Following last Friday’s announcement from the Secretary Hegseth pertaining to Scouting’s relationship to the U.S. military, here’s a clear summary of what’s new and what remains unchanged for Scouting America and the Baltimore Area Council. What Is Not Changing: Our core commitment: We’re committed to the mission of developing leaders of character for service to […]
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Membership Update: March 2026
Membership Matters: Spring Focus for Packs & Troops Spring is a huge season for Scouting! Families are planning summer, new Scouts are joining, and your unit has plenty of chances to shine. Here’s a quick, friendly guide to what matters most from March through May. Year‑Round Membership Habits Keep growth steady by doing these simple […]
Broad Creek News: March 2026
Main Menu Scouts BSA Summer Camp Revamped Merit Badge Schedule Provision Camping Cub Adventure Camp What’s New? Project MOOSE Camp Staff Now Hiring! Camp Staff Scholarship Upcoming Events Range and Target Activities Weekend Cub Scout Family Weekend With fewer than 100 days until summer staff arrive, there’s a real energy building at Broad Creek. Campsites […]
Big Improvements, Bigger Adventures at Broad Creek
See what’s new and exciting at Broad Creek this summer, including camp upgrades and adventure-filled programs for Scouts BSA and Cub Scouts.
Year-round Unit Growth and Retention Tips
A strong Scouting program—whether a Cub Scout Pack or a Scouts BSA Troop—thrives on consistent, intentional actions that support growth all year long. In the Baltimore Area Council, we follow the 3R Approach: Reach, Recruit, and Retain, ensuring every family has the opportunity to experience the adventure and value of Scouting. As we move into […]
Letter from the Scout Executive: February 2026
As we enter into Scout Anniversary month and celebrate Scouting’s 116th birthday, I found myself considering what is the value of Scouting? Or, I guess a better question might be, what would our communities look like without Scouting? If you were ever in Scouting or are involved today, you have seen the positive impact that […]
January 2026 Area Scouter Newsletter
New Eagle Scouts: December 2025
Join us in celebrating the young men and women who earned the rank of Eagle Scout in December 2025.
Scouts Read Sacred Texts 2026
Join us on May 7, 2026 for our annual Scouts Read Sacred Texts Worldwide program! Thousands of Scouts participate every year – don’t miss out!
Conservation at Broad Creek
Learn more about the Conversation Efforts Happening at Broad Creek