Category: Council News

Tee it Up for the Troops

Willow Creek Golf Course- August 15th Looking for 18 scouts and some adult leaders to volunteer at this event.  This year we have arranged an opportunity to earn service hours for Citizenship in the Community merit badge.   This organization can be researched as part of the requirements for the merit badge. Please bring a cooler and some […]

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Celebrate your Eagle Scout!

From now until June 29th we will be discounting Eagle Scout plates and napkins at 40% off on select styles, which include dinner & luncheon plates, and dinner & luncheon napkins. Also, program covers (item#619694) are 40% off. If you have a Eagle celebration in the future, now would be a great time to pick […]

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Green Dot Sale

We’re clearing out our Scout Shop to be ready for new items! Check out our sales table which includes old uniforms, pinewood derby medals, crafts, books, and other items. All discounted items will have a green dot on them, and discounts taken at the register. The Summer Scout Shop hours are 9am – 5pm Monday […]

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Open Camping

Did you know that part of your annual fees help cover camp rentals for your unit? That’s right – units get special pricing on all camp rentals at Gamehaven Scout Camp, with rates that beat out the prices for other nonprofits to use camp, or even units from other councils! Check out some of the […]

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Camp Staff Celebration

Are you a current or former camp staff at any of Gamehaven’s six camps? You’re invited to attend our Camp Staff Celebration on August 17th. This event marks the end of our 2023-2024 season, and kickoff of the next camping season. Current camp staff are free to attend, others and alumni are $10/person. Sign up […]

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Reviews Are In!

“The Staff was Great!” “My boys loved it” “Archery was taught well for first-timers” “5/5” The reviews are in, and families loved our first Summer Cub Adventure at Gamehaven Scout Camp! From swimming to hiking, stargazing to slingshots, your family will have an experience you won’t forget this summer. You can still sign up for […]

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NYLT Topic Highlight

The EDGE method has been a staple of Scouting for many years, but did you know it was developed to connect to a team development model developed in 1965? Bruce Tuckman developed the forming-storming-norming-performing model of Team Development in 1965, describing how teams start, and the steps it takes to get them to achieve a goal. You can apply […]

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Attention Veteran Scouters

The veteran award is an adult recognition. Tenure earned as a youth may be included in the total number of years registered. After five years of registered service in the Boy Scouts of America an adult may, upon application, receive the designation of “Veteran”, provided the person agrees to live up to the Scouting obligations; […]

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Scout Night at the Honkers

Once again, we will be having a Scout Night at one of the Honkers’ games this summer! Offering the same price of $12, which includes your ticket, a hot dog and beverage. Date: Friday, July 26th @6:35 PM Rival: Honkers will be taking on the Waterloo Bucks Where: Rochester Honkers Stadium- 403 E Center St, Rochester Sign up: To […]

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