SMILEY NEWS - APRIL 2019

A monthly newsletter for families and leaders of Samoset Scouting - Where Camping is King!


STEM Day Camps!

Summer is made for exploration! Join us this summer for a STEM Day Camp in your community. Our STEM day camps offer activities for boys and girls going into grades 2-6. They'll work in teams, make new friends and perform experiments that make science, technology, engineering, and math come alive! Program runs from 9:00am-4:00pm and costs $50* per youth.

Questions? Please email camp@samoset.org.

*Scholarships available when you register online


Custom Camp T-shirts

Pre-order for everyone to wear at camp. Orders will be added to camp bills after May 15, 2019. Imagine your entire unit wearing a camp shirt; what better way to show your camp spirit!

Order your t-shirt here!


Super Summer Activity Passport!

To state it obviously, the summer months are hectic with family gatherings and can be difficult to attend Scouting activities regularly. Starting June 1st, your Scout can be active in the Scouting program throughout summer while creating memories with family at the same time! 

Samoset Council's Super Summer Activity Passport!

To earn the patch, each Scout must participate in all 3 of the activities. You can see the passport here.

PARENTS: After you or your Scout’s Leader complete and sign this passport, send in the passport to get their special patch!

Patches will be given to your Pack Leader!

You can download your Super Summer Activity Passport (PDF)!


Support Scouting

Help support Scouting through these shopping reward programs.

Amazon Smile: Amazon donates 0.5 percent of the price of your eligible purchase to the public charitable organization of your choice.

HuTerra Rewards: Shop local businesses to earn HuTerra Rewards. Business donate 2-5%.  Download the app today!


Safety Moment

Safety Moments are exactly what the name implies: opportunities to prepare for an activity, review safety measures, and report incidents correctly. This month features food safety.

Food-borne illnesses peak during the summer months due to a variety of factors, including warmer temperatures and improper food handling. Keep your meals and your Scouts safe while participating in hikes, campouts, and other outdoor activities with careful menu planning and by following safe food handling practices. Remember the three “C’s” to keep your food safe: Keep it COLD, keep it CLEAN, and COOK it thoroughly.

Visit this page to learn more (PDF)