The “2024 National Fall Membership Kick-Off” happens Thursday, August 1, 2024! The time is nearing to invite new families to join the fun and excitement of Scouting in your Pack. To help lighten the load and give you some great ideas, we’ve pulled together a few tips and tricks you can use this year. To learn about them, join us for the National Fall Membership Recruitment Kick-Off event. Register online for this Zoom event at https://bit.ly/CubScoutKickOff

When you designate your matching volunteer hours directly to Chief Seattle Council you make the greatest impact on youth. Your dollars make sure that all youth have the opportunity to build character and skills in Scouting. To see if your employer supports council youth employers go to https://seattlebsa.org/donate/volunteer-hours-program/

Don’t forget, when you register and attend popcorn training, youth earn 2% more in commissions sales. That 37% helps them “Learn to Earn” for the fun and adventures in Scouting and for life. There is just 1 training session left before final orders happen, so don’t miss out!  Go to https://seattlebsa.org/popcorn/ to register for online training on August 6th now!!

Please plan to join us at Camp Pigott on August 21st as we celebrate Silver Beaver Award recipients Dave, Brent, Jeff, Jim, Janis, and Jared. These dedicated volunteers would love to see you too! Register to attend an outstanding BBQ dinner by reserving your $10 dinner and seat now at https://bit.ly/cscsilverbeaver.

Plan for Fall now and invite someone to join you at Wood Badge.  The shared knowledge and support you gained through Wood Badge with fellow Scouters makes a lasting impression on you, your leadership and your life. Register now for Friday, September 27th to 29th and October 12th to 13th, you must attend both weekends. To find out more go to https://bit.ly/cscwoodbadge

Over the next several months you will begin to see the rollout of Scouting America in the places that Boy Scouts of America has been seen and used. As always, Scouting America’s goal is to continue to prepare all youth, including more than 176,000 girls who have joined our ranks in the last 5-years with excellent outdoor adventures and programs .  To read more about this change go to the BSA Blog

Webelos Camp at Camp Pigott will help support your youths continued adventure in Scouting and their transition into Scouts BSA. They’ll get to experience the fun of what’s to come in their Scouts BSA journey.   To register go to: https://seattlebsa.org/camp-pigott/webelos-camp/

School is out and it’s time to think about Day Camp! With several locations and multiple dates to choose from it will be easy to find one that works for you and your family. Your kiddos will be making new friends, creating memories and developing confidence while taking on fun new challenges each day. These sessions are open to non-scouting families as well, so bring a friend, a cousin or neighbor! Find out more and get registered here. 

Good times and great memories await you at Family Camp. The all-inclusive activities and meals will make this a relaxing, no worries, no hassles kind of weekend. Nothing to do but kick back and take in the beauty of the Hood Canal from the beaches of Camp Parsons. Don’t miss your chance at the best end of summer retreat around. This is open to all, not just Scouting families. Registration is open now at https://bit.ly/parsonsfamilycamp

Join us for an adventure packed weekend June 21st – 23rd at Camp Parsons! Challenge your skills, experience new things, and create lasting memories. Open to Venturing Crews, Sea Scout Ships, and Explorer Posts! If youth is in a Scouts BSA Troop and 14 or over they can dual register into a local Crew, Ship, or Post and join in the fun! To find out more on this event go  directly to the registration site.

Here’s a great opportunity to get several people from your unit trained in just one weekend. Choose from a variety of fun learning adventures to best serve your unit. To find out more and to register go to https://seattlebsa.org/training/leaders-training-weekend/ 

Being an awesome leader is easy with the support of Wood Badge! You’ll be fully engaged as you develop great new techniques and confidence in your skillset.  With Wood Badge you’ll develop a network of great friends to share your Scouting experiences with. Find out more and register today at https://bit.ly/cscwoodbadge