
Chief Seattle Council Blog | Boy Scouts of America
Popcorn! Units and individual youth can still register
It’s awesome to see so many units registered for the fall popcorn sale, signing up for site sales, and working to place their popcorn orders! But, if you have yet to join in YOU STILL CAN!! Units and individual youth can still register to start earning for next summer’s adventures.
First orders will give units product on hand starting on this week, but if you forgot to order we have some extra to get you through. The second orders to provide product on September 14/15 are open now. 10/31/23: Third (Take Orders) orders due
For the dates and info check your email, go to https://seattlebsa.org/popcorn or contact Chaffin at chorner@seattlebsa.org.
2023–2024 BSA National Membership Fees (Effective 8-1-23)
The BSA will implement the following national membership fees which were approved by the National Executive Committee at the annual meeting. Scouting offers a valuable year-round program at a reasonable annual price, however if needed registration assistance is available. If you are hosting joining events make sure families are aware of the membership fee changes effective August 1st, 2023.
For more information, please visit:
Membership
Camp Parsons Family Camp – September 1-4 2023
Bring your entire family for a weekend camp!
The perfect end of summer experience awaits your family on the Hood Canal at Camp Parsons Family Camp! Enjoy a relaxing time on our scenic, waterfront, wooded property while we will take care of your needs for the weekend. This escape for Scouting and non-Scouting families includes all meals, accommodations and activities!
Head to swim beach, canoe on the canal, or try out the rifle and archery ranges. Let the littles get creative in our craft lodge or be adventurous at the climbing tower or at our ATV program (age 14 and up). Sign up for as many activities as you want, they’re all included!
Evening events include a movie night under the stars, complete with popcorn and snacks, and let our staff treat you to a traditional Camp Parsons campfire production, including yummy s’mores or join in a family game night in our beautiful dining hall.
This is the stuff great summer memories are made of, don’t miss your opportunity to grab one of these spaces. For information and to register, click the link below.
2023 Family Camp at Camp Parsons
Bird Study June 10th at Camp Pigott
Looking for fun way for your youth to earn another Merit Badge? How about heading to Camp Pigott for this one!
https://seattlebsa.tentaroo.com/admin2/events/6612/27910/Merit-Badge—Bird-Study—Camp-Pigott
Wood Badge Register Now!
Wood Badge is an advanced, intense, experiential course on small-group leadership. There are presentations and activities. There are games, but there is no dead time – the games are all with a purpose. The course, and working your ticket afterwards, will help you make your Scouting unit stronger, and will also help you in your work, church, family, and everywhere else.
Wood Badge
NYLT Registration is Open!
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
Citizenship in Society – June 10th 2023
The Citizenship in Society workshop is an amazing journey for youth. The workshop happening on June 10th at Camp Long is now open for registration. The session is limited to 120 participants, cost is $20. If you haven’t registered your youth for this required Merit Badge do so now. Register now at:
Citizenship in Society Merit Badge Workshop
Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet – May 17 2023
This night is for them; to honor their dedication, hard work and persistence to achieve the rank of Eagle.
We invite you to join us at this once in a lifetime celebration on Wednesday, May 17th at the Museum of Flight. If you are an Eagle Scout, we especially ask that you attend to help welcome this class to your ranks, if you cant their are multiple ways to support this group of stellar youth.
Eagle Scout Banquet 2023
Seattle Sounders FC – April 8th
Here’s an outstanding opportunity to watch the champion Seattle Sounders FC with your Scout on April 8th. Make sure you use this link to purchase your tickets, groups of 6 or less can select seats together online, larger groups should contact Conner directly for seating together.
Go to: https://fevo.me/chiefstaffboyscouts and buy your seats today!
Crewapalooza March 17-19 at Camp Pigott
Crewapalooza is the adventure older Scouts have been waiting for! A weekend just for Venture Crews, Sea Scouts and Explorers, full of the events designed for you and those who are in joining you! Join us at Camp Pigott March 17th – 19th for all the FUN!
All food will be provided, housing in cabins or yurts available on a first come, first served basis so make sure to take advantage of this amazing weekend! Just $40 per person for this awesome weekend!
For more information email KrisHof@scubacat.org or register directly at:
Crewapalooza March 17-19 at Camp Pigott
Trail to First Class and Paul Bunyan Award Day
Get set now for one of our most popular programs, The Trail to First Class. This only happens at 2 limited sessions, one on April 29th and one on May 6th, both at Camp Sheppard. Each of these one day events help youth new to ScoutsBSA units have their first outdoor experience, while accomplishing a large part of their Trail to First Class rank requirements! Limited to just 70 youth per session and just $40, these spots will fill quickly, register now at:
Trail to First Class and Paul Bunyan Award Day