The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over the course of their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Since its inception in 1910, more than 130 million young men and women have participated in Scouting America’s youth programs nationwide. More than 35 million adult volunteers have helped carry out Scouting America’s mission.
The Longhouse Council is one of more than 270 local councils of Scouting America. Headquartered in Syracuse, NY, Longhouse Council supports over 100 local Scouting programs throughout Onondaga, Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties, and operates Camp Woodland in Constantia, NY.
Staff and volunteers work in three geographic Districts to serve cour communities.
The first Scouting programs in Syracuse were founded in 1911, and the Syracuse Council was organized to serve these groups in 1915. Since then, the service area of the Council has grown to include six counties in Central and Northern New York. Learn more about the history of local Scouting on the William Hillcourt Museum webpage.
Our Programs
Scouting America, Longhouse Council works through community partners and volunteers to deliver the foremost youth-serving programs of character development and values-based leadership programming. Our programs include:
- Cub Scouting is a family-oriented program designed for boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grade. It emphasizes outdoor activities, character and leadership development, and community service. Each grade level provides hands-on activities that teach life skills, ethics, teamwork, and respect for nature. Through structured activities, including hikes, camping, and service projects, Cub Scouting encourages youth to grow in confidence, responsibility, and leadership, all while having fun in a safe and supportive environment.
- Scouts, BSA is a youth development program for boys and girls ages 11 to 17. It offers a variety of outdoor adventures and skill-building activities that help young people develop into the next generation of leaders. Through a wide range of experiences, Scouts BSA encourages leadership, responsibility, citizenship, and personal growth. The self-paced, youth-led curriculum helps young people achieve their best. From camping to hiking to community service and merit badge achievements, Scouts BSA produces self-reliant, community-minded leaders
- Exploring is a career-based experiential learning for middle and high school students. Explorers get hand-on training directly from professionals in a career field.
To find a program near you, visit BeAScout.org.
Service Center
Phone: (315) 463-0201
Fax: (315) 463-5729
The Syracuse Scout Office is located at 6712 Brooklawn Parkway, Suite 108, Syracuse, NY 13211. It is just off Carrier Circle via Thompson Rd North.
How to find us:
From the Thruway (Interstate 90)
Take Exit 35 (towards Thompson Rd North)
From Interstate 481
Take Exit 7 (towards E. Syracuse)
From I690
Take Exit 16N (Thompson Rd North)