Boy Scouts Northeast Iowa Council launches “Scout Me In Challenge” for all youth
“Scout Me In Challenge” has launched ... The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many things to take place virtually due to social distancing and gathering restrictions, among them Boy Scout meetings such as what is pictured above. The Boy Scouts Northeast Iowa Council has launched the “Scout Me In Challenge” as of June 1, a free collection of activities for all youth to take part in during the months of June, July and August. Submitted photo.
The Boy Scouts Northeast Iowa Council has announced the launch of the free Scout Me In Challenge! The challenge became available starting Monday, June 1 for all youth and is accessed at: https://mailchi.mp/scouting/smichallenge.
The Scout Me In Challenge has activities for June, July and August. As families continue spending time together during the global pandemic, the challenge puts a fresh perspective on many of the projects families are currently doing together, as well as exposes them to new activities. The challenge takes the core of Cub Scouting, such as citizenship, personal fitness, character and leadership, and breaks it into bite-sized pieces that can be done as a family.
Laura Bies, Northeast Iowa Council Membership Chair states, “We’ve put together a selection of Scouting-friendly activities centered around family connections, service to the community, exploring nature, S.T.E.M., and learning about the Scout Law for any family to participate in. Both Scouting families and non-Scouting families are welcome to participate in this free program.”
During COVID-19, things like the Scout Me In Challenge are one of the ways the more than 2,000 youth members of the Northeast Iowa Council continue Scouting at home. The Northeast Iowa Council Scouts are resilient and Scouting leaders are dedicated to continue investing in local youth by maintaining activities that build character and instill leadership qualities into future leaders. Scouting Packs and Troops are moving forward with activities and meetings - virtually, while adhering to Scouting’s safety guidelines.
Recently, Troop 5 out of Peosta completed a virtual meeting where older Scouts conducted learning presentations for the younger Scouts. Troop 138 out of Monona has been meeting twice a week through virtual meetings where they are working on merit badges and completing their cyber chip - which is a youth internet safety course.
The counties currently served by the Northeast Iowa Council include Dubuque, Allamakee, Clayton, Delaware and parts of Jackson in Iowa, and Jo Daviess in Illinois. For additional information about the Northeast Iowa Council, visit www.scoutsiowa.org.
