University of Scouting
Nov
9
8:00 AM08:00
Chickasawhay, Council Activity, Cub Scouts, District, Order of the Arrow, Singing River, Spanish Trail, Tall Pine, Training, Twin Rivers, Venturing

University of Scouting

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OVERVIEW

The University of Scouting is a fun-filled, hands-on opportunity to network and learn with other Scouters. This one-day supplemental training event was created for all Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing leaders, plus Scouts BSA and Venturing youth regardless of experience.

Be the best leader you can be - attend the next University of Scouting!

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NYLT Weekend #1
Feb
28
to Mar 2
Council Activity, Business Meeting, Chickasawhay, Cub Scouts, District, Spanish Trail, Singing River, Tall Pine, Training, Twin Rivers, Venturing

NYLT Weekend #1

Pine Burr Area Council is pleased to offer National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) in Spring 2025. The purpose of NYLT is to bring a newfound enthusiasm for the leadership skills the BSA wants to instill in Scouts in the council. With NYLT, youth will be guided on the right path on how to get through the significant challenges of leadership and development. This two weekend course features instructions on unique skills that can be used at home, at school, in jobs, and most importantly, in a troop or crew. Through engaging activities, games, events, and adventures; participants will experience the best Scouting has to offer in this course!

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National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.

For many years, junior leader training (JLT) was an important part of the leadership training continuum of BSA local councils throughout America. In 2003 and 2004, a task force of leadership experts and hundreds of Scouts in pilot courses across the nation reviewed and tested every aspect of the new NYLT syllabus, which incorporates the latest leadership ideas and presents fresh, vital and meaningful training for today’s Scouts.

The NYLT course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what a leader must KNOW, and what a leader must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.

NYLT is a six-day course. Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster.

Built on the legacy of past JLT successes, the new NYLT integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the Scouting experience. Through activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and audio-visual support, NYLT participants will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skill and confidence to lead well. Through a wide range of activities, games, and adventures, participants will work and play together as they put into action the best Scouting has to offer.

In order to attend a NYLT course, a youth must have the following qualifications by the beginning of the course:

  • Must be a registered member of a Scouting unit.

  • Must have a current BSA Health and Medical Record form parts A, B, and C.

  • As of March 1, 2019, Scouts BSA members (male and female) must be at least 13. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops. For 2019 only, an exception will be granted for girls registered in Scouts BSA to attend NYLT without first achieving the First Class rank. Boys registered in Scouts BSA will still be required to earn the First Class rank before attending NYLT.

  • Venturers and Sea Scouts (male and female) must be at least 14, or 13 and have completed eighth grade, and fall within the maximum age allowance for their program. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews or Ships. It is recommended that they have had at least one year of camping experience. While NYLT is not an outdoor skills course, it is important that each participant have basic camping and outdoor cooking experience.

  • Have a unit leader recommendation.

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NYLT Weekend #2
Mar
7
to Mar 9
Business Meeting, Chickasawhay, Council Activity, District, Order of the Arrow, Singing River, Training, Twin Rivers, Tall Pine, Spanish Trail, Venturing

NYLT Weekend #2

Pine Burr Area Council is pleased to offer National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) in Spring 2025. The purpose of NYLT is to bring a newfound enthusiasm for the leadership skills the BSA wants to instill in Scouts in the council. With NYLT, youth will be guided on the right path on how to get through the significant challenges of leadership and development. This two weekend course features instructions on unique skills that can be used at home, at school, in jobs, and most importantly, in a troop or crew. Through engaging activities, games, events, and adventures; participants will experience the best Scouting has to offer in this course!

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Spanish Trail & Singing River Camporee
Apr
26
to Apr 28
Spanish Trail, Singing River

Spanish Trail & Singing River Camporee

The Coast Camporee is set for Ingalls. Everyone (youth and adult) must register on Ingalls link, CLICK HERE. Scoutmasters, If you plan to camp, Please send the Troop # and total camping to Johnny Pearson at John.Pearson@scouting.org.

 

Who: Singing River District and Spanish Trail District

What: Ingalls Merit Badge Camporee

Where: Ingalls Shipbuilding & Singing River Island

When: 26-28 April 2024.

Arrive Friday after 5 PM

Arrive at Ingalls 730AM Saturday

Depart at 2 PM

Depart Sun. before Noon.

Why: To build Fellowship and Earn Merit badges. Build Partnership with Ingalls

How: With Partnership with Ingalls, Jackson Cty Port Authority, and Jackson County Recreation Dept.

                We have reserved to camp on Singing River Island Friday and Saturday nights.

You will be responsible for own food and water.

Lunch will be provided Saturday by Ingalls.

Fires must be off the ground or in a firepit.

Units must remove all trash and debris (Leave no Trace)

Use minimal vehicles to transport Scouts to Ingalls Saturday

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Spring Merit Badge Day
Mar
9
7:30 AM07:30
Chickasawhay, Council Activity, Twin Rivers, Spanish Trail, Singing River, Tall Pine, District

Spring Merit Badge Day

Spring Merit Badge Day

https://www.pineburrscouts.org/2024-spring-merit-badge-day-1

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Camp Tiak

Check-In at 7:30AM

769.223.2450

Quincy.DeJarnett@Scouting.Org

 

Morning Merit Badge Classes: 8:30-11:30

Lunch: 12:00-1:00

Afternoon Merit Badge Classes: 1:30-4:30

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Pinebelt Camp Card Kickoff
Mar
6
6:30 PM18:30
Chickasawhay, Tall Pine, Twin Rivers

Pinebelt Camp Card Kickoff

PBAC Leaders, 

 

As a reminder, we have our two Camp Card Kick-Offs coming up Next Week. We have a great program this year and are excited to share it with you. 

 

Please select one of the two options below to attend and CLICK HERE to RSVP. We will have door prizes and refreshments at each kick-off. Please ensure that your unit is represented. 

 

For our Pine Belt Units we have reserved days at Corner Market for storefront sales, and this will be your first opportunity to sign up.  

 

 If you have any questions or need any support, please let our team know. Thanks for all that each of you do for South Mississippi Scouting. 

 

Camp Card Kick-Off Information

  • Coast Camp Card Kick-off

    • Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024

    • Location: Handsboro United Methodist Church (2333 Demaret Dr, Gulfport)

    • Time: 6:30PM

  • Pine Belt Camp Card Kick-off

    • Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

    • Location: Parkway Heights United Methodist Church (2420 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg)

    • Time: 6:30PM

 

 

Thanks,

Micah

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Coast Camp Card Kickoff
Mar
5
6:30 PM18:30
Singing River, Spanish Trail

Coast Camp Card Kickoff

PBAC Leaders, 

 

As a reminder, we have our two Camp Card Kick-Offs coming up Next Week. We have a great program this year and are excited to share it with you. 

Please select one of the two options below to attend and CLICK HERE to RSVP. We will have door prizes and refreshments at each kick-off. Please ensure that your unit is represented. 

 

For our Pine Belt Units we have reserved days at Corner Market for storefront sales, and this will be your first opportunity to sign up.  

 

 If you have any questions or need any support, please let our team know. Thanks for all that each of you do for South Mississippi Scouting. 

 

Camp Card Kick-Off Information

  • Coast Camp Card Kick-off

    • Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024

    • Location: Handsboro United Methodist Church (2333 Demaret Dr, Gulfport)

    • Time: 6:30PM

  • Pine Belt Camp Card Kick-off

    • Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

    • Location: Parkway Heights United Methodist Church (2420 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg)

    • Time: 6:30PM

 

 

Thanks,

Micah

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