Broad Creek Update: Fall 2026 What a summer at Broad Creek! Over five weeks, we welcomed more than 1,200 Scouts and Scouters to our Scouts BSA and Cub Scout resident camp programs, with Scouts earning 1,980 merit badges along the way. A revamped merit badge schedule, new comfort stations, and an updated Cub Adventure Camp […]
Category: Council News
Membership Update: Fall 2026
Our units welcomed 765 new Scouts across the Baltimore Area Council in August and September! Thank you to the volunteers and leaders helping new families get started. As recruitment continues, a few simple steps can help keep those families connected and your unit ready for the year ahead. Keep Recruiting! There’s still time to invite […]
Broad Creek Update: August 2026
Broad Creek was abuzz with activity this summer! We welcomed over 760 youth campers across four weeks of Scouts BSA Summer Camp and over 130 Cub Scout campers this summer! Our tremendous Broad Creek summer staff has been hard at work since mid June and made this summer the best one yet at Broad Creek! Available […]
Cub Scout Recruiting: Growing Our Pack One Family at a Time
Fall recruiting season is one of the most exciting times of the year for Cub Scouting. Every new Scout who joins brings fresh energy, new friendships, and new opportunities for adventure. Recruiting is not just about increasing membership. It is about building a stronger Pack, creating more opportunities for youth, and ensuring that families discover […]
Letter from the Scout Executive: August 2026
As we enter the fall and a new recruiting season I thought I’d share an article I had written in the past about the importance of engaging parents from the start. A term I had heard recently was “Micro Jobs”. These can be small one-time function in order to get all parents engaged from the […]
Broad Creek 2026 Staff Scholarship Awards
Broad Creek’s Camp Staff Scholarship Endowment awarded $25,000 to 11 outstanding 2025 staff members pursuing college or trade school.
Membership Update: Recruiting Adult Volunteers
Missed the Webinar? Watch the Recording Anytime! Recruiting youth is only one piece of building a strong Scouting program. Behind every thriving Pack, Troop, Crew, or Ship is a dedicated team of adult volunteers helping make the program possible. If your Unit is struggling to recruit and retain adult leaders, you’re not alone. In a […]
Membership Matters: What Packs & Troops Should Focus on in May, June, and July
Tips and Tricks for Units to Reach, Recruit, and Retain youth this spring.
Scout Day with the Orioles – Final Details!
Get ready to celebrate the largest gathering of Scouts in Maryland at the annual Scout Day at Camden Yards! Help us cheer on the Orioles as they take on the San Francisco Giants!
Unit Metrics: What Unit Leaders Need to Know
Scouting America has introduced Unit Metrics as a new way to understand and support unit success. Unit Metrics replace older, more subjective scoring systems with clear, objective indicators that focus on what matters most: keeping youth engaged and units thriving. What Are Unit Metrics? Unit Metrics look at five key areas that research and experience […]