Bush District

What is a District?

“A Scouting District is a geographical area of the local BSA council, determined by the council executive board. District leaders mobilize resources to ensure the growth and success of units within the district’s territory. All districts are responsible for carrying out four standard functions: membership, finance, program, and unit service.”
                          --- From “A Handbook for District Operations”

The Bush District, while not a new district, is for the first time in recent history being “staffed” with a District Committee and Commissioner Core. The Midnight Sun Council is made up of everything north of Cantwell and Tok all the way to the Arctic Ocean and starting at the Canadian Border and running west stopping at the Bering Sea, not including Nome and the surrounding area. The Bush District includes all this area with the exception of the North Star Borough. There are units in Delta, Healy, Anderson, and Atqasuk. The Bush District shows the greatest potential for growth in Scouting for Alaska as more and more units are started and grow throughout the district.

TRAINING

Because of the size and complexity of the Bush District there are no scheduled training sessions organized by the district at this time. That said, regular training sessions are offered when requested by units. For a training course in your area, contact Sven at the Earl and Pat Cook Council Service Center to schedule a unit visit and training session.

ROUNDTABLE

The Bush District is, at this time, operated out of Delta Junction and Roundtable is held the last Wednesday of the month starting at 6 PM at the LDS Branch in Delta. These meetings give unit leaders the chance to sit down and meet with Council and District leaders to talk about upcoming events and Council programs, as well as work on any issues that may be coming up in their unit. Roundtable is a chance for leaders to share ideas about what they do in their unit to make Scouting great for their youth.

WEBELO’S WOODS

This weekend is for Webelos both first and second year as well as for Boy Scout troops. Come out to Lost Lake and spend the weekend learning what it means to be a BOY SCOUT in preparation for your crossover! Webelos Woods is a chance to get Webelos excited about being a Boy Scout and helping them with that transition. Boy Scout Troops, this is your chance to convince every Webelo that they should join YOUR troop!

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CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP: Riding Off Into the Midnight Sun

The Cub Scout Day Camp program is designed to teach skills and develop attitudes that make a boy more self-reliant and more at home in the outdoors. He will have fun with a purpose. The purpose is to build character while providing a memorable experience in the life of a boy. At Day Camp Cub Scouts participate in individual and team sports, games, crafts, explore nature, and work on achievements, electives, and activity badges. Boys have fun in the outdoors -- that's Cub Scout Day Camp. Make sure your boys get Cub Scouting at its best by attending Cub Scout Day Camp.

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