New England Base Camp is looking for someone just like you! For the past 12 weeks, New England Base Camp has been the leader in the nation in regards to online program by offering unique advancement opportunities through Cub Scout Adventures, Scouts BSA Merit Badges, and NOVA and Supernova awards. Every day we have had … Continue reading Volunteer Training →
Types of Training: Pathways to Training at New England Base Camp Training Courses Adult Training BALOO Training is a day of fun and learning which will help pack leaders plan and carry out a quality “entry-level” outdoor experience for the Cub Scouts and their families. Participants will better understand the laws of the BSA and … Continue reading Find Training →
Training “Every boy deserves a trained leader” We all know this is true – yet it is difficult to make it happen. Spirit of Adventure has multiple venues and styles of training to meet everyone’s needs. Online The basic trainings and information are all on line through the my.scouting.org portal New England Base Camp – … Continue reading Website Preview: Training →
Submitted by Darrin Johnson, General Manager at New England Base Camp When I was told that I would be writing this piece, I decided that I was going to have a little fun with it. I asked a group of Scouts to answer one simple little question, “If you can do anything with your Scout group, what … Continue reading Engaging and Empowering Leaders Through Training →
By Chuck Eaton, Scout Executive and CEO Because of my Scouting background and my wife’s personal make up, we were eager volunteers when our two daughters where in elementary school. We immediately raised our hands to be Girl Scout leaders, run the PTO family fun nights, run the family church outings or the youth group. … Continue reading EMPOWERING LEADERS- OUR COMMITMENT TO TRAINING →
Owen Raiche receives the National Certificate of Merit for Heroic Actions Last night at Troop 160 Lexington’s Zoom meeting, Owen Raiche was recognized with a National Certificate of Merit. On September 14, 2019 Life Scout Owen Raiche was attending a neighborhood association party at The Green Banana Park on Hayes Avenue in Lexington. During the … Continue reading Good We Do 2/26/21 →
To schedule a charter turn-in time, please click the link below. If you would like to pay for your charter via credit card, debit card, or e-check, please use this link: Charter Turn In Charter Payments All Districts in the Spirit of Adventure Council should submit their recharter ASAP. Charters are processed as they come … Continue reading Rechartering 2021 →
Dear Scouting family, As our country reckons with racial injustice, we all must consider our role and our failures and commit to meaningful action. The twelve points of the Scout Law that define a Scout are all important, but at this moment, we are called on to be brave. Brave means taking action because it … Continue reading BSA’s Commitment to Act Against Racial Injustice →
Folks who use the Scouting curriculum to raise their children naturally bond together in Packs, Troops, Crews and other community units. These units serve as the local Scouting delivery apparatus. For these community groups to work effectively, it is critical that the families in each unit are in alignment. We encourage families to re-confirm their … Continue reading Resources Groups →
Scouting Activities & Meetings We are currently in Gear 3. For more information about each gear, Click Here. Approved Advancement updates in response to COVID” Follow this link to see the changes to 2nd Class and 1st Class Rank Requirements, Camping Merit Badge, and Eagle Extensions. Click Here for more details. **Click Here to See … Continue reading Coronavirus Updates →