News & Updates

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

Triple “B”Beer, Burgers & Bourbon

Get ready to travel back in time and join us for the Triple “B”, an unforgettable evening filled with 1969-themed fun! Slip into your grooviest attire and join us in embracing the spirit of the era with our lively costume contest. Savor the flavors of expertly curated bourbon samplings that will delight your palate, and… Continue reading Triple “B”Beer, Burgers & Bourbon

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

Scouting America, Longhouse Council Executive Committee holds Strategic Planning Meeting

🚀 Big plans are underway in Scouting America, Longhouse Council! Our Executive Committee is hard at work planning an impactful year ahead — and there’s a lot to be excited about: 🏢 A new Council Service Center location🎯 Major focus on membership growth and fall recruiting🍿 Gearing up for a strong popcorn sale season🌲 Exciting… Continue reading Scouting America, Longhouse Council Executive Committee holds Strategic Planning Meeting

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.