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Joint Statement from the Boards of Directors of Scouting America Heart of New England Council and Mayflower Council

At Mayflower Council, nothing is more important to us than the well-being, growth, and safety of our youth. Whether our members are heading out for a weekend camping trip, learning new skills at a weekly meeting, or giving back to our community, ensuring a safe and secure environment is always our top priority. To [...]

When Ari M. first walked into a Troop 65 Sudbury meeting in the 5th grade, she hadn't so much as pitched a tent. She was there for the simplest of reasons: a friend, Katelyn,  and the promise of cake. Today, Ari stands as a confident Eagle Scout—a transformation defined not by a career path, [...]

When Amelia C. first stepped into a Scout meeting, she was a 17-year-old who admittedly "didn't know what she was doing". Like many trailblazing young women in the program, she began as a "follow along" to her brother, but she quickly realized she wanted the rank for herself. Today, Amelia is one of only [...]

When Paige B. first joined Troop 424 as an 11-year-old in the 6th grade, she was entering a world that was about to change. Navigating her Scouting path through the "pre-COVID" and "post-COVID" eras, Paige transformed from a young newcomer into a confident leader who understands that growth isn't about being perfect—it’s about showing [...]

Katelyn with members of her family with the shed she built for her Eagle Scout project. Katelyn’s story began in the 5th grade. Looking back, she remembers a version of herself that was incredibly shy. Her first step into the world of merit badges was Fingerprinting, earned during only her second meeting. [...]

When Megan G. first stepped into a Troop 355 Newton meeting in the 10th grade, she was one of only three girls in the room. Nervous and admittedly timid, she was following in her brother’s footsteps but uncertain of her own. Today, Megan stands as an Eagle Scout and a robotics engineering student at [...]

Celia’s Scouting journey began on the brink of history. Her first meeting was March 5, 2020, just days before the world shifted to virtual life. While others might have faltered, Celia grew with the program, transitioning from "tagging along" with her brother’s Cub Scout Pack to carving out her own legacy as one of the [...]

A Conversation with Molly F., Troop 1792 Duxbury For Molly F., the path to Eagle hasn't been a straight line—it’s been a rollercoaster. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we sat down with Molly to discuss how Scouting transformed her from an energetic recruit into a mature leader, Chaplain’s Aide, and a community-minded innovator. [...]