The Boy Scouts of America today, 5/7/2024, announced that it will rebrand to Scouting America, reflecting the organization’s ongoing commitment to welcome every youth and family in America to experience the benefits of Scouting.

The change will go into effect on February 8, 2025, the organization’s 115th anniversary. 

BSA National and the Longhouse Council have made changes in membership fees which have NOW taken effect:

• Effective April 1, BSA National eliminated the $25 new member joining fee. 
• Effective May 1, BSA National has increased membership fees for youth and adults. Longhouse Council has also increased our Council resource fee.

The new fees effective May 1, for new and renewing members are:

• $170 for youth in traditional programs
• $130 for adults in traditional programs
• $100 for youth and adults in Exploring programs
• $25 for merit badge counselors

Youth and adults can also subscribe to Scout Life Magazine for $15 per year.

Below is an infographic summary of the new fees. Please contact your district executive for more information. 

Griffin’s Guardians needs an enthusiastic, carpenter or group of young carpenters to construct (45) wooden house structures. Each house will be made with 1x3 board. Each house needs to be structurally sound and stand on a flat surface table. The houses need to be sanded down so there are no sharp edges.



The houses will be used for the upcoming Eighth Annual Gold Tie Gala, a formal fundraising event at the Marriott Downtown Syracuse where over 500 guests attend to help support our mission. 

Please contact Christine Dallmann at christine@griffinsguardians.org or call her at (315)415-2689 for more details. The items will need to be finished by August 15th, 2024.

Wilderness First Aid prepares leaders and older youth to understand and manage common medical illnesses and emergencies when more advanced care is not immediately available. The course combines classroom presentations about common wilderness first aid situations with active skills practice and hands-on scenarios. Course includes both a Wilderness First Aid and a CPR certification from ECSI.

Two different dates will be offered: Saturday, May 25 & Sunday, June 23.

Both courses will run 9am-4pm at Camp Woodland, and participants must provide their own lunch. Course fee of $25 includes both WFA and CPR certification. Register now on Tentaroo.

Contact William Zenyuk, william.zenyuk@scouting.org for more information. 

Join us at the lodge fellowship, reunion and recognition celebration event Saturday June 22nd at Camp Woodland. Everyone is welcome. Activities will be available for your enjoyment starting at 2pm. 

The “Treasure Hunt” will begin at 4pm with teams having been formed as you arrived between 2-4. Follow the clues provided to locate the teasures of Woodland. Youth leadership elections will be conducted at the conclusion of this scavenger hunt followed by a Roast Beast feast and our annual awards and recognitions.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone, so come out and have a great time! Registrations are open on tentaroo. https://longhouse.tentaroo.com/admin2/events/7168/29962/2024-Camp-Woodland-Treasure-Hunt?account=178650

You may bring your family and scouting friends, BUT please preregister everyone so we can be prepared! Questions can be directed to the Lodge Adviser: lowannenimatlodgeadvisor@gmail.com

Registration and merit badge selection are now open on Tentaroo for Scout Day Camp at Camp Woodland!

This year, we will be offering one week of Day Camp at Camp Woodland, August 12 - 16.



A variety of merit badges including Eagle-required badges will be offered for Scouts to further their advancement journey.

Camp is $350 per Scout, or $300 if paid in full by June 1.

Contact Camp Director Brendan Flaherty, brendan.flaherty@scouting.org, for more information.

National Youth Leadership Training

Announcing official partnership with Leatherstocking Council.

Joint partnership to bring the premiere youth training program to CNY

Camp Kingsley 8/4/24 - 8/9/24

The Eagle Dinner Committee is looking for help from Scouters/Scouts/Community Peeps to find NOES/DESA honorees. We would like to focus on military service members (active/inactive/retired) who are outstanding in their communities.

2024 Wood Badge Opportunity

Looking for a part time employee to join our team.

Looking for someone who knows the scouting program, can sew/hem and has some retail experience. Hours would be between 8 to 20 hours per week, and Store hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10am-5pm, Wednesday 11am -6pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm.

Please contact Dan at the Scout Shop with any questions or inquires at (315)455-6540. 

Other Dates of Interest

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - Office Closed