Upcoming Events

June 2-3 Backpacking in Big South Fork. Great trip for new Scouts. Meet at the Scout house Saturday morning the 2nd at 7 am.  We'll leave at 7:30. Bring a sack lunch to be eaten before our 4 mile hike. Back pack shakedown will be Thursday, May 31st at 7 pm.  Come with your back pack prepared!
June 2nd: Service Project: Any boy that wants to help at the Car Show on June 2 at the Mason Lodge at 4085 Harrodsburg Road from 10 to 3, or what hours they can will count as service hours.  If you're not going on the backpacking trip, and you need service hours, this is a great opportunity.  You'll even get lunch and icies! You can view the flyer here, for more info.

BLUE GRASS COUNCIL
NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Leadership Training for the Boy Leaders of your Scout Troop
15 to 20 JULY 2012
CAMP McKEE

Hurry!!!!
Applications are still being taken until June 15^th

The course is filling up, so don’t miss out by waiting.
Applications are available on the Council website and Scoutmasters were mailed application packages. Promotional video is posted on the  Council website:  http://www.bgbsa.org

What is NYLT?

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is designed to give Scouts in leadership roles an in depth experience in management, planning, communication, and making ethical decisions. This course is sometimes referred to as "Wood Badge for Youth" because the same learning principles are taught in both courses. This is not a normal week at camp. This is a mountaintop experience that will stay with Scouts for a lifetime.

What do you get out of it? What are the objectives?

 * The confidence and knowledge to operate as a BOY-RUN Troop
* A clear understanding of team and personal development and how those elements relate to being a leader
* Trained in all aspects of effective leadership, ranging from teaching skills to conflict resolution
* Guided through the stages of team development
* An environment of Scouting fellowship and fun guided by the Scout Oath and Law
* Experience Scouting at its finest.

What is the result?

* Scouts will see a remarkable change in the operation of their Troops
* Scouts will clearly understood their role in the operation of their Troop

The session is limited to 56 participants, so act soon!!!

 The Early Bird registration has passed, the cost is now $215 

 Most Troops pay for their top Scouts to go to the training. Limit four Scouts per Troop.

For more information contact the Council Office.

Current News

The camp out this weekend is in Scott County, NOT Via Ferrata, as previously listed. 

News

 Thank you to everyone who came out and helped at our Eagle Scout projects!  You can view more information here about the Eagle Projects.

Swim checks are on Sunday, April 29th at the Beaumont YMCA at 2:00.

The flower and camp card sale on May 5th will be in the parking lot at the corner of Rosemont and Clays Mill Road across from Rosemont Baptist Church.

The camp out on May 11 at Via Ferrata in the Red River Gorge is for two nights.  It will include climbing, and you can visit their website, here to get more info on the location!  

Court of Honor

An enjoyable evening was had by all at our Court of Honor last Monday.  If you have any photos you'd like to share, please feel free to send them via email, or post a comment here, and I'll get with you!  Congratulations to all the Scouts who received awards.  If you are on the road to Eagle, please email me the info on your project, so I can post it on our blog. 

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