Guide Articles

The ninth in a series designed to help Scout families, Scouts and those new to Scouting better understand what Scouting is, how it works, and how to get the [...]

Here is how YOU can help: Each Scouter should consider pitching in on this historic moment by agreeing to: Attend a District Fall Recruitment Kickoff to receive training (see [...]

You’ve likely seen the news reports that the BSA and plaintiffs are very near a settlement in the abuse lawsuits. We are hopeful to be able to share the details, [...]

Packs, troops and crews should be meeting to plan their programming for the coming year. The planning process got a jump start in May with the annual Program Kickoff [...]

Below are some of the key elements for this fall’s plan to grow and sustain Scouting in Bay-Lakes Council: A substantial marketing and media effort. Den Leader Fast Start [...]

ORDER OF THE ARROW SPRING CONFERENCES June 4-6, 2021: Gardner Dam and Camp Hiawatha June 11-13, 2021: Bear Paw and Camp Rokilio SPRING CONFERENCES: BY THE [...]

We encourage you to check out the resources we have put together to help you build your Best Year of Scouting Ever. Additionally, to help build the framework for successful [...]

UNIT CHALLENGE FOR 100 HOURS OF SERVICEThere have been countless hours of service performed by Scouts throughout the over 100 years of Scouting in the Bay-Lakes Council area. [...]

Scouting has always taken personal safety seriously, and has implemented safety training in many facets of the Scouting experience. First aid requirements are a part of virtually every rank [...]