Important excerpts from the guide to advancement 2019. When you give to the heart of america council, you make a commitment to more than 29,000 kansas city area youth. A third risk is that among the scouts there may be different levels of education or understanding of material. As a scout goes through the many different ranks in scouting. The heart of america council is a 501c3 charity organization. Record earned stem nova awards in scoutbook html icon or submit the bsa advancement report pdf icon no. Occasionally, special nova awards will be created for participation in certain activities, such as the stem exhibit at the national scout jamboree or the stem trek at philmont scout ranch. The youth works with a nova counselor bsa position code 58, completes. Powerpoint presentation fast start stem orientation pdf for svmbc with notes. The mitigation is to follow bsa youth protection policies and for youth to always follow the buddy system. Boy scouts of america supernova awards mentor information. Be registered with the boy scouts of america position code 58. A printed, current certificate for youth protection training.
And of course you ensure safety and youth protection. John mccawley taught designed to crunch 2015 and whoosh. Log in, click bsa learn center, then stem in scouting. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the scouts bsa nova awards. Cub scouts cub scouts is a program designed to meet the needs of young boys, by offering fun and challenging activities to promote character development, citizenship, and physical fitness scouts bsa scouts bsa is a program for youth ages 11 through 17, designed to develop character, citizenship, and fitness venturing venturing is a youth development program for young men and women 14 years. Nova program paperwork national capital area council. The boy scouts of americas nova awards program incorporates learning with cool activities and exposure to science, technology, engineering and mathematics for scouts. Nova counselors must be age 21 or older register as a nova counselor position code 58, nonunit position, no registration fee using the bsa adult application must complete bsa s youth protection training before working with youth should complete nova counselor training available at my. The bsas youth protection guidelines prohibit oneoneone contact between adults and youth members. Must be approved by a counselor who is a registered bsa adult leader current youth protection training is required, nova training is recommended. If a volunteer does not meet the bsas youth protection training.
Supernova awards mentor also need to submit the information form. Your gift will ensure that todays scouts become tomorrows leaders. Download the boy scout nova guidebook suffolk county council. In addition to youth protection, the advancement guidelines in gta section 7 are required. The great news is that in the last few years, the bsa has added new stem. Scouting from home patriots path council boy scouts of. Cub scouts, webelos scouts, scouts bsa, and sea scouts and venturers.
The council was chartered on april 6, 1919 to instill values and expand the scouting movement in suffolk county. Scouting as a venturer, please see the venturing nova awards guidebook. To qualify as a nova counselor, you must be at least 21 years old and of good character. Important excerpts from the guide to advancement 2019, no. This program offers the stem nova awards and stem supernova awards. If you believe a child has been abused, call 911 or one of the local contact numbers listed below. The supernova awards are offered for those who enjoy a super.
As a nova awards counselor, i agree to follow the requirements of the nova award. Youth protection training must be taken every two yearsregardless of position. Watch an episode or episodes about one hour total of a show about wildlife, endangered species, invasive species, food chains, biodiversity, ecosystems, or. The youth works with a nova counselor bsa position code 58, completes the requirements and earns the nova award. The requirements and activities were designed to motivate youth and recognize more indepth, advanced achievement in stemrelated activities. In addition to the bsa adult registration form, mentors must complete the supernova awards mentor information application. Youth protection training and nova counseling code d83 is required. The boy scouts of america developed the stem nova awards program to excite and expand a sense of wonder in our scouts. Each award covers one specific subfield of a stem subject area. Upon earning their first nova award, scouts receive the distinctive nova award patch. In most cases, the original files are available for download, so you can modify them to fit your council and local resources. Adults working with scouts in the nova badge should be trained as a nova counselor.
Back in 2020 our scouts bsa stem program will be available every session throughout the summer during merit badge time slots and is open to all scouts. A completed supernova mentor information form, indicating which awards you wish to mentor. By working with an adult counselor or mentor, the various modules allow them to explore the basic principles of stem and discover how fun and fascinating stem can be. In the nova and supernova awards, there are references to counselors and mentors. Stem nova counselor information form please type or print. Nova counselors and supernova mentors scouting event. In the topics below, procedures that apply to merit badges typically also apply to other advancements, such as nova and supernova awards.
Scouting magazine is published five times a year and. There is also great content for scouts bsa, including sessions on. Key points about nova awards nova awards need to be completed under the supervision of a nova counselor. Unless the supernova mentor applicant opts out, ncac will simultaneously register the applicant as a. This is an update to an existing list of supernova awards subjects. Registering as a nova counselor takes three pieces of. For the scouts bsa supernova awards, the scout must be first class and have earned any three of the four nova awards for scouts bsa.
Scouting from home patriots path council boy scouts. A few elements of the training are local to svmbc, but most of the material is applicable across all councils. Here you will find a resource hub for parents and leaders to help support scouting at home, with stayathome educational activities for any scout rank, tips for continuing to work on advancements and kidfriendly content that connects scouting with their daily lives. Just a heads up, though all content, information, and opinions shared on this forum are those of the author, not the bsa. For each nova earned after that, a scout earns a separate pi. In order to serve as nova counselor, the parent will need to complete an adult bsa volunteer application for this position and a few other requirements as described here our pack currently has 2 nova counselors john russell and lonni olson willing to.
It is a place that connects us to the past, present, and future of scouting. Cub scout nova award scouts bsa boy scouts cub scouts. The following recognition items are available for purchase at your local scout shop or online at stem nova counselors must sign off on each requirement using the bsa advancement report no. For more information, refer to the back of the bsa adult membership application, no. Or track completion in the free scoutbook mobile app ios and android designed to help busy parents keep up with busy scouts. True youth protection can be achieved only through the focused commitment of everyone in scouting. Watch an episode or episodes about an hour total of a show about anything related to motion or machines. In order to serve as nova counselor, the parent will need to complete an adult bsa volunteer application for this position and a few other requirements as described here. The hope is that the requirements and activities for earning these awards stimulate interest in stemrelated fields and shows how science, technology, engineering, and. Choose a or b or c and complete all the requirements. To find out more about the youth protection policies of the boy scouts of america and how. The site also includes facebook groups that anyone in the country can join. Comprehensive canada has national data protection legislation covering both the public and private sectors. To qualify as a nova awards counselor, you must be at least 21 years old.
This is a new application first time to register as a supernova awards mentor. It centers on the national nova and supernova awards and the program is developed by professionals from the finest engineering and tech companies in the midwest. The boy scouts of america developed the nova awards program to excite and. Stem boy scouts of america silicon valley monterey bay council. Attach this form to the bsa adult application, indicating position code 52 no charge. Stem nova counselor training 7 boy scouts of america the risk is inappropriate contact or allegations of inappropriate contact. Individual protection measures personal protective equipment eyeface protection wear eyeface protection. Nova counselor supernova mentor great alaska council 610.
Additionally, nova awards are being developed continually, with requirements being posted on the bsa website. It is the mission of youth protection volunteers and professionals to work within the boy scouts of america to maintain a culture of youth protection awareness and safety at the national, regional, area, council, district, and unit levels. Introduction the current edition of the guide to advancement is the official source for administering advancement in all boy scouts of. Yes, registered merit badge counselors or nova counselorssupernova mentors may work with youth using digital platforms, ensuring that all youth protection measures noted in the guide to safe scouting and bsas social media guidelines are in place. Completing the initial nova award results in the scout earning a patch for wear on the uniform, while each subsequent award earns the scout a pin to be worn on the patch. Why you should take youth protection training today michael johnson, the bsas youth protection director, talks with scouting magazine about the ongoing effort to get all scouting leaders and parents youth protection trained. The official facebook page for the boy scouts of america. But in a world where an increasing number of our communications are. There is a requirements book for each bsa program, and each book includes nova requirements, supernova requirements, and a counselormentor section.
Provide current certification in youth protection training complete bsa adult registration form no charge, position code 58 submit nova counselor information page to council be approved by council complete nova counselor training highly recommended pow wow, university of scouting, nova counselor self study guide at. Great rivers council, bsa trainingwood badge every year scouters gather on this little patch of grass and sun and embark on the adventure that is wood badge. This forum has a treasure trove of great info scouters helping scouters. Youth protection training youth protection training. Your bsa local council also provides training on a regular basis if you cannot take it online. Yes no nova assignment preferences select the levels that you would like counsel. Required insignia include council shoulder patches, unit numbers, patrol emblems, and veteran bar emblems. Complete youth protection training appropriate for the level you will mentor. Suffolk county council, bsa provides a comprehensive valuesbased program that develops character, teaches citizenship, and encourages personal fitness to more than,000 youth each year. A list of which adventures are used for which nova award pdf. Stem nova in your crew page 2 of 2 3242016 the supernova awards have more rigorous requirements than the nova awards. They should be reported on a standard advancement report form 34403, turned in to scout shop in order to purchase nova patch first nova earned andor pi pins 2 nd and all subsequent novas earned.
Supernova mentors must fill out the pdf bsa supernova awards mentor. This module is designed to help you learn about wildlife and the natural world around you. The boy scouts of america, laurel highlands council, serves nearly 17,000 youth members and 5,000 volunteer adult leaders throughout its multistate footprint in western pennsylvania, western maryland, and parts of west virginia, making it one of the largest councils in the boy scouts of america. Col nova awards several cradle of liberty council packs and troops implemented the nova award program since 2012. What is the scope and coverage of the data protection law or regulation. Registration year nova counselor training d83 bsa id supernova mentor training d82 unit ypt y01 district venturing ypt y02 i am at least 21 years old. Unless the supernova mentor applicant opts out, ncac will simultaneously register the applicant as a nova counselor. I no longer wish to serve as a supernova awards mentor. Cub scout nova awards may be earned by wolves, bears, webelos, and arrow of light scouts. See page 2 all nova counselors and supernova mentors must have current bsa youth protection training and certification appropriate for the programs being administered cub and boy scout y01, venturing y02.
Nova cub scout engineering 07232012 page 1 cub scout and webelos nova award for engineering 1. Wood badge boy scouts of america, great rivers council. A list of which adventures are used for which nova award is available, as is an insert for the cub scout nova awards guidebook with the current requirements record earned stem nova awards in scoutbook or submit the bsa advancement report no. Registering as a nova counselor takes three pieces of paper. Scouting can take place anywhere even in the comfort of your home. Requirements must be completed while registered in the bsa in the appropriate program and subject to standard age limitations.