Interested Adults do NOT need to sign up for the adult training, just show up

IMPORTANT …

Prior to registering for the 2013 Apalachee Advance-A-Rama you MUST know the following:
 

• Council           i.e. Northeast Georgia
• District           i.e. Apalachee
• Troop Number
• Scoutmaster’s name
• Scoutmaster’s email address
• Scoutmaster’s phone 
• Scout’s email address - see note below
• Scout’s phone number – see note below

Please note regarding Scout Email Address and Telephone Number:  The online registration system requests the email address and telephone number for Scouts participating in the Advance-A-Rama. This is intended to facilitate the Merit Badge Counselor providing information regarding prerequisites and material that will be covered in class to the Scouts prior to the Advance-A-Rama. In the spirit of BSA Youth Protection guidelines, please provide an email address and/or telephone number for the Scout’s parents or adult leader rather than the individual Scout.

Be sure to click here for the latest information about the 2013 Apalachee Advance-A-Rama.  This site contains vital information on:

• What Scouts MUST do before attending the Advance-A-Rama (i.e. complete all merit badge prerequisites and bring proof)


• What Scouts MUST bring to the Advance-A-Rama (i.e. an official BSA blue merit badge card, signed by your Scoutmaster)


• Important instructions for the Troops (i.e.  Troop must provide at least two adult leaders, check in Scouts at one time starting at 8:00 am and no later than 8:40 am)

The 2013 Apalachee Advance-A-Rama is sponsored by the Apalachee district, Northeast Georgia Council and is an annual one day Merit Badge clinic designed to help and encourage Scout advancement. Held at Central Gwinnett High School in Lawrenceville, GA, this event is typically attended by over 500 Scouts.

The class sizes for the individual Merit Badges will be fixed, and multiple classes will be offered for the popular badges. Similar to summer camp registration, once a class becomes full, registration will be closed for that class. Additional classes may be added at a later date depending on demand and availability of qualified counselors.

Registration Dates

December 3, 2012      General Registration Open to all Units, Districts, Councils

February 18, 2013      General Registration Closes

February 23, 2013       Advance-A-Rama Event Day at Central Gwinnett High School

Event Registration Schedule of Fees

Paid before February 8, 2013              $8 per scout

Paid on & after February 8, 2013       $15 per scout

Event Day Schedule

Check-in:  Check-in on the day of event by Troop is required. Failure to check in with the Registration Coordinator will result in no credit being awarded for attendance.  The safety and security of the Scouts is our top priority.

Uniform:  Full BSA Class A is the uniform of the day. The merit badge sash may also be worn (optional).

Code of Conduct:  The Scout Oath, the Scout Law, and the Outdoor Code will be the required code of conduct at the Advance-A-Rama. A Scout whose conduct is not consistent with this code will be directed to report to his Troop leaders immediately.  Adequate adult supervision is the responsibility of each participating unit, and all Troop leaders are expected to support disciplinary actions deemed necessary by the counselors or event coordinators.

Troop On-site Contact:  Each Troop is required to designate at least one registered adult leader who is responsible for check-in and check-out for all Scouts from their Troop the day of the Advance-A-Rama. The Troop On-site Contact is required to register with the Registration Coordinator the day of the Advance-A-Rama, and remain on site with the Troop, helping to maintain two deep leadership throughout the event.

Transportation:  Troop leaders must coordinate arrival and departure times as well as transportation to and from the Advance-A-Rama for their Troop.  Troops may not leave Scouts alone for pick-up by parents at a later time. All Merit Badge classes will be conducted on the Central Gwinnett High School campus, so no off-site transportation will be required during the event. Follow the Outdoor Code and be Conservation Minded. Please carpool to conserve fuel and parking places.

Clean-up:  A Scout is Clean. We will be the guests of Central Gwinnett High School. Our goal is to be good stewards and to Leave No Trace by keeping the high school premises and classrooms in the same condition as found. Future offerings of the Advance-A-Rama will depend on our conduct and how neatly we leave the grounds. All garbage must be properly disposed in designated containers.

Security:  During the Advance-A-Rama event, Central Gwinnett High School will only open to the event organizers and attending troops.  Security will not be rigid and units need to exercise vigilance.  Report any incidents to one of the event coordinators or counselors.  In the event of serious or life threatening medical situations call 911. Each unit participating must have at least two adult leaders at the event to provide proper supervision, and must assist in monitoring of hallways during classes to help ensure security. Scouts will not be allowed out of classrooms except during breaks and lunch. 

Scout Email Address and Telephone Number:  The online registration system requests the email address and telephone number for Scouts participating in the Advance-A-Rama. This is intended to facilitate the Merit Badge Counselor providing information regarding prerequisites and material that will be covered in class to the Scouts prior to the Advance-A-Rama. In the spirit of BSA Youth Protection guidelines, please provide an email address and/or telephone number for the Scout’s parents or adult leader rather than the individual Scout.

Concession Stand:  A concession stand will be available in the cafeteria throughout the day. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the day. In the morning, doughnuts will also be available. The concession stand will be closed to Scouts during class time.

Lunch/Pizza: Troops may choose to bring their own food for lunch, or pre-order pizza at the time of registration which can be picked up at the concession stand. Pizza must pre-ordered by whole pizza only and paid with registration. Though the event coordinators may make extra pizzas available after the pre-ordered pizzas are distributed, there is no guarantee that extras will be available. Troops are required to eat in the cafeteria, and Scouts will not be allowed out of the cafeteria during the lunch hour.

Advancement Records:    Official BSA Blue Cards signed by the Unit Leader are required and will be used.  These must be brought by the Scout.  The Merit Badge Counselor will list completed requirements on the BSA blue card and return these to the Scouts at the end of class. No other written advancement records will be provided to the Unit.

Scouts must Be Prepared for class: Scouts are expected to bring paper, pencil, and a copy of the Merit Badge pamphlet. Any Scout wishing to complete the Merit Badge in class must also complete the pre-requisite requirements, which will be listed on the class registration page. Any requirements not completed in class or as pre-requisites must be completed later at the Troop level.

Merit Badge Pamphlets:  Merit Badge pamphlets are available at the Scout Store in Lawrenceville.  Go to www.nega-bsa.org for directions or call 770-962-2105.  The Scout Shop will also ship orders for a small fee.