As of September 1, 2017, Youth Protection Training is required for all adult leaders at the time of registration. Paper applications from new leaders must be accompanied by a Youth Protection Training completion certificate, which must be filed with the application. Because completion of YPT is now required for all leaders at the time of registration, unit… Read more
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. To do this — while delivering the nation’s foremost youth development program — the BSA must remain vigilant in controlling costs. Although… Read more
2018 will be the first full year our new Mayflower Council will be operating as its own council. We’ve had a very successful summer at both Camp Squanto and Camp Resolute and with those big efforts behind us the staff and board are working diligently to put together a new and unified program year. Mayflower Fee Change Memo Read more
The BSA Expands Programs to Welcome Girls from Cub Scouts to Highest Rank of Eagle Scout October 11, 2017 , Research reinforces interest expressed by families and girls nationwide as organization looks to offer programs that meet the needs of today’s families Irving, Texas – October 11, 2017 – Today, the Boy Scouts of America Board of Directors… Read more
The Council Service Center will be closed on Monday, October 9, for the Columbus Day holiday. Read more
Attention all Den Leaders and Pack Leaders! You’re about to start a new year with your Cubs, and you deserve to get the tools and resources to make your program fun and successful. That’s why we invite you to kick off the program year with Cub Leader-Specific Training! Online Training You can take position-specific training online by signing… Read more
To celebrate our new name, the Mayflower Council is launching a competition, open to all scouts and scouters, to choose a new Council Shoulder Patch (CSP) design. Submissions for the new design will be accepted, from Sept. 9 – October 15. Read more
Pending approval by the voting members of Council 251 on August 30, 2017 Council 251 will be the Mayflower Council Council 251’s new name was chosen through an extensive and inclusive process approved by the board that included: An online naming contest A naming workshop with scouts from across the council to develop a “short list” Final… Read more
Lion pilot program for kindergarteners off to a roaring start, with exciting changes coming for 2017-2018 August 14, 2017 Bryan Wendell Cub Scouting 39 “It’s fun, hands-on and active.” “It’s simple and easy to implement.” “It’s age-appropriate, builds character and develops new skills.” That’s just a glimpse of what parents and youth across the country are saying about Lions, the BSA’s… Read more
Scouting Family, In the last two weeks, we have celebrated the best of Scouting at our 20th National Jamboree with nearly 40,000 participants, volunteers, staff and visitors. The 2017 National Jamboree has showcased and furthered the Scouting mission by combining adventure and leadership development to give youth life-changing experiences. Scouts from Alaska met Scouts from Alabama; Scouts from… Read more
