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Youth Protection Training Renewals for 2020

Many adults are renewing their Youth Protection Training (YPT) in preparation for rechartering. Here are some important tips:

1. Make sure you are taking the mandatory, NOT the recommended lesson plan.
2. There are four mandatory modules. Take a screen shot of each module completion, preferably with a timestamp if possible.
   • Overview and Policies v2
   • Sexual Abuse v2
   • Bullying v2
   • Certification Test v2
3. Once you have taken a screen shot of your module completion, DO NOT CLICK NEXT. Instead, exit your browser window and start the subsequent module "fresh" from the "Mandatory YPT Course" screen.

By following these steps, you should receive a certificate within 24 hours. If you experience problems, please contact your unit's Training Chair or servicing Commissioner.

Upcoming Events

• October 17-18: 3rd Big Online Merit Badge Weekend
  • Download Flyer
  • Sign Up Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/124209226139
• October 24: The Cabrillo Merit Badge Day Camp
  • Are you tired of looking at a screen all day? Do you want to be outside doing something fun? Then Cabrillo Merit Badge Day Camp is for you. On Saturday, October 24 we are offering Canoeing, Swimming, Search and Rescue, First Aid, Pioneering, Game Design, and Wood Carving Merit Badges. Please see the https://www.glaacbsa.org/Cabrillo to sign up.

• View the Pacifica District 2020 Calendar of Events (PDF)
• Online Merit Badge Classes
• Ready to plan your own campire?
  • Pacifica District Virtual Campfire April 2020 Outline
  • Download Campfire Planning Sheet
  • Download Sample Campfire Ceremonies
  • Download Sample Campfire Song Sheet
  • Download Pack Campfire Tips
  • Download Troop, Ship, or Crew Campfire Tips 

Safer at Home - Scouting at Home Resources

Click the link above to find a resource hub for parents and leaders to help support Scouting at home. Resources for running your Scout meetings virtually (see https://bit.ly/distance-scouting) and keeping your units running during the COVID-19 crisis. 

• Council Latest Information on COVID-19
• Camping Season Deferral Announcement
• Journey to Excellence 2020 (In Light of COVID-19)

Important Links

• Safer at Home - Scouting at Home Resources
• 2020 Pacifica District Calendar
• Pacifica District 2019 Camporee Photo Album
• District Advancement Documents
• District Award of Merit Nomination Form
• Journey to Excellence 2020 (In Light of COVID-19)

Roundtable Meetings

• Download Roundtable Matters (October 2020)
  • Cub Resources:
    • Pack 773 Awards Template (Power Point)
    • Welcoming New Families
      • Outline (PDF)
      • Video from National (Vimeo)
  • Older Scouts Resources:
    • Troop 860 Cohort Interest Survey (Google Survey)
    • Troop 860 Scouts to Plan Family Outing to Count for Advancement (PDF)
• Download aRTie's Mailbox (October 2020)

Commissioner’s Meetings

OA Chapter Meetings

About Pacifica District

Pacifica District serves the Southern California Communities of El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Gardena, Carson, Wilmington, Lomita, Harbor City, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates, and San Pedro.

Volunteers from the District avidly support and staff council events such as the University of Scouting, Cub Day Camp, Cub, and Scout Residential Camp, National Youth Leadership Training, Wood Badge, Scouting for Food drives, as well as Camp Card, and Popcorn Sales.

We host a Camporee each Spring, a Cub Day camp each Summer, a Webelos event each Fall, District Pinewood Derby, Soapbox Derby, Volunteer Service Projects, Hiking and Backpacking Training, and Sea Scout Activities.