Nova Corps Updates

Requirements 5 and 6 for the Scout rank are: 5a: Show how to tie a square knot, two half-hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Explain how each knot is used. 5b: Show the proper care of a rope by learning how to whip and fuse the ends of different kinds of rope. 6: Tell what you need to know about pocketknife safety. A great place to learn about tying knots is https://www.animatedknots.com/ Here are a couple of examples that I made: To learn about pocket knife safety, go to this site for the Whittling Chip to learn the rules.

This week we worked on requirements 2 and 3 for the Scout rank. 2. After attending at least one Scout troop meeting, do the following: Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership. Describe the four steps of Scout advancement. Describe the Scouts BSA ranks and how they are earned. Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned. 3. Explain the patrol method. Describe the types of patrols that are used in your troop.  Become familiar with your patrol name, emblem, flag, and yell. Explain how these items create patrol spirit. Here is the presentation for [...]

This week, we started work on the first rank in Scouting, the Scout rank. We started with requirement 1, listed below: Repeat from memory the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. In your own words, explain their meaning. Explain what Scout spirit is. Describe some ways you have shown Scout spirit by practicing the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake. Explain when they should be used. Describe the First Class Scout badge and tell what each part stands for. Explain the significance of the First Class Scout [...]

Hi Scouts, Thanks to everyone that joined us last night for our first virtual meeting.  Please complete the attached worksheet, and send a copy to me.  I've put links to the necessary resources. Please let me know if there are any questions! Cybership worksheet Examples of electronic devices contracts: http://www.imom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/imom-cell-phone-contract.pdf https://mediatechparenting.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/cell-phone-contract-5-7-11.pdf Videos to watch: https://youtu.be/T6ulH2bWCnY https://youtu.be/mBsoODqfQgA https://youtu.be/Nb1zAY_cc8o https://youtu.be/HLUv8DHt_R4 The Cyber Chip presentation from Tuesday's meeting: Cyber_Chip  

Here's the link to the summer camp website.  It has lots of cool videos and information about camp. https://www.summitbsa.org/programs/scout-camp/ And some videos: https://youtu.be/xn37jI6RmWs https://youtu.be/VoR_WGSZOQo https://youtu.be/PUAPc0ZzlvY  

Hi Scouts, We had a virtual kick-off meeting this week.  I hope it was helpful, and I apologize if some folks were left off the invite list. I've attached the presentation to this post.  Please read through it and send any questions my way. Troop 893 Kickoff Packet Mar 2020

Hi Scouts! Welcome to the virtual Nova Corps kick-off meeting.  Since we won't be able to meet in person for a while, I will post information to keep your Scouting adventure going.  And I can share my love of silly cat videos. Remember, Scouts are flexible and ready to meet new challenges. Soon I will post information for your adults (like the Troop Guidebook and Nova Corps Kick-Off presentation). For Scouts, the Scout Handbook is a great place to start learning about Scouting.  Check out the cool things to learn - camping, cooking, knots, fire building, first aid, and more! [...]