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Wilderness Survival Tips, Tricks & Tools with Brett Stoffel
Following this week's newscast, the CPC Scouting Expedition welcomes Brett Stoffel of Outdoor Safe and Emergency Response International with his lifesaving tips, tricks, and tools to survive in the great outdoors. Brett’s background includes being an aircraft...
Trunk-or-Treat Tips & More
Looking to recruit more Scouts? Halloween is a fantastic opportunity to invite Scouts into your unit.
Adopt-a-School Program Tools
Build a Lasting Relationship with Your Local School The Scouting America Adopt-a-School program is an exciting and comprehensive undertaking that will connect Scout units with their associated schools. Participating Scouts then work, within clearly defined guidelines,...
Meet “Badger” Our New Merit Badge Counselor System
Following the latest news, we'll introduce you to "Badger", our new Merit Badge Counselor Management System. Our Eagle & Advancement Processor Michelle Baumann and Support Services Specialist Ben Wiggins walk merit badge counselor and CPC Director of Marketing,...
School Relationship Idea: Tend to the Flag
Can't get into your local school to promote your Scout unit? Building a positive relationship with the principal or teachers can go a long way to giving you more school access. Here's one idea that can help: Steps: Ask the Principal if you can use the flag pole after...
Wildfire FAQs
Below are some Frequently Asked Questions about protocols, safety and awareness concerning summer camp and wildfires. 2024-07-15 Status: currently there are NO fires threatening our summer camp program.The council camping team is continually monitoring wildfires...
Eagle Scout Earns Every Merit Badge & then Some
Meet Aaron Abrahamsen, a CPC Eagle Scout who has not only earned our highest rank but also EVERY single merit badge on the docket for a total of 138 plus 7 Silver Palms and 1 Gold Palm. Aaron has also earned the prestigious National Medal for Outdoor Achievement. This...
Meet Scoutmaster Jo Istook from Girl Troop 5339
On this week's Scouting Expedition, we get to hear from one of the inaugural girl troop Scoutmasters, Jo Istook. Though Jo had son's in the program already, she and her daughter (who is now an Eagle Scout!) were thrilled at the chance to join Scouts BSA in Scouting...
Meet Eagle Scout Caitlyn Kreuzer
Prepare to be inspired and learn why being a Scout in Scouting America can have a lasting impact on today's youth! On today's episode of the Scouting Expedition Podcast, we chat with Eagle Scout Caitlyn Kreuzer. Plus, we'll have the latest news and important deadlines...
2024 Pre-Camp Webinars
Prepare for an awesome summer camp experience this year! Here’s the latest as we kick off our series of Summer Camp Webinars which will be hosted on the last Wednesday of every month.