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Here are suggestions for activities during this very unique episode our children's lifetime. The memories created here will be repeated to many future generations. | Here are suggestions for activities during this very unique episode our children's lifetime. The memories created here will be repeated to many future generations. | ||
All listings here are generic suggestions. Discuss with your unit parents committee beforehand on any special restrictions or modifications applicable for your community. | |||
== Family Service Projects == | == Family Service Projects == | ||
* [[Do A Good Turn Daily]] - This is needed now more than ever. Now that scouts are spending more time at home - now is time for a spring cleaning or other major service project. Report your service projects in Scoutbook or to your unit leader. | |||
== Good Neighbor Service Project == | |||
Have any of your neighbor's been adversely affected by the current crisis? Maybe they could use a cheerful face and extra hand. | |||
== [[Scouting for Food]] == | |||
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'''[[Scouting for Food]] does not require face-to-face contact and can be done anytime of the year. Charities are in very dire need of food and other household supplies - especially those hard to find paper good. Scouts deliver flyers announcing their day of curb-side pickup. | |||
'''Covid-19 Modification:''' Scouts wear gloves and wipe down all donated packages with sanitizer wipes and wash their own hands frequently. | |||
Contact your local scout commissioner or executive to get the new 2020 generic handouts. | |||
== Virtual Campout == | |||
Don't miss your monthly campout. Organize a "Virtual Campout": | |||
* Very Scout must pitch a tent in their own backyard. | |||
* Virtual campsite inspection. Judging for tent location, background, camp accessories and more. | |||
* Who is your Camping Buddy? Parent, sibling, scout buddy, family pet, etc? | |||
== Cyber Chip Training == | |||
More scouts will be online this season. Designate a special week for cyber chip training for youth and adults. | |||
* [https://cubscoutideas.com/2854/bsas-cyber-chip-kids-internet-safety/ Cyber Chip Internet Safety Rules] : | |||
* [https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/cyber-chip/ BSA Cyber Chip Youth Protection]. | |||
== Cub Scouts == | |||
=== Virtual Derby === | |||
Did your spring Pinewood Derby, Rocket Derby or Sailboat Regetta get cancelled/postponed? | |||
Scouts can still complete their vehicle and get them judged in other ways. | |||
* Design & Art Contests - awards for artistic creativity | |||
* Name That Car - Online voting contest | |||
* Guess that car's maker. Put picture's of all vehicles online but then have a contest to guess which car belongs to which scout. | |||
* "Be Prepared" for the next derby. | |||
== Unit Committee for Pack/Troop/Crew == | |||
There are several free sources for hosing a virtual tele-conference. | |||
Check out these free resources - many adult members already have an account and experience already from their employment. Ask us about limits on time or # of users: | |||
* Zoom.us | |||
* GotoMeeting.com | |||
* FreeConferenceCall.com | |||
== District/Council == | |||
There are several free sources for hosing a virtual tele-conference. | |||
Check out these free resources - many adult members already have an account and experience already from their employment. Ask us about limits on time or # of users: | |||
* Zoom.us | |||
* GotoMeeting.com | |||
* FreeConferenceCall.com | |||
Sample Meetings: | |||
* Update everyone's [[Youth Protection Guidelines]] Training | |||
* Virtual [[District Roundtable]] | |||
* Virtual Unit Commissioner Meeting | |||
* Virtual District Meeting | |||
* Camporee Planning Meeting | |||
* District Virtual Training : Face to Face | |||
