News & Updates

EFSS Merit Badge Saturdays

Merit Badge Opportunities in December Are you ready to enhance your skills and earn valuable merit badges? Join us for three Saturdays in December and gain comprehensive knowledge in Emergency Preparedness, Fire Safety, Safety, and search & rescue. Experienced professionals lead each session in their respective fields. What You Will Learn Why Attend? Event Details… Continue reading EFSS Merit Badge Saturdays

Split RockPack 120’s Service Project

Webelos and Arrow of Light members from Pack 120 geared up and participated in a service project, picking up garbage and debris at the Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Completing a service project is one of the requirements to earn the Arrow of Light. Big thank you to Baltimore Woods Nature Center for having us! #fall#PACK120

Dr. Warren Hilton Shares His Scouting Experience

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

Camp Service

Pack 50 from Cato dedicated their weekend to a meaningful service project at Camp Woodland, demonstrating their commitment to giving back to the Camp. Having adopted Kings Cabin as their favored camping spot, the pack chose to show their appreciation by sprucing up the place. The Scouts enthusiastically rolled up their sleeves and painted the… Continue reading Camp Service

Auburn Units supporting Scouting for Food

Scouting for Food 2025 is a community service event where Scouts collect non-perishable food donations for local food banks and pantries. The event typically involves two weekends: the first for distributing collection bags or door hangers, and the second for collecting the donated food from doorsteps for delivery to those in need. Specific dates and goals… Continue reading Auburn Units supporting Scouting for Food

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

Towpath District Volunteer of September

CONGRATULATIONS to Karen Farritor for being named Towpath District Volunteer of September! Karen has made it her mission to recruit for Scouting in the Baldwinsville area. Karen is currently the Cub Master for Pack 289.

EFSS Merit Badge Camp

Join us for an exciting and educational opportunity this December at Camp Woodland! On the Saturdays of the 13th, 20th, and 27th, we’re offering a chance to earn your Search and Rescue, Fire Safety, Emergency Preparedness, and Safety Merit Badges. Our experienced instructors, who are professionals in these fields, will guide you through hands-on activities… Continue reading EFSS Merit Badge Camp