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
News & Updates
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.
Eagle Scouts Leading The Way
Check out the awesome leadership Eagle Scouts in Longhouse Council demonstrate, as one Eagle leads a community flag retirement ceremony.
Longhouse Council Recognizes Service by Awarding Silver Beaver and District Award of Merit.
Scouting America, Longhouse Council Announces New Leadership
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
ScoutPower Success Featured on NBC 3
ScoutPower 2025 raised over $600,000 to support Scouting in the Longhouse Council. Check out the story here
Council Annual Dinner, a Celebration of Scouting
Click Photo for registration Link The Silver Beaver Award was introduced in 1931 and is a council-level distinguished service award of the Scouting America. Recipients of this award are registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given at the council level. Find out more information on the Silver… Continue reading Council Annual Dinner, a Celebration of Scouting