Greater Saint Louis Area Council - 2019 NESA Advancement Day- Fall

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2019 NESA Advancement Day- Fall

Event Details

NESA Advancement Day will be held at Camp Vandeventer, Waterloo, IL

Scouts may choose from over 15 Merit Badges that are offered. Blue cards ARE NOT needed and will NOT be accepted for this event. They may be printed out from your original online reigistration beginning the Friday after the NESA day event. PLEASE allow the office staff those few days to enter all of the information before you contact them asking for the blue cards.

Merit badges can be scheduled for 2, 3, or 6 hour time blocks. Please make the best use of the schedule to ensure your Scout can take advantage of the many opportunities we offer. The system should not allow you to overbook your time. NOTE: ALL classes regardless of timing will take lunch from Noon-1pm.

It is the Troop and/or parent’s responsibility to provide adult leadership for the Scouts while they are in camp. At least one Youth Protection Trained adult should be on premises for the event.

Schedule

7:00-8:30 AM - Staff and Scout Check In

8:45 AM - Flag Raising / Announcements

9:00 AM - Morning classes begin

12:00 -1:00 PM - Lunch: Scouts (and adults) should bring a lunch and a cup

The Trading Post will be open!

1:00 PM - Afternoon classes begin

What to Bring
Scouts should bring a merit badge pamphlet, worksheet(s), notebook, pen/ pencil, and any other supplies required for each merit badge session. Special items will be listed as required in the catalog for each merit badge.

Because seating is limited in many of the program areas, an easily transportable chair is highly recommended.
 
Why Does NESA Charge a Fee?
The Southern Illinois Chapter of the Greater St. Louis Area Council NESA Committee provides funds for college scholarships, the annual Eagle Recognition Banquet, and other activities benefiting Scouting.  All proceeds from activities such as the Advancement Day go right back into providing for these programs and college scholarships.

Merit Badge Sessions
Scouts may choose from Merit Badges that are offered in the course catalog. Attendance of the Merit Badge class DOES NOT guarantee completion of the Merit Badge even if all of the pre-requisites have been completed prior to the event!! Sometimes counselors wish to talk about pre-requisites prior to assigning them for completion.

NESA Advancement Day is an opportunity for the Scout to meet with a counselor to review the Merit Badge material and demonstrate their skill and knowledge in that area to the counselor.

Sessions include instruction, group discussion, demonstration, and evaluation.  The Scout should be prepared to actively participate and discuss the material covered in the Merit Badge Pamphlet. This is best accomplished by reading the merit badge pamphlet and completing the prerequisite work as listed in the Class Catalog for the merit badge you are seeking.

If a Scout is not prepared (not aware of the merit badge requirements) the counselor may not allow the Scout to participate.

If a Scout has completed some of the merit badge requirements, they should bring proof with them.

Can I Help With Advancement Day?
Absolutely! To make this a successful day for the boys, we need quite a bit of help. This is such a big event with so many merit badges; there are always spots that need filled or additional help to keep things running smoothly. If you are interested in assisting with any of the merit badge sessions, registration, or other activities, please contact Terry Grime at terrya.grime@gmail.com.

When & Where
NESA Advancement Day 2019- Fall
Camp Vandeventer
Saturday 10-19-2019
7:00 AM CT to 4:00 PM CT Past
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