Dr. Warren Hilton, President of Onondaga Community College recently recorded a video to speak about his involvement in Scouting in urban Philadelphia. We are grateful for Dr. Hilton’s support as a Scouting alumnus as he shares his experience and encourages young people and community leaders to get involved in Scouting in Syracuse. Check out the… Continue reading Dr. Warren Hilton Shares His Scouting Experience
Author: Brendan.Flaherty
Scouting Welcomes New Youth, Units in Syracuse
SYRACUSE – The Scouting in Syracuse initiative has kicked off the Scouting year with a strong start. Thanks to the efforts of our volunteer Scouting in Syracuse Steering Committee and our community partners, we have been able to welcome new families into exiting programs as well as launch and lay the groundwork for new units… Continue reading Scouting Welcomes New Youth, Units in Syracuse
Scouting America, Longhouse Council Celebrates Grand Opening of New Service Center
Syracuse, NY — Scouting America, Longhouse Council proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new Service Center yesterday afternoon, marking an exciting milestone in the Council’s continued commitment to serving youth and families across Central and Northern New York. The event was hosted by Scout Executive and CEO Ed Theetge, who welcomed an enthusiastic crowd… Continue reading Scouting America, Longhouse Council Celebrates Grand Opening of New Service Center
Longhouse Council Achieves Membership Growth Over September 2024
SYRACUSE, NY – Scouting America Longhouse Council is celebrating a significant milestone with the achievement of growth in Scouting enrollment of 1.4% over September of 2024. This growth represents a positive steps toward the Council’s key metric of serving more youth and families in the Scouting programs throughout Central and Northern New York. This includes… Continue reading Longhouse Council Achieves Membership Growth Over September 2024
Council Strategy Session and Executive Board Meeting Held at Camp Woodland
CONSTANTIA – On Wednesday September 24th, the Longhouse Council held its September Executive Board meeting. This meeting is normally held in Syracuse, but was held this month at Camp Woodland. This special meeting included not only Executive Board members, but also members of the Council Advisory committee, Camp Woodland’s property committee, Council staff, and youth… Continue reading Council Strategy Session and Executive Board Meeting Held at Camp Woodland
Scouts Begin Popcorn Sales – Building Support and Character
Local Scouts have begun their annual Popcorn Sales! Throughout Central and Northern New York, Scouts and families will be at local stores and businesses or out and about in your neighborhood selling wonderful products to support their programs. You’ll spot these driven young leaders and their families at local stores, community events, and even right… Continue reading Scouts Begin Popcorn Sales – Building Support and Character
Growing Scouting in the City: A Summer of Connection and Impact
SYRACUSE – This summer, Longhouse Council executive board members, volunteer Scouters, youth leaders, and professional staff showed up in full force across the city to connect with families, share the spirit of Scouting, and spotlight the opportunities Scouting America offers young people right here in Syracuse. In 2024, we proudly launched two new Cub Scout… Continue reading Growing Scouting in the City: A Summer of Connection and Impact
Scout receives religious award and is featured in local paper.
Amelia Broedel, a local Scout from Troop 210 in Kirkville, was awarded the Parvuli Dei Catholic religious emblem that she worked on as a Cub Scout in Pack 210. The award presentation was featured in the Catholic Sun, the newspaper for the Catholic Diocese of Syracuse. Read the full story here.
Crossroads Scouters Honored in Annual Awards Reception
On Thursday June 12, Crossroads District held its annual Volunteer Awards Reception. Volunteer Scouters were honored with over 50 Awards for their accomplishments in Scouting in the past year. David Aitken, a Scouter with Troop and Pack 22, and a member of the Executive Board of Longhouse Council, was honored with the District Award of… Continue reading Crossroads Scouters Honored in Annual Awards Reception
In the News: New Eagle Scout and Pancake Breakfast in Jamesville
The Eagle News recently featured two stories about Pack and Troop 22 in Jamesville. The first covered the Pack and Troop’s annual Pancake breakfast and the second highlighted Troop 22’s newest Eagle Scout, Khais Milligan. These are great stories to have published, and we give kudos to Pack and Troop 22 for sharing these with… Continue reading In the News: New Eagle Scout and Pancake Breakfast in Jamesville