All unit recharters were due by December 31.  If your unit is among those that have turned in their recharter, our Program Services staff is working as quickly as they can to process your recharter.  Thank you in advance for your patience as they work through all recharters and other time-sensitive projects.

If your unit has not turned in its recharter, this needs to be a top priority to complete as soon as possible.  Rechartering is how our members maintain the benefits of registration with the BSA, including liability insurance, advancement tracking, Boys’ Life subscriptions and more.

Remember that all adults must be current on Youth Protection Training to maintain their registration with the BSA.  You can update your training at my.scouting.org.  Additionally, adults that have not yet submitted the Criminal Background Recheck Authorization must do so as soon as possible to remain registered with the BSA.

The Priebe Family Foundation is pleased to offer a Scouting STEM Scholarship for recent Eagle Scouts.  The one-time scholarship of up to $10,000 is for an Eagle Scout planning to attend college to study a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related field.  The scholarship recipient is selected by Three Harbors Council following a competitive application process.  The selection criteria includes leadership activities, school accomplishments, community and Scouting involvement.  Interested candidates should submit an application by May 1, 2021.  For more information and to apply, click here.

Open to all Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA

Registration - 9:00 a.m.
Derby begins - 9:30 a.m.
Derby concludes - 11:30 a.m.
Lunch and Awards - 12:00 p.m.

Holes will be drilled for each family.  Fishing poles will be available if you do not have some available.  There will be plenty of support for Scouts new to ice fishing.  All activities will be socially distanced.  Youth 15 and under do not need a fishing license.  One day licenses are available on the Wisconsin DNR website.  For more information or to register now, click here.

Cub Scout Biathlon - Cub Scouts will participate in a camp-wide course of activities including BB shooting at Indian Mound Scout Reservation.  Start times will be separated to ensure social distancing.  A snowman building contest will be held for each family in the sports field as you enter camp (snow permitting).  Hot chocolate and soup will be served.  Click here for more information and to register now.

Online Journalism Merit Badge Clinic - Saturday, January 23

Online Webelos Engineer Adventure Clinic - Wednesday, January 27

Weather Online Merit Badge Clinic - Tuesday, February 9

Cub Scouts Online Adventure Clinics

We have two exciting adventure clinics for Cub Scouts.  The first one is for all Bears (3^rd Grade) on Sunday, January 24th and includes "Bear Claws" and "Bear Necessities".  The second one is for all Wolves (2_^nd Grade) on Saturday, February 6th and includes "Call of the Wild" and "Germs Alive".  Click here for more information and to sign-up.

Now is the time to begin planning your unit’s 2021 Family Friends of Scouting presentation.  Friends of Scouting is your opportunity to make a direct financial contribution to Three Harbors Council to provide high quality program support, facilities, insurance and staff resources to you and your unit.  Family Friends of Scouting presentations may look different than we’re used to seeing, but they are going to be more important than ever in 2021. If you have any questions regarding this year’s campaign or need additional resources to provide a presentation to your unit, please contact your district executive

Register today for our 2021 Camp Card Sale! This is a risk-free fundraiser designed to assist Scout in funding their summer activities. Cards contain deals and discounts from local restaurants and businesses, which the Scouts sell, earning a commission! To register your unit for this year’s sale, go to www.ThreeHarborsScouting.org/CampCard.

Journey to Excellence is a program that helps units, districts and councils plan and execute for ongoing improvement in their operations.  This year, due to COVID-19, the unit Journey to Excellence program has been modified.  Additionally, the district and council Journey to Excellence programs have been discontinued for 2020 and 2021.  Further details, unit scorecards and more can be found at Journey to Excellence.

Tips for Hosting a Pinewood Derby Event

Units should begin the planning process NOW to help ensure the Pinewood Derby is a safer experience for all.  Click here for good tips to consider when planning your pack’s Pinewood Derby. 

You can also join in upcoming workshops to prepare your unit’s Pinewood Derby.

Each year on February 8, the Boy Scouts of America celebrates its birthday. It’s a date officially known as Scouting Anniversary Day.  But this is more than an excuse to eat an extra s’more and commemorate another year of Scouting adventures. It’s also when packs, troops, crews and ships honor a Scout’s “duty to God.”

Through a trio of faith-based celebrations known as Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath and Scout Jumuah, young people give back to the chartered organizations that give them so much.  Click here to learn everything you need to know about Scout Sunday 2021, Scout Sabbath 2021 and Scout Jumuah 2021!

Kanwa tho Lodge News

Be sure to renew your 2021 dues now to get the early bird discount at http://www.kanwatho.org/Dues.  To help you pay your dues faster, be sure to know your unit type, number and district.

Celebrate the past year with the OA virtual Banquet on Sunday, January 17, 2021.  “Doors Open” at 5:15 and the program will start at 5:30 p.m.  Please pre-register so we can prepare properly at http://www.kanwatho.org/Banquet.

SAVE THE DATE - Saturday, March 6th

Scouts! Join us virtually on Saturday, March 6th for the Eleventh Annual Gateway Merit Badge Tech!  Stay tuned next month when registration goes live on Three Harbors Council website for the list of merit badge classes to be offered.

STEM Fair at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) will be happening in 2021!  MSOE has been such a gracious host and they have BRAND-NEW STEM facilities to make our great experience even better!  Unfortunately, due to covid-19 we don’t know exactly when STEM Fair 2021 will happen.  We are making every attempt to make it the hands-on fun learning environment you have come to expect.  As soon as we have specific details, we will let everyone know.  Stay Tuned!

VFW Scout of the Year Applications

Some of the VFW’s earliest ties to the community involve youth groups and perhaps none are stronger or more lasting than the relationship with America's scouting organizations.  Our Scout of the Year program provides members of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts who display standout citizenship, patriotism, and love of country with the opportunity to be rewarded with college scholarships of up to $5,000.  You can review the rules and eligibility requirements and submit your application by clicking here.

SALE! - Camping gear to take on new adventures – one week only – January 11-17 – Take an extra 30% off select items.  

Start thinking about making a donation to the World Friendship Fund in February.