April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The National Safety Council estimates show that our roads are the most dangerous they've been in years. Let's ensure we transport Scouts safely to and from Scouting activities using these valuable resources:

• Transporting Scouts Safely
• Guide to Safe Scouting - Transportation
• SAFE Transportation and Pre-Trip Planning

You won't want your Scouts and families to miss out on these amazing summer camp opportunities. We offer everything from Cub Scout overnights, Webelos Overnights, and some good 'ol Family Camping adventures.  Attending with your Den or Pack is more fun than you will be able to handle.  You can also attend as individuals with your parent or guardian.

Cub Scout Overnights:  Experience the outdoors either as a pack, den, or Scout/Parent Combo with a multiple-night camping experience.

Family Camp: A wonderful opportunity for the whole family (grandparents, friends, siblings, etc…) to enjoy the great outdoors together!

Day Camp: Local outdoor experiences for cubs of all ages without the need to stay overnight!

Wilderness Explorer Programs:  No parents required for these fun and exciting programs at camp where Scouts ages 10-13 experience all the fun of camp!

Cub Scout parents and leaaders are invited to join us for these monthly Cub Camp webinars to learn about all the exciting adventures we have planned for Cub Scouts, dens, packs and families.  

Scouting's Barriers to Abuse
The following changes are effective September 1, 2023
To ensure the safety of our Scouts the following changes to Scouting's Barriers to abuse will be implemented:

• 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.
• Notwithstanding the minimum leader requirements, age and program-appropriate supervision must always be provided.
• All adults staying overnight in connection with a Scouting activity must be currently registered in an adult fee required position as listed or as an adult program participant. Limited exception below for Cub Scout overnight Programs.

Additional information and resources:

• Youth Protection and Adult Leadership
• Guide to Safe Scouting
• Youth Protection and Barriers to Abuse Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Got Scouting Stories?
We all know that Scouts are helpful, courteous, and kind. If your Scouts or unit are out doing great things for the community, we want you to share the stories with us.  We want to amplify the good work that Scouting does for our communities. Send details and photos to: marketing@michiganscouting.org

Guidelines Specifically for Cub Scout Unit-Coordinated Camping

• Cub Scout camping is limited to their council’s designated locations with appropriate facilities.
  • Councils use Pack Overnight Campout Site Appraisal Form (www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/430-90218-PackOvernightForm_Fillable.pdf) to review and designate locations.
  • Units can request from their council a site appraisal but cannot do their own appraisal.
• Cub Scout pack unit coordinated camping is limited to single overnight experiences.
• Cub Scout camping is a family-centric program.
• Cub Scout youth may tent with a parent or guardian as outlined in Scouting’s Barriers to Abuse.
• Cub Scout youth should attend the camping event with their parent(s)/ guardian(s).
  • Lions and Tigers must have their adult partner present to take part.
  • For all other ranks: only in exceptional circumstances, a Cub Scout whose parent or legal guardian cannot attend a unit overnight camping trip may participate under the supervision of another registered adult member of the BSA, a parent of a Cub Scout who is also attending. The unit leader and a parent or legal guardian must agree to the arrangement, and all Youth Protection policies apply. At no time may another adult accept responsibility for more than one additional “non family member” youth.
  • Webelos and Arrow of Light Den Camping: Each Scout should attend with their parent(s) or guardian(s). A Webelos or Arrow of Light Scout whose parent or legal guardian cannot attend a den overnight camping trip may participate under the supervision of at least two registered leaders. The leaders and a parent or legal guardian must agree to the arrangement, and all Youth Protection policies apply.
• Only Webelos and Arrow of Light dens may conduct den coordinated campouts. Den camping only includes the Webelos or Arrow of Light youth. As with pack coordinated campouts, the den must have a BALOO trained adult leader in attendance and all Youth Protection policies apply.
  • Webelos/Arrow of Light Den Camping may participate and camp at a Scouts BSA troop unit campout. All Cub Scout camping requirements still apply, including the den must have a BALOO trained adult leader in attendance and all Youth Protection policies apply.
• Webelos/Arrow of Light Dens may only participate at a Scouts BSA “camporee” as day visitors.

Old man winter has been harsh this year and our camps need your help. Come out and join us for our Annual I Love My Camp Days to help us get ready for the 2023 summer camp season and push old man Winter out of camp. We will have tasks for all ages and abilities. Pre-registration is recommended for planning purposes. Ovenight camping options are also available.

'Rev up your engine and get registered for our 2023 Cub Scout Day Camps.  Day Camps are conveniently located throughout the council and offer a variety of experiences for Cub Scouts this summer.  Register early to receive special discounts on camp fees.

Camp Schoalrships Are Available
We are thankful to our generous donors and supporters who make scholarships available for our camping programs so that no Scout misses out on a camping experience.
Apply for scholarships online.

Spring has sprung, and we hope it sticks around - just like our Spring Cleaning Sale is sticking around for the rest of April! 

We’re extending our 10% discount on discontinued uniforms through April 30.

Make sure you visit the online shop by April 30th to get the discount.
Available only online at shop.michiganscouting.org

Scout Shop at Eagle  |  517-940-4087  |  scoutshop@michiganscouting.org

We have several events and activities for Cub Scouts and their families this Spring. 
Be sure to check out all the upcoming events and get outdoors!

Be sure to visiti our Online Shop for all your advancement, recognition and uniform needs.  Most in-stock items ship within two days to your home or office.