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NetCompass Comments
January 17, 2000
by MaryAnn Gardner

Online at the BSA

Have you been to the BSA lately? When searching for Scouting information, the Boy Scouts of America web site is a MUST visit.

Cub Scout Fast Start Thanks to Scouter Joan Redemann for mentioning the computer-based Cub Scout Fast Start Leader Training that is available on the National BSA web site.

Find out about all the BSA resources available for The Venturing Program . In this section you will find information about what venturing is, the youth and adult venturing awards available, how to start a venture crew, program support rescources, and venturing activites.

The BSA describes the Guide to Safe Scouting as "A Unit Leaders Guide for Current Policies and Procedures to Safe Activities" and states its purpose: "To prepare adult leaders to conduct Scouting activities in a safe and prudent manner. " Among the topics are: Camping, Aquatic Safety, First Aid, Winter Activities, Adult Leadership, and more.

With BSA's factsheets you can learn about Scouting's influence on government (Congress and Scouting),on Space Exploration, Conservation, and more.

After you browse the BSA Official Site, come back to SCOUTER and use our NetCompass to find more grassroots Scouting information. Then, visit our Catalog for all the items you and your Scouts need to help get the most from your Scouting experience.

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Canoe jungle rivers and waterways of the Panama Canal. Hike the jungle and old Spanish Treasure Trails. Visit and live with Indians of the rainforests and camp at centuries old forts. Retrace the paths of Conquistadors, Pirates, and 49’ers.

Rafting & Camping on the Colorado River

Receive a FREE night of camping when you whitewater raft on the Colorado River through Glenwood Canyon.

Unique Craft Kits to Make

Make your own Kaleidoscope and other kits!!

Adventure Foods

Ask for Scouting Discounts! Adventure Foods for backpacking, camping, hiking, kayaking, boating. Also pack foods for diabetics, food alergies, vegetarian, health food, plus baking mixes and bulk ingredients and spices

Bahamas Historic Pirate Sailing Week

Experience sailing of 250 years ago.

High Adventure Canoe Trips in Canada

Wilderness Canoe Camping trips in Canada. Chapleau Ontario river trips, fishing and whitewater for Scouts.

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