By completing the Outdoor Preparedness program, you will earn your Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) certifications.
Ready to elevate the experience for the Scouts in your unit beyond the weekly meeting? Your adventure starts with the Council’s Outdoor Preparedness program.
August 28th and August 29
Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
Saturday August 22, 2026
Join your districts monthly roundtable.
Prairie Winds August 6, 2026
Seven Feathers: August 13, 2026
Whether this is your first year as Kernel or you're an old pro--you'll want to check this out, AND earn money for your Unit for attending!
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Scouting America Day at the Lancaster County Superfair!
Friday, July 31 is officially Scouting America Day at the Lancaster County Superfair! Not only will Scouting be celebrated that day, but we'll be able to show our support by helping out at various stations throughout the event.
Friday July 31, 2026
Get ready for the start of another school year! Come see what changes are happening and to get ready for a great recruitment season. All units are requested to register at least one adult leader to attend. Refreshments will be served.
Monday, July 27th 6:00pm-8:30pm (Cub Scouts)
Wednesday, July 29th 6:00pm -8:30pm (Scouts BSA)
Cub Scout Twilight Camps Are Back This Summer!
Looking for a fun summer adventure that fits your family's schedule? Cub Scout Twilight Camps are the perfect solution!
National News
[(Effective September 1, 2023) Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required at all Scouting activities, including all meetings. There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over in every unit serving females. A registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over must be present for any activity involving female youth or female adult program participants.
