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Show Your Support - “Join Scouting”
Yard Sign Brigade
Oregon Trail Council needs your help. Help promote Scouting this Fall by putting a “Join Scouting” yard sign in your yard or at your business. Our combined efforts can have a great impact.
Signs are available at the council office, through your district executive or by emailing Chris Otto: cotto@otcbsa.org. Put “Yard Sign Brigade” in the subject line. Be sure to include your name and phone number so that we can arrange delivery.
Join the yard sign brigade!
BeAScout.org Ready to Launch
A new BeAScout campaign is ready to launch and unit leaders are in the driver’s seat to invite more boys to Scouting than ever before.
BeAScout helps parents and volunteers locate packs, troops and crews nearest to them and request information about Scouting in their community. Interested families simply go to www.BeAScout.org and type in their home address. Once done, a Google map will list and show them current Scouting units close to home (your unit pin).
Unit leaders have an important task. We need you to populate your unit so the most useful information shows up on a Google map (your unit pin).
Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Crew advisors, committee chairs or chartered partner representatives should go to MyScouting.org and select BeAScout from the unit tools section on the left. (You’ll need a MyScouting account first.) There are two options:
1. Unit Pin Management - Unit leaders use this to edit pin information (customize your pin).
2. Unit Lead Management – Used to manage incoming requests for information from parents interested in Scouting.
Unit leaders, give it a try. In August, the council will populate all units with generic information. Here’s your chance to customize your pin so nearby families have the most current and accurate information.
Help Promote Scouting
The Register Guard Newspaper will be featuring Oregon Trail Council and Scouting's Centennial in its August 15th Oregon Life section. We can use any great photographs you have of Scouts and Scouting activities as well as any historical information you think readers would find interesting. Please email them directly to Mike Quirk at mquirk@otcbsa.org by July 31st.
Camp Melakwa Weekend Camping
Help save the Council thousands of dollars in federal forest lease fees by taking your troop, team or crew to Camp Melakwa this summer or fall for a weekend of camping adventure.
 Oregon Trail Council pays the Forest Service an annual lease which is reduced by the number of users so it is important to get Scouts and leaders using Camp Melakwa, even if they are not camping there for summer camp.
Camp Melakwa is an outstanding site for weekend camping with a great lake to fish, trails to hike and makes a great base camp for more high adventure treks.
Complete a weekend camping form and submit it to the council office (2525 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Eugene, Oregon 97401). Plan now to help reduce our annual lease and give your Scouts an exciting weekend (or day trip).
CAMP BAKER
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Campsite |
July
11-17 |
July
18-24 |
July
25-31 |
Aug
1-7 |
Aug
8-14 |
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Applegate |
OTC 710 |
OTC 161 |
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Arrowhead |
CPC 108
CLC 42 |
REC 10 |
REC 1099 |
OTC 381 |
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Capt Gray |
CPC 611 |
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CPC 7520 |
CLC 535 |
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Chinook |
GEC 125 |
GEC 31 |
OTC 721 |
OTC 153 |
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Conestoga |
OTC 334 |
REC 77 |
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OTC 103 |
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Douglas |
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GEC 417 |
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Friendly |
REC 66 |
CLC 78 |
CPC 7057 |
OTC 460 |
OTC 313 |
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Heceta |
OTC 119 |
CLC 17 |
CPC 582 |
OTC 23 |
OTC 112 |
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Jason Lee |
CPC 731 |
OTC 31 |
CLC 333 |
OTC 251 |
CPC 702 |
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Oceola |
OTC 91 |
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OTC 252 |
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OTC 101 |
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Ogden |
GEC 40
CPC 911 |
CPC 465 |
CLC 112 |
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OTC 316 |
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Smith |
CPC 108 |
OTC 54 |
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OTC 562 |
CPC 592 |
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Talapus |
CPC 503 |
CPC 27
OTC 86 |
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CPC 626 |
CPC 442 |
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Tsiltcoos |
OTC 244
OTC 156 |
CPC 7006 |
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OTC 450 |
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Tsisqan |
OTC 100 |
Orida 400
INW 162 |
CPC 207 |
OTC 22 |
OTC 183
CLC 111 |
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Tyee |
CPC 685
OTC 135 |
CPC 260
CLC 40 |
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CPC 100 |
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Wauregon |
OTC 260 |
OTC 170
CPC 52 |
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OTC 701 |
CLC 48 |
CAMP MELAKWA
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Campsite |
August 1 - 7 |
august 8 - 14 |
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Bruckhart 1 |
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Bruckhart 2 |
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Craig |
OTC 99 |
OTC 116 |
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Eaton |
OTC 140 |
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Firm |
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CLC 61 |
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Glacier |
OTC 56 |
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Kalatowa |
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Many Lakes |
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OTC 3 |
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Pine Point 1 |
OTC 109 |
OTC 761 |
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Pine Point 2 |
OTC 109 |
OTC 114 |
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Prouty |
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Rickabaugh I |
OTC 68 |
OTC 170 |
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Rickabaugh II |
OTC 30 |
OTC 51 |
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Scott |
OTC 89 |
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 “CSI: Cub Scout Investigators”
Don’t miss out on a week full of fun & exciting activities for all Cub Scouts as they become Cub Scout Investigators – following clues, solving riddles and exploring new ideas! Activities include archery, BB guns, crafts, games, songs, skits, sports, nature hikes, outdoor cooking and many theme-centered activities. For more information and registration materials, click here.
Summer Planning will help get your Pack’s Fall Kick-off ready to launch!
Downtime in the summer is a great time for Pack leaders to take a deep breath, regroup, assess the pack’s situation, and plan for great Fall and beyond. Your district executive has great resources to help with this planning. Call 541-485-4433, or your DE to get connected.
Important things to consider:
Ø What leaders are returning? Who would be good to fill vacant positions?
Make a chart to show all parents
Ø Who in the Pack can help mentor the new Tiger Den and Tiger leader?
Ø Compile Pack and Den dates into a calendar. Include other Pack activities
and events. Include important council training dates (i.e. Oct. 23 Program
Development Conference ) and events (i.e. Fun With Son Weekends
Sept 24-26/Oct 8-10).
Ø Develop a budget and set fundraising goals.
Ø What is the new family recruiting plan? School newsletters, distributing
flyers, yard signs, Back to School night booth, etc. Who is going to do what
and how can the council help with resources and support?
Each of the districts will hold a special Fall Kickoff where resources, information and training will be offered. Attend your local event to learn more about:
• Fall Round Up resources available to your pack
• Best methods for recruiting boys
• “New Cub Scout Program Delivery Method”--Cub Scouts 2010
• Be A Scout (beascout.org) media, marketing, and internet
campaign
• Fall events and trainings
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Benton: Aug. 25th, 6pm
BBQ at Troop 3 Cabin
Ben Morris: 541-760-9043 |
Yaquina: Sept. 7th, 7pm
Roundtable, Newport LDS Ch.
Ben Morris: 541-760-9043 |
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Greenwood/Cascade
Aug. 4th, 6pm BBQ @ OTC
Debbie Knechtel:
541-284-4389 |
Doug Fir: August 2nd, 7pm
Stewart Park
Ed Bundy: 541-580-1093 |
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Chinook: Aug. 26th, 6pm
BBQ, Simpson Park (NB)
Juliet Klein: 541-404-4242 |
Wacoma: TBD
Information coming soon!
Juliet Klein: 541-404-4242 |
FUN WITH SON WEEKENDSSeptember 24-26 or October 8-10
Only Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Webelos Scouts with an adult partner who want to have FUN are invited to the 2010, FUN WITH SON Weekends at Camp Baker.
If you want to have a GREAT TIME:
 Sleeping out in the wilds of Camp Baker
Rowing boats
Shooting BB guns
Archery
Disc golf
Sling shots
Eating great food prepared in the Dining Hall
starting with Saturday breakfast
A Campfire full of songs, skits and Scouting fun
Shopping in a Trading Post full of Scout stuff
Just hanging out with your Mom or Dad,
WHEN: September 24-26 or October 8-10
(one weekend or both)
COST: $45.00 Per Scout and $45.00 per adult
Optional t-shirts available at Trading Post - $15.00
WHERE: Camp Baker, Florence, Oregon
HOW: Register through: click here
or
Council Service Center
2525 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Eugene, Oregon 97401
(541) 485-4433 or (800) 801-4430 or fax (541) 484-3080
Online at www.otcbsa.org
 TYEE IS REBUILT!!
Scouts and Scouters of Tsisqan Lodge of the Order of the Arrow working hard to rebuild Tyee Campsite at Camp Baker in time for summer camp.
LDS NEWSLETTER
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint and Scouting Relations Newsletter. Click here for the latest news (this takes a little while to load)!
2010 Sporting Clay Shootout
The birds have all been shot and the prizes all delivered. The Cottage Grove/Eugene Sportsman’s Club was a terrific host and Dr. Steve Wilhite and Dennis Crowell set a great course for our shooters. Fun was had by all and everyone is looking forward to next year’s even bigger and better event. Becky Hansen from Cascade District did a great job preparing and serving our lunch, right on time. We had 40 Shooters, and 24 volunteers from Cascade and Greenwood Districts. BIG Thanks to all of our volunteers.
 This year we added a couple of new elements, the Corporate Cup Perpetual Trophy and a Prize Drawing. Both were strong additions. This year’s winner of the Corporate Cup and the Team 1st place Trophy was the team from Peterson Cat, and they will be back next year to defend their title. Our individual winner was determined by a Shoot-out between Ron Mecklenberg and Paul Tragis, both of whom scored 99 (out of a possible 100), and the winner was Paul Tragis. What an exciting end to the competition.
 We hope to double our shooters next year and schedule the event for the Saturday of Father’s day weekend. We will also be looking to expand our Sponsors and Prize Drawing Donor list as well. If you know anyone who would like to join us next year, please have them contact Rex Starr (541) 284-4394 or Crystal Mischel (541) 284-4391 and we will put them (or you) on our mailing list now to make sure you get all the pre-event communications.
2010 Popcorn Sale
Our Fall Popcorn Sale begins in September, and promises to be an exciting sale, with all new packaging and healthier product ingredients. We will be holding council and district kick-off events during in August (dates and locations to be announced shortly).
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Benton District |
Wednesday, Aug.25th |
6:00 p.m. |
Troop 3 Cabin |
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Doug Fir District |
Tuesday, Sept. 7th |
6:00 p.m. |
1 hr. before RT |
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Cascade/
Greenwood Districts |
Wednesday, Aug.11th
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7:00 p.m.
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Council Conf. Room
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Chinook District |
Thursday, Aug. 26th |
6:00 p.m. |
Stewart Park, NB |
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Yaquina District |
Tuesday, Sept. 7th |
7:00 p.m. |
Newport LDS Church |
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Wacoma District |
Tuesday, Aug. 17th |
6:00 p.m. |
Brookings LDS Church |
This year’s “Show and Sell / Show and Deliver” method will greatly increase your unit sales and income. It is similar to other product sales. Popcorn is ordered in advance and sold in front of stores, banks, churches and any other public venue. This Show and Sell portion of the sale will feature only the microwave and caramel corn products to make it even simpler. The full product selection will be available on the Take Order forms. Be sure to attend your district kick-off this summer to learn “best practices” to increase your sale.
At your district kick-off you will receive a Popcorn Sale in a Box. The box includes product samples, posters, banners, training DVDs, a leader playbook, the ever popular/exciting Marshmallow Crossbow and more, all designed to improve your sales and FUN!!
You can improve your commission by identifying your unit Popcorn Kernel, signing up early, planning your Scout year and attending the kick-off. Call your District Executive to sign up, or sign your unit up now and take advantage of the incentives by clicking here.
Also see our quick overview sheet by clicking here for your convenience.
First Ever Scout Night and Sleepover
with the Eugene Emeralds at PK Park!
On Friday, August 27 the Eugene Emerald’s and Oregon Trail Council will host the first ever Scout Night and sleepover at PK Park. The game begins at 7:05 pm. The Emeralds will be playing against the Everett AquaSox. There will also be a fireworks show after the game (the Ems are doing fireworks every Friday home game).
There are three options for Scouts, leaders, and family to attend the game:
1) $14 Camping Package:
1 Box Seat for the game
Hot Dog, Soda, Chips
Commemorative Scout Night Patch
Midnight Snack
Continental Style Breakfast
(Plus player autograph session, pictures with Sluggo, run the bases and
a late night movie)
2) $11 Non-Camping Package:
1 Box Seat for the game
Hot Dog, Soda, Chips
Commemorative Scout Night Patch
3) $7 Game Only Box Seat
To Book Your Group: Group leaders can call the Emeralds front office to reserve your group. Please have final numbers and payment ready, as they are due at time of booking.
Camping packages are limited to first 500 campers so call early.
Call: 541-342-5367
PK Park is the new ballpark that the Emeralds have moved into this year. The park is located next to Autzen Stadium and down the street from the Council office.
Click Here for a printable flyer.
What is: A.C.T. 2010 Program Development Conference?
When: October 23, 2010 Save the Date!
Where: Friends Church/LDS Stake Center West 18th
Ave—Eugene
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Building on the foundation of POW-WOW, Boy Scout Potlatch, University of Scouting and an Adult version of “Scout Show and Do” we have expanded to offer more opportunities for ALL adult leaders to:
Enrich their knowledge of how to help youth progress through our Scouting programs , by attending workshops related to Advancement such as Special Recognition Ceremonies, What’s new in the Cub Scout Program, How to help a Scout with their Eagle Projects and more.
Learn new skills and build upon existing ones related to Camping such as: How to Cook a meal in a Pineapple, How to make a camp table using Knots and Lashings, How to enhance our knowledge and applying Leave No Trace principals and more.
Build relationships with other Scout leaders as we go through Training to be better coaches and mentors for our youth and to teach them to become better people and to fully realize their potential as our future leaders and more.
All Adult Leaders including Commissioners will find workshops relevant to their program, and participants will be able to select up to four 1 ½ hour sessions to attend. Workshops will have limited enrollment so be sure to sign up early for your first choice selections. You won’t want to miss lunch (included in registration fees) as we celebrate 100 Years of Scouting! An exhibit hall will be open until 2:00 p.m. which will have interesting commercial and non-commercial booths. Details regarding registration and fees will be available early in September.
If you are interested in staffing this event or have any questions you may call the Scout office at 541-485-4433 or you may contact Cindy Hull-Council Training Chair-Oregon Trail Council @ 541-954-6202 or e-mail: knchull@comcast.net
10 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT SCOUTING
1. Former Congressmen Alan Simpson and Norman Mineta served together from the mid-1970s to the late 1990s. They met as Boy Scouts during World War II, when Simpson’s troop from Cody, Wyoming, visited the internment camp where Mineta and his Japanese immigrant parents were being held. The two became – and have remained – close friends and political allies.
2. At age 12, Seattle Mariners’ Chairman and CEO Howard Lincoln posed for Norman Rockwell’s painting The Scoutmaster.
3. Scouts collected more than 1 million tons of litter on Scouting Keep America Beautiful Day in 1971.
4. At his family’s request, two separate honor guards of Eagle Scouts played a major role in the 2006 memorial services for President Gerald R. Ford, the first U. S. president to achieve the Eagle Scout rank as a boy.
5. A young George Herman “Babe” Ruth was a Tenderfoot Scout in Troop 23, promising to do a Good Turn daily.
6. In 1927, the BSA created Honorary Scouts to distinguish “American citizens whose achievements in outdoor activity, exploration, and worthwhile adventure are of such an exceptional character as to capture the imagination of boys.” Among the Honorary Scouts were Orville Wright and Charles Lindbergh.
7. The BSA is eco-friendly! In addition to publishing the first “green” Boy Scouts Handbook in 2009, BSA magazines Boys’ Life and Scouting have been certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.
8. A Boy Scout was selected to read Abraham Lincoln’s address at the 50th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1913, one of among several national notices the BSA received that year.
9. When Orville Wright wrote how he and his brother Wilbur got to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, for the first engine-powered airplane flight, only Boys’ Life printed “How I Learned to FLY.”
10. The Boy Scout Handbook has had Braille editions for many years; merit badge pamphlets have been recorded on cassette tapes for the blind; and closed-caption training videos have been produced for those who are deaf.
NEW EAGLE SCOUTS
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Benton |
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Greenwood |
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Andrew Steward Laney |
Justin Patrick Altmiller |
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Jacob Joseph Manning |
Michael Brice Ambrose |
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Aaron Martin Barnard |
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Cascade |
Jeffrey Ryan Bayes |
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Benjamin Scott Lahey |
Aaron Michael Haslett |
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Moroni Jesse Luke |
Tyler William Payne |
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Alec Olson Shelby |
Ryan Douglas Pickens |
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John Isaac Sanger |
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Doug Fir |
Zachary R. West |
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Tyler Andrew Baker |
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Patrick Floyd |
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James Thomas LaMar |
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Austin James Windish |
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~~~~~~~~ Tributes ~~~~~~~~
In Memory of: Bill Nollkamper
From: Robert & Becky Lowry
In Memory of: Richard T. Fraga
From: Robert and Martha Palmer
Phyllis Rice Family
In Memory of: Marjorie Hill (Les Pakulak’s mother)
From: C. James Vitus
Order of Arrow
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Cub Scout day camps are organized by extraordinarily dedicated volunteers in every region of our council and within reach of every family. They continue to be a "best bargain" for summer time activities and history tells us if you want to keep a family connected with Scouting, get them to camp. It's not too late to sign your Cub Scouts up for day camp, 
