As the Scout Executive, when I go out to Scouting events, one of the questions I hear most often is:
“Why start a new Pack or Troop? Wouldn’t it be better to grow the ones we already have?”
It’s a good question. But here’s the truth: Scouting grows when families have choices.
When we reach out to a new family or introduce Scouting to a young person, we are offering them an invitation to grow, to lead, and to make a difference.
The strongest Scouting units know that a well-planned program is the key to growth and retention. As your unit prepares for the 2025–2026 program year, be sure to include these council-wide events in your calendar. Each one offers unique opportunities to strengthen your unit, connect with the wider Scouting community, and give families memorable experiences […]
This summer at Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation was one for the history books. From exciting program highlights to much-needed facility upgrades, Broad Creek was alive with the spirit of Scouting, the sounds of adventure, and the laughter of thousands of Scouts making lifelong memories.
The Boy Scouts of America celebrates 115 years with a new public-facing name, exciting improvements at Broad Creek, and the return of the Baltimore Scout Shop. Discover how Scouting continues to grow and evolve in the Baltimore Area Council!
2025: Building on Success for a Stronger Scouting Future Letter from the Scout Executive: January 2025 As we wrap up a successful 2024, I thought I’d share a few of our Council successes of the past year. Marketing and Publicity Redesigned the Council website platform with the integration of HubSpot for a better customer-friendly experience. […]
Home Stretch for Membership: Give the Gift of Scouting This Holiday Season December Letter from the Scout Executive, Kenn Miller Dear Scouting Families, Friends, and Supporters, As we approach the end of another incredible fall season, I want to take a moment to reflect on the hard work and dedication you’ve all shown in helping […]
Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation – Whose Camp is It? November 2024 Letter from the Scout Executive, Kenn Miller Since 1948 the Baltimore Area Council has been fortunate to own and operate the 1,700-acre Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation. Did you know that last year over 23,000 scouts and others participated in events at Broad […]
Who is Telling the Scouting Story? September 2024 Letter from the Scout Executive, Kenn Miller If you are reading this Area Scouter, you are one of the thousands of parents and volunteers in the Baltimore Area Council who give of their time and resources because you have seen the positive impact the Scouting program has […]