Welcome to the Centennial District!
On our many pages you will find all sorts of information. The site will be updated periodically so check back to see what's new and also signup for district emails.
District Dinner Friday, March 19, 2010
Wanted: All Cowboys and Cowgirls that volunteer in yer Troop or Packs's posse.
Why: It's a chance for you to recognize those that volunteer in your Troop or Pack. Nominate a volunteer(s) for Oustanding Leader and/or Unit Leadership Award. Please note that the nominations are due to Jeff Duer by March 4, 2010
Print Outstanding Leader nomination here...
Print your Unit Leadership Award nomination...
Print your District Award of Merit Nomination...
How do I Sign up? Complete your registration.
Hall of Leadership Nominations
Scout Leaders, one part of the 100th Anniversary of Scouting is the Hall of Leadership. This is where you can "nominate a Scout, a leader or other Scouting volunteer, who has made a significant difference at some time in your life, or the lives of others, by the extraordinary service they have given and the Scouting virtues they have modeled".
Nominations are only open until Feb. 8, 2010. The only restriction is that the nominee is still living. Twelve (12) nominees from the Denver Area Council will be selected and forwarded to the National office. At this time, Denver has received only ten (10) nominations. Don't delay, February will be here before you know it! You may get more information on the Hall of Leadership here, or go ahead and submit a nomination here.
District Re-Charters Due February 16th
Unit re-charters are due February 16th to the Denver Area Council office, access codes are available by contacting Jeff Duer or Scott O'Connor via email.
Also, there will be two opportunities to turn in re-charters within the district, both at the Roundtable Meeting site, 4701 S. Chambers Rd., Aurora, CO 80012. The first turn in is on Feb. 4th at 6:30pm-7:30pm, and second turn in is from 6:30pm-7:30pm one week later on Feb. 11th. Units can also bring paper work to the office (10455 W. 6th Ave. Suite 100, Lakewood, CO 80215) between 8 and 5, Monday-Friday. For help, contact your unit commissioner, district commissioner via email or Jeff or Scott via email.
Units please make note of the new registration fees (now $15) and should take about an hour to complete the paper work. NOTE: This years re-charter will not be complete unless units have the charter agreement complete and signed by the charter organization. This is available to print at the end of the online re-charter process.
Please note, the office is closed for President's Day on February 15th.
Get additional information here...
Uniform Assistance Program
Unit Leaders did you know that there is a uniform assistance program available to scouts thru the Denver Area Council. The program is open to all Scouts. Get detailed information here.
Cub Scout and Webelos Scout Day Camp
Cub Scout Day Camp provides fun and adventure in the outdoors for packs and dens. Cub Scout Day Camp registration is open to all registered Cub Scouts. Day Camp is very affordable; just $75 for 5-day camps or $50 for 3-day camps. Fees include hat, t-shirt, water bottle, activity patch and program. Health forms and day camp fees must be received no later than Friday, May 14, 2010 in order to receive these items at the Group Guide Orientation or the first day of camp. Participants who register after May 14, 2010 or at Day Camp will be charged an additional $10.00.
The page to sign up and most of your questions are a here.
For questions regarding the Centennial District five day camp, please contact Dwayne or Tabitha Cardin at 303.340.1717 or email.
For questions regarding the Centennial District three day twilight camp, please contact Cliff or Dorothy Young at 303-355-0790 or email.
New Belt Loops, Pins, and Merit Badges are Coming
When the BSA was founded in 1910, boys were’t into video games, scuba diving, or robotics. But as we enter our second century, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will be able to earn awards in these topics, thanks to a new focus on change and innovation.
New for Cub Scouts
Video Games is one of 13 new belt loops and pins in the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. It’s been more than 10 years since the program expanded, so volunteers and Cub Scouts from around the country have been waiting for this change.
In late January, Scout shops across the country should begin selling a new edition of the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide (No. 34299), which will include these additions:
Academics Subjects: Disabilities Awareness; Family Travel; Good Manners; Nutrition; Pet Care; Photography; Reading and Writing; Video Games
Requirements for the new awards will mirror those for the existing belt loops and pins. Besides the addition of the new awards, the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program remains the same.
Sports: Hiking; Hockey; Horseback Riding; Kickball; Skateboarding
New for Boy Scouts
Scuba Diving is the first new Boy Scout merit badge in three years; it will become available in December. Get a brochure about the badge so you can share with your volunteers.
Four other new merit badges will appear over the course of the coming year:
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Inventing (First quarter 2010)
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Geocaching (Second quarter 2010)
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Scouting Heritage (Second quarter 2010)
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Robotics (Fourth quarter 2010)
These badges are being introduced because they received positive feedback in a youth interest survey. If five new merit badges seems like a lot, it is. By comparison, the BSA introduced just six new merit badges between 1992 (Collections) and 2006 (Composite Materials).
When you have an idea for a new merit badge, the first step is to complete a proposal form, which you can get by e-mailing. Proposals that fit merit-badge criteria and rank highly with youth members are sent to a volunteer task force and the Program Content Committee for review and development.
But the new badges are’t the only innovation. In the past it took three years to create a merit badge. Now, that time has been cut to just less than a year, helping to keep the badge topics and content fresher than ever.
Please help spread the word about the new merit badges, belt loops, and pins through Web sites, newsletters, e-mails, social networking, roundtables, and events. As always, the National Website is your best source for the most current information about these awards.
Pack Planning Resources and Den Leader Kits
Remember those great Den Leader Kits we gave you last year? Great news! All of that information is now available online. Also, online is all the Resources you need to plan a successful year for your Cub Scout Pack! There are some amazing resources for packs, so please check them out below.
District Training
It's time for our Super Saturday of Training this year. We will be offering: This is Scouting, Cub Scout Leader Specific, Varsity Leader Specific, Scoutmaster and Asistant Scoutmaster Training, Youth Protection Training, and Health and Safety Training. All on the same day, Saturday, February 27, and all at the same location, LDS Church at 11100 E. Alameda Avenue in Aurora.
This is the best way to get your new leaders ready for their roles. Here is a full list training events. Remember, pre-registration is preferred, but walk-ins are never turned away. You can attend training that is offered in any district. Pick the one that fits your schedule best. Have a question about training? Ask our Training Chair, Jim Newell.
EAGLE Scout Information
Ready to earn Scouting's highest honor? Centennial District's EAGLE Scout coordinator is Joe Lewis. He is your starting point and can be reached via email. Most of the forms and basic information you need can be found on the council website.
Want to Join Scouting?
Fill out this form and submit your information and somebody will contact you or contact either Jeff Duer or Scott O'Connor to help find your way, or you may use our District Maps to find a unit near you.
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