This page includes links and ideas for activities and events that Scouts can participate in during the COVID-19 pandemic while safely social distancing.
General Information
Greater Tampa Bay Area Council Coronavirus (COVID 19) Updates
Boy Scouts of America National Statement on COVID-19
Boy Scouts of America COVID-19 FAQ
Boy Scouts of America Scouting at Home Page
Working on merit badges at home? Scoutshop.org has some resources to help with that!
Advancement
58 Merit Badges Scouts Can Complete at Home
STEM Nova Awards: Award Requirements
Councils Offering Remote Merit Badge Instruction
Please remember that your Scoutmaster must pre-approve your participation in these remote classes. For any advancement questions, including merit badges and Nova awards, please contact Kellye Keough Williams at GTBAC.adv@gmail.com.
GTBAC – Select Classes Availiable:
Family Life T/W/Th 6:30-7:30 starting April 7.
Safety starting the week of the 13th (more info to follow).
Please contact Kellye Keough Williams at gtbac.adv@gmail.com to be connected with the counselor.
Black Warrior Council, Alabama
Central Florida Council, Florida
Activities
Adventure BINGO: Create Your Own
Fun Projects for Kids that You Can Do from Home
Jamboree On The Internet – April 3-5, 2020
Learning Resources – Classroom Activities
Learning Resources – Teacher’s Guides
Educational Video Series – Saving a Species
Animal Bytes – One Page Fact Sheets
Staying Connected
Greater Tampa Bay Area Council: Facebook Page
Volunteers of Greater Tampa Bay Area Council, BSA: Facebook Group
Adult Training
BSA Podcasts: CubCast and ScoutCast
https://my.scouting.org/: Update your Youth Protection Training and take other online courses
Instructions for Accessing Online Training 