God and Me

Eligibility Guidelines
Girls and boys in grades 1, 2 & 3 are eligible to participate in the God and Me program even if they do not belong to a Girl Scout, Boy Scout or Camp Fire group (church youth and Sunday School members are eligible to participate in this program). Each participant must have his or her own copy of the Student Workbook. A pastor’s signature is required on the application/order form.
General Description
The God and Me curriculum is designed to help children become best friends with Jesus and tell their story of “God and Me” together. Children will tell their story of “God and Me” by starting with the creation story. Children will learn that God is their Creator and that God calls them by name, and they will give praise to God. Their story will continue as they learn of God’s love through Jesus. As they tell parallel stories of their own birth and the birth of Jesus, they will proclaim that Jesus was born to be their Savior. Their story will grow as children learn that God wants them to pray. Children will be encouraged to talk and listen to God as they share from their heart. Their story of “God and Me” will wrap up with the parable of the lost sheep. As children learn to lean on God as their Good Shepherd, they will be challenged to reach out and be “good shepherds” to those around them.
GAMEBox
Children will make a game in each lesson and keep their games in a GAMEBox (God And Me Exploring BOX). These games will reinforce the Bible lessons and provide opportunities for families to explore God’s love together.

God and Family

Eligibility Guidelines
Girls and boys in grades 4 & 5 are eligible to participate in the God and Family program even if they do not belong to a Girl Scout, Boy Scout or Camp Fire group (church youth and Sunday School members are eligible to participate in this program). Each participant must have his or her own copy of the student workbook. A pastor’s signature is required on the application/order form.
General Description
The God and Family curriculum is designed to help youth understand the importance of family and God’s role in a healthy family. The God and Family Program provides an opportunity for young people and their families to explore their faith together. Children will read about different families in the Bible, which can teach them about God’s plan for strengthening families. To remember these lessons, children will compare families and “pizza.” The six steps for making pizza will give students a concrete, “hands-on” model on which to build their understanding of God’s love for their families. They will make a pizza as they study how families can grow together in God’s love, and they will choose “family projects” to be done with their family at home.
Adult Mentor Program
Parents have the option of enrolling in the God and Me or the God and Family Adult Mentor Program. In this program, the parent is an active learning participant alongside the child. The parent would have lessons and projects to complete in the Mentor Workbook just like the child, and then both parent and child would work on the student curriculum together. The mentor program is designed to provide the adult with additional opportunities to model his or her Christian faith and to help a young child talk about his or her belief in God.

Saturday (March 14) Race Day:
9 am – 10 am Registration
10 am – 10:20 am Tiger
10:20 – 11:00 am Wolf
11:00 – 11:40 am Bear
11:40 – Noon pm Webelos
Noon – 12:30 pm BSA Finals
12:30 pm – 1:00 Open Class
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Clean-up

“DO A GOOD TURN DAILY”

“Do A Good Turn.” You can help feed the hungry here in the four counties of Southwest Alabama. The Mobile Area Council’s Annual Scouting for Food Drive will be held on Saturday February 7th, 2009 with Mobile, Baldwin, Washington, and Clarke Counties participating. All collections will go to local food banks in each county, and will help replenish their empty shelves due to services rendered after the storms.

Earn a FREE 2009 Scouting for Food Patch by turning in 25 or more can goods/non-perishable food items at one of the designated food collection sites. Also, receive a free dinner from Sonny’s BBQ or Ryan’s Family Steakhouse, Foley. Coordinate efforts with your unit to make the 2009 Scouting for Food campaign a success!

Since 1910, the ideals of Scouting have guided young men to perform “service to others and to the community.” Responding to the plight of America’s poor and hungry is a traditional Scouting “good turn.” During World War I, Boy Scouts planted vegetable gardens to provide food for the hungry. President Roosevelt called on Scouts to collect food for the needy during the Great Depression. Planting Victory Gardens were the Scouting “good turns” organized during World War II. Today, Boy Scouts continue their
efforts in community stewardship through Scouting for Food.

Patches will be available the day of the food collections. Ryan’s Family Steakhouse will be open on Saturday February 7th from 11a.m. – 9p.m.

WHERE: BALDWIN COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM IN ELBERTA, AL

WHEN: OCTOBER 17, 18, 19

TIME: BE AT THE MUSEUM BETWEEN 6P-9P (please do not come early)

COST: $12/PERSON (this fee includes breakfast Sat, Lunch Sat, dinner Sat and continental bkft Sun) Deadline for payment is OCT 14. I will meet anyone who needs to pay on Oct 14 at the Church between 530p-6p. I will be at the church until 730, but try to come before 6 as the troop will be in a meeting.

If you would like to sponsor a scout for this camp out, as I know some of our families may be in some financial difficulties, please let me know ASAP

We also need to sign the consent form for the camp out…..and if you have not filled out a health form this will need to be done….so everyone needs to contact me to get these things completed.

If you would like to make other arrangements to meet with me please email me and we will work something out.

General Rules Regarding Camping for our Scouts:

1. Scouts are not allowed to sleep in the tent with an adult other than their parents.

2. Webelos are not allowed to camp in the same camp site with the Boyscouts (you guys will be very close though).

3. Webelos are not allowed to cook on anything other than an open fire or grill.

4. Webelos are not allowed in the axe yard nor are they allowed to carry a knife without their whittling chip. If your scout has his whittling chip he must be supervised and a designated Webelos knife area must be established for the purpose of Webelos and knife use.

5. No heaters of any kind.

6. Webelos are not allowed to add wood or other items to the campfire. they are not allowed inside the 10ft safety ring without permission and adult supervision.

7. When on an outing or camp out–the Scout Leader (Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Webelos Den Leader) is in charge. if you want to know if you are allowed to do something the leaders are the people to go to — not your parent. They have the last say if it is “no” then do not go try to get permission from parents.

8. You may be asked to go home at any time if your behavior warrants it. So be sure to be on your best behavior. The better you guys act, the more likely you will be asked to join in on a troop event.

9. The camp out is limited to Webelos scouts only–no siblings.

10. While on the camp out you must adhere to troop rules the main one being you must ask for permission to enter a boyscout camp site. This includes the adults.

More rules may be added on site. “Be Prepared”

What to bring:

Tent

Flashlight

Work gloves

Pillow

Sleeping bag

Toothbrush/Toothpaste

Snacks & Drinks (water and koolaide will be provided)

Clothes (pants, shirts, underwear, light jacket)

Extra pair of shoes (NO CROCS or FLIP FLOPS)

Whittling chip if earned.

Knife (if you do not have your whittling chip, then you need to let you parent hold you knife)

The scouts and Webelos will be dining separately.

This is a working camp out and the boys will get service hours for the time they work. The scouts and adults will be divided up into working groups and will be under the supervision of the Troop.

There are several events to look forward to :

Jamboree on the Air –national HAMM radio jamboree all scouts who participate will earn a patch

Obstacle Course——–Teams will compete for best time

Cooking———————Webelos will help to prepare their own meals and the adults too

Whittling chip—————all Webelos who need their whittling chip will be certified.

We are preparing for our first camp out of the season. The event will be held at camp pinetreat in Bay Minette. The cost per camper will be $9. This covers the cost of the facility, supper and breakfast. The entire family is welcome to come. We have a full day of activities planned. These activities are requirements for the boys to help move them towards earning their rank. Please see attachments for times.

We will have bicycle safety. Please bring your bicycle and a bicycle helmet. Cub Scouts must wear bicycle helmets while riding at all times. We will be building birdhouses, learning flag etiquette, and hiking.

We need all payments, consent forms and health forms completed by October 20th. There will be a Den Meeting for the Tigers, Wolves and Bears that night. You may also pay at the den meeting on October 6- tiger, wolf and bear.