July 10, 2026

Last Call for Scuba Camp Registration!

Time is running out to register for one of the most exciting adventures of the summer! Scuba Camp is your chance to explore the underwater world, build confidence, and learn the fundamentals of scuba diving in a fun, safe, and supportive environment.

Participants will receive hands-on instruction from certified dive professionals while learning essential scuba skills, water safety, and marine exploration techniques. Whether you're new to diving or looking to expand your outdoor adventure experience, Scuba Camp offers an unforgettable week of discovery.

Space is limited and registration closes soon—don't miss your opportunity to dive into an incredible summer experience!

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/

Thank you to our Salute to Scouting Sponsors!

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.

We excited to announce that Trail’s End will be featured on Scouting America’s Cub Chat Live this Friday, July 10 at 3pm Eastern.

This episode is a timely opportunity for Unit Leaders and Scout families to hear directly from Trail’s End about how they can simplify fundraising and prepare for a successful popcorn season. The conversation will cover what sets Trail’s End apart, how the Leader Portal and Trail’s End App make the fundraiser easier for Leaders and families, the Rewards program, Storefronts, support resources, and how new Units can still get started.

Please consider sharing within your Council to encourage attendance. It’s a simple way to help Units better understand the tools, support, and earning potential available through Trail’s End before the season begins.

The episode can be viewed live at https://onscouting.org/cubchatlive/ or on the Cub Scouts Facebook page.

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