News & Updates
Now Accepting 2025 Silver Beaver Nominations
Scouting America, Longhouse Council is pleased to announce that we are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Silver Beaver Class. Nominations are due by April 25th and can be submitted to Andy Zilnik at Andrew.Zilnik@Scouting.org or to the Council Service Center. The application for the Silver Beaver can be found here.
New Troop Started in Cicero
Longhouse Council and Crossroads District are pleased to welcome the new Troop 117 G serving young women in Cicero, NY. Thank you to Pack 117, Troop 117B, and their chartered organization American Legion Post 787 for their support. With Troop 117G, we now have nine troops in Onondaga County providing young women with endless opportunities… Continue reading New Troop Started in Cicero
Scouting’s 115th Anniversary and ScoutPower on Bridge Street!
Check out this segment on Bridge Street with Scout Executive Ed Theetge and some of our Scouts on the 115th Anniversary of Scouting and ScoutPower 2025!!
Springing Forward Into Fun Activities!
Check out the fun and adventures coming up in the next 4 months for Longhouse Council!
Onondaga County and City of Syracuse Proclaim February 8th as Scouting America Day
This week, Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse proclaimed Saturday February 8th, 2025 as Scouting America Day. This comes as we celebrate the 115th anniversary of our organization and as we officially change our name to Scouting America. On Monday February 3, County Executive Ryan McMahon visited a meeting of Pack 120 and Troop… Continue reading Onondaga County and City of Syracuse Proclaim February 8th as Scouting America Day
Woodbadge 2025
Wood Badge is considered the premier leadership training course for Scout Leaders. Wood Badge for the 21st Century is available to registered leaders of all levels of the Scouting program – Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts. It concentrates on providing training on modern leadership skills needed in today’s world for Scout leaders. Wood Badge Training… Continue reading Woodbadge 2025
Be Prepared as leaders!
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BALOO training consists of an online pre-requisite component in addition to an overnight hands on practical. BSA’s Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along… Continue reading Be Prepared as leaders!
ScoutPower 2025
Scouting America, Longhouse Council, is thrilled to announce that Mike Tirico, one of the most recognized and respected sportscasters in the nation, will be the keynote speaker for ScoutPower 2025. This premier event will take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the iconic JMA Wireless Dome at Syracuse University.
Class of 2024 Eagle Dinner NOESA Honorees
Phillip Rubenstein is the president of United Radio, Inc. He is the third generation of Rubensteins to lead United Radio, having assumed the presidency from his father, Arnie, in 2005.