boys will hand build
and paint their original piece of art in one session.
Ready for pick-up in 10 days. Minimum of 8 Scouts
for discounts.
Mosaic Workshops: In this no grout mosaic workshop,
the boys will first paint their frame, then apply colorful
glass chips and gems in their own creative design.
These colorful frames are taken home the same day.
Minimum of 8 Scouts for discounts.
Glass Fusing: The boys will learn the basics in
glass fusing. They will assemble a colorful pendant,
suncatcher or nightlight using bits of glass pieces in
their own design. We will fuse the works of art in our
kiln ready for pick-up in one week. Minimum of 8
Scouts ages 8 and older for discounts.
Date/Time Offered: Scout Workshops can be
scheduled anytime during our regular studio hours.
Subject to availability. Workshops average 1 1/2 hours.
Cost: Workshops start at $8.25 plus tax and vary
according to the workshop chosen. Call for pricing.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Visit our website at
www.thatpotteryplaceomaha.com
“Where we mix lifelong skills
with good old fashioned fun”
402-612-9199
www.kidzcookwithjoy.com
[email protected]
Earn 3 badges in one hour while having fun!
Every Level Welcome
EARN Safety badge, Cooking & Community badge for $19.00!!
Safety in the kitchen, How to Read a Recipe, Teamwork, Hands On Fun
For more information go to www.kidzcookwithjoy.com, click on classes
and
SCOUT information.
scout badges * classes * parties
* workshops
* events
Location:
paint*draw*screen print*sew*collage*sculpt*create
You can come to us in Rockbrook
10818 Elm Street Omaha NE
in the Art Room
or We Can Come to Your Meeting Location
for more information
contact Anne at
[email protected]
(402)-502-4262
SCOUTS OF ALL AGES, COME EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVE SIDE!
Online Now
Opening July 2012! Register
groups of up to 15
Rockbrook Village
108th and Center
$10 per Scout per project
www.theartroomomaha.com
Where FUN Begins!
Come enjoy good food and
great games at Dave & Buster’s!
132nd & West Center • 402.778.3915
all scouts welcome!
Reservations not required, but appreciated. No minimum persons required.
For more information and pricing contact Heather Smith at
402.778.3921 or [email protected]
Gottschalk
Scout Shop:
Your
local Scout
Shop:
the one-stop source making
it easy to Be Prepared
®
Get Equipped and Informed All in One Place!
You’ve already made the two most important decisions: joining Scouting and coming here to get
started! You’re standing where the adventure begins! And your Scout Shop is so much more than just the place where
you pick up your uniform and handbook. We are your one-stop Scouting resource, offering not only a comprehensive
selection of the best supplies, but information on volunteering, activity ideas, and Scouting events and programs!
Look Around... There’s So Much More to Discover
Way beyond a retail store, your local Scout Shop offers products that become the seeds of experience. Everything you need,
as a Scout, Parent or Adult Volunteer, to nurture a rich learning and growing environment for Scouts is here.
Uniforms & Clothing●• Merit Badges●• Camp & Outdoor Gear●• Collectible Patches • Training Manuals●• Books & Manuals
Craft Supplies●• Activity Planning Resources • Trophies & Awards●• Insignia & Pins●• Gift Certificates●• Recognition Items
Gottschalk Scout Shop
Sewing - Another customer service from
Sioux City Scout Center
Hours
12401 West Maple Road Scout Shop Name
the Gottschalk Scout Shop!
306 Virginia St. Suite C
Omaha, NE 68164
Sioux City, IA 51101
Monday-Friday
Address
PH 402-431-0700 Fax 402-898-9036
All Scout patches: $2.00
PH 712-255-8846
Saturday
Phone Scout pant hemming: $10.00
Toll Free 1-877-5BSAMAC
Fax 712-255-9587
Sunday
Fax
Monday-Thursday: 9am - 7pm
Monday-Friday: 8am - 1pm
Friday: 9am - 6pm
2pm-5:30
Saturday: 9am - 4pm
Thursday: 8am - 1pm 2pm-6pm
Closed weekends
Scouts, get your
Swim Classification
& Swimming Badges
at the Kroc Center
Where:
The Salvation Army Kroc Center
2825 Y St., Omaha, NE 68107
When:
Call 402-905-3591 to reserve
a time.
Cost:
$10 each, Swim Classifications,
Belt Loops & Sports Pin
$15, Aquanaut (minimum of 3
participants - call for exceptions)
$30, Swimming Merit Badge
Enjoy FrEE
Swim TimE
after testing!
Water slide! Lazy river! Games & more!
Please bring your own swimsuit & towel.
2825 Y St, Omaha, NE
www.OmahaKroc.org
2013-2014
Boy Scouts Overnights
S T R AT E G I C A I R & S PA C E M U S E U M
Cub Scouts Nights
$25.00 child $15.00 adult
Nov. 2, 2013, Nov. 22, 2013, Mar. 15, 2014, May 2, 2014
• Paper airplane competitions
• Hands-on aviation activities
• Teambuilding experiences
Merit Badge Nights
$32.00 child $15.00 adult
Astronomy Merit Badge
Nov. 16, 2013, Apr. 11, 2014, May 9, 2014
• Learn about the night sky, stars, and planets!
• Find out about different kinds of telescope viewing
• Experience the SASM planetarium
Aviation Merit Badge
Mar. 7, 2014, Apr. 25, 2014
• After hours tour of the museum
• Construct FPG-9 gliders
• Perform a pre-flight check
Engineering Merit Badge
Feb. 1, 2014
• Construct a model of motion
• Use different materials to demonstrate strength
• Engineering design challenges
Space Exploration Merit Badge
Nov. 8, 2013, May 17, 2014
• Design a space station
• Construct an Estes Rocket
• Get up-to-date information about NASA today
Robotics Merit Badge
Jan. 17, 2014, Apr. 5, 2014
•
•
•
Learn about different types of robotics
Construct a robotic hand
Work as a team to complete a robotic mission
www.SASMuseum.com
28210 West Park Hwy
Ashland, NE 68003
402-944-3100 x211
D
ISCOVERING
www.hdrinc.com
Architecture &
Engineering
Leo A DALy is an internationally
recognized architecture,
planning, engineering, and
interior design firm. During
the five-week program, you
will work side-by-side with
architectural and engineering
professionals on real projects.
Creating Wonder
QUESTIONS
WHEN
WHERE
Registration
Jessie Bowman: 402.514.3008
Program
Ben Ries: 402.391.8111
6:00-7:00 pm, September 19, 2013
Leo A DALy
8600 Indian Hills Drive
Omaha, NE 68114
PRICE
$30.00
MORE
www.omahaexploring.org
Engineers and architects create wonder
by solving amazing challenges, all
over the world. Discover the incredible
opportunities that await you through
project tours, discussions and hands-on
projects with HDR professionals.
Program
11 weeks, 6:30-8:00 pm
Begins September 11, 2013
Cost
$30 to join
Contact
Michael Forsberg (402) 926-7146
AR CHI T EC T UR E | EN G INEER IN G | CO NSULT IN G
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the residue left on your hands by the sweetest cotton candy you’ve
ever had, you’ll cherish these moments forever with your family. Visit
Lake Okoboji and create new memories at the only amusement park
set on a lake in the region, Arnolds Park Amusement Park.
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For group rates of 15 or more, please call 712-332-6551.
FREE | Admission to the Maritime Museum, concerts at
Preservation Plaza, and parking every day!
CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR DAILY OPERATING HOURS!
Hours typically from 11 - 9 p.m. in the summer.
ArnoldsPark.com
facebook.com/arnoldspark
712-332-2183
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