Training Opportunities

Each position of responsibility in Scouting has specific training requirements. Are you trained for YOUR position

Please click here to learn more about training requirements and upcoming events including:

• Saturday, February 8, 2025 -- Blended adult/child/infant CPR and Basic First Aid
• Saturday, March 15, 2025 -- University of Scouting
• Friday-Sunday, April 4-6 - Wilderness and Remote First Aid Course
• Saturday-Sunday, April 12-13, 2025 -- BALOO and IOLS

Attention all Direct Contact Leaders -- Den Leaders, Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Skippers, Advisors and all Assistants:

Hazardous Weather Training certification is good for 2 years, and must be renewed in order for you to maintain your "trained leader" status.

Hazardous Weather Training is an online only course, available at my.scouting.org. This important course takes under 40 minutes to complete!

Advancement Corner

Whether they're leading weekly meetings, organizing events, or mentoring Scouts on their journey to Eagle, Leaders are a driving force behind everything we do.

There are many ways to show our appreciation, but one of the most meaningful is through the Council Award Nominations. This is your opportunity to recognize the outstanding leaders who make Scouting possible and acknowledge their dedication to the program.

Nominations are due by December 31st, 2024!

Upcoming Events

Scouting America National Jamboree 2026

If you or your unit is interested in attending the 2026 National Scout Jamboree please complete the form here to help us plan our 2026 Baden-Powell Jamboree Contingent!

For a full list of events

Scouts in our Community!

From left to right: 1) Scouts check out the Fab(rication) Lab at Cornell as they earn their Engineering Merit Badge with Cornell's Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (CUAUV) student organization. 2) Life Scout Logan M was highlighted in the Northeast Region Jewish Committee On Scouting Newsletter for completing his Eagle Project at his local Temple! Read more on Logan's Project here!

Scout Store Hours

Monday: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Wednesday: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Friday: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Saturday: 8:00am-1:00pm

Any closings will be reported on the Council Facebook page

Baden-Powell Council, BSA | (607) 648-7888 | (607) 648-7895 | www.bpcouncil.org