Northern Trail News: April 27, 2025
Action Items
- Signup for Cub Scout Fun:
- All Day Saturday Camp in Northern Trail, Saturday, May 31st, Register now.
Early Bird Discount, ends this coming Tuesday April 29.
More info below. flyer - More Day Camps In Circle Ten: Information here.
- All Day Saturday Camp in Northern Trail, Saturday, May 31st, Register now.
- Get Signed up for Summer Camp:
- Trevor Rees-Jones
- Camp Constantin
- Not Sure Where to Go? Contact katherine.mccrary@scouting.org and she will schedule someone to come and give a presentation to your unit.
- Unit Not Going to Camp? Go as a Maverick
- Get Trained, Details Below:
- WFA Wilderness First Aid, for high adventure bound units.
- YPT Youth Protection Training, Required for all adults
- Weather Weather awareness training, know what do to when.
- On-Line Training While in-person training is preferred, there is a wealth of position specific and general training available.
- Return: Unsold Adventure Cards Full Commission Deadline: May 2nd. Questions, Jordan Ray jordan.ray@scouting.org
- Share: Scouting skills. You are needed to mentor new leaders. Contact Bram Franklin, bramfranklin@gmail.com
- Volunteer: The District Committee needs your skills and passion for scouting continue delivering a great program. Program, Training, Membership and Finance all need need new members. Contact Lester at: lester.cox@icloud.com
On the Calendar
- District Committee Meeting, May 1, 2025, 7:00PM FUMC
- Adventure Card Turn-in Deadline May 2, 2025, For full commission.
- OA Chapter Meeting May 13, 2025, 7:30PM FUMC
- Wilderness First Aid Training May 16-19, Details below
- Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops May 17, 2025 Advanced Registration Required.
- Commissioner Staff Meeting, May 22, 2025, FUMC
- Northern Trail Day Camp, Saturday May 31, 2025
- Last Newsletter? June 29, 2025.
- District Calendar.
Police Explorer Post Wins Metroplex Challenge Award
Richardson Police Department’s Richardson Police Explorer Post #761 took home several honors recently at the Metroplex Challenge held in Grand Prairie. Thanks to hard work, dedication and teamwork, the group brought home awards in multiple categories:
- 1st Place—Mental Health Scenario
- 1st Place—Female Physical Agility Course
- 2nd and 3rd Place—Bicycle Obstacle Course
Richardson’s Explorer program provides hands-on career activities for young men and women ages 14-20 who are interested in law enforcement careers. More information.
Newsletter Future at Risk
Unless a new communication chair is found, the last newsletter will be June 29, 2025. Contact District Chair, Lester Cox if you are willing to take on this role or know of a good candidate lester.cox@icloud.com.
Northern Trail Day Camp
Saturday May 31, 2025, Map
Calling all Cub Scouts from Tigers to Arrow of Light Scouts, Siblings, and Prospective Cub Scouts! Flyer
Event Details:
- Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: First United Methodist Church, Oliphant Field, 515 Custer Rd., Richardson, TX 75082
- Oliphant Field is across the street from First United Methodist Church Richardson at the corner of Custer and Greenleaf.
- Registration will close on May 19 at 11:00 p.m. No Exceptions!
(This is the deadline to register, add/change participants, update participant information, and complete payment in full). - Ranks: When registering your Scout, please register them for the rank they will be as of September 2025.
Leadership Coverage Requirements
A good rule of thumb is 2 adults per 8 scouts, but no more than 10. You know your scouts, so plan accordingly!
Lions and Tigers are the only ranks that require a guardian present with them at all times. No "walking den leader" role, just adults in the pack (or family members!) They don't have to be registered with the BSA to attend!
Cost:
- Cub Participant (Cub Scouts, Siblings, and Prospective Scouts): $30.00 regular price.
Early Bird Special $25.00 until Tuesday, April 29 at 11:00 p.m. - Parent/Guardians: $15.00 regular price.
Early Bird Special $10.00 until Tuesday, April 29 at 11:00 p.m. - Youth/Adult Staff: $15.00 regular price.
Early Bird Special $10.00 until Tuesday, April 29 at 11:00 p.m. - Cancellations: All cancellations must follow the Cancellation and Refund Policy
More information and registration may be found here.
You Can Help Connect Us With New Unit Prospects
Northern Trail is setting appointments with Calvary Pentecostal and St. James Episcopal churches. Are you a member at either site? We'd love to know as it's always helpful to have Scouters who are also members of our partners. Contact DE Katherine McCrary at Katherine.McClary@scouting.org. Have ideas for other possible unit prospective partners? We're all ears!
Training
WFA Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness First Aid is required for attending all BSA High Adventure bases - Philmont - requires 3 with WFA; Northern Tier - 1; Sea Base - 1; Summit -1 recommends having 2. and in general recommended for all scouting activities beyond one hour of medical help. I have 1 remaining class this spring.
May 16-19, 2025
Classes: Friday, night; Saturday, all day; Sunday, afternoon Cost: $90
CPR/AED is required and will be offered the Thursday night before each class. For the application and more information contact Mike Reisinger, 972-907-8949, mj1234r@sbcglobal.net
Youth Protection Training (YPT)
Avoid the rush, check your card and get it done. Training is valid for two years and you must retake the online course. If you are out of date, it is full stop. Go to my.scouting.org for this and other training opportunities. Don't forget Hazardous Weather Training and Range Activities Safety Training.
A huge amount of training material is available online, including position training and Youth Protection. Access your account here. If you don't have an account, it is easy to set one up. You can access your training records and set up a complete training program.
If you have any questions about training needs, please contact us at NT.Training@att.net
Camperships
We want every scout to attend Summer camp, Financial aid is available. More information about the process may be found here.
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops May 17, 2025 Advanced Registration Required.
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) course teaches Scouts with leadership positions about their new roles and the organizational and leadership skills needed to most effectively reach success in that role. Completion of ILST is a prerequisite for Scouts to participate in the more advanced leadership courses such as National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT).
This course is for every Scout in the troop who holds a leadership position, including all elected positions and any appointed positions at the discretion of the senior patrol leader. In some troops, this might mean that this course is for every Scout! More information.
Richardson Police-Youth Citizen Police Academy
The Richardson Police Department is now accepting applications for its upcoming Youth Citizen Police Academy. Flyer This weeklong program will run from Monday, June 16th to Friday, June 20th, from 8:30 AM to noon each day, and is open to kids ages 13-17. The Academy offers a valuable opportunity to learn about law enforcement and the operations of the Police Department.
Topics include:
- Operations overview of Police Department
- K-9 unit
- SWAT
- Drone (UAS) Program
- Patrol Tactics
- Communications
- Crime Scene Investigations (CSI)
- Criminal Investigations
- Drunk and Distracted Driving
- Crash Investigations
To learn more or to apply, visit the RPD Youth CPA webpage at https://www.richardsonpolice.net/services/community-engagement/youth-citizen-police-academy
Applications must be submitted by May 30th.
Contact the Richardson Police Department Community Relations Unit for more information at 972-744-4955.
Arapaho Chapter News
OA Chapter Meeting May 13, 2025, 7:30PM FUMC, Room 230
Time to renew your OA membership go to: miki.org/event-registration/ to pay your dues.
Contact arapaho@miki.org with questions.
The Order of the Arrow is an honor camper service organization. Each district has a chapter and members are chosen by their peers.
Crossover Arrows
Does your Pack need crossover arrows? We have you covered! Contact Kristine Schwope at adviser@arapahochapter.org
Northern Trail has an active commissioner staff with deep scouting knowledge. Get to know your commissioner. Your commissioner can help you and your unit resolve problems and pass along some ideas to make your program even better. Our District Commissioner is Bram Franklin, who may be reached at: bramfranklin@gmail.com.
If you are having trouble reaching your commissioner, contact Bram and he will assist you.
Commissioner Service
Looking for a way to give back to scouting? New unit leaders need mentors who can help them navigate the trail. As you know it can be a little overwhelming. Training is available! Contact our district commissioner Bram Franklin bramfranklin@gmail.com for more information.
Website and Newsletter
Our newsletter and website reach a very large audience in Northern Trail. If there is something scouting related which needs to be on the website or the newsletter, please do not keep it to yourself, let us know. webmaster@ntrail.org
If we need to fix a broken link or have incorrect information, please take a moment, and let us know. webmaster@ntrail.org
Do not keep the newsletter to yourself! Everyone in your unit should be receiving the newsletter and be aware of the website. sign up is easy, just send them to: Newsletter sign up . Do not forget to sign up on Circle Ten to receive updates from the council.
Looking for something in a recent newsletter? Several years of past newsletters may be found here.
Yours in Scouting,
John Slaughter
Northern Trail Communications Committee