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Scout Office
The Rutter Foundation is currently working with National Grid to restore power to the Utica Service Center. Thank you for your patience as we work to reopen the office.
The Scout Store is accepting orders via email at leatherstocking@scouting.org
Orders must be mailed directly to your unit or scheduled for pickup with your District Executive.
– Leatherstocking Staff and Volunteers
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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Leatherstocking Council First Aid Meet
March 14th, 2026 at SUNY Oneonta The 2026 Leatherstocking Council First Aid Meet will take place at the G. Hal Chase Physical Education Building at SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY on March 14, 2026, starting at 1:00pm. This year’s First Aid Meet will follow the format of previous year’s First Aid Meets...
Spring into Scouting – Into the Woods Ball
Erie Canal Gold Nugget Derby
Service Weekend Spring 2026
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...
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...
Scouts, BSA Adventure Weekend
Scouts BSA Adventure Weekend Dates: April 17 - 19, 2026 Location: Camp Kingsley Come and be a part of the exciting BSA Adventure Weekend this year we will be focusing on Robotics/Digital Technology, Flight to Eagle, and Colonial Trades. In all these programs Scouts will get the chance to work on...
Outdoor Training Spring IOLS/BALOO
Registration for May 2nd in OPEN 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...
