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Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation Moves Forward
For nearly two decades the development of any new construction or restroom improvements at Broad Creek has been on hold waiting for state approval and securing funding for the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant.
I am pleased to share that at the April Council Executive Board meeting it was announced that full funding has been secured, and board approval given, to move forward with the construction of a new $2.2 million wastewater treatment plant and one of three new restroom/shower facilities at a cost of $500,000.

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Scout Statue Restoration
After many decades of standing watch over the Council Service Center, our Scout statue has gone through a much needed restoration!
Thank you to Council Executive Board member, Howard Rutherford, for funding this restoration and preserving our historical Scout Statue.
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Looking for a fun day and a great deal to cheer on the Orioles at Camden Yards? You're invited to join us at our 2023 Scout Day at Camden Yards! The game will be on Sunday, June 11 at 1:35 pm.
This year's game includes the following:
- Two Special Discount SCOUT DAY Ticket pricing options for Scouts & family members
- Commemorative Scout Day Orioles patch for Scouts!
- Orioles promotion: Kids ages 4-14 can run the bases
Tell your Scouting friends to come join us for the largest gathering of Scouts in Maryland! See you at the Ballpark!
Tickets are going fast, get yours today!
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Registration for Day Camp is almost over! | |
Escape Earth this coming summer right in your local community! Join us for Cub Scout Day Camp, where our Cubs design and build their own out-of-this-world adventures. Cub Scouts may join any of the following camps:
- Harford District Day Camp (Harford Co.)
- Dates: June 26th-30th
- Camp Riverhawk (Anne Arundel Co.)
- Dates: June 26th-30th
- Camp Linstead (Howard Co.)
- Dates: June 26th-30th
- Camp Northwind (Baltimore Co.)
- Dates: June 26th-30th
- Camp Piedmont (Carroll Co.)
- Dates: June 19th-23rd
Registration closes this month, so don't miss your chance to for your Cub to join us this summer!
For more information on day camps, click here.
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Philmont Scout Ranch
What does it take to build a dynamic and resilient Scouting program filled with adventure and learning? How do you create a program that keeps youth, leaders, and families engaged and energized to keep coming back for more? Find out at Philmont Training Center (PTC) this summer.
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Gathering of Eagles 2023
Are you looking to change careers? Could your business use new leadership? Join us for the Gathering of Eagles Networking Event, where connections are made!
Join us on Tuesday, June 27th from 6:00-8:30PM at the Maryland Science Center for a "dino-mite" time with your fellow Eagles!
RSVP today!
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Fall Family Weekend
Are you a summer regular? New to Broad
Creek and want to check it out? A Pack, Den, or family looking for a simple, inexpensive Fall Camping Trip? Come enjoy a fun family weekend this fall at your favorite summer camp!
Our event is open to all Cub Scouts and
family members who want to come!
Register today!
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8 Ways to Keep Your Scouts Engaged | |
To keep scouts engaged, it's important to create a fun-filled atmosphere that encourages friendship and growth. Here are 8 quick ways to maximize engagement in your unit.
- School – Contact the PTA to get involved with Field Days, End-of-Year celebrations and ask about Back to School Night
- Inactive Scouts - Reach out to see how they are doing and invite them back
- Peers - Use buddy cards to invite a friend to a service project, game night, or star gazing you choose.
- Other Units - Reach out to a nearby Troop or Pack to build connections for rising Webelos and AOLs
- Families - Do something special to celebrate Mother’s Day
- Community – Participate in a Memorial Day event. Be seen in the community.
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Plan Now for Summer - Check out these great ideas for developing an effective summertime program and engaging in a summer of service.
- Plan Ahead for Fall – start planning your fall Join Scouting Night, update your unit pin, select a JSN Coordinator, contact schools
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Safety Moments
Safety Moments are exactly what the name implies: opportunities to prepare for an activity, review safety measures and report incidents correctly. Topics of this new series include incident reporting helps, safe use of medication in Scouting, weather-related safety, winter activity, and winter sports.
Please make a safety moment part of the beginning of your meeting
Safety Moments can be found here
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Senior Youth Program Picnic!
Join the Council Venturing Officer's Association for the Senior Youth Program Picnics and Award Ceremony!
Help us celebrate our Venturing awardees:
- Jennifer Loza-Torres
- Kayley Lemons
- Richard Rost
When: June 10, 2023 at 4PM
Where: 3789 Queen Anne Bridge Rd,
Davidsonville, MD 21035
Cost: $20/person
Drinks, burgers and hot dogs with fixings will be provided. Crews are asked to bring a side dish to share.
RSVP today!
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The Cub Scout program works year-round to develop skills and confidence for our youth; the culmination of which lies in overnight camping experiences.
Overnight camping helps youth develop self-reliance, resourcefulness, and contributes to social development and a deeper connection with the outside world.
Join us at Baltimore's flagship Cub camping experience at Broad Creek this summer! It's Broad Creek's 75th year, so lock in your place now before we're sold out! Sign up today!
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Broad Creek's 75th Anniversary season is filling up! | |
Come check out our recently improved facilities, awesome camp staff, and new activities, such as the Project Wake trek program, designed for older youth looking to take the next step in their outdoor adventures.
Provisional camping is available, so you can still enjoy an awesome week at camp even if you're not attending with a unit!
Campers who join us this year will receive a special 75th anniversary collector's patch for the 75th Anniversary Patch Collection!
Come join us while space still remains!
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Join the Broad Creek Team!
Are your older Scouts, Venturers, or Sea Scouts looking for a new summer experience? Share with them the opportunity to join the Camp Staff at Broad Creek! Being on staff teaches youth key job skills in a safe, engaging, and fun atmosphere. Counselors In Training start at age 15, while paid positions are accepted at age 16. Have your youth submit an application today!
Jobs Available Include:
- Camp Clerk
- Climbing Instructor (18+)
- Climbing Director (21+)
- Health Officer (18+)
Apply Today!
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It's time to rock!
Come climb with us on Saturday, May 13th for our Council Climbing event! You'll "lava" all we have to offer! You don't want this fun-filled day "topaz" you by!
We are offering morning and afternoon climbing sessions as well as an all-day Climbing Instructor Level I training provided by our COPE and Climbing Committee. We "granite"-tee you'll "magma" good time!
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Join in on the electric celebration of this once-in-a-generation milestone.
This event will feature many of the activities Broad Creek knows well, including climbing, aquatics, and shooting sports, alongside a spectacular Saturday night show, historical presentations, and other special surprises.
Each attendee with receive a special Broad Creek 75th Anniversary Celebration collectors patch, which is a key piece to completing the 75th Anniversary patch set.
Where· Camp Saffran
When; September 8-10, 2023
Cost: $20 per person before July 1
Register for our 75th Weekend Event!
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Broad Creek Diamond Anniversary Patch Collection!
To celebrate Broad Creek's 75 years of Scouting, all BSA members will be able to collect the above patch set for a limited time. To complete the set, BSA members must do all of the following:
- Attend events
- Complete challenges
- Participate in weekend camping
Complete details on how to collect the 75th Anniversary set are available here.
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Spring Service Day at Broad Creek!
Give back to Broad Creek at our Spring Service Day! Help us keep our camp in tip-top shape as we prepare for summer camp. From painting to changing light-bulbs, there are projects for every skill level.
Find more information here
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Community Engagement Opportunities
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There is still time to sell! | |
The Scout Coupon Card Sale is the easiest way to fund your Scouting adventure! These value-packed coupon cards sell for $10 to the public, and up to 70% of every sale goes right to your unit.
Request your bulk order today (100-card minimum on first order), or sign up for the consignment sale and keep 60% with zero financial risk from unsold cards.
More info here.
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Our Scouting for Food drive was an incredible success! Hundreds of Baltimore Area Scouts gathered food for those in need, and now, its time for some recognition! Be sure to submit your Unit's collection numbers TODAY to ensure that you receive your patch at April Roundtable.
Reporting ends April 6th, so Report your results today!
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Broad Creek Staff Scholarship
The BCAA, in conjunction with the Baltimore Area Council, is dedicated to ensuring we recruit and retain the best camp staff in the country. Additionally, we also want to ensure they are set up for success after their time at Broad Creek.
The BCAA Camp Staff Scholarship awards an annual scholarship for eligible Camp Staff membership attending a 2-year or 4-year college or university as well as a trade school.
Support Our Staff
Your support is an investment in tomorrow’s camp staff, thank you!
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Baltimore Area Council Annual Business Meeting Announcement
The Baltimore Area Council holds an annual business meeting in June, under the leadership of the Council President, Commissioner, Nominating Committee Chair and Scout Executive.
Voting members (Council Members-at-Large, Executive Board, District Chairmen & Chartered Organization Representatives) are invited to attend on the annual business meeting on Thursday, June 15th, Central Presbyterian Church, 7308 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204. Council Business meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.
To nominate a person to serve on the Council’s Executive Board, please submit their name, community/town, occupation (if known), contact information and any Scouting, community, or civic involvement that might be beneficial to the Council. You can send the information to any member of the nominating committee directly or care of the council, attention Kenn Miller.
The nominating committee members are Chairman David Gibbons; Candace Gill, Lindsey Welsh, Steve Yelland, Stuart Bell, Dr. Anthony Jenkins and Jenn Vitelkites.
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National Youth Leadership Training
NYLT is an exciting, action-packed program designed to provide youth leaders with skills and experience in leadership that they can use in their home Unit and their everyday life.
The course is conducted under the auspices of the Baltimore Area Council Training Committee using the latest national BSA-developed National Youth Leadership Training syllabus and parallels the Wood Badge training for adults.
Save the Date:
Fall of 2023 NYLT Course at Camp Oest:
September 22-24, 2023
November 3-5, 2023
Click Here for More Information
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Wood Badge
Wood Badge is an advanced, national leadership course open only to Scouting volunteers and professionals. Adult Scouters from Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Explorers, and district and council Scouters all are welcome and belong here.
The course is conducted under the sponsorship of the Baltimore Area Council Training Committee using the latest national BSA-developed Wood Badge Training syllabus.
Save the Date:
Fall 2023 Course at Camp Spencer:
- Fall Course Weekend 1: September 23-25, 2023
- Fall Course Weekend 2: October 28-29, 2023
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Brownsea Youth Leadership Training
Brownsea prepares Scouts to lead others by learning to lead themselves. It is designed to enhance and expand on the training in leadership and Scoutcraft provided by a Scout’s troop and paves the way for more advanced leadership courses, including National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT).
Join us at our upcoming Basic Training in Scoutcraft, Patrol Method, and Leadership Skills at Broad Creek, October 19-22, 2023
Register Today
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Congratulations, Ben!
Eagle Scout Project of the Year Awardee, Ben Bergamaschi, designed and built 3 rescue stations at Piney Branch Lake. He organized people, led fundraising projects, and successfully collaborated with others to complete his Eagle Project. Ben faced some challenges, however the best part was seeing his plan come to life.
Earning your eagle is no small feat! Accomplishing Eagle guarantees you a set of survival skills that will help you be successful as an adult.
Congratulations Ben, your rescue stations are a lifesaver!
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In Memory Of
Edward Gies
from Robin Cohen
Michael Taylor
from the Baltimore Area Council and National Pike District
Lisa Clark-Perosi
from River Hawk Troop 441
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To remember a loved one or honor a friend, please contact Nadia Khalid at NKhalid@BaltimoreBSA.org or (443)573-2506 | |
| Arrowhead | Carroll | Fort McHenry | | May 8th @ 7:30 PM
3335 Washington Ave,
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
Contact District Executive | May 9th @ 7:00 PM
165 E. Main St.
Westminster, MD 21157
Contact District Executive | May 8th @ 7:30 PM
3807 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218
Contact District Executive | | Gunpowder Falls | Harford | National Pike | | May 9th @ 7:00 PM
5041 Bucks Schoolhouse Rd.
Rosedale, MD 21237
Contact District Executive | May 8th @ 7:30 PM
1515 Emmorton Rd.,
Bel Air, MD 21014
Contact District Executive | May 8th @ 7:30 PM
10350 Old Columbia Rd.,
Columbia, MD 21046
Contact District Executive | |
| River Hawk |
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620 Patriot Lane,
Millersville, MD, 21108
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