January 12, 2024

2024 Annual Membership Fee Update

Effective March 1, 2024, the BSA will eliminate the $25 one-time joining fee for new program participants in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouting.

$85/yr for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouting participants ($5 increase)
$65/yr for all adult volunteers ($5 increase)
$30/yr for Scoutreach (No change in fee)
$25/yr for Merit Badge Counselors (No change in fee. Only for Merit Badge Counselors not already registered as leaders)
$50/yr for Exploring participants Youth & Adult (No change in fee)
$100/yr unit renewal/affiliation fee (No change in fee)
$15/yr for Scout Life magazine (No change in fee)
Excludes Council Program Fees

MSTExpo24 Saturday, April 13, 2024

Robert Baden-Powell said Scouting was a game with a purpose. The Spirit of Adventure Council is partnering with UMASS Lowell, where learning is their purpose to bring back the Math Science and Technology Expo.

Will you join us in offering your STEM-oriented merit badge expertise to further these goals? We need (more) merit badge councelors and volunteers. Thank you to those who have already expressed interest.

Questions? E-mail: MSTExpo24@gmail.com

More Information Here

Weekend Rentals

Book your cabin rental now for weekend winter fun!

NEBC Cabins

New England Base Camp 411 Unquity Rd Milton, MA 02186 (617) 272-3501

$150.00

Reserve Now

Spirit Of Adventure Law Enforcement Explorers

Visit Boston Police Headquarters

On Wednesday, December 27th, 2023, Law Enforcement Exploring Posts from Methuen, Wilmington, Westwood and North Andover visited the Boston Police Headquarters for a morning of learning and networking. The visit was coordinated by Boston Police Deputy Superintendent Nicole Grant (Bureau of Community Engagement), SoA Exploring Commissioner Dan Perenick and SoA Membership Executive Jenn Erickson. All Explorers and Advisors were welcomed by Deputy Grant in the Media Room and took part in presentations from the Firearms Analysis Unit, Crime Lab/DNA Section, Community Engagement Officers, Latent Print Unit, Crime Scene Response Unit and finished with a visit of the Boston Police Operations/Communications Center.

Special thanks to Deputy Superintendent Grant, Deputy Superintendent Dan Humphreys and all of the Boston Police officers and civilians who made the visit a great success. For more information about Law Enforcement Exploring or Exploring opportunities, please contact Jenn Erickson at Jennifer.erickson@scouting.org.

Pinewood Derby Car Cutting Workshops

Saturday, 1/13 - 10am-3pm - NEBC Scout Shop & Woburn Scout Shop
Tuesday, 1/16 - 3-6pm - Woburn Scout Shop
Thursday, 1/18 - 3-6pm - Woburn Scout Shop
Saturday, 1/20 - 10am-3pm - Woburn Scout Shop
Monday, 1/22 - 3-6pm - Woburn Scout Shop
Thursday, 1/25 - 3-6pm - Woburn Scout Shop
Saturday, 1/27 - 10am-3pm - NEBC Scout Shop & Woburn Scout Shop
Monday, 1/29 - 3-6pm - Woburn Scout Shop
Thursday, 2/1 - 3-6pm - Woburn Scout Shop
Saturday, 2/3 - 10am=-3pm - NEBC Scout Shop & Wourn Scout Shop
Up-to-date schedule will be announced on the Woburn Scout Shop Facebook page

Come by the Woburn Scout Shop or New England Base Camp Scout Shop for assistance cutting your car as well as expert advice. Follow us on Facebook for up-to-date schedules.

Have a large group? Schedule a private session by sending an email to camping227@scouting.org.

Base Camp Learning Open Houses

Home Base Learning Center is hosting two upcoming open houses on Saturdays, January 13^th and 20^th from 10-12 along Cabin Road at New England Base Camp in Milton, MA. Join us at our cozy cabins to learn more about this enriching, educational, drop-off, school-year program offering 3-4 days per week of community, learning, and time in nature. We serve children ages 5-11 and are well suited for families seeking an alternative to traditional schooling models. Learn more on our website, homebaselearning.org, and stop by for a visit during one of our open houses. We look forward to meeting you!