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NEWS FLASH

100th Anniversary CSP Available NOW.  Stop in the Scout Store to get yours TODAY!!!

Council Executive Board Updates Training Policy.  Click here for more information. 

 Click for 100th Anniversary Events 

For the first time since 2004, the Revolutionary Trails Council was named 2009 National Quality Council for achievements in membership, retention, fiscal stewardship, and program.  Thanks to everyone for making this possible!! 

Peter Hedglon of the SETA district named Chairman of the Council Camping Committee

Dr. Matthew Hawes elected as the Diamond District Chair

Brian Callageri selected as District Chair nominee in the SETA District 

Jeff Ball selected as District Chair nominee in the Aplin District 

 

Save these Dates:

May 24th-Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner 

June 7th-Council 100th Anniversary Recognition Dinner

June 11, 12, &13-Trailblazer Adventure Program

October 1,2, & 3-Council 100th Anniversary Camporee

 

 
For almost 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives.

The Boy Scouts of America provides youth with programs and activities that allow them to

  • Try new things.
  • Provide service to others.
  • Build self-confidence.
  • Reinforce ethical standards.

While various activities and youth groups teach basic skills and promote teamwork, Scouting goes beyond that and encourages youth to achieve a deeper appreciation for service to others in their community.

Scouting provides youth with a sense that they are important as individuals. It is communicated to them that those in the Scouting family care about what happens to them, regardless of whether a game is won or lost.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Scouting promotes activities that lead to personal responsibility and high self-esteem. As a result, when hard decisions have to be made, peer pressure can be resisted and the right choices can be made. 

Your Local Council

The Revolutionary Trails Council serves over 8,000 young men and women, in a variety of age specific programs, in the central New York counties of Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Hamilton, Lewis, and Otsego.   Our programs are made possible through partnerships with over 180 churches, schools, civic organizations, and businesses as well as the dedication of over 3,000 adult volunteers and Friends of Scouting.
 
 
Our Vision
 
Scouting will impact our communities. In 2009, we adopted a vision for the future:
 

We will prepare every youth for their future and ensure that integrity and personal responsibility are woven into the fabric of our community. 

 

 

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