2015 ScoutQuest at Springs Preserve


2015 ScoutQuest at Springs Preserve
Date/Time
Registration Begins
11/6/2014
Last Day To Register
1/17/2015 11:55 PM
Location
333 South Valley View Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89107, US
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Classes: 34 - 2 hour sessions

8-9:50 a.m.
10 - 11:50 a.m.
1 - 2:50 p.m.
3:00 - 4:50 p.m.

Classes: 9 - 4 hour sessions

8-11:50 a.m.

1-4:50 p.m.

 

NOTE:  Merit Badges are for Boy Scouts ages 11 to 18.  Cub Scout Programs are clearly marked and are for Cub Scouts ages 7 to 10.5 or Wolf to Webelos.  Single session classes are $7.50 each and double session classes are $15 if registered in advance before January 17, 2015.   The cost is $15 for single session and $25 for double session if registered at the door. 

Pre-Requisites for classes

Links for the Outdoor Ethics and Leave no Trace below

CUB SCOUT PRE-REQs

Complete the Leave No Trace online course and print and bring the certificate with you.  http://lnt.org/teach/peak/peakonline

Complete the Tread Lightly! TL! Kids Outdoor Quiz  and print and bring the certificate with you.  http://treadlightly.org/tlkids/

 

BOY SCOUT PRE-REQs

Complete the Leave No Trace online youth course . and print and bring the certificate with you.  http://lnt.org/learn/online-awareness-course

Earn the Tread Lightly! online course certificate and print and bring the certificate with you.  http://treadlightly.org/education/online-awareness-course/

Please register for these classes online.  Online registration ends on January 17, 2015 or when classes are full, whichever comes first.  Maximum class size will be 20.  Scouts should check in at Springs Preserve at 30 minutes prior to the start of their first class.  This will allow time for the Scouts to navigate and learn the area and get to the classes on time. 

There are no refunds, however class may be transferred to someone else.

 

Changes to online registration may be made until January 17, 2015.

 

Late check-ins may lose their spot in the class.  Changes in classes in will handled at the door if not done online before January 17th. The change is subject to available classes. 


Stand-by or walk in registration will be handled at the door, first come, first serve, for a cost of $15 per session for a single session class and $25 per double session as space is available.

 

Merit Badges offered will be: American Heritage, Archaeology, Citizenship in the Nation,  Gardening, Geology, Insect Study, Landscape Architecture, Mammal Study, Nature, Plant Science, Reptile and Amphibian Study, and STEM-Science Everywhere- Cub Scout Program.  In addition, Outdoor Ethics Award for both Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will be offered.

 

Be Prepared!!!  Read the merit badge pamphlet (available at the Scout Center Trading Post) and complete pre-requisites as required prior to class. Bring the pre-requisites with you for counselor to review for credit.  Bring a filled out blue merit badge card with you for each merit badge you are taking.  

 

Please pack a sack lunch or bring money to purchase lunch at the cafe.  For Questions, please contact Peter Priest at the email above or call him at 702-822-7744.

 

To See what classes are still open, click details on the registraiton page or click HERE.

 

Cancellation Policy
This fee is non-refundable, however you may transfer the merit badge to another youth. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of your class, in full uniform. Any class room space not claimed by 15 minutes before class may be given to Scouts waiting on standby.

 

 

Las Vegas Area Council . 7220 South Paradise Road . Las Vegas, NV 89119 . 702-736-4366 .