| | | | | | | | | | Youth Protection Training (YPT) is being replaced by Safeguarding Youth Training. As of May 31, 2026, the current YPT will expire, and all registered adult leaders must complete Safeguarding Youth Training before that date to remain current.
What You Need to Know - Initial course: 90 minutes
- Valid for one year
- Annual refresher: 20 minutes
- If your training expires for more than 7 days, you must retake the full 90‑minute course
Don’t Wait—Take It Now
Avoid last‑minute issues with registration, position eligibility, or rechartering. Completing the training early ensures you remain active, compliant, and ready to serve youth safely. Log in to https://my.scouting.org. Select “My Training” and complete Safeguarding Youth Training today. Additional information and resources are available here. | | | | | | | |
Hello friends! You are invited to come outside and participate in the 2026 Bear Paw Spring Camporee, May 1-3, 2026, at our Bear Paw Scout Camp in Mountain, WI! We will have special Harry Potter themed events, along with a one-of-a-kind Harry Potter themed Spring Camporee patch! This is your chance to complete a merit badge or just come for the fun! 18 MERIT BADGES AVAILABLE: Architecture, Art, Bird Study, Dog Care, Fish & Wildlife, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Geocaching, Radio, Scouting Heritage, American Indian Culture, Orienteering, Painting, Reading, Weather, Veterinary Science, Public Health, and Signs/Signals/and Codes.
The Archery, Rifle, and Shotgun ranges will be open on Saturday for those wanting to practice their shooting skills.
We will also have IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) training available for adults and ILST (Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops) training for the Scouts to take!
ATV Riding will be available for those that have the training and would like to hit the trails!
If interested in helping with a merit badge or with logistics for the event, contact the Event Chair, Paul Rasmussen.
Spring Camporee areas needing help sign-up link click here.
| | | | | | | | Join us for up to 4 sessions of fun, exciting, and thrilling weekends of Whitewater Kayaking. Either at Gardner Dam Adventure Base or Wausau Whitewater Park, whitewater kayaking is a lively activity for Scouts (ages 13+) and adults! Dates are in May, August, and September! Whether you're an experienced kayaker or looking for an exciting new experience, whitewater is for you! Contact Dave Benton at (920) 539-4548 for more details! | | | | | | | | Let's get outside and experience the outdoor adventure of Camp Rokilio on Saturday, May 16, 2026! The Rokilio Experience is an exciting introduction to the meaning of summer camp, with an opportunity for youth and parents to see camp in action. Parents & youth will experience their first adventure at Camp Rokilio together in this one-day event filled with exciting activities including; archery, BB Gun range, sling shots, capture the flag, and several more fun-filled activities. Games and activities may include open field games such as poison ball and disc golf, 9 square in the air, ga-ga ball, nature activity, and many other games and activities! Extra experiences include: blacksmithing, outdoor dutch oven cooking, story telling, and gem mining!
Tour the camp and see our theme buildings (Kohler Castle, JJ Keller Fort, Oertle Train Station, and Gunderson Viking Ship). What is a theme building? Come join us and find out. If you have thought about and dreamed of summer camp, the Rokilio Experience is created just for you. You'll also learn about and, potentially, tour the infamous Camp Rokilio bog with a self-guided tour (weather dependent).
All Cub Scouts (including registered Lions), Webelos, and AOL Scouts are welcome to attend. If you are not currently a Scout and are interested in joining -- you are absolutely invited to come and learn more about Scouting as well as the camp. | | | | | | | | Cub Scouts! Come join us for a fun-filled fishing adventure on Saturday, June 6th!
Twin Lakes District is proud to host this event designed as an introduction to fishing for Cub Scout age kids. Check in will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the event starting at 9:00 a.m. Cub Scouts will rotate through the seven-station listed below. Stations 1-6 will need to be completed before Station 7 (Open Fishing Time). Fishing gear will be available if needed. Parents are required to attend with Kindergarten & 1st grade age Scouts but are encouraged for all ages. Parents can fish too!
Station #1 - Fishing Safety Station #2 - Fishing Rods/Reels/Tackle/Bait Station #3 - Fish Identification Station #4 - BSA Angler Educator, BSA Certified Angler Instructor (CAI) and DNR Informational Handouts Station #5 - Backyard Bass Fishing Station #6 - Fishing Knots (How to) & How to place a worm on a hook Station #7 - Fishing in Lake Winnebago
BSA Health Forms Parts A&B are required. No fishing licenses required for this event (Wisconsin DNR Free Fishing Weekend).
Cub Scouts are encouraged to invite a friend free of charge. Scouts that bring a non-registered friend to the event will be entered for a rod & reel combo for themselves and their friend.
We are currently looking for Scouts BSA age youth to assist with volunteering. They will be assigned to a station to help assist with teaching and will be guaranteed a minimum of 1 hour for open fishing (if they choose).
Any questions, you can reach out to Tammi Thurow at Tammi.Thurow@Scouting.org or (920) 266-9555.
We look forward to seeing you there! | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE WITH THE JAMBOREE CONTINGENT Travel & tour in Washington, D.C. before the Jamboree July 17 - Depart Wisconsin to Washington, D.C. July 22 - Arrive for the Jamboree at the Summit, West Virginia July 31 - Return to Wisconsin Youth members Age 12-17 Open spots for youth members Adult members Travel and tour with the contingent and serve as Jamboree staff members. Open spots for adult members. You can be a part of the largest event in Scouting! Contact mike.mailand@konwapos.org for more information. Complete the interest form to receive Jamboree updates and links for Jamboree meetings. JAMBOREE 2026 INTEREST FORM JAMBOREE 2026 REGISTRATION
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