Silver Comet Welcomes Back the STEM Nova Program!

The STEM Nova Program was discontinued by Scouting America, effective June 1st, 2025.  However, Councils and Districts have been given permission to continue and administer the program locally. The Atlanta Area Council has elected not to continue with the program at this time, but the Silver Comet District has picked up the reins, and today, we are proud to announce the rollout of the revamped Nova Awards program in our district!

The new STEM Nova page, located HERE, has a wealth of information to help you get started.

We invite all Silver Comet Cub Scouts (Wolf -rank through AOL rank) and Scouts BSA Scouts to review the requirements and reach out to a district Nova Counselor or Supernova Mentor to begin working on the various awards. The Cub Scout Nova awards have been updated to reflect last year's changes to the required and elective adventures. New awards will be coming soon, so keep your eyes peeled!

Although Scouts in the Lion and Tiger dens enthusiastically participate in pack activities and programs, they are currently ineligible for any Nova-related recognition. Silver Comet recognizes the importance of introducing foundational concepts in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to our youngest Scouts as well, through engaging and playful activities.

With that, we are proud to announce to Silver Comet Constellation Award, which is now available for Lion and Tiger Scouts ONLY. Although technically not a Nova award, the Constellation Award must still be approved and recorded by a district Nova Counselor. Scouts who successfully complete all award requirements and submit a completed application signed by their Nova Counselor will earn the coveted NEW Constellation Award patch!

Interested in becoming a Nova Counselor or Supernova Mentor? We'd love to have you! Be sure to check out our handy guide, and when you're ready, complete an application and submit it to the district STEM Nova team for approval and processing. Once approved, you will be added to the district Counselor and Mentor list, and you may begin working with youth immediately.

Looking for a Nova Counselor or Supernova Mentor? Reach out to one of our qualified district staffers! A complete list can be found on the STEM Nova page, located HERE. Have questions? We're here to help! Please email us at stemnova@silvercometdistrictbsa.org.

Calling all Cub Scouts with an interest in wildlife and the natural world around them!

With the return of the Nova Awards in Silver Comet, we are proud to announce the return of Silver Comet STEM Days! Our first event will feature the Nova Wild! award for Cub Scouts. Over the course of two Saturday mornings, we will work on and complete the entire Nova Wild! award.

The cost is $25 per Scout (includes zoo general admission and patch or pin), and the event is limited to just 25-scouts, so don't wait! To register, please click HERE.