May 9, 2025

Save the Date

The next Council Recognition Dinner is scheduled for June 18th at 6:30pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Woburn, MA. Registration will go live next week. This event is where recipients of the Silver Beaver, North Star and many other awards are recognized.

Special Sunday Program Day

May 18th - 12-4pm

New England Base Camp Day Pass - Standard Admission

Adventure day is an opportunity for children and their families to come to New England Base Camp and participate in the programs we offer at their own pace. Programs include archery, B.B., sports, axe throwing, and S.T.E.M. activities. While New England Base Camp welcomes all ages, some activities are restricted to certain age groups. All equipment, program supplies, and safety gear are provided. All activities are run by trained and certified staff. All activities will take place outdoors. Participants should dress to spend an active day outside. Come for an hour or the full day. One low price for all activities. Members, please be prepared to show your Adventure Card. Please register your pool time with Heather Sheehan via email: heather.sheehan@scouting.org. This is not a drop off program. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Programming every Saturday! - Select Fridays just added!

$30.00

Summer Camps

There is still time to sign up for one of our specialty weeks of camp this summer.

Scuba Week (August 11-16, 2025)

Spend the week in the camp lake learning how to dive with our own certified master instructor. Scouts, Venturers, and Leaders can earn the NAUI Open Water Diver certification. Scouts will also have the opportunity to complete SCUBA Diving Merit Badge, Kayaking Merit Badge, Snorkeling BSA, and the National Outdoor Aquatics Award. Requirements: Open to Scouts who have completed the Swimming Merit Badge as well as Venturers and Scout Leaders. Day Camp Monday & Tuesday at New England Base Camp, 411 Unquity Rd., Milton, MA. Overnight Wednesday-Saturday at T.L. Storer in Barnstead, NH

$875.00

2025 Crossover Camp

The camp will provide the leadership for the weekend. We ask parents to come to the "graduation" ceremony and cook out on Sunday, but the rest of the time the leadership is the staff. We will have female and male staff members on campus, along with one of our camp medical staff.

Campers stay in tents for the camp. They will be next to the cabins, so in case of an emergency, they will be able to go into the shelters, but the expectation is to stay in the tent. If the Scout has their own tent, they can use that. If they do not, that is ok as well, we have tents that they can borrow. If they come with a friend from their troop, then they will be able to stay in a tent with their troopmate as long as YPT guidelines are followed.

They will start the week by going into a patrol, and work towards their requirements up to first class. They won't be able to do all the requirements, but they will get a ton accomplished. Requirements like the hiking, swimming, lifesaving, first aid, and general scouting. We will also set them up for success for the personal fitness side.

$250.00

Brownsea 22 (June 22-June 28, 2025)

Brownsea 22 is a unique and exciting hands-on residential camp program design to teach youth leadership skills through the practice of Scout skills. Brownsea concentrates on camping, hiking, nature study, pioneering, and cooking. The Brownsea Scouts will sleep in tents, prepare their own meals by the patrol method and will be expected to live and act as First Class Scouts. The Brownsea 22 Troop has a maximum of 32 Scouts and all participants must be First Class or above and have attended a one-week summer camp experience. Scouts should be between 13-16 years old.

$450.00

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) 2025 - Storer NYLT

NYLT is a week-long outdoor leadership training program for youth leaders developed by the Boy Scouts of America and conducted by Spirit of Adventure Council and other councils around the country. A highly trained youth staff under the supervision of adult advisors set the example in modeling the core learning and leadership messages of the National BSA NYLT syllabus. Scouts must be 14 or completed 8th grade and have reached the rank of 1st class or have unit leader's recommendation to attend. Held at T.L. Storer, Barnstead, NH - June 29-July 4

$495.00

Jamboree is more than a destination. It's the adventure of a lifetime. There is simply nothing else like it on the planet.

Depart Boston area on July 19th and return August 2nd. Jamboree will take place from July 22nd - July 31st at Summit Bechtel Reservation, W. Virginia. Tour before and after the Jamboree.

Be Prepared: Scouting for Food in Eastern Massachusetts

April’s theme, Be Prepared, focuses on an essential Scouting initiative: Scouting for Food. This aligns perfectly with our Scouting slogan, Do a Good Turn Daily. Food insecurity affects many families in our communities, and this program provides an excellent opportunity for Scouting units to make a meaningful impact.

Why Participate?

Many families in our region face daily challenges in accessing nutritious food. By participating in Scouting for Food, your unit can help stock local and regional food banks, ensuring neighbors in need have access to essential supplies. This is a chance to teach Scouts the value of service while addressing a critical issue in our communities.

Tips to Get Involved

Here’s how your unit can maximize its efforts during this year’s food drive:

Food Pantry:

Units set up the plan with their local Food Bank. Dates of food collection and drop off. Food collection can happen anytime during the year. Food Pantry’s need food all year round.

Door Hangers:

Scouts distribute door hangers to let neighbors know about the food drive and encourage them to donate nonperishable items. Contact the Council Office to request Door Hangers.

Food Collection:

Scouts return to their neighbors to pick up donated food items like canned goods, cereal, pasta, and other nonperishable items.

Delivery:

The collected food is then delivered to local food pantries and banks.

Example Items:

Ideal items for a "Perfect Scouting for Food Bag" include hearty soup, canned tuna, and canned fruit.

Be Prepared at Home

While helping others, don’t forget to check your own emergency supplies. Rotate stock regularly and ensure you have food that can be prepared without running water. According to recent survey of Scouting households in our council, most households can only sustain themselves for 3–7 days without access to additional supplies. Being prepared is part of living the Scout motto.

Share Your Impact

We’d love to see your unit in action! Share photos and stories from your Scouting for Food efforts on social media using hashtags like:

· #ScoutingBoston

· #scoutingamerica

· #spiritofadventure

· #DonateFood

· #EndHunger

· #FightHunger

· #FoodBank

· #FeedTheHungry

· #CannedFoodDrive

The Spirit of Adventure Council / Scouting Boston - https://www.scoutspirit.org/

Together, we can make a difference in Eastern Massachusetts. Let’s show the power of Scouting by helping those who need it most!

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Multi-sport Merit Badge

We are excited to announce the Multisport Merit badge is here! This badge was developed in partnership with USA Triathlon, and is focused on learning about physical endurance activities and lifestyle. This badge will focus on demonstrating proficiency in a combination of swimming, cycling, and running through an exciting set of challenges and skill-building activities! We hope this inspires the next generation of triathlon athletes!

Official announcement: https://www.scoutingnewsroom.org/press-releases/scouting-america-and-usa-triathlon-partner-to-launch-new-multisport-badge/