STEM education focus during weekend
CAMP NEWS
Agawam Update
There is much to be accomplished in order for Camp Agawam to be ready for the summer camping season .
We have projects for people of all ages and abilities . Projects on the list include repairing and staining picnic tables , staining the newly resurfaced dock , roofing , trail clearing , road maintenance , firewood cutting , cabin spring cleaning , and more .
Mark your calendar . Camp Agawam Service Day is Saturday April 22 . Lunch and refreshments will be provided during the day .
Did You Know ?
Did you know that Camp Agawam has Cabins and Campsites available for rental year-round ?
Schedule your units ’ next camping adventure by contacting Cindy Myers at the Council Service Center .
Did you know that Camp Projects count toward service hours ?
Did you know that one conservation service project for the prestigious Hornaday Award can be at a Boy Scout camp ?
Contact Bob Seman at Camp Agawam to schedule service projects .
Did you know that you can check the availability of Camp online ? Just go to http :// tinyurl . com / MTCRental Did you know that you can download the rental form ? Just go to http :// tinyurl . com / MTCRentalForm
Ready for Summer ?
While winter weather may not have you thinking about summer camp , now is the time to start making plans for your week at Camp Bucoco . Be sure to call the Council Service Center to make or confirm your reservation .
We are excited to announce more merit badge opportunities this year . This is sure to keep your Scouts on their Trail to Eagle while maintaining a focus of fun . We are also ramping up the campwide games and activities with new challenges to and back again this year will be kayaking on Friday afternoons at Moraine State Park .
Look for more information on Facebook and the website regarding merit badge classes , registration and new programs .
Top 10 Ten reasons to work at Scout Camp : 1 . Campfires . 2 . Free ( all you can eat ) food . 3 . Rarely is a job more rewarding . 4 . Your “ office ” is pretty amazing . 5 . You get paid to play . 6 . Being weird and crazy is essentially your job . 7 . This job looks good on a resume . 8 . Video games and movie nights . 9 . Camp friendships last a lifetime . 10 . It will change your life . Really .
Why work at a McDonald ’ s when you can have opportunities like these that prepare you for more meaningful endeavors ?
APPLY TODAY ! http :// tinyurl . com / MTCstaff
Milo will be at Cub Camp
STEM education focus during weekend
Cub Scout Resident Camp expands by leaps and bounds with the new WeDo Lego education program .
Cub Scouts will learn to build a tadpole then morph their robot into the stages to become a working frog as one example of a project .
Cub Scouts will explore nature , sustainability , science , space exploration , and more through a new four-year curriculum as part of this new addition to resident camp at the Hoyt Education Center .
We call it “ Technology Meets Tradition ” where your Cub Scouts will receive a mix of traditional activities plus two or more STEMrelated classes during the weekend . This is just a sample :
�BB Rifle �Archery �Boating �Swimming �Scout Skills �New WeDo Technology �WeDo Science / Nature Exploration �and More !
Session 1 : August 4-7 , 2017 Session 2 : August 11-14 , 2017
Youth : $ 215 ( early bird $ 185 ) Adults : $ 105
Deposit due by April 6
January 2017
11 Moraine Trails Council , Boy Scouts of America