The Leatherstocking Council offices and Council Trading Post will be closed on October 4th, 2021. |
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The 2021 Cub Hike-O-Ree is on October 2, 2021. The hike will be from Fort Herkimer (Old Dutch Church) to Erie Canal Lock 18, Route 5S in Mohawk.
Registration starts at 8 AM with the first group off at 8:30. We will be using a staggered start, so come when you like. We believe that Lions and Tigers may want to hike one way, which is 1.9 miles while the older members may wish to go round trip. The choice is yours. Picnic facilities, if you would like to have a meal at the event, tables are plentiful at the Fort and are limited at the canal lock, however there is plenty of lawn. If you plan a one-way hike, please only move one car to the lock to ferry drivers back to the Fort. There are only 10 regular parking spots and 2 handicap ones.
Participating Cubs will receive a special custom patch for their uniforms, as will leaders. Cost for Cubs will be $4.00 while leaders, with patch will be $2.50. Parents, families, and guests are welcome and can participate at no cost. Cubbing is a family program, and younger Cubs are required to have with them at least one adult. Older Webelos and AOL Cubs are strongly encouraged to have an adult with them.
Cubs can participate as members of their Pack, or with their Den, or new this year, as individuals. If you know of a youngster who would like to “test drive” Cub Scouting, bring them along. They will be guests of the ADK Foothills District.
There will be a contest for best hiking stick, if a Cub would like to make and decorate one.
Questions should be directed to your Pack’s leadership or to Richard Prenot, event chair, at richard.prenot@gmail.com or text/phone to 845-337-0670
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Join us at Henderson Scout Reservation on October 2nd to help make camp even better. Scouting units and volunteers are all invited to enjoy a day of camp improvement at Henderson Scout Reservation. This time, we are preparing camp for the fall and our upcoming Webelos Woods and IOLS training events. Sign up today to make a difference in the lives of the many Scouts that will visit Henderson Scout Reservation this fall.
Scouting Units can contact our Camp Ranger to find out how they can work on camp projects to receive a free night at camp. Call Camp ranger for more details.
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Fall Family
SPOOK-TOBER FEST
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Soon the season will be spooky and Camp Kingsley will be a little more kooky and while the witches take flight you may be in for a good camp fright. The Fall Family Camp Spook-tober Fest is near so make sure you don’t miss out and sign up right HERE.
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The Power of 3 is a council-wide recruitment effort to motivate youth all across Central New York to join in on the fun of Scouting. We encourage youth and their families to use the Power of 3 method to reach out to their friends and communities. Not only will youth practice effective communication with their friends to explain the benefits and excitement of scouting, but they will also learn character building traits such as persistence and goal setting by participating in the Power of 3.
How does it work?
Each week for four weeks, (starting Friday, October 15th), at 2:00 p.m. the Council will hold a drawing for a Power of 3 recruitment prize. Prizes are for youth only that participate. Prizes are as listed below:
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1 $50 Amazon Gift Card (Week 1- There will also be 2 Mystery prize drawings!)
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1 $50 Amazon Gift Card (Week 2-There will also be 2 Mystery prize drawings!)
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1 $50 Amazon Gift Card (Week 3-There will also be 2 Mystery prize drawings!)
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The Grand Prize! 1 Smart TV (Week 4- There will also be 2 Mystery prize drawings!)
Please visit the webpage linked below for more information and Power of 3 entry rules.
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Fall is coming and so is Webelos Woods! Webelos and parents are welcomed to enjoy games and activities that prepare kids and parents for their entry into Scouts BSA. Webelos Woods will be on October 15th through the 16th at Henderson Scout Reservation. Make sure you sign up before registration gets crowded! |
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Hosted by the Powderhorn District, alongside Munnsville Scout Troop 7 and Verona Troop 25, we’re inviting you to join us in some safe and Spooktacular fun! Scouts are encouraged to wear costumes and bring some smiles—this is one you don’t want to miss!
Registration: $5 per person (cost includes patch)
Join us for an exciting, family-friendly, afternoon of Halloween fun that includes games, a haunted hike, hayride, and SO MUCH MORE! See you there, if you dare!
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4-5 spots open on the 2022 Philmont crews! The group will be at Philmont from June 30 - July 11. Cost is $2,000 and includes transportation that is mostly by train. Anyone interested in going or would like more information are to contact Ken Stoker ((315)264-4756, kmbnstoker@verizon.net). |
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Distinguished Citizens
AWARD DINNER
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On Thursday, December 9, 2021, the Boy Scouts of America Leatherstocking Council will host its Distinguished Citizens Award Dinner at the Otesaga Resort in Cooperstown, NY to present its Community Leadership Award to public service honoree Deputy Jim Mateunas.
The BSA Community Leadership Award is presented to those who exemplify in their daily lives the ideals of the Boy Scouts of America as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law. The recipients are chosen for their outstanding community service as evidenced by the interest and leadership given to many worthwhile organizations as well as the respect and esteem to which they are held by their colleagues.
The dinner will be at the Otesaga Resort in Cooperstown and begin with hors d’oeuvres at 6:00 PM. Dinner and Program at 6:45 PM. A silent auction with a variety of items donated by area businesses will also be available.
Individual tickets are $125; tables of eight available for $1,000 and include a quarter-page recognition in the event program.
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Didn't want to leave camp? Yeah, we never enjoy leaving camp either, but did you know that you can come back! Both Henderson Scout Reservation and Camp Kingsley are beautiful in the fall and have facilities and sites that can be rented out. So start planning your next autumn adventure by booking a trip to one of our amazing camps! |
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EAGLE PROJECT
OPPORTUNITY
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If you are an Eagle Scout candidate and are looking for a project, the Irish Cultural Center in Utica could use your help. As part of their project, the Irish Cultural Center will be opening a museum covering the rich history of the Irish-Americans in central New York. For more information on this exiting opportunity you can contact Alex Sisti at sistia@roadrunner.com
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EAGLE PROJECT
OPPORTUNITY
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Congratulations to all of our latest Eagle Scouts. Fantastic job achieving the rank of Eagle, and we cannot wait to see what you accomplish next.
T-31 Milford: Lawson Williams
T-23 Oneonta: Stephen Baker
T-23 Oneonta: Nathan Tessitore
There's no better way to honor your new Eagle's achievements than by making them a James E. West Fellow! Additional information is available on the following link. New Eagle Scout parents may fulfill their pledge over three years.
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Make sure new families in your pack have this info as...
The data is in! New Scout families want to feel welcome and a sense of belonging in their new unit. And when they do, these Scouts will stay in Scouting programs for a long time. So what does this mean for Cub Scout leaders? Of course, being...
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We've had several awesome Cub Scout leaders take interest in this helpful Cub Scout Welcome flyer lately. So, we decided to share it again to make sure all our Packs have heard about this great resource. You can read the article above to learn what information parents joining Scouting are interested in and how to provide them that information. The article also links the fillable Cub Scout Welcome flyer to allow anyone to fill it out and print it to hand out. Good luck to our Packs as they bring on new members and prepare today's kids for life! |
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Scouting Show & Tell: Advancement during the pandemic -...
Many units were forced to shift their plans because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Scouts found ways to continue Scouting while staying safe. We asked Scouters to share photos of advancements and adventures from the past several months. Here are a...
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How To Make a Glow-in-the-Dark Galaxy Jar
Add a little glow to your room with a Glow-in-the-Dark Galaxy Jar! This crafty project is also known as a calming jar, because it can help with stress relief.
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scoutlife.org
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As soon as you walk into Council HQ you'll now be able to see our assortment of $1 t-shirts and hats. Make sure you take a look while you're visiting to find a cool t-shirt or hat for your next Scout outing.
Council Trading Post hours:
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Please allow us two business days to fulfill advancement orders. We cannot guarantee that your advancement order will be gathered if we do not receive two business days notice. Thank you.
(315) 735-4437
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This past weekend was the Fall Council Camporee and Camp Kingsley's 100 year anniversary celebration. Cub Scout and ScoutsBSA units enjoyed a multitude of exciting events while camping in fantastic weather at Camp Kingsley. Activities like shotgun shooting, excavator operation, wood work, then versus now camping gear, drone flying and tons more. No wonder camp fell silent after campfire, since everyone was so wore out from all the day's fun activities. |
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