January 19, 2024

NYLT Staff Interviews

Have you already participated in NYLT and looking to continue to develop as a leader? The 2024 NYLT is looking for youth staff members to serve on this summer's NYLT staff. The NYLT Leadership will be holding open interviews on Sunday February 21st, between 10am and 2pm. Want to join the team? Bring your Scouting resume and come to Base Camp on Sunday.

2024 Crossover Camp

For Webelos Crossing Over and All Scouts Working Towards First Class

Friday, July 12th- Sunday, July 14th

Are you looking to have fun as a new Crossover Scout? Do you want to learn all the basics of the Scouting program, with a fun group of new friends, and the most fun counselors imaginable? If you’re looking for a strong and structured program, come to Crossover Camp!

Some requirements we strive to do over the weekend: Safe Hiking and the Buddy System (Req. T5a, T5b, T5c, F5c, F5d) Map and Compass (Req. S3a, S3d) Totin’ Chip (Req. T3d, S2a) Firem’n Chit (Req. S2b, S2c) Basic Scout Knots (Req. T3a, T3b, T3c, S2f, S2g) Basic First Aid and...

$225.00

Eastern New England College of Commissioner Science

Saturday, April 6, 2024 - 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Marshall Simonds Middle School

Winn St. Burlington, MA

Councils from Maine to Rhode Island are collaborating to present the 2024 Eastern New England College of Commissioner Science.

Course offerings include 3 hr Commissioner Basic Training Sessions for Unit Commissioners, Roundtable Commissioners and District/Asst. District Commissioners as well as 49 other 1 hour session. A new session this year will be a review of the upcoming Cub Scout Advancement changes. Although primarily geared to the education of commissioners, the College is open to all registered adult leaders. Registered commissioners can upon completion of the appropriate course work apply for Associates, Bachelors, Master, or Doctor of Commissioner Science degrees or Certificate of Continuing Studies. Non-commissioners maybe able to apply attendance at the College to Supplemental Training requirements for Position Specific Training awards. The full Course Catalogue and more information is available on the registration page.

On-line registration is now open at https://form.jotform.com/233233732943152.

Registration includes: continental breakfast, lunch, recognition items and all training courses. Take advantage of the early registration fee of $30 before it goes to $35 on February 1st.

For questions, more information or to volunteer, please email ENECommColl24@gmail.com

Winter Klondikes

This is a wonderful opportunity for scouts to get outside, enjoy winter activities, and put their Scouting skills to the test. We invite all Scouts BSA units to join us for one of the klondikes, which will be packed with fun activities and opportunities to learn and grow. Don't miss out on this unique chance to bond with your fellow scouts and experience the beauty of winter in the great outdoors.

Flintlock, Great Eastern & Sons of Liberty District Klondike

Great Blue Hill District Klondike

Northern Light District Klondike

West Wind District Klondike

2024 Annual Membership Fee Update

Effective March 1, 2024, the BSA will eliminate the $25 one-time joining fee for new program participants in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouting.

$85/yr for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouting participants ($5 increase)
$65/yr for all adult volunteers ($5 increase)
$30/yr for Scoutreach (No change in fee)
$25/yr for Merit Badge Counselors (No change in fee. Only for Merit Badge Counselors not already registered as leaders)
$50/yr for Exploring participants Youth & Adult (No change in fee)
$100/yr unit renewal/affiliation fee (No change in fee)
$15/yr for Scout Life magazine (No change in fee)
Excludes Council Program Fees

MSTExpo24 Saturday, April 13, 2024

Robert Baden-Powell said Scouting was a game with a purpose. The Spirit of Adventure Council is partnering with UMASS Lowell, where learning is their purpose to bring back the Math Science and Technology Expo.

Will you join us in offering your STEM-oriented merit badge expertise to further these goals? We need (more) merit badge councelors and volunteers. Thank you to those who have already expressed interest.

Questions? E-mail: MSTExpo24@gmail.com

More Information Here

Spirit Of Adventure Law Enforcement Explorers

Visit Boston Police Headquarters

On Wednesday, December 27th, 2023, Law Enforcement Exploring Posts from Methuen, Wilmington, Westwood and North Andover visited the Boston Police Headquarters for a morning of learning and networking. The visit was coordinated by Boston Police Deputy Superintendent Nicole Grant (Bureau of Community Engagement), SoA Exploring Commissioner Dan Perenick and SoA Membership Executive Jenn Erickson. All Explorers and Advisors were welcomed by Deputy Grant in the Media Room and took part in presentations from the Firearms Analysis Unit, Crime Lab/DNA Section, Community Engagement Officers, Latent Print Unit, Crime Scene Response Unit and finished with a visit of the Boston Police Operations/Communications Center.

Special thanks to Deputy Superintendent Grant, Deputy Superintendent Dan Humphreys and all of the Boston Police officers and civilians who made the visit a great success. For more information about Law Enforcement Exploring or Exploring opportunities, please contact Jenn Erickson at Jennifer.erickson@scouting.org.

Pinewood Derby Car Cutting Workshops

Saturday, 1/20 - 10am-3pm - Woburn Scout Shop
Monday, 1/22 - 3-6pm - Woburn Scout Shop
Thursday, 1/25 - 3-6pm - Woburn Scout Shop
Saturday, 1/27 - 10am-3pm - NEBC Scout Shop & Woburn Scout Shop
Monday, 1/29 - 3-6pm - Woburn Scout Shop
Thursday, 2/1 - 3-6pm - Woburn Scout Shop
Saturday, 2/3 - 10am=-3pm - NEBC Scout Shop & Wourn Scout Shop
Up-to-date schedule will be announced on the Woburn Scout Shop Facebook page

Come by the Woburn Scout Shop or New England Base Camp Scout Shop for assistance cutting your car as well as expert advice. Follow us on Facebook for up-to-date schedules.

Have a large group? Schedule a private session by sending an email to camping227@scouting.org.