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Register for the District Awards Dinner Next Month!

We'll honor those who have gone above and beyond in their service to the youth in our council.

Come celebrate with fellow volunteers and acknowledge the hard work that made this year of Scouting so successful!

Special congratulations to our 2025 District Awards of Recipients:

May 5 - Southeast Dinner

May 7 - Southwest Dinner

May 12 - Northeast Dinner

May 14 - Northwest Dinner

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Adventure at the Fort

Join us this fall at Fort Adams for an unforgettable weekend with thousands of Scouts from across New England. Limited overnight camping slots are open. Put down your deposit today to guarantee your place and enjoy:

· Unique Scout activities

· Delicious food trucks

· A bustling trading post

· A spectacular Saturday night stage show

Don't wait—reserve your spot today and be part of the excitement!

We are hiring!

We have two exciting opportunities for you to be part of our summer camp program from June to August.

Jobs available for Camp Yawgoog resident camp in Rockville, RI
Day Camp staff needed at Camp Champlin in Cranston, RI or Camp Norse in Kingston, MA

Special perk at Day Camp: staff members can enroll their children of camper age for free!

Upcoming Events

MAY.04

Angling Educator Fishing Training

NEW! Teach Scouting America Fishing Basics. Angling Educator training covers fishing skills and event planning for units, districts, or councils. Learn age-appropriate techniques for cane pole and spin cast fishing, with best practices in the classroom and field. Open to Scouters and Scouts age 15+ (First Class+).

MAY.16

Camp Yawgoog Service Weekend

Join us for a service weekend at Yawgoog and enjoy a pre-summer campout. Troops attending this weekend can return for another campout to complete swim qualifications, saving time later in the summer. Help set up tents, move bunks clear brush, spread mulch, and more.

MAY.30

Camp Yawgoog Welcome Weekend

Enjoy service projects, swim qualifications, a free swim opportunity, and camp tours. Cost: Free for Troops who participated in the Service Weekend. $15 per Scout or adult for those who did not. Don't miss out on the fun and adventure!

MAY.31

Camp Norse 90th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate 90 Years of Scouting excellence at Camp Norse! Join us for a special event honoring nine decades of Scouting legacy and spirit. Don't miss this tribute to Camp Norse's remarkable journey.

JUN.05

BOOM Event

Our keynote speaker will be Glen Pounder, Scouting America’s Chief Safeguarding Officer, who has been instrumental in overseeing youth safeguarding activities nationwide. We're grateful for his participation and expertise. Plus, if you register before May 15, your unit will receive a personalized Scouting America banner.

JUN.12

Adult Pintwood Derby

Get ready to unleash your inner racer and build the coolest Pinewood Derby car! It's time for adults to join the fun and compete in this exciting event.

Must be 21+ to participate.

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Leader Development

April 25-27 - Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)

April 26 - Campaster Training

May 4 - Angling Educator Fishing Training

September 26-28 & October 18-19 - Wood Badge Training

Elevate your leadership skills and create unforgettable experiences for your unit with the help of our specialized training program. Learn how to engage with youth, collaborate with fellow leaders, and master essential Scouting skills to plan the ultimate Scouting program. Online courses available!

Don't forget to update your Youth Protection Training (YPT) before it expires at my.scouting.org

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