Mad Science STEM Scouts in Hoboken

Mad Science STEM Scouts in Hoboken

Starts November 14 and 15

Weekly meetings for grades 3-5 meets Wednesdays starting November 14

Weekly meetings for grades 6-8 meets Thursdays starting November 15


Click here for a flyer.

Three Rivers Events During November 2018

Three Rivers Events During November 2018

Nov 1 - TRD District Committee Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2413911&orgkey=944
Nov 6 - TRD Unit Commissioners Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2413948&orgkey=944
Nov 13 - TRD Roundtable and Fireside Chat
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2413926&orgkey=944
Nov 14 - Troop 302 First Aid Rally [Postponed to spring 2019 - TBA]
  https://nnjbsa.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.aspx?id=185788
Nov 20 - TRD Assistant District Commissioners
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2413938&orgkey=944
Nov 17 - TRD Merit Badge Fair
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2426339&orgkey=944


Training Sessions During November 2018
Nov 3 - Den Chief Training
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2386335&orgkey=944
Nov 11 - NRA Basic Instructor Training for Rifle, Shotgun, or Pistol
  https://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.aspx?id=185790
Nov 10 - Venture Leader Training
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2411813&orgkey=944
Nov 11 - Scoutmaster and Assistant Training
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2396644&orgkey=944
Nov 17 - Cub Leader Training (all positions)
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2386336&orgkey=944
Nov 19 - Training Fundamentals and Trainer's EDGE Course
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2394815&orgkey=944
Nov 20 - Merit Badge Counselor Training
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2416960&orgkey=944
Nov 29 - FOS Presenter Training
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2419649&orgkey=453

Other Council-Approved Events in November 2018
Nov 4 - Salute to Veterans at the Aviation Hall of Fame
  https://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.aspx?id=185789
Nov 3 - COPE Course at Camp Lewis
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2406884&orgkey=453
Nov 3, 10, 27, 24 - Personal Fitness Merit Badge - Sessions #7 through #10 of 15
  https://nnjbsa.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.aspx?id=184946
Nov 8-10 - Popcorn Take-Order Pickup - All Final Payments Due
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/support-scouting/popcorn-/58492
Nov 9 - Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2422711&orgkey=1921
Nov 14 and 15 - Mad Science STEM Scouts in Hoboken
  https://nnjbsa.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.aspx?id=186227

The Smithsonian Reviews Scouting over the Years

The Smithsonian Reviews Scouting over the Years

Click here for an article in the October 2018 issue of the Smithsonian Magazine: "Read this story and earn your merit badge in U.S. Cultural history."

You can see pictures of old Boy Scout and Girl Scout merit badges, such as 1911 "Automobiling," with this caption: "Less than 1 percent of the U.S. population owned a car when the Boy Scouts first learned to drive." The "Radio" badge was introduced in 1938 then updated in 1953 as TV started to take off.

In 1920, the Girl Scouts added "Business Woman," but it was mostly about clerical skills. But recently the Girl Scouts launched 24 STEM-related badges, "on topics from cybersecurity to robotics."

Scout Orienteering Event (Oct 14)

Scout Orienteering Event

Sunday October 14
Back Beach Park in Wanaque, NJ
Click here for a flyer.

This is a good opportunity for Scouts to pass the First Class orienteering requirement. Starts with a quick training session on map reading.

Scouts should arrive and sign in any time during the "map hike window," 11:00 AM - 1:15 PM.  The event ends at 3:30 PM.

Three Rivers Events During October 2018

Three Rivers Events During October 2018

Oct 2 - TRD Unit Commissioners Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2413947&orgkey=944
Oct 4 - TRD District Committee Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2413910&orgkey=944
Oct 16 - TRD Roundtable
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2413920&orgkey=944
Oct 16 - TRD Asst. District Commissioners Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2413937&orgkey=944
Oct 30 - TRD Town Meeting/Roundtable in Bayonne
  Mount Carmel Parish Center 7:30 PM
  East 22nd street half a block off of Avenue E
  [not posted]

Training Sessions During October 2018
Oct 4 - Catholic Youth Protection - "Protecting God's Children"
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2417448&orgkey=944
Oct 6 - Scoutmaster and Assistant Leader Training
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2386331&orgkey=944
Oct 10 - Outdoor Skills Pre-Meeting (indoors)  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2386339&orgkey=944
Oct 15 - Cub Leader Training - All Levels
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2386333&orgkey=944
Oct 20 - Den Chief Training
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2421343&orgkey=944
Oct 23 - Merit Badge Counselor Training
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2416959&orgkey=944
Oct 26-28 - Outdoor Skills Weekend
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2386341&orgkey=944

Other Council-Approved Events in October 2018
Oct 5 - Sporting Clays Tournament
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2417626&orgkey=453
Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 - Personal Fitness Merit Badge - Sessions #3 through #6 of 15  https://nnjbsa.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.aspx?id=184946
Oct 9 - Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2422711&orgkey=1921
Oct 12-14 - NNJC ScoutFest 2018
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2370961&orgkey=944
Oct 14 - Scout Orienteering Event
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/openrosters/DocDownload.aspx?id=185288
Oct 19-21 - Catholic Retreat Weekend
  https://newarkoym.com/annual-retreat-weekend
Oct 24 - Oktoberfest for Commissioners
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2419632&orgkey=453
Oct 27 - Mad Science for Cubs in Hoboken and Fair Lawn
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2419145&orgkey=453
Oct 27 - Friends of Turrell Beefsteak Dinner
  https://mkt.com/foctstore
Oct 27 - COPE Course at Camp Lewis
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2406883&orgkey=453
Oct 28 - Scout Day at Medieval Times
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2419138&orgkey=453

Beaver Day at Turrell (Sep 29)

Beaver Day at Camp Turrell 

Saturday September 29
Click here for a flyer.

There is a job for everyone! Bring your tools, bring your skills, bring your muscle!

Meet up with Ranger Bruce Bobrowski.
Casual breakfast at the shop at 8:00 AM
Beaver Day projects start at 9:00 AM 
Hearty lunch served to all 


Please contact Bruce now to let him know you are coming and to tell him what kind of skills you can offer: 845-754-0812.

Personal Fitness Merit Badge Sessions

Personal Fitness Merit Badge Sessions

Gold's Gym and the Northern NJ Council are partnering together to offer Scouts a chance to earn the Personal Fitness merit badge.

There will be a set of 15 Saturday sessions at Gold's Gym in Paramus, starting on September 22. Sessions run 1:30-2:30 PM. The cost is $140 per Scout,

Click here for a flyer with additional details.