PHILMONT TRAINING CENTER
Philmont Training Center is nestled in the foothills of
the Sangre de Christo Mountains of northeastern New Mexico near Cimarron. Rich in history and natural beauty, this
area offers exciting educational experiences for the entire family. A variety of weeklong conferences will be
conducted for unit, district, and council volunteers. Each conference features the latest tools, audiovisuals, and
techniques led by a faculty of experienced Scouters. The conference schedule permits ample time for family activities,
day hiking, and recreation. Philmont
staff will lead hiking, tours, handicrafts, and outdoor activities. A weeklong Mountain Trek for youth 14-20
will also be offered.
Does
this all sound great to you?
Invitations to a Philmont training conference are arranged by our
council office. The invitation list is
being composed now. If you are
interested in attending a conference, contact Randy Toland (847-824-6859) or
Patty Polites (847-438-4047).
A
sampling of courses for 2003 – The Unit Commissioner, Cub Scout Outdoor
Program, Putting Pizzazz into Cub Scouting, Strictly for Cubmasters, Teaching
Basic Outdoor Skills, Using the Scout Oath and Law in your Unit, Strictly for
Scoutmasters, Troop Operations – the Relation between the Committee,
Scoutmaster, and the Scout, Creating the Great Adventure, High Adventure Trek
Planning, Webelos Scout Program, Venturing – the Crew, High Adventure and
Sports for Crew Program, and many more involving roundtables, training, and
administration.
For
more information, check out www.scouting.org/philmont.
SUPER SCOUTER SATURDAY
Looking for more program ideas, safety course training,
fun with outdoor cooking, leatherworking know-how? It's all available at Super Scouter Saturday on Saturday,
November 8 at Christian Liberty Academy, Arlington Hts.
There's
still time to sign up. Registration
forms and class choices are available on the NWSC web site or the council
service center.
The
event includes fellowship with Scouters from all over the council and across
all the programs. COME BE A PART OF THE
FUN OF "TYING IT ALL TOGETHER"!
November 8,
2003
Christian
Liberty Academy
502 W.
Euclid, Arlington Heights
What is
SUPER SCOUTER SATURDAY?
It is an
exciting new one-day training event for all
adult Scouters.
It is an
extravaganza of supplemental training to meet the needs and fit the interests
of experienced, new, and perspective leaders.
It is an
opportunity to share ideas, increase knowledge and improve skills. Northwest
Suburban Council invites you to Super Scouter Saturday (SSS) to take advantage
of a GREAT training experience.
From Tiger
Den Leaders to Venture Crew Advisors to Committee Chairs, whatever your
experience or
position, SSS
has something for you. We are offering many Boy Scout Trainings (Youth
Protection Training and safety courses, including Safe Swim, Safety Afloat, and
Climb on Safely). You can also enjoy Outdoor Cooking Skills, Leatherwork, Knots
and Ropes, crafts and games. Committee members can check out sessions on
Paperwork, Finance/Fundraising, and Advancement. SSS is not a
substitute
for basic training but a chance to enhance your knowledge and the program for
the boys
(and
Venture girls, too).
WHY KNOT
come and join us - learn - and bring the knowledge you obtained at SSS back to
the youth in your units. I know that you will have a great time!!
Grab your
co-leader, bring a friend, and spend a day recharging your Scouting spirit.
The pages at
http://www.nwsc.org/training/SSSCourseDescription.pdf describe the courses and times that are being offered at SSS. Make
your choices from the list of classes.
The
registration form is at http://www.nwsc.org/training/SSSreg.pdf
PRE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 6, 2003
Registration
ON November 1 through November 6: $25 - full day / $20 - ½ day
WALK-IN
registration: $30 - full day / $25 - ½ day
ALL BSA
Training, CRAFT and Cooking courses MUST be pre-registered!
Yours in
Scouting
Jean
Frost
Chairperson
