June 1, 2014 at Franklin Park - 17501 Franklin Park Dr., Purcellville, VA 20132

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The History of Scouting Trail (HOST) is ready and waiting for its very first hikers this Memorial Day weekend. And it's open specifically for NCAC Scouts, Scouters, parents and friends during the first three days of hiking.

Hikes can be done May 25, 26, or 27...but there IS a limited amount of time slots!

For more information visit www.BoyScouts-NCAC.org/HOST, and "like" the trail on Facebook!

This year’s Day Camp theme will be Wild Western Adventure.

Activities vary from camp to camp but most will offer traditional Scouting activities like archery and BB gun instruction, crafts, nature study, games, and fishing. Tiger Cubs through Webelos are eligible to attend day camp.

Online registration will begin mid-February, 2013. Cost per Cub is:

• Registered on or before April 16, 2013 – $165
• Registered on or before May 17, 2013 – $185
• Registered after May 17, 2013 – $205

Goose Creek’s Day Camp: June 17-21, at Morven Park (41793 Tutt Lane, Leesburg).

• Day Camp: 9 AM – 4 PM, M-Th; 9 AM – 2 PM, Friday
• Twilight Camp: 6:30 PM – Dusk, M-Th

Want To Be on Day Camp Staff?

Parents serving full-time on camp staff get one free registration for their Cub Scout! Registered youth members ages 14+ can earn $75 towards their week at Goshen Scout Reservation! Service hours can also be earned by youth who work at Day Camp.

Questions about Day Camp can be directed to the Pack 1666 Day Camp Coordinator, John Davis: daycamp@pack1666.org

Parents and leaders, to stay current with events, click this link to the District's newsletter, published the first of the month.

Members of the pack (especially leaders) can subscribe to the newsletter and other important notices directly, by signing up with the District email group.  All that is needed, is to send an email to Communications@GooseCreekDistrict.org  or Webmaster@GooseCreekDistrict.org, in your email, identify your name and unit, "Pack 1666".  You can unsubscribe by sending an email to either of the same addresses.

With extreme weather conditions here upon us we need to help our Cubs Scouts not only learn from natural disasters but also how to deal with it emotionally. With Cub scouts it’s not just about doing your best it’s also about learning the Boy Scout motto of “Be Prepared”  someone once asked Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, “Be prepared for what?" and he replied with "Why, for any old thing."

It is a challenge to be prepared for emergencies in our world of man-made and natural phenomena. The Emergency Preparedness BSA program is planned to inspire the desire and foster the skills to meet this challenge in our youth and adult members so that they can participate effectively in this crucial service to their families, communities, and nation. The emergencies of today's world demand more than ever that our young people and adults be trained as individuals and as units to meet emergency situations. The importance of this training is not new to the Boy Scouts of America, as Scouting has always taught youth to be prepared for all types of emergencies. Since Scouting began in the United States, Scouts have responded to the needs of their communities and nation in time of crisis. http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Media/Publications/EmergencyPreparedness.aspxControl

Scouts have a new opportunity to explore and expand their STEM skills - NCAC has partnered with the Microsoft Store in Tysons Corner to offer skills based achievement experiences. Currently, Cub Scouts can work on: Computer Belt Loop: Scouts will learn parts of a computer, how to properly shut down a computer and to prepare a document and print on his own. (Jan 26, March 23, April 27, July 27)  Photography Belt Loop: Scouts will learn functions of a camera, discuss film vs.digital, learn to take his own photos and share with others. (Oct 27, May 25, Aug 24) Video Game Belt Loop: Scouts will learn about the video game rating system, create a gaming schedule to include gaming, homework, chores, and family time, learn a new video game and discuss his favorite game and why. (Nov 24, Feb 23, June 22)

To register: Go to www.MSevents.microsoft.com and the in Search Microsoft Events box in the top header, right side, type in Cub Scouts