STEM Adventure Weekend 

Scouts BSA STEM event

Lost Pines Scout Reservation 

September 20-22, 2024

Join us for the weekend and enjoy STEM merit badges classes and other STEM activities for all Scouts BSA and older youth! 

Please read the STEM Adventure Weekend Participant Guide for more information. Last year’s guide provides a good idea of what to expect.

Registration

• Early Bird Registration (August 1-15) Scout $65; Adult $35
• Regular Registration (August 15-September 17) Scout $80; Adult $40
• Registration closes at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, September 17.

Event Overview

• Scouts BSA and older youth (Venturers, Sea Scouts, Explorers) may attend STEM Adventure Weekend with their units or with their BSA-registered parent/guardian. No lone scouts.
• Location: Lost Pines Scout Reservation  (Directions: Google | Yahoo)
• Classes are Saturday morning, afternoon, and Sunday morning.
• Four meals are provided: Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Sunday breakfast
• Saturday evening includes climbing and a star party weather permitting.
• Scouts may sign up for up to three STEM classes and enjoy free-time STEM activities Saturday evening. Classes include merit badges and Nova or Cosmic Awards. Classes are selected via on the online registration form. After registering, you may change classes online or at event check-in as long as the class has space.
• Check in will begin at 6:00PM on Friday, September 22.  Classes will conclude on Sunday, September 22 at noon.
   

Paperwork checklist

• For every participant: bring a paper copy of your BSA Medical form parts A&B.
• For every participant: bring a paper copy of your BSA registration for every participant. 
• For all adults: bring a paper copy proof of unexpired YPT and your current BSA Leader Registration.

See https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/gss01/ for more information.

Guidelines

• Each youth must have a designated responsible adult on site. No lone scouts.
• BSA camping rules: All adults staying overnight must have a current Youth Protection Training certificate and must be registered with BSA in an adult fee-required position effective September 1, 2023.
• Everyone on site must CHECK IN when arriving and must CHECK OUT when leaving camp at any time for any reason.
• No vehicles are allowed in camp. Bring a wagon or backpack to transport your gear from the parking lot.
• Potable water and restroom facilities are available.
• If you need electricity overnight for health reasons (CPAP), please contact a CAC Staff member as soon as possible to make arrangements.
• Classes without a minimum of scouts may be canceled. CAC reserves the right to rearrange class times to balance head counts. 
• You may sign up as a troop or individually. Each troops shall provide a minimum of 2 adults and meet all BSA guidelines. Please strive for a ratio of 1 adult for every 4 youth.
• Campsites will be assigned upon arrival. For troops bringing more than 10 people, please contact staff as soon as possible to ensure adequate space is reserved.