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Digital Resource Guide

What is a Digital Resource Guide?

A Digital Resource Guide supplements merit badge pamphlets by consolidating current and relevant learning resources in one place.

Designed to be accessible and self-paced, the guide uses videos and interactive elements to support independent and engage learning.

The guide offers practical tools and ideas to help leaders organize meetings and tailor instruction to varying knowledge levels.

This is a supplemental learning guide, NOT a replacement-tool. The guide supports traditional merit badge learning alongside a counselor by bridging printed materials with interactive, real-world applications.

Check it out here: https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/digital-resource-guides/

Safeguarding Youth Refresher Training

The new Safeguarding Youth Refresher Training has launched to help you renew this annual required training.

If you have completed the full Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) course and it is currently active or has expired within the last 7 days, you are eligible to take the Refresher Training.

If your full SYT training has been expired for 7 days or more, you will need to complete the full Safeguarding Youth Course again before receiving credit.

If you have not taken the full 90-minute Safeguarding Youth Course, you must take that before taking the 20-minute refresher. If you take the 20-minute refresher but don’t take the full course, you will not get credit for SYT.

Participants taking the Refresher Training must successfully pass the exam on the first attempt to receive credit for the Y01 training code. If the exam is not passed, the system will automatically route you to the full Safeguarding Youth Course to ensure a complete review of the material. Once the refresher exam is failed, the refresher course cannot be relaunched, and the full course must be completed.

The Safeguarding Youth Refresher Training will be available in English and Spanish in the Volunteer Learn Center under the following course titles:

Safeguarding Youth Refresher

Curso de actualización SYT

Thank you for your continued commitment to safeguarding youth and helping ensure a safe environment for all.

Range & Target Activities Saturdays

NEW…ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW REQUIRED! The next CHTB Range & Target Activities Saturday organized by the Tecumseh Council Range & Target Activities Committee is May 22, 2027 and is open to Scouts BSA Troops, Venture Crews and Adults. All ranges have Merit Badge Counselors if Scouts wish to “complete” range work from summer camp, but they have to bring the incomplete blue card with them to camp. Range Wrist Band is $5 per shooter per session and includes access to all three Ranges. Ammo is an additional cost.

Scout Store News

New Merit Badge Resources Are Here! – Now it’s easier than ever for Scouts to work on their merit badges with fresh videos and online resources. Updated merit badges include: Nuclear Science, Sustainability, Exploration, Genealogy, Painting, Sculpture, Dog Care, Fingerprinting, Scholarship, Robotics, Insect Study, Mammal Study, Environmental Science, Graphic Arts, Music, Pets, Family Life, Bird Study, Nature, Animation, Reptile & Amphibian Study, Digital Technology, Home Repairs, Camping, and Hiking. Scouts and leaders can find everything in one place at the Merit Badge Hub: https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/. The Hub makes it simple to: Find updated requirements, Download pamphlets, Access videos and guides, Gather all resources in one place. All Existing Merit Badge Pamphlets at the Tecumseh Council Scout Shop are now Buy one, Get one FREE!

New Cub Scout Rank Tees – These brand-new Cub Scout Rank Tees feature glow-in-the-dark graphics that kids will love! (limited supply).

Den Leader Resource Cards – Den Leader resource cards are IN STOCK! Get them while they last!!

Maple Syrup – Camp Birch Maple Syrup is in stock and ready to make your breakfast extra yummy! $12 and made here at Camp Birch!

2027 World Scout Jamboree

The World Scout Jamboree is held every four years around the world. The next Jamboree will be held in Gdansk, Poland in the summer of 2027 (July 30 to August 8, 2027) and will have approximately 45,000 Scouts and leaders from over 140 countries in attendance. Participants must be between age 14-17 at the start of the Jamboree on July 30, 2027. Anyone older than that can apply to be a unit leader or on staff. Anyone younger than that will have to wait for the 2031 Jamboree in Denmark.

The World Scout Jamboree website: https://www.jamboree2027.org

The US Contingent website: https://wsj2027.us

Email: USAPoland2027@gmail.com

Cub Scout Pack Meeting Resources

The National Office has released some fantastic new resources to help Cub Scout leaders plan and execute pack and den meetings, and we wanted to make these resources available to you in one-stop! Happy planning! Please click the title of this article for links to: Pack Meeting Resources, Cub Scout Fun and Games, Cub Scout Presentations and Ceremonies, and information on the Den Meeting Activity Card Deck.

Tecumseh Council Online Store

Tecumseh Council Scout Store now offers online shopping for awards and uniforming needs! Just scan the QR code or go to the link below to shop: scouting.jotform.com/201336348054046

Save time! All orders will be filled for you ASAP with the choice of pickup at the Scout Shop (free) or delivery to your home (shipping extra)! Please note: sewing is not available at this time.

Pickup orders at: 4057 Swimming Pool Road, Yellow Springs, OH 45387.

Scout Shop Manager: Traci Free – 937-325-6449 x102 or Traci.Free@Scouting.org