Firelands Scout Reservation

Ahoy, Cub Scouts! 🏴‍☠️ S’more Cub Adventures sets sail for two weekends of pirate fun, nautical games, and gooey s’mores by the campfire! 🔥🍫

Join us June 26-28 and July 31-August 2 for the adventure of the summer! Set sail today: https://scoutingevent.com/440-smores2026

We are looking for S'mores volunteers! If you are interested in helping out at this event, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/31JpjGsVSXQ2w5ie6

Scouting America’s Charter and Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, policies, and program guidelines help provide a safe and consistent program. Council and unit charters as well as individual registration are conditioned upon adherence to those requirements.

Adult volunteer leaders and units that allow youth or units to engage in prohibited or unauthorized activities in contravention of program requirements, and leaders who fail to take steps to stop any such activities, put youth and the organization at risk.

Read more here: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/gss07/

Activity Planning and Risk Assessment Policy Regarding Prohibited and Unauthorized Activities Scouting America’s Charter and Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, policies, and program guidelines help provide a safe and consistent program. Council and unit charters as well as individual registration are conditioned upon adherence to those re...

Tons of smiles were spotted on NYLT's stretcher race course yesterday 📸 This exercise teaches Scouts to work together as a team to get around the course, overcome obstacles, and how to rely on each other throughout the process. This was no easy event, but the troops were all smiles throughout the race!

Flash flooding is one of the most dangerous events that can occur during outdoor activities; however, because it happens infrequently in most areas, it is often overlooked as a safety consideration. While the majority of fatalities occur inside vehicles attempting to cross floodwaters, significant risks remain for campers and hikers caught in mountain passes, dry riverbeds, or near rising streams during heavy rain.

Read more here: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/flash-flooding/

403 Forbidden

All participants in official Scouting activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and applicable program literature or manuals, and be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Scouting America practices, policies, and guidelines. The Guide to Safe Scouting is an overview of Scouting policies and procedures gleaned from a variety of sources.

Read more here: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/

Guide to Safe Scouting Download the Boy Scouts of America’s official Guide to Safe Scouting.

As Scouting moves to virtual and online platforms, we offer the following reminders to help keep kids safe. The guidance attached applies to all online Scouting activities and meetings.

Read more here: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/digital-safety-and-online-scouting-activities/

Note: Some states may have legal requirements that differ from, and even go beyond, what is provided here. It is your responsibility to check and abide by your state laws and consult your local council when reviewing and applying the following guidance, which is not comprehensive.

Digital Safety and Online Scouting Activities Adult Audience Only SUMMARY As Scouting moves to virtual and online platforms, we offer the following reminders to help keep kids safe. The below guidance applies to all online Scouting activities and meetings. Note: Some states may have legal requirements that differ from, and even go beyond, what....

To celebrate America's 250th birthday, we are looking to flood our Scouting properties with America Flags. Purchase a 12" x 18" American Dedication Flag to be displayed in honor of a loved one, veteran, family member or yourself.

Each flag includes a dedication tag with the name of your choosing. Your flag dedication will also include the choice of which property your flag will fly at. Our staff will place them out at the property of your choosing after your purchase.

Celebrate this historic milestone year further with a special edition Lake Erie Council Shoulder patch, featuring our iconic 3 lighthouses and an America 250 logo. This is a unique, limited edition patch for Scouts, Scouters, collectors, and supporters of Scouting.

Support Lake Erie Council Scouting today with a purchase of a flag and patch: https://lecscouting.square.site/shop/america-250/HZFMVT2QY52ZQDU7VAJ7X6MQ