Camp Wanocksett in Scout Life Magazine
Camp Wanocksett in Scout Life Magazine We’re excited to share that Camp Wanocksett has been officially featured in Scout Life magazine’s 2026 Scout Camps Spotlight!
February 24, 2026
National Jamboree 2026
ELEVATE Your Experience in Scouting! Attend the National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel, West Virginia. Space is limited so save your spot today!
SAFE Scouting
The Boy Scouts of America has assembled this collection of resources to help unit leaders ensure that all Boy Scouts of America activities are conducted safely.
NEW!! Unit and Member Renewals
Registrations in Scouting America are now on a 12-month membership cycle. This means unit renewal and individual registrations are no longer linked. We've put together lots of useful information to help you with this transition. Check it out NOW!
Giving Tuesday - Support Scouting
Giving Tuesday represents a great opportunity to grow and impact Scouting in your community. Make a yearend tax-deductible gift to help support Scouting and be a part of building the next generation of leaders.
NEW! Adult Application Process Revised
Effective March 4, 2024, the BSA is changing the adult application process to require that the results of the Criminal Background Check (CBC) must be received BEFORE the new adult volunteer can assume a leadership role. Click to read the complete announcement.
BSA Membership Fee UPDATE
Effective April 1, 2024, the BSA will eliminate the $25.00 dollar one time joining fee for new program participants in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouting. Read the announcement from our council key 3 to learn more.
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Scout Shop Retail Location Update
Scout Shop Retail Location Update We’re excited to share that one of the retail locations for Scouting materials has moved to a new site. Families
February 24, 2026
A Letter from Roger Krone
A Letter from Roger Krone As I shared with you this morning, the Department of War announced it is reaffirming its partnership with Scouting America. As an
February 24, 2026
New Family Troop Option
Scouting America Approves “Family Troop Option” – Available December 15th Starting December 15, the Heart of New England Council is excited to introduce the Family Troop Option,
November 18, 2025
Thank You to the NRA Foundation & Friends of NRA
Treasure Valley Scout Reservation Receives NRA Foundation Grant Earlier this year, the NRA Foundation generously awarded the Heart of New England Council, Scouting America with a grant
July 21, 2025
2025 Scouting America’s Report to the Nation
Last year saw Scouting America reach more than 1 million youth, instilling them with the values of the Scout Oath and Law to help prepare
July 16, 2025
