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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 and Camp Henderson near Cooperstown for Boy Scouts.  In the interest of minimizing operational costs and eliminating duplicate services, the Leatherstocking Council was formed in 2016 following the successful merger of the Revolutionary Trails and Otschodela councils.

How Scouting Works

Unit Structure, Meetings, Events, etc.

Leatherstocking Council

Supports Districts

In Scouting, the local Council provides support and resources for the Districts and units in its territory. All of the individual districts are managed and organized by the Council board. The board is made up entirely of volunteers and supported by a small professional staff. 

Leatherstocking Region Districts

Supports Scouting Units

Districts provide program and support to all units within its designated area. Districts help coordinate things such as activities, fundraising, and advancement and provide day to day support for units. The District is run by a committee of volunteers and supported by a District Executive and/or a District Director.

Scouting Units (Packs, Troops, Crews, & Posts)

Serve Scouts!

Finally all units are run by volunteers that serve as Unit leaders and committee members. These volunteers work hard to plan meetings, activities, outings, community service and more! This is where you’ll do most of your activities.

Upcoming Events

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2025 FLORIDA SEA BASE

2025 FLORIDA SEA BASE

Sea Base is your ticket to Adventure! You will paddleboard, ocean kayak, sail, boat, fish, snorkel coral reefs, learn about marine ecosystems, travel to Big Munson Island for an overnight adventure and visit historic Key West. Every day is a new adventure! Sign up today! Space is limited!

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Council Spring Camporee

Council Spring Camporee

Salute to Service 📆 Dates: May 17 - 19📍 Location: Griffiss Business Park Salute to Service Camporee Dates: May 17 - 19 Location: Griffiss Business Park Who can come: Scouts, BSA, Ventures, Explorers and Cub Scouts. Cub Scouts are welcome to join the Spring Camporee for the WHOLE weekend OR...

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Scottish Jamborette 2024

Scottish Jamborette 2024

The 39th Scottish International Patrol Jamborette will take place in Blair Atholl from Monday 15th July 2024 until Friday 26th July. 500 Scottish Explorer Scouts will camp alongside Scouts from around the world, working as a dual patrol of 12, in one of six subcamps. There is an exciting programme...

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Leatherstocking Council Districts

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Adirondack Foothills District

Adirondack Foothills Region

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Powderhorn Oneida & Madison District

Oneida & Madison Counties

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Susquehanna Headwaters District

Southern Tier New York

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