Suffolk County Council provides a comprehensive values-based program that develops character, teaches citizenship, and encourages personal fitness to more than 31,000 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.

The Suffolk Scout Shop has a part-time position open. If interested, call 631-345-3979.


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

  • Winter & Spring Camp
  • NYLT
  • Jamboree 2013
  • Take the Bus to Camp
  • Jamboree 2013
  • Cub Scout Camping
  • Boy Scout Summer Camp
  • Family Camp
  • Voice of the Scout

HEADLINES

  • FEATURED ⇒ VFW Scout of the Year Scholarships

    2012-02-16 @ 20:30, Submitted by Pat Dimauro

    Annually, the Veterans of Foreign Wars recognizes four individuals: Eagle Scouts, Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, Venture Silver Award recipients,and Sea Scout Quartermasters who have risen above their peers in exemplifying the qualities of that rank.

    Check out the application for more information.

  • FEATURED ⇒ Journey to Excellence Gold Award

    2012-02-09 @ 20:30, Submitted by Mark Businski

    Congratulations to the Suffolk County Council, for officially achieving the Gold Status in the 2011 Journey to Excellence! This is fantastic news! This was all made possible under the fine leadership by Council President Rudy Santoro, the Executive Board, our Council Commissioner Dot Young and her team, Scout Executive Dirk Smith, all of the District Executives, our Council Support Staff, the leaders across the Council, our units, and YOU!

    With everyone working together for the common goal of offering the best possible Scouting program for our youth - this goal has become a reality!

    A special thanks to everyone mentioned above - for your hard and consistent work to make the Gold Status happen! Our Journey to Excellence continues here in the Suffolk County Council!

    Thank you for all that you do for Scouting!

    Mark Businski, Council President

  • FEATURED ⇒ Council Fellowship Dinner

    2012-02-13 @ 21:30, Submitted by John Nowak

    COUNCIL FELLOWSHIP DINNER

    Gathering & Fellowship Reception at 6:00 PM

    (Cash Bar)

    Dinner at 7:00 PM

    All members of the Scouting community are invited to attend an evening of food and fellowship to celebrate Scouting and the presentation of the Silver Beaver Award. Honorees:

    • Greg Aylmer - Matinecock District
    • Kevin Basso - Sagtikos District
    • Teresa DaLuz - Matinecock District
    • Donna Dunn - Benjamin Tallmadge District
    • Rickie Hollborn - Sagtikos District
    • Patrick Mauro - Trailblazer District
    • Bill Plume - Trailblazer District
    • Peter Scavo - Trailblazer District

    And thanks to the Silver Beaver selection committee for their fine work.

    Directions to Villa Lombardi's

  • FEATURED ⇒ Winter & Spring Camps Announced

    2011-11-12 @ 17:00, Submitted by Nina Kelly

    Week-long camps during school holidays in February and April are a great way to enjoy Scouting in a different way.

    You can register online at our secure camping section or send in the paper registration form for Boy Scout Winter Camp, Cub Scout Winter Day Camp, Boy Scout Spring Camp, or Cub Scout Spring Day Camp.

  • FEATURED ⇒ Raise Money for Your Unit or for
    Your Own Scouting Needs

    2021-01-06 @ 19:30, Submitted by Michal Dluginski

    Are your Unit funds lower than necessary to hold a great Court of Honor or Blue and Gold? Do you have enough funds to give your Scouts the best program through June?

    Are you a Scout who needs money for camp? Maybe you need to raise money to go to the 2013 Jamboree. Perhaps you need new equipment.

    Then Selling Nuts WILL help!

    Earn as high as 38% commission as a unit.

    High-selling Scouts get an additional $100 gift certificate.

    Two brochures are available online: 2012 Nut Sale Announcement and 2012 Spring Nuts-for-Scouting Brochure.

    Sale brochures will be available in the Suffolk County Council service center starting January 17, 2012.

    Sale orders are due April 2, 2012, Nut delivery will be April 28, 2012.

    Contact Michal Dluginski at the Suffolk County Council 631-924-7000, ext 31 or mdlugins@bsamail.org

  • 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.

  • Suffolk County Jewish Committee on Scouting Conclave

    2012-02-15 @ 20:00, Submitted by Andy Calev


    Friday, April 20 5:00 PM thru breakfast on Sunday April 22, 2012. This year's theme - NATURE.

    Merit Badge Midway, non-stop eating, patch included. Religious Award counselors for Jewish, Catholic, and Lutheran faiths.

    Family camping (Cub Scouts must be accompanied by a parent.)

  • Navigator Available

    2012-02-14 @ 19:30, Submitted by Pat Dimauro


    The February issue of the Navigator is available now.

  • NYLT Announced - March at BHSC

    2011-12-15 @ 21:30, Submitted by Paul Schmich and Bill Raab


    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 on two weekends from Friday afternoon through Sunday, March 16-18 and 23-25, 2012.

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

  • 2012 Annual Scouting for Food Good Turn

    2012-01-24 @ 21:30, Submitted by Lauren Vlachos

    Please encourage all Scouts to participate in this good turn for America. Last year, more than 80,000 pounds of food were collected for Suffolk County food pantries. This year, collection bags will be available at February Roundtables and the Council Service Center. Please report your food collection by using this form.

  • BSA Youth Protection Program Lauded

    2012-01-22 @ 20:40, Submitted by Webmaster

    The Sunday, January 22 issue of Newsday includes an article pointing out the success of BSA's Youth Protection Program.

  • This is Why We're Scouting Volunteers...

    2012-01-07 @ 22:00, Submitted by Jim Lynch & John Nicollelis

    From the Long Island Press.

  • Long Island Lizards Scout Lacrosse Day

    2012-01-18 @ 20:40, Submitted by Lauren Vlachos

    The Long Island Lizards - Long Island's professional Lacrosse Team - invites all Scouts to join them for a day filled with activities and a professional game of Lacrosse. Scouts will have an opportunity to meet some of the players and learn some lacrosse skills. The game is Saturday, June 23 vs. the Denver Outlaws and the fun starts at 4 PM. For more details please check out the Promotional Flier.

  • UPDATED - Environmental Program Opportunity

    2012-01-22 @ 17:30, Submitted by Ken Tinsley

    Dear Scouters,

    Those of you who attended the POW WOW on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Gelinas J.H.S. in Setauket had an opportunity to meet Master Naturalist Eileen Gerle. Eileen Gerle is an Environmental Educator for the Town of Brookhaven and her environmental stage and classroom is West Meadow Beach. She is inviting us to participate in several nature programs offered by the town for free.

    I have attended several programs offered by the town and conducted by Eileen down at West Meadow Beach. She was one of several instructors for the Stony Brook University Summer Science Institute Program held for one whole week at both West Meadow Beach and the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences laboratory at Flax Pond for high school students interested in the month-long Marine Science Program.

    I know of three Boy Scouts who have completed their Eagle Projects under her coaching. She is now a member of the Suffolk County Council, Benjamin Tallmadge District Advancement team for Cub Scouts environmental advancement and a Merit Badge Counselor for Boy Scouts. Click here for the latest environmental programs starting in January to March 2012. Appointments can also be made for merit badge work.There is something for everyone. These programs are not just for Scouts. Invite your family, neighbors and friends.

    See you on the sand!

    UPDATE - Check out these Cub Scout specific programs.

  • Scoutmasters - Check Out This Homemade Rocket Stove!

    2011-11-20 @ 09:00, Submitted by Bill Dunn

    Here are two great videos detailing how to build and use a rocket stove.

    First, how to build it (Spoiler Alert - use sand instead of vermiculite):



    Second, how to use it:


  • 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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