It's Your Community - June 12, 2016

Vanessa interviewed Andy Tata, director of support services for the Boy Scouts of America, about their STEM program and their up-coming Summer programs. They talked about how over the last few years, the Boy Scouts of America have added new STEM elements to their program such as robotics. Discussed was how the STEM program came to be, what it entails and the recently launched STEM awards for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers. Also discussed was some of the upcoming summer events which include the Cub Scout Mobile happening on June 11th and the Archery Adventure event on June 12th. Andy was also asked about how the scouting merit badges have evolved the years. Andy initially joined the Michigan Crossroads Council as Program Director coming from the Black Swamp Area Council in Ohio. Andy also explained the details about the Boy Scout's popcorn drive and other summer programs, including the Parents and Pals 24-hour camping trip which will take place on June 25th and the Cub Scout Day Camp that will begin in June. For more information on the Boy Scouts of America and summer events, log on to www.michiganscouting.org/greatlakes.