Suffolk County Council, BSA provides a comprehensive values-based program that develops character, teaches citizenship, and encourages personal fitness to more than 12,000 youth each year. The Council was chartered on April 6, 1919 to instill values and expand the Scouting movement in Suffolk County. The Council Service Center is located at 7 Scouting Boulevard in Medford off Horseblock Road just one-half mile south of exit 65 of the Long Island Expressway and is open weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.


7 Scouting Boulevard, Medford, NY 11763 | Phone: 631-924-7000 | Fax: 631-924-7145
Baiting Hollow Scout Camp: 631-727-1614 | Scout Shop: 631-345-3979

  • Jamboree 2013
  • Tell Us Your Story!
  • Baiting Hollow Scout Camp
  • NYLT
  • Jamboree 2013
  • STEM
  • STEM Intern
NATIONAL BSA MEMBERSHIP STANDARDS UPDATE

On April 19th, the National Council of the BSA released the proposed resolution for the National BSA Membership Standards, which will be voted upon on May 23, 2013 National BSA Meeting in Grapevine, Texas (scroll down to read the entire message):


HEADLINES

  • FEATURED ⇒ Memorial Day - Supply Drive to Support the Troops

    2013-05-21 @ 21:00, Submitted by Kevin Quinn

  • FEATURED ⇒ William H. Sample 41st Annual "Good Scout" Golf Outing

    2013-04-05 @ 21:00, Submitted by Mark Businski

    The 41st Annual William H. Sample "Good Scout" Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, June 17, 2013. Our honoree, Joe Sinicropi, Co-CEO and Chief Operating Officer of CBLPath, Inc. welcomes you and your guests to an outstanding day of golf and fellowship followed by a reception and dinner.

    New for 2013: Golf and Dinner at Nissequogue Golf Club! We'll be playing golf on two courses this year, returning to St. George's Golf & Country Club and adding Nissequogue Golf Club! Both courses will be Shotgun Start with St. George's teeing off at 10:30 AM and Nissequogue at 11:00 AM. Reception and Dinner will be at Nissequogue Golf Club at 5:00 PM.

    Sign up now at https://sccbsa.org/goodscout/ to be a part of this great day!

  • FEATURED ⇒ Full Week NYLT Announced for
    August at BHSC

    2013-05-09 @ 19:00, Submitted by Jim Grimaldi

    NYLT is a week-long outdoor experience for current and future troop and crew leaders, utilizing the patrol method. It presents leadership skills in multiple formats providing the opportunity for participants to live and practice these leadership skills. Virtually all of the training is conducted by the youth staff. The course follows the National BSA National Youth Leadership Training Curriculum. This course runs one week from Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon, August 17 - 22.

    Check out the NYLT Informational Flier for more information. You can also Enroll Online using our secure enrollment page.

  • Wilderness First Aid Training - June 7-9

    2013-05-02 @ 21:00, Submitted by John Nicolellis

    A Wilderness First Aid Course will take place from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Saturday, June 1 and 8:00 AM to 12 Noon Sunday, June 2 at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp. You must attend both sessions. Fee is $55 and includes lunch on Saturday. You can sign up using the Online Secure Payments page.

  • Leave No Trace - Trainer Course - June 7-9

    2013-04-21 @ 07:00, Submitted by Wes Triani

    A Leave No Trace Trainer Course will take place from 6:00 PM Friday, June 7 to 12 Noon Sunday, June 9 at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp. See the Registration Form for more information.

  • Camp Work Day a Success

    2013-05-11 @ 18:00, Submitted by Bill Dunn

    camp_work_daySpecial thanks to everyone who showed up for Camp Work Day today! There was activity in the Catholic Chaplain's Cabin, the Dining Hall kitchen got a good spring cleaning, major improvements in the work yard were noticed, and substantial progress was made with replacement of the support posts in front of the office/health lodge/trading post.

  • The Council Camporee - What a Great Event!!!

    2013-04-28 @ 21:30, Updated by the Webmaster


    What an Event! The 2013 Council Camporee - by all measures - was a huge success! The weather was outstanding, the program reaching every level of Scouting, and the smiling faces of volunteers and Scouts.

    THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

    We filled the field for The Big Show and our featured performers - Rachel Hankers, Miles to Dayton, and Lasertainment - did an outstanding job!

    Check out the photographs of the day.

  • STEM Program Launches!

    2012-12-29 @ 00:00, Submitted by Cliff Locks and Tammy Campagnola-Levinsky

    STEM is part of an initiative the Boy Scouts of America has taken on to encourage the natural curiosity of youth members and their sense of wonder about these fields through existing programs. From archery to welding, Scouts can't help but enjoy the wide range of STEM-related activities. To support this initiative, the BSA developed the Nova Awards program so that youth members have fun and receive recognition for their efforts. Read more...

  • STEM Internship Program Announced

    2013-03-29 @ 16:30, Submitted by Cliff Locks and Tammy Campagnola-Levinsky

    Internships for High School, Undergraduate, and Graduate students are being facilitated through Connect to Tech and the Long Island STEM Hub. Check out the Long Island STEM Internship Program page for more information.

  • PARTICIPATE ⇒ Story Sharing Campaign

    2013-02-23 @ 07:00, Submitted by Chris McNeill

    We all have a story or two to tell about our experiences in Scouting. Whether your story is inspiring, humorous, or a reminiscence of Scouting days past, we want to hear your story! Check out our new Story Sharing Campaign site to tell us your story and read stories contributed by your fellow Scouts and Scouters.

  • Scout Nights at the LI Ducks!

    2013-02-07 @ 07:00, Submitted by Nina Kelly

    Sign up now for any or all of the Scout Nights sponsored by the LI Ducks. Tickets are $11.00 each for games on May 16, June 27, July 30, and August 29. See the Promotional Flier for more information!

  • West Meadow Beach Nature Programs

    2013-03-29 @ 17:30, Updated by Eileen Gerle

    Spring Nature Programs are right around the corner at West Meadow Beach.

  • Use the "Base Camp" For Recruiting

    2012-05-28 @ 19:00, Submitted by Brian McAuliff

    Check out the "Base Camp" video!

    Contact Lauren Vlachos in the Council Service Center at 631-924-7000 extension 137 or by email at lvlachos@bsamail.org to schedule use of the "Base Camp"!

  • Online Tour and Activity Plan

    2012-04-21 @ 12:00, Update by Webmaster


    The Tour and Activity Plan is available to all registered unit leaders through their MyScouting accounts beginning May 10, 2012.

    All units must use the new on-line tool to create and submit plans for their outings and activities. All plans for tours and activities must be submitted using the new on-line Tour and Activity Plan.

    The Council Service Center will no longer accept the old paper Tour Plan forms and will instruct those submitting the paper forms to resubmit using the on-line Tour and Activity Plan.

    Guidelines for when to submit plans have not changed. If you are unsure about whether or not your trip or activity requires a plan, you can access the SCC Tour Plan Wizard to help you determine if you need to file a plan.

    The new Tour and Activity Plan will be reviewed by council staff, but there is no longer an approval process. Responsibility for compliance with BSA policies and guidelines lies with the unit.

    An informative training video has been developed on how to use the new Tour and Activity plan application. The new Tour and Activity Plan FAQ page can also be viewed here. Links to the video and FAQ pages are also available upon accessing your MyScouting account.

  • Green Campsite/In-Tent Lighting

    2013-01-12 @ 09:30, Submitted by the Webmaster

    Two variations on solar-powered lighting that can be useful for safe campsite and in-tent lighting are on the market at reasonable prices. Ditch the bulk, weight, and danger of liquid ruled lighting. Check out the Luminaid and Luci products.

  • Leaders - Check Out This Hiking Resource!

    2012-05-08 @ 07:00, Submitted by Bill Dunn

    Today's issue of Newsday contains information on a new app that can be used with downloaded maps from the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. From the Newsday article:

    "The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, home to more than 2,000 miles of public trails, has made a good number of its maps available through the Avenza Map Store. Download the free app and you'll have access to 20 trails -- some free, others in the $2 to $6 range. The remaining 30 trails should be available by summer's end, says Trail Conference cartographer Jeremy Apgar."

  • Scoutmasters - Check Out This Instant Campsite Water Heater!

    2012-04-15 @ 11:00, Submitted by Bill Dunn

    Turn Any Campfire Into A Cooktop, Water Heater, and Cholera Killer.

  • Voice of the Scout

    2012-02-18 @ 18:30, Submitted by Lauren Vlachos


    Voice of the Scout - A unique opportunity to highlight issues you believe are important for improving your family's Scouting experience. Please participate. Check out the flier for more information. Please share with leaders, parents, Scouts, and chartered organization representatives.

  • NESA Chapter Site Moved

    2011-02-15 @ 21:30, Submitted by Webmaster

    The Suffolk County Council NESA Chapter website has moved to http://nesa.sccbsa.org/. If you are an Eagle Scout please consider visiting Suffolk County Council's NESA website and completing the Eagle Search form.

  • BHSC Reservations System

    2010-08-22 @ 16:00, Submitted by Webmaster

    Cabins, campsites, and other facilities at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp can now be reserved online. A new Reservation System can be used to view available sites and submit a reservation request. Here's how it works:

    1. Go to the reservation page and run the Availability Report to see which sites are available for the date you want.
    2. Fill out the reservation form and click Submit. This will send your request to the Camping Office. You will also receive and email acknowledging your request.
    3. The Camping Office will verify that the site is available for the dates requested. If your request is confirmed the reservation will be made and you will receive another email confirming your reservation.
    4. Please note that the deposit amount stated in the confirming email must reach the Council office within three days or your reservation will be cancelled.
    5. Contact the Camping Office at 631-924-7000, ext. 130 with any questions

  • OA Eagle Flap

    2010-03-09 @ 07:00, Submitted by Rich Wollenstein

    The Executive Committee of Shinnecock Lodge 360 is pleased to announce that a special flap has been created to honor the members of the lodge upon the occasion of their Eagle Court of Honor. If you know of a member of Shinnecock Lodge 360 who will be obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout, please make sure to invite the Lodge Adviser to their Eagle Court of Honor, so we can present them with the flap.

    In addition, those lodge members who have achieved the rank of Eagle and would like to do so, can contact the Lodge Adviser at cphilp@verizon.net. One patch per Eagle Scout is available for a price of $5.00.

    Flap

  • Shinnecock Lodge Museum

    2009-12-01 @ 00:01, Submitted by Jim Grimaldi

    Attention All Brothers (Past and Present)
    Shinnecock Lodge is beginning the process of creating a Lodge Museum to be on display at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp. If you have any lodge memorabilia that you would be interested in donating to the museum, or would like to contribute in some other way, please call the council office (Jim Grimaldi 631-924-7000, ext. 21).

RESOURCES


Suffolk County Council, BSA is grateful for the support of the following organizations:

United Way of Long Island United Way of Long Island NY Community Bank Foundation NY Community Bank Foundation

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