January 2023 – Gaming Lock-in
Event Details:
- When: Friday January 13th, 2023 – 5:00PM to January 14th 8:00AM
- Where: First United Presbyterian Church, Dale City
- Cost: $10/scout, Adult Volunteers Free
- Food: Pizza and Wings / Breakfast: TBD, likely cereal & donuts
Events:
- 5:30 PM: All scouts attend Cyber Chip classes
- 7:00 PM: Optional Digital Technology Merit Badge Class
- 7:00 PM: Open Gaming – Video Games, Board Games, Card Games, Chess & Checkers Tournament
- 6:00 AM: Wake-up, breakfast, cleanup
- 8:00 AM – Pickup
Register / Pay / Permission Slip Online: 2023 January Video Game Lock-In Sign-up – See email for password
- Select Individual Registration if only a scout or adult is attending. Select Group Registration if multiple scouts or an adult and scout are attending.
- Sign-up to bring video game consoles, TVs, games and snacks on this SignUp Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CAEAA2BA0FAC16-game
- Pay via credit card, check/cash or Scout Account
Event Specifics & Need to Know
What to Bring:
- Clothing:
- Class B Uniform
- Sleeping gear:
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Toothbrush and other sundries
- Sign-up to bring video game consoles and TVs. Please bring a power strip if possible
- Troop 964 takes no responsibility for the safe travel and use of provided video game systems
- Bring board games, card games, chess and checkers
Cyber Chip Class:
All scouts attending will take the BSA Cyber Chip class offered by the troop. This is not optional – Scouts cannot participate in video games or use their cell phone at the lock in without a current Cyber Chip. Please ensure your scout brings a completed contract to the lock-in. Classes will cover all requirements as identified by the BSA and will be taught by Adult Leaders assisted by scouts.
Prerequisite: Complete a signed personalized contract. Create your own, or use this sample. Please tailor to your needs.
Digital Technology Merit Badge: (OPTIONAL) – BSA Digital Technology Merit Badge Requirements
Scouts who wish to take the Digital Technology Merit Badge class will then attend a 1.5 hour session to cover a large number of the Merit Badge requirements taught by an Adult Leader assisted by a senior scout. Scouts do NOT need to complete a worksheet, though many find it helpful to have a way to document their work. Worksheet here.
Items not covered in class:
- 4.b. Complete with your family:
- Name four software programs or mobile apps you or your family use, and explain how each one helps you.
- 5.b. Complete before or after merit badge class:
- Using an internet search engine (with your parent or guardian’s permission), find ideas from at least three different websites about how to conduct a troop court of honor or campfire program.
- 6. Complete before or after merit badge class. Review 8 options and complete 3.
- 9. Complete before or after merit badge class: Do one of the following:
- a. Investigate three career opportunities that involve digital technology.
- b. Visit a business or an industrial facility that uses digital technology.
Video Games: All video games brought to the lock-in MUST be E or E10+. No other ratings will be permitted.
Health & COVID Safety: Much of scouting brings individuals closer than 6 feet. The troop will follow local health department ordinances. Scouts will be asked general health questions and have a touchless temperature taken at arrival. Scouts may tent with a parent if necessary for COVID accommodations.
Scout Behavior: Please discuss with your scout that living up to the Scout Oath and Law is expected at all Troop 964 Events or event attended with Troop 964. Troop 964 will not tolerate harassment of any kind. Unit Leaders will have a (1) strike policy. Parents will be contacted to pick up their scout if any behavior issues are encountered. This is non-negotiable.