Simon Kenton Council, Boy Scouts of America Serving Central and Southern Ohio, and Northern Kentucky
 


Cub Scout
Parent & Leader Newsroom

New Pinewood Derby Website... Check out the new Pinewood Derby Web site http://www.pinewoodderby.org to upload photos and video of your car, build a virtual Pinewood Derby car, find how-to and check lists for leaders and parents, and learn step by step guidelines for planning a Pinewood Derby Race.

Posted: February 11, 2010

Scout Sunday February 7, 2010... Contact your local churches and take part in Scout Sunday the day before Scouting's 100th Anniversary.  Attached is a letter you can take to your Church to explain Scout Sunday and how your Scout unit can get involved.  We've also provided 1/4 and 1/2 page ads you can submit to your Church's newsletters and bulletins.

Letter to Church | 1/4 Page Ad | 1/2 Page Ad

Posted: January 13, 2010

Great News! To assure all Scouts still have a chance to go to the Centennial Camporall, the committee has extended the $35.00/person fee until March 15, 2010.  Don't delay.  Get your unit registered asap!  Details here

Posted: January 11, 2010

100 Things You Didn't know About Scouting...  Check out these fun facts to share with your Scouts at your next meeting.  Turn them into fun quizzes or post them on your unit Web sites

100 Things You Didn't Know About Scouting

Posted: January 6, 2010

Join our Office Volunteer Team...  Would you be interested in coming into the Council office a few times a month to help with data entry, filing, mailings, maintenance, etc?  If you have free time during the day (retired, stay-at-home parent, etc.) and want to be a part of the SKC Office Volunteer Team, then we are looking for you!

Help us make our office more efficient.  Fill out the form here - Office Volunteer Team Form

Posted: January 5, 2010

Charter Turn-Ins... Don't forget when turning in your charters to include your Quality Unit form, FOS commitment form, Free Advancement form, etc.  This is important to the completion of your Charter.  The office closes at 3pm, December 31st so get your Charters in!

Posted: December 31, 2009

University of Scouting...  Don't miss out on the ultimate leader training offered only once a year by the Simon Kenton Council.  New classes are offered each year and range from basic leader trainings to advanced courses that will make the Scouting program you offer in your Pack one of the best.  Details Here.

Posted: December 30, 2009

Capturing Unit Information...  Don't miss the chance to have your Pack's web site listed on Simon Kenton Council's web site.  We are collecting unit information to make sure we have the most current contact information for your unit.  If you are a unit leader, fill out the form at the attached link.  Form.

Posted: December 30, 2009

Cub Scouts 2010... Cub Scouts 2010 is a piloted and successful method of delivering the existing Cub Scout program that is handbook-based and focuses on den activities leading to youth advancement and higher retention. The Cub Scouts 2010 Overview Brochure includes information on the pilot, its results, what changes with Cub Scouts 2010 and how the changes benefit the Scouting community.

Cub Scouts 2010 is supported by a new leader resource, the Den & Pack Meeting Resource Guide. This new resource contains all the information a den leader or Cubmaster needs to deliver the planned program. Check out the Sample Meeting Resource Guide.

Posted: December 30, 2009