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Cub Scout Summer Adventure Camp

Week 1 - July 12th

Week 2 - July 19th

Week 3 - July 26th

Cub Scout Day Camp

Verona Beach State Park Day Camp - July 24 - July 27

East Herkimer Day Camp - July 31st –August 3, 2023

Middleburg Day Camp - August 01 - August 03, 2023

Cub Scouts Summer Camp

Are you and your Cub Scout Pack signed up for Summer Camp to enjoy all those fun summer activities? Units work with your youth to register so no one misses out on summer camp! Register before the end of April to avoid a late fee.

Still Accepting CAMPERSHIPS - https://www.leatherstockingcouncil.org/campership

We are holding a second Beaver Weekend on June 17th. We still have some work to complete. Beaver Weekend is an opportunity for all of us to help with some of the repairing, cleaning, and construction that needs to be completed at camp.

To sign up for our spring work weekend for 2023, please visit the event page.

Beaver Weekend Page

The Mom and Me weekend is specially designed for kids and their Moms. There are plenty of activities for each age group, including Mom!

Join us this year for S'More Camping with Mom! at Camp Kingsley from May 12th through May 13th!!

This year's camporee experience is designed to provide activities for our Scouts that will help them fulfill Scouting Heritage Merit Badge requirements. While providing Scouts with a basic but thorough understanding of Scouting history. Scouts will get to tour the Stone Fort and its grounds, participate in enactments and compete in Historically themed competitions.

Historically Themed Competitions:

• Historical Camp

• Historical Cooking

• Historical Field Games

• Two man Buck Saw

Earn American Heritage Merit Badge

Note --- requirement 3c must be completed prior to attending the camporee in order to finish the merit badge. Proof of family history should be brought to the camporee to show the counselor.

2023 Leaders Guide

Council Camporee Page

Exciting News: Scout Challenge 365 Update!

Last year, the Leatherstocking Council introduced an incredible program called Scout Challenge 365. This initiative enabled young individuals to enjoy their first year of Scouting without any registration fees, removing the financial barriers that might have stopped them from participating. And guess what? It was a phenomenal success!

We're thrilled to announce that the Council is bringing Scout Challenge 365 back this year! The program remains the same, but with an even better start date. Instead of running from August to December, we're now extending the program from April through December to fully embrace the vital spring recruiting season.

We're confident that Scout Challenge 365 will empower even more young people to experience the life-changing benefits of Scouting. To make this a reality, we ask that you share this exciting opportunity with any families who have considered joining Scouting. By working together and spreading the word, we can continue to grow Scouting and strengthen our community!

Click Here To Find Out More!

Watch Cub Chat Live every Friday at 2pm CT on Facebook Live for tips, tricks and ideas to help your den or pack.

Want to have your unit photo featured on Leatherstocking Council's Join Scouting webpage? Then send your exciting unit photo leatherstockingcouncil@gmail.com with what unit the photo features and the town they're from. Photos that show an exciting and active unit are encouraged!

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