Scout On Through Covid-19

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".

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.

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

• 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

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.

• Cyber Chip Internet Safety Rules  :
• 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