The Mayflower Council will send numerous contingent troops to the 2026 National Jamboree at the Summit. Scouting’s flagship national event is one-of-a-kind. It’s a gathering of tens of thousands of Scouts and Scouters showcasing everything that is great about Scouting. Over the course of 10 summer days scouts join together for this iconic [...]
We're committed to providing the best Scouting experience possible for all youth in the Mayflower Council. After careful consideration, the Mayflower Council Executive Board has approved an increase in the annual program fee, effective August 1, 2024. This increase was originally announced on March 27, 2024. What's Changing: The program fee will increase from [...]
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. June 2024 episode features: Jim Corcoran; Director of Development providing an overview of development efforts for the Mayflower Council and discussing unit fundraising. Aaron Christian; Membership & [...]
Monthly Podcast from the Mayflower Council of the Boy Scouts of America. April 2024 episode, hosted by Rob DiFazio, features: Social Media Tips with John Bishop, Council Brand Ambassador Find Social Media Guidelines HERE Laura Moriarty, Sr. Development Director discussing Popcorn Fundraising Logan Ferraro previewing the upcoming Pinewood Derby on 4/27, Chuckwagon Derby on [...]
Update on National Fees: The new registration fee structure of $85 per youth & $65 per adult will be effective on May 1, NOT April 1. The elimination of the new member $25 joining fee will still be effective April 1. Effective April 1, 2024, the BSA will eliminate the $25 one-time joining fee for new program [...]
Monthly Podcast from the Mayflower Council of the Boy Scouts of America. March 2024 episode, hosted by Rob DiFazio, features: Interview with Juan Osorio, Scout Executive for the Mayflower Council Eagle Scout Project Do's and Dont's with Tom Bedarz, Advancement Chair and Logan Ferraro, Program Director Summer 2024 Camp Update with Ryan Piazza, Camping [...]
Requirements for Leaders, Volunteers and Staff Members Attending or Working at Summer Camp Camp Resolute and Camp Squanto places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth campers. We are required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations to obtain a CORI (Criminal Offender Registry Information) [...]
Over the past year, a great deal of discussion has ensued regarding the district leadership structure of Mayflower Council. It has become increasingly challenging to fill the many district committee positions and ensure that the support needed for the Scouting program is being provided in the most efficient, effective, and consistent manner. A committee [...]
Check out Mayflower Council's "Around The Campfire" Podcast, a new show designed specifically for unit leaders and volunteers. Hosted by Rob DiFazio, an Eagle Scout from East Bridgewater serving on the Membership & Unit Service Team, this episode of the podcast covers a variety of topics, including Webelos to Scout transitions with Wood Badge-trained [...]
With the impending snow storm we would like to remind our community about our adverse weather policy. The council follows the lead of the Milford school system when setting its adverse weather policy. If Milford Public Schools close, so does the Milford Service Center. If the Milford Public Schools announce a delay (1 hour [...]
