SMILEY NEWS - MAY 2017

A monthly newsletter for families and leaders of Samoset Scouting - Where Camping is King!

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STEM Day Camps

Summer is made for exploration!  Join us this summer for a STEM Day Camp in your community.  We are happy to make STEM Day Camps available to all boys in girls in our community.  Day Camp participants are not required to members of a STEM Scouts Lab or traditional Scouting unit.  Each day camp is limited to 80 youth, spots will fill up quickly so register today!

Support Scouting

Help support Scouting through these shopping reward programs.

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HuTerra Rewards:  Shop local businesses to earn HuTerra Rewards.  We earn $1 for every app download over the next few months.  Business donate 2-5%.  Download the app today!

ScoutBook

The Samoset Council is now officially supporting Scoutbook. All Units within the council who choose to use this unit management software may be reimbursed for their annual subscription. Submit this form with a copy of your receipt to the council service center for reimbursement.

Summer Camp Menus

Camp menus are available on our website.  Anyone with food allergies or special diet needs should complete the diet request form so our Food Service Director can work out alternatives.  

2018 Philmont Trip

Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of America's largest national High Adventure Base. Its 34 staffed camps and 55 trail camps provide an unforgettable adventure in the high country along hundreds of miles of rugged, rocky trails.

More than 1 million Scouts, Venturers, and leaders have experienced the adventure of Philmont since the first camping season in 1939. Throughout its existence, conscientious attention to low-impact camping techniques has helped maintain the Ranch's wilderness.

Join the 2018 Samoset Philmont contingent for an adventure of a lifetime. You will not only get to hike one of the best trail systems in the Country, but you will get to meet Scouters from around the Council and have a blast at one of the BSA’s High Adventure Bases.  

Watch this video to learn more | Event Details

Anyone interested in participating in this trip can contact Scott Domino at 715.355.1450.

Safety Moment

Safety Moments are exactly what the name implies: opportunities to prepare for an activity, review safety measures, and report incidents correctly. This month features food safety.

Food-borne illnesses peak during the summer months due to a variety of factors, including warmer temperatures and improper food handling. Keep your meals and your Scouts safe while participating in hikes, campouts, and other outdoor activities with careful menu planning and by following safe food handling practices. Remember the three “C’s” to keep your food safe: Keep it COLD, keep it CLEAN, and COOK it thoroughly.

Visit this page to learn more (PDF)

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