October 9, 2026

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🍂 Take on the Fall Carabiner Challenge!


Fall is the perfect time to get outside, explore and try something new! Scouts and families are invited to take part in our Fall Carabiner Challenge and complete fun seasonal activities while enjoying the great outdoors.


Hike among the changing leaves, lend a hand in your community, explore nature and make some great fall memories along the way.


Complete the challenge and add another Carabiner Tag to your collection!


🍁 Get outside. Take on the challenge. Keep the adventure going!

“PREPAREDNESS DAY”

Saturday November 21, 2026

New England Base Camp Milton, MA

 

Cub Leaders and Cub Parents: READY CUB Training

Attend a two hour Train the Trainer session from 10am-12noon-Egan Center. Learn all about the Ready Cub program and how to run for your Den or Pack. Be a Ready Kid | Ready.gov

For more information visit: https://www.scoutingboston.org/fema/


To register please email Arlene Magoon at amagoon123@gmail.com by Wednesday November 18th-space is limited sign up today…

 

BSA Scouts:            READY SCOUT Program

Interested in completing an exciting Merit Badge program focusing in Emergency Preparedness, then visit https://mycouncil.scoutingboston.org/Program/14

 

BSA Scouts 14 and older, Adult Leaders and Parents:

CERT/Teen CERT Training - https://youtu.be/xAtrOzYiaP0

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Hybid Course

Beginning the week of October 19th the CERT Basic Course will begin on-line. Upon completing the on-line course (by November 21, 2026) you will attend the Hands On Day at New England Base Camp/Hayden Lodge on Saturday November 21st.  For more information: https://www.scoutingboston.org/fema/


To register please email Arlene Magoon at amagoon123@gmail.com by October 19th-space is limited sign up today…

Recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day


This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we take time to recognize and honor the history, cultures, traditions and contributions of Indigenous peoples. As Scouts, we are encouraged to learn about the people and history of the places we call home, listen with respect, and continue building communities rooted in understanding and service. The Woburn Service Center will be closed.

Calendar of Events


10/11 & 10/12 - Pioneering Merit Badge - Woburn, MA

10/10-11 - BALOO Training - West Newbury, MA

10/10-11 - IOLS Training - West Newbury, MA

10/12 - Columbus Day - Office Closed

10/17 - Base Camp Open Program - Milton, MA

10/18 - Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge - Woburn, MA

10/22 - STEM Forum - Waltham, MA

10/24 - Base Camp Open Program - Milton, MA

10/24 - OA Haunted Hike - Milton, MA

10/24 - Outdoor Ethics Orientation - Chelmsford, MA

10/24 - Outdoor Ethics Guide Training - Chelmsford, MA

10/25 - Photography Merit Badge - Woburn, MA

11/7-8 - IOLS Training - Chelmsford, MA

11/7 - Base Camp Open Program - Milton, MA

11/8 - Citizenship in the World Merit Badge - Woburn, MA

11/11 - Veterans Day - Office Closed

11/17 - Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge Online

11/21 - Base Camp Open Program - Milton, MA

11/21 - Readiness Merit Badge Day - Milton, MA

11/22 - Salesmanship Merit Badge - Woburn, MA

11/26-27 - Thanksgiving - Office Closed

12/1 - Merrimack Valley Good Scout - Dracut, MA

12/3 - Public Speaking Merit Badge Online

12/24-25 - Christmas Holiday - Office Closed

12/28 & 12/30 - Woodworking Merit Badge - Woburn, MA

1/19 -American Indian Cultures Merit Badge Online

2/22 - Scouting Heritage Merit Badge Online

3/8 - Citizenship in the World Merit Badge Online

4/13 - Plant Science Merit Badge Online

4/24 - Gardening Merit Badge - Milton, MA

5/6 - Soil & Water Merit Badge Online

5/22 - Wildland Fire Management Merit Badge - Milton, MA



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