Monthly Podcast from the Mayflower Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Around The Campfire Podcast from the Mayflower Council of Scouting America for leaders and volunteers. May 2024 episode features: Rick Riopelle; Deputy Scout Executive discussing Scouting name change, announcements from the annual meeting and Council Procedures about incident reporting. Andrea Watson; Director [...]
We know our den leaders truly light the way for our youth, creating the safe adventures, learning, and fun that makes Cub Scouts the perfect activity for boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grade. Mayflower Council has marked the month of May as Den Leader Appreciation Month. Mayflower [...]
A Night With Friends & Fun to Kickstart a New Year of Scouting in the Mayflower Council! What: Fun, easy-to-host, one-night “pizza party” launch for 2022 - 2023 “sponsored” by the Mayflower Council When : Any date in October 2022 Where: Your unit at the venue of choice…just need a YouTube-ready TV [...]
As of March 01, 2022, all temporary changes made to Scouts BSA advancement requirements to address the COVID-19 pandemic will expire, and there will be a return to the standard rules for Scouts BSA advancement. This includes deferment of some swimming requirements for First and Second class, virtual activities for Tenderfoot, Second and First [...]
Merit badges are more than learning skills. They are about Scouts exploring an interest, engaging in discussions, and being recognized. When conducted properly, the merit badge process incorporates all eight of the methods of Scouting. The MB process has been updated slightly in the new Guide to Advancement. The 2021 edition recognizes that technological [...]
Of the six programs the BSA offers, typically over 50% of registered youth are in the Cub Scout program. Annually, we recruit more first graders to be Tigers than any other age group across all programs. In 2020, many units were unable or chose not to recruit in their communities. As a result, youth [...]
Share the Scouting Adventure With Your Friends Share Your Scouting Photos In Our #backtoschoolbacktoscouting Contest - Ends September 30! The Scouts create amazing adventures. Sharing the memories you make with your Scout on your social media account is one of the most powerful ways to increase parent involvement and encourage others to join. The [...]
Here is the slide presentation from Mayflower Council’s July 28 Summer Roundtable. Slides from the main session and breakouts are included.Slide Deck
Wrap-up the summer with your Cub Scout pack, Boy Scout troop, Venture crew, Sea Scout ship, family, and friends watching the Boston Red Sox! Two dates available this year: Sunday, September 5, Red Sox vs Indians - this date includes a Red Sox Scout Day patch. Sunday, September 19, Red Sox vs. Orioles - [...]
Scouting instills values, gives youth a competitive edge and helps them become resilient adults, adults who lead. Scouting brings families together and gives them the platform for true, quality time together, where memories can be made that last a lifetime. We also recognize that in your social circles, some may wonder about Scouting. They [...]
