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Join the Leatherstocking Council
The Leatherstocking Council provides character development and leadership skills training to 1,700 Scouts in Delaware, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Otsego and Schoharie counties, as well as parts of Hamilton and Lewis counties. We also maintain and staff Camp Kingsley near Rome, NY for Cub Scouts Summer Camp and adventure weekends throughout the year for Cub Scouts and Scouts, BSA. Scouts of all ages (5-18) learn valuable life skills, self-reliance, leadership, and build character. More importantly, Scouts have fun while learning and make lifelong friends in the process.
When your child joins Scouts, they are embarking on a trail that could ultimately lead them to the rare and distinguished rank of Eagle Scout. Becoming an Eagle gives your Scout and edge in life and helps ensure that they have the leadership skills, character, self-confidence and experiences to succeed in their future endeavors, whether that be college, the trades, the military or community service.
There’s a Scouting program for everyone from 5-20.
Scouting is available to all youth between the ages of 5 and 20. Regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or personal lifestyle. From Youth grades K-5 there is Cub Scouts. Youth aged 11-17 take part in Scouts, BSA where they have the opportunity to become an Eagle Scout. For co-ed programs, youth ages 10 – 30 can join an Explorer Post. Youth ages 14 – 20 can join the Venture program. To find out more about Scouts, BSA, Exploring and Venturing or how to find a unit near you, visit www.beascout.org.
How Cub Scouts Works
One unique thing about Cub Scouting is that you as family, join in on the program and help them along the way. Cub Scouting exists to support your family and help enrich your family time together. Your son or daughter will have a different handbook at each grade level, with adventures that are age-appropriate for their development level.
As they advance through these books by working on adventures with you, they will earn badges and other recognition that can be worn on their uniform. Your child’s success in Cub Scouting depends on you!
Find out more by clicking the Join Scouting button at the top of the page.
Upcoming Events
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Fall Into Adventure: Recruitment and Retention Playbook
Dear Leaders and Parents, We wanted to inform you that Falling into Adventure Recruitment and Retention Playbook Webinar has to be postponed. At this time, a new date has not yet been set, but we will share an update as soon as it becomes available. We are sorry for the inconvenience this...
Induction Weekend (Order Of the Arrow)
Current MembersWith Fall fast approaching, it is time once again to get together in the spirit of cheerful service and fellowship while we welcome new members to the lodge.Ordeal Canidates Congratulations! You have been elected as a candidate for membership into the Order of the Arrow! Please...
Service Weekend Fall 2025
Pack and Troops, Unit Leaders, District Volunteers, and Council Volunteers who would like to do service Projects at Camp Kingsley. This maybe Trail work, Painting, Building updates, Bike Trail, and much more. WHERE: Camp Kingsley, Ava NY COST Free & includes Lunch and overnight camping in a...
Join us for Mohawk Valley Gives
Save the Date: Mohawk Valley Gives is September 19th! You can be part of the celebration by giving to your favorite nonprofit (which we know is us!). Visit www.givemv.org to find out more Week of Giving Sept 15th until Sept 19th Funding raised through Mohawk Valley Gives goes to fund...
Outdoor Training Fall IOLS/BALOO
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) and Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation(BALOO) is designed to teach you outdoors Skills and how to providing a safe environment for our Scouts and families to experience Scouting at it best. Our trained and experienced volunteers provide a safe and...
LSC Cub Scout Training Event
Cub Scout Training 101 Dates: Oct 2025 Locations: TBA ! Cub Scout Training 102 Dates: Nov 2025 Locations: TBA DUE TO THE ADVANCED PLANNING AND MATERIALS NEEDED, REGISTRATION IS IMPORTANT REGISTER ...
Cub Scout’s Arrow of Light Weekend
Members of a Arrow of Light Den are encourage to attend this weekend focused on Fun and educational activities. On Friday Night Scouts will be place into Patrols just like a normal Troop. They will particpate in Activites like createing a Patrol flag, and Team Buidling and that is just Friday...
Cub Scout’s Fall Family Camp Oct 11-12, 2025
October 11-12th, 2025 at Camp Kingsley in Ava NY. Join us for an unforgettable Cub Scout adventure at the "Fall Family Camp - a 2-day event for Cub Scouts hosted by the Leatherstocking Council. Fall Family Camp is a fun event open to Packs and their Scouts and families. This year's theme is The...