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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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Popcorn 2025 Kickoff
Date June 16th Time 7:00PM Link - https://leatherstockingcouncilbsa.webex.com/leatherstockingcouncilbsa/j.php?MTID=m6fc0870329ae524e2c7d8b09a2acfad1 Check out the Popcorn Page with important information and Resources. https://www.leatherstockingcouncil.org/scouting-resources/popcorn-sale/
Fall Into Adventure: Recruitment and Retention Playbook
Date: August 10th at 7pm Location: Online Webinar Cost: Free Who should attend Leaders, Parents, and any one who is interested in Scouting. Topics Explore the recuitment process. Learn how to meet your unit's membership goals. Hear from fellow leaders about recuitment resources and program...
Cub Scout Day Camp
Cub Scouts Summer Camp
Scouts BSA Day Camp
NYLT
NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) is a fun, high-energy program designed to help Scouts (First Class rank and above) and Venturers/Sea Scouts level up their leadership skills. It's a week-long adventure packed with hands-on learning that will teach you how to lead yourself and others,...
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...
National Jamboree
Jamboree is more than a destination. It’s the adventure of lifetime. And there is simply nothing else like it on the planet.What’s a Jamboree? It’s not camp. National Jamboree is 360-degrees of fun, friends and fellowship with hands-on adventure that takes you places you never thought you’d go....