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<font color=red><B>This Article is evolving currently - but we already have lots of scouters asking this question! 
<br>Unit Meetings Canceled? Everyone please share your ideas here. Try some Alternative Scout Activities. Now available - 20 Plus scout activities to do right now:</br>
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<b>DONT FORGET - Scouts should work these activities by themselves or with their buddy or patrol. Covid-19 forces us to do scouting the way it was meant to be!!</b>
'''For information concerning COVID-19, refer to other sources, for example [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19 Wikipedia].'''


The current Covid-19 Pandemic resembles in many ways the Spanish Flue of 1918-1920 - which lasted almost 3 years, but was especially fierce for a nine month window of Oct 1918-June 1919. Will the Covid-19 shutdown your scouting unit for an extended length of time or will you find ways to "Scout On".
Unit meetings canceled? Everyone please share your ideas here. Try some Alternative Scout Activities. Now available - 20+ scout activities to do right now!


The current pandemic is similar to the Spanish Flu in that both instances, the virus appears to have very little effect on little children.   But with Covid-19 - our high risk groups are the elderly and those with chronic health and respiratory issues.
DONT FORGET - Scouts should work these activities by themselves or with their buddy or patrol. Covid-19 forces us to do scouting the way it was meant to be!


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.
Will the Covid-19 shutdown your scouting unit for an extended length of time or will you find ways to "Scout On"? 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.
All listings here are generic suggestions.  Discuss with your unit parents committee beforehand on any special restrictions or modifications applicable for your community.


<font color=blue><b>Many Scouting Parents are now getting a crash course on how to be a Scout Leader!  Please share these tips and give them lots of encouragement.</b></font>
''Many Scouting Parents are now getting a crash course on how to be a Scout Leader!  Please share these tips and give them lots of encouragement.''


== National resources ==
Please refer to your local organisation's resources regarding the current COVID-19 resources in your locality.


== Official Statement from BSA : 19-Mar-2020 ==
=== Boy Scouts of America BSA ===
Read this stetement first:


To our Scouting community,  In Scouting, we vow to help other people at all times. Now, in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, our Scouting community must do its part to slow the spread of the virus, which will save lives and avoid overwhelming our local healthcare infrastructure.  The safety of Scouts, volunteers, employees and our communities is our top priority.
* [https://www.scouting.org/coronavirus/ Boy Scouts of America COVID-19 resources]
 
With safety in mind and based on guidance from national health officials, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is strongly advising that in-person meetings, activities, events and gatherings of 10 or more people be suspended through the end of March. Please also follow any restrictions outlined by your state and local health department or other state and local authorities. This applies to youth and adults out of an abundance of caution.
 
* [https://www.scouting.org/coronavirus/ See Here] - for the rest of the statement, FAQs and other official resources
* '''#ScoutAtHome''' : Follow BSA blogs and social channels, as well as #ScoutingAtHome, for great examples and ideas of how to continue Scouting.
* '''#ScoutAtHome''' : Follow BSA blogs and social channels, as well as #ScoutingAtHome, for great examples and ideas of how to continue Scouting.
* '''[https://www.scouting.org/scoutingathome/ Scouting At Home] - Scouting.org'''
* '''[https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/digital-safety-and-online-scouting-activities/ Digital Safety for Scouting Activities]''' - Scouting.org.
* '''[https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/parks-rec/visitors.html?deliveryName=USCDC_2067-DM25771 CDC Guidelines for Visiting Parks and Recreational Facilities]''' - Staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. In many areas, people can visit parks, trails, and open spaces as a way to relieve stress, get some fresh air and vitamin D, stay active, and safely connect with others.


=== Official BSA Scout at Home Websites ===
=== Scouting Ireland ===
* '''[https://www.scouting.org/scoutingathome/?utm_source=scoutingwire&utm_campaign=swvolunteer412020&utm_medium=email&utm_content=B Scouting At Home] - Scouting.org'''
* '''[https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/digital-safety-and-online-scouting-activities/?fbclid=IwAR09T8y138K4Se5Jm1M-__aQDgty801GZVBMfc3duOWy1jpjDLED8BHBL4w Digital Safety for Scouting Activities]''' - Scouting.org.


 
* [https://www.scouts.ie/Covid-19/ Scouting Ireland COVID-19 resources]
=== Notice from Local Councils ===
<blockquote>
From SDIC : "Even though live Scout meetings have been cancelled due to the constraints of the COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) crisis, the Scouting program continues. We have developed a Scouting At Home set of pages with information so that youth, parents and leaders can work together to facilitate advancement while adhering to the Guide to Safe Scouting and following the rules of Youth Protection training." </blockquote>
 
Live organized events are restricted - but there is still lots to do from home on the web or with your own family.  Ask your scout leader about rules for your community.:


== 2020 Social Media Recruitment ==
== 2020 Social Media Recruitment ==
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2020 is the year to turn life's lemons into lemonade!
2020 is the year to turn life's lemons into lemonade!
* [[Recruitment Resources (Boy Scouts of America)]] - 100+ Social Media Recruitment Resources for 2020!
* [[Recruitment Resources (Boy Scouts of America)]] - 100+ Social Media Recruitment Resources for 2020!


== Virtual Meetings ==
== Virtual Meetings ==
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=== Tips for Video Conferencing ===
=== Tips for Video Conferencing ===
 
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TIPS FOR SCOUT VIDEO CONFERENCE
TIPS FOR SCOUT VIDEO CONFERENCE
Some tips for video conferencing in larger groups include the following:
Some tips for video conferencing in larger groups include the following:
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* '''[[Scout Service From Home]]''' - List of 10 Awesome ways to do your [[Good Turn Daily]] safely from home during Covid-19.  During a global pandemic - scouting service is more urgently needed!
* '''[[Scout Service From Home]]''' - List of 10 Awesome ways to do your [[Good Turn Daily]] safely from home during Covid-19.  During a global pandemic - scouting service is more urgently needed!


== International Scout Spirit Award ==
=== International Scout Spirit Award ===
* '''[https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/international/pdf/130-044_WB.pdf International Scout Spirit Award]''' - Scouts BSA - The International Spirit Award is a temporary emblem that is awarded to registered Scouts and Scouters who have completed the  necessary requirements, have gained a greater knowledge of international Scouting, and have developed a greater appreciation and awareness of different cultures and countries. This award serves as a replacement for, and therefore eliminates, the International Activity emblem and the Youth Exchange emblem. The International Spirit Award emblem is $4.00 each and is purchased from the International Department.
* '''[https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/international/pdf/130-044_WB.pdf International Scout Spirit Award]''' - Scouts BSA - The International Spirit Award is a temporary emblem that is awarded to registered Scouts and Scouters who have completed the  necessary requirements, have gained a greater knowledge of international Scouting, and have developed a greater appreciation and awareness of different cultures and countries. This award serves as a replacement for, and therefore eliminates, the International Activity emblem and the Youth Exchange emblem. The International Spirit Award emblem is $4.00 each and is purchased from the International Department.


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* Very Scout must pitch a tent in their own backyard.  Then they connect by Zoom / Social Media / or other edevice to share camp stories or what they cooked for dinner.  In the morning they can then jointly work one of the many other activities listed here.
* Very Scout must pitch a tent in their own backyard.  Then they connect by Zoom / Social Media / or other edevice to share camp stories or what they cooked for dinner.  In the morning they can then jointly work one of the many other activities listed here.
* Virtual Campsite Gateway :  If you want to make a gateway with sticks, broom poles etc. please feel free.
* Virtual campsite inspection.  Judging for tent location, background, camp accessories and more.
* Virtual campsite inspection.  Judging for tent location, background, camp accessories and more.
* Who is your Camping Buddy?  Parent, sibling, scout buddy, family pet, mascot, etc?
* Who is your Camping Buddy?  Parent, sibling, scout buddy, family pet, mascot, etc?
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* scout skills
* scout skills
* family skits
* family skits
== Virtual Patrol Yell ==
Have you noticed when everyone talks at once that your virtual meeting platforms gets wonky?
Challenge each patrol to come up with the best ZOOM Patrol Yell.


== [[2020 Virtual District Camporee]] ==
== [[2020 Virtual District Camporee]] ==
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Over 100 ScoutCraft Videos to watch from home.  Learn some fancy camping tricks and tips here: Knots, Lashings, Firebuilding, Navigation, Pioneering,  
Over 100 ScoutCraft Videos to watch from home.  Learn some fancy camping tricks and tips here: Knots, Lashings, Firebuilding, Navigation, Pioneering,  
* '''[https://troopresources.scouting.org/how-to-campcraft-skill-videos/?fbclid=IwAR19LhpbQDok2DjEuXmevF5JhQyaQwWTbganVZ2rq4XRNmiaYzfGjnqhcCQ Scoutcraft Videos Index]'''
* '''[https://troopresources.scouting.org/how-to-campcraft-skill-videos/?fbclid=IwAR19LhpbQDok2DjEuXmevF5JhQyaQwWTbganVZ2rq4XRNmiaYzfGjnqhcCQ Scoutcraft Videos Index]'''
== Virtual Awards Ceremony ==
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Drop off the awards in wrapped packages on scout family doorstep. Then pull all the pack onto a zoom meeting and have each scout open his awards package one at a time. You then have a moment to say a good word about each one in front of his peers and parents. Do awards frequently - it is motivating for all.
* '''[https://scoutmastercg.com/the-aims-and-methods-of-boy-scouting/ Advancement Recognition is one of the Six Methods of Scouting]'''  : Recognition should NOT be delayed and should occur frequently!
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"Boy Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. The Boy Scout plans his advancement and progresses at his own pace as he meets each challenge. The Boy Scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps him gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Boy Scout grow in self-reliance and in the ability to help others."</font></b></blockquote>
* Ask parents to prepare their scouts a special meal beforehand and dessert for afterwards (Virtual Meal/Refreshments)
* have the leaders divide up the families in the Pack and do a mashup of porch drop off, car parade, and ding dong ditch.
* Do this for awards only and wait until the next inperson pack/troop/crew meeting for rank advancement.
* Put a special note inside and then porch delivery.
* Note: Most Council scout shops are closed - put you can try to order online at : [https://www.scoutshop.org/ ScoutShop.org] - ScoutShop is here to support virtual scouting!
* Create little 'pillow boxes' out of empty TP rolls and then added a fun sticker, name tag, and ribbon (para cord also worked great!).
* For those with certificates I used paper towel rolls and did the same thing just in a larger way.
* Make sure to sanitize hands before preparing them, before picking them up and taking them to the door step, sprayed them down with lysol, rang the door bell and backed away, then sanitized my hands again before getting into my vehicle. 
* Tape awards / certificates to frisbee - (Get them cheap at the dollar store)
* Order party favors from Oriental Trading thinking and drop off a "party in a bag" with favors and awards!
* Do something similar with scout neckerchiefs or class B shirts ("I Survived Covid-19")


== More Zoom Meeting Games ==
== More Zoom Meeting Games ==
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* '''[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KrD4h2WLYg3Vf3bu32HE2GtkpjNQg5IM?fbclid=IwAR0MyO9Lz6UlptwZUAYUV7WdPjeoDtM7SPLjf9T0fTqoyWluuXwsEs-duGY Scouting Jeapardy] & Scouting Feud''' - via Google Games Online
* '''[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KrD4h2WLYg3Vf3bu32HE2GtkpjNQg5IM?fbclid=IwAR0MyO9Lz6UlptwZUAYUV7WdPjeoDtM7SPLjf9T0fTqoyWluuXwsEs-duGY Scouting Jeapardy] & Scouting Feud''' - via Google Games Online
* [https://miro.com/guides/remote-work/team-building?fbclid=IwAR070TGWSlIwOTa6tJ3SGtMvLMyxRwYZcJdsd46diD00Aft_XpYfxUroBW0 Remote Team Building Tips for the Real World] - 15 Best Team Building Activities & Games for Remote Workers
* [https://miro.com/guides/remote-work/team-building?fbclid=IwAR070TGWSlIwOTa6tJ3SGtMvLMyxRwYZcJdsd46diD00Aft_XpYfxUroBW0 Remote Team Building Tips for the Real World] - 15 Best Team Building Activities & Games for Remote Workers


=== Zoom Virtual Memory Game ===
(See Party Tray to the Right) - Something someone shared here and I tried tonight via my Scout Den ZOOM meeting...I prepared a tray with about 30 small items (lego, whistle, candy, pencil, etc...)(How about some scout items too?) throughout our ZOOM I would screen share the tray so the Cub Scouts could see it over and over and over throughout the meeting...(I told them to pay careful attention to the tray!) At the end we took about 10 minutes to see how many items they could remember!!
=== Zoom Whiteboard Sharing ===
* [https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205677665-Sharing-a-whiteboard Zoom Whiteboard Sharing]- How about drawing diagrams straight onto the Zoom Meeting Screen - using their "Whiteboard" Feature?


== Cub Scouts ==
== Cub Scouts ==
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* Help the scouts make the new Covid Scout Knot (see diagrahm)  
* Help the scouts make the new Covid Scout Knot (see diagrahm)  
* '''See also the Website : [https://cubscoutideas.com/ CubScoutIdeas.com]'''
* '''See also the Website : [https://cubscoutideas.com/ CubScoutIdeas.com]'''
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* 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.
* 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.
* "Be Prepared" for the next derby.
=== Tiger Cubs Advancement ===
# For those with Tiger Cubs, requirement 2 for the Earning Your Stripes adventure should be pretty much a slam dunk: "Demonstrate loyalty over the next week at school or in your community. Share at your next den meeting how you were loyal to others."  I cant think of a better show of Loyalty to the Community right now than staying home and flattening the curve! This can show them that they are making an active difference in this crazy and difficult time.  (Hat Tip to "Polecat Patrol".)  Better yet - invite your school friends to your next virtual Den or Pack meeting!  "A Scout is Friendly, Loyal and Kind!"


=== Virtual Scavenger Hunt ===
=== Virtual Scavenger Hunt ===
Game 1 : I am holding a virtual pack meeting tonight. Considering a timed scavenger hunt where all items have to be placed in front of the webcam in 5 minutes. Working on a list now (with point values). Planning on doing highest score in 5 minutes entered in the chat window rather than completing the list as that might take a long time.
Limit the game to Scouting items : Square Knots, patches, scout books, etc, etc. 
Game 2 : Everyone is at the ready.  Gamemaster calls out an item - first scout to find that item in his house and show it on screen to the gamemaster wins that round.  (Banana peal, staple remover, pink hi-liter, baseball, etc.)
* Game 1 : I am holding a virtual pack meeting tonight. Considering a timed scavenger hunt where all items have to be placed in front of the webcam in 5 minutes. Working on a list now (with point values). Planning on doing highest score in 5 minutes entered in the chat window rather than completing the list as that might take a long time.
* Game 2 : Everyone is at the ready.  Gamemaster calls out an item - first scout to find that item in his house and show it on screen to the gamemaster wins that round.  (Banana peal, staple remover, pink hi-liter, baseball, etc.)
* Game 3 : Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt
* Game 4 : Book Scavenger Hunt
* Game 5 : Scout Knot Scavenger Hunt :
** First show me a shoelace and 3 sticks
** now show me a clove hitch!
** Now show me a tripod lashing.


=== Cooking for Cubs ===
=== Cooking for Cubs ===
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== Scouts BSA ==
== Scouts BSA ==
* [https://vhcbsa.org/scout-bsa-and-venturing-thirty-day-challenges/ 30 Day Scouts BSA Challenge] - Verduga Hills Council
* [https://vhcbsa.org/scout-bsa-and-venturing-thirty-day-challenges/ 30 Day Scouts BSA Challenge] - Verduga Hills Council
* [http://www.kahoot.com Kahoot.com] to teach scout skills, virtual trivia. Kids are doing this in school; encourage your children to join
** Essentially a trivia / question system that has a live feed of the questions. Then the scouts answer on their device / browswer.


=== Merit Badge Activities ===
=== Merit Badge Activities ===
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=== Covid-19 Merit Badge Work ===
=== Covid-19 Merit Badge Work ===
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# '''[[First Aid Merit Badge Activity Planner|First Aid Merit Badge]]''' - Req #4: <font color=blue><b>"Explain the universal precautions as applied to the transmission of infections. Discuss the ways you should protect yourself and the victim while administering first aid."</font></b>
# '''Citizenship in the World''': (Required for Eagle) - some scouts may be fascinated to track the evolving news developments of Covid-19 Virus and different parts of the world.
# '''Citizenship in the World''': (Required for Eagle) - some scouts may be fascinated to track the evolving news developments of Covid-19 Virus and different parts of the world.
# '''Emergency Preparedness MB''': (Required for Eagle) How is your family faring in the current health pandemic?  If this pandemic goes another 6 months, what do you need to prepare?
# '''Emergency Preparedness MB''': (Required for Eagle) How is your family faring in the current health pandemic?  If this pandemic goes another 6 months, what do you need to prepare?
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* FreeConferenceCall.com
* FreeConferenceCall.com
* Discord
* Discord
* Wire.com
* Different Jitsi instances, for example https://meet.jit.si/


=== Virtual Unit Recruitment ===
=== Virtual Unit Recruitment ===
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* '''[[Scout Promise]]''' - Key phrase of the scout promise, but varies by program - WSOM Requirements.
* '''[[Scout Promise]]''' - Key phrase of the scout promise, but varies by program - WSOM Requirements.
* '''[[Duty to God (Scout Oath)]]''' - general term meaning to practice your religious duty.
* '''[[Duty to God (Scout Oath)]]''' - general term meaning to practice your religious duty.
* '''[[Duty to God (Stories)]]''' - Program ideas for Chaplains and [[Chaplain's Aide|Chaplain's Aides]].
* '''[[Duty to God (Stories)]]''' - Program ideas for Chaplains and [[Chaplain's Aide]]s.
* '''[[Religious Emblems Program| Duty to God (Religious Awards)]]''' - See [[Religious Emblems Program]].
* '''[[Religious Emblems Program| Duty to God (Religious Awards)]]''' - See [[Religious Emblems Program]].
* '''[[Duty to God (BSA National Award)]]''' -  
* '''[[Duty to God (BSA National Award)]]''' -  
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''And This too shall pass!''
''And This too shall pass!''


Plan now for what super activity you will do as a patrol when quarantine ends.  
Plan now for what super activity you will do as a patrol when quarantine ends.
 


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
[[Image:ScoutAtHomeMBC.png|right]]
* See also the BryanOnScouting Blog for more Covid-19 Scouting ideas. (Sadly we cannot link to Scouting blogs from here!)
* See also the BryanOnScouting Blog for more Covid-19 Scouting ideas. (Sadly we cannot link to Scouting blogs from here!)
* [http://scoutshare.org/Resources/Articles/category/remote-scouting ScoutShare - Remote Scouting Tips] -  
* [http://scoutshare.org/Resources/Articles/category/remote-scouting ScoutShare - Remote Scouting Tips] -  
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