July 17, 2026

There's Still Time for Summer Camp Fun!

Missed the first few weeks of camp? There's still plenty of summer adventure ahead! We have openings in Weeks 5–8, so it's not too late to join the fun. Register today and make this summer one to remember:

https://www.scoutingboston.org/camps/

Guidance for Laser Tag and Squirt Tag & Squirt Guns Published

Safety Moments for Laser Tag and Squirt Tag & Squirt Guns have been published and are ready for use. These safety moments allow us to have fun, engaging activities while also ensuring we focus on the right steps to prevent serious harm to our Scouts and Scouters.

Laser tag is permitted at indoor, commercial laser tag facilities, providing an engaging way for units to practice the patrol method and other small unit techniques.

https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/laser-tag-safe-checklist/

Squirt tag & squirt guns are permitted, but adults supervising these activities need to ensure the playing area is safe, squirt guns used meet our requirements and only willing participants get squirted.

https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/squirt-tag-and-squirt-guns-safe-checklist/

BeAScout Update Coming August 3, 2026

On August 3, 2026, BeAScout will introduce an updated look and feel designed to better support prospective families. The enhanced experience will provide answers to common questions before families contact a unit, including:

• Estimated cost to join

• Unit meeting days and times

• Whether the unit charges additional dues

To support these improvements, several new ﬁelds have been added to the Unit Pin page in Organization Manager:

• Fundraising Helps Cover Costs

• Trial Visit Encouraged

• Unit Fee

• Meeting Schedule

o Meeting Frequency

o Meeting Day

o Start Time

o End Time

Beginning July 9, 2026, unit leaders can begin updating these ﬁelds within their Unit Pin settings.

Please share this information with your unit leaders and encourage them to complete these updates prior to August 3, 2026, to ensure their unit details are accurate and fully displayed in the updated BeAScout experience.

NOTE: Changes to these ﬁelds in Unit Pin settings will not reﬂect until August 3, 2026.

Klondike Preparation Starts Now!

It may be July, but now is the perfect time to start preparing for next winter's Klondike Derby!

If your troop plans to compete, consider making the construction of a traditional Klondike sled a patrol project. Building a sled together is a great way to develop teamwork while ensuring your patrol has a durable, dependable sled ready for the event.

A classic Klondike sled features a sturdy wooden frame mounted on a pair of downhill skis (185 cm or longer) used as runners. Most sleds are approximately 6–8 feet long, providing enough space to carry patrol gear—and even a teammate when needed!

Free Skis Available

Planning to build a new sled? Five pairs of downhill skis are available to Scout units at no cost. Rather than seeing them discarded, they'd like to see them put to good use helping Scouts prepare for the Klondike Derby.

If you're interested, please contact Lanning: