After reviewing current conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Capitol Area Council has decided to replace the in-person Hornaday Award Weekend with an on-line experience. All classes will be taught via the Zoom video conference application, and the classes will still be taught by the same expert instructors as in the past. The classes will be taught over two weekends--April 17-19 and April 24-26, 2020. The Hornaday Committee will transfer all registrations from the in-person registrations to the new class dates and times. You will be able to adjust your classes based on availability starting 8 am, Monday, March 30th.
FAQs
Will I be able to stay in the classes I am already registered?
We are going to do everything we can to help keep you in your original classes. Some classes, like forestry and pulp and paper are larger than the size limit we have picked for the Zoom classes. If you are not in a class you originally registered for and need to be in that class, please email jessica.snider@scouting.org and we will do our best to help.
Why are the classes limited?
We are putting a limit of 30 youth per online class to ensure that each youth has the ability to answer a few questions and possibly have discussions. Although this is online, we do not want the classes to be just the instructor talking; we want interaction.
If I am not currently registered but want to come, can I?
We are sure that this is not for everyone and will allow for registrations starting Monday, March 30th.
So what if my youth is in a class that requires some outside work? How will they turn that in?
We will have forms. An example can found at https://forms.gle/bpGMPQNykJWKZvyi9
Will a certified merit badge instructor teach the class?
Yes
How will I see my youth's results?
The results will be included in your Doubleknot registration.
May I as a parent sit in on the classes?
Yes, you may sit in with while your youth takes the class. Please do not sign up as an adult.
Do I as a parent need to sit in on the class?
Not necessarily. We have two adults in each class for YPT. You should check in on your youth just to make sure they are paying attention.
We are going to do everything we can to help keep you in your original classes. Some classes, like forestry and pulp and paper are larger than the size limit we have picked for the Zoom classes. If you are not in a class you originally registered for and need to be in that class, please email jessica.snider@scouting.org and we will do our best to help.
Why are the classes limited?
We are putting a limit of 30 youth per online class to ensure that each youth has the ability to answer a few questions and possibly have discussions. Although this is online, we do not want the classes to be just the instructor talking; we want interaction.
If I am not currently registered but want to come, can I?
We are sure that this is not for everyone and will allow for registrations starting Monday, March 30th.
So what if my youth is in a class that requires some outside work? How will they turn that in?
We will have forms. An example can found at https://forms.gle/bpGMPQNykJWKZvyi9
Will a certified merit badge instructor teach the class?
Yes
How will I see my youth's results?
The results will be included in your Doubleknot registration.
May I as a parent sit in on the classes?
Yes, you may sit in with while your youth takes the class. Please do not sign up as an adult.
Do I as a parent need to sit in on the class?
Not necessarily. We have two adults in each class for YPT. You should check in on your youth just to make sure they are paying attention.