Montgomery County Scouting

06/24/2026

How many knots can you tie on one rope under one minute?

06/17/2026

🩶🦫💙This week we are celebrating the NCAC Silver Beaver Class Of 2026! An extraordinary group of volunteers recognized not just for their impact in Scouting, but for their dedication to youth, service, and community.

The Silver Beaver Award, first presented in 1931, is one of Scouting’s highest honors at the council level -- awarded to only about one in every 1,000 volunteers.

It recognizes the whole person: their leadership in Scouting, contributions beyond the program, and lasting commitment to serving others.

👏 Congratulations to the NCAC Silver Beaver Class Of 2026:
Lee Ackiss, Greg Auld, Morgan Bentley, Derek Geary, Ray (Doug) Henry, Jason Huggins, Joseph Knecht, Lawrence Leone, Melinda McNally, Thuy Nguyen, Jack Olivia, Francis “Drac” Peyton, Steven Salaj, Andrea Schuetz, Hunter Shelley, Chris Simmons, Carlos Vallejo, Len Wales, Mark Wray ⭐ With Class Honoree Craig Weston

🔗 Discover their stories and be part of the celebration: https://ncacscouting.org/council-court-of-honor/

06/06/2026

Some Thoughts on Scout Cellphone Policies

What is your unit's cellphone policy? Does it take into account other devices such as smartwatches, tablets, laptops, etc.? For some factors to consider read the article at the link below.

With social media and rapidly advancing technology becoming more accessible, it’s not uncommon to see cellphones at Scout events. As members of the 2025-26 National Youth Council cohort, we were tasked with considering this issue.

05/26/2026

Registrations are coming in, and course is filling up. Don't miss your opportunity to take Seabadge at the Summit Bechtel Reserve (home of the National Jamboree). Make sure to save your spot.
This phenomenal training is open to ALL Scouters of ALL programs within Scouting America; I invite you to this amazing training course this October. We will be holding another in person Seabadge course (Seabadge-89-NY-2026). This course will be held at Summit Bechtel Reserve (Home of the National Jamboree) in West Virginia from October 15-18. Below is the link for registration and more info can be found on the registration site. I would also like to add that all participants will be sleeping in a dorm style facility with electricity and hot showers, all meals will be served in a dining hall. There will also be an opportunity to participate in some of the activities offered by Summit Bechtel Reserve such as the Big Zip, Canopy Tour, Climbing and Shotgun. There will be an additional small fee for these activities. Any questions please contact the course director, and he would be happy to help. For info contact Rob Landquist, Course Director at: [email protected].
Registration is now open at: https://mycouncil.trcscouts.org/event/10146
Not only is the training amazing but we also have some awesome bling and swag you can get for attending and completing the Seabadge Course. You can earn the Seabadge pin for attending the course and completing your logs, the pin is worn on your uniform no matter the program you are in. The patch will be earned for attending the course as well. We will also have an online store to buy other swag such as hats, shirts, jackets and much more.

05/02/2026

Potomac District Awards Dinner 2026

Event Details

Potomac District Awards Dinner 2026

Please join us for our 2026 Annual Potomac District Awards Dinner. We gather once again to recognize the hard work and achievements of the members of the Potomac District. It will be a great time to visit with friends and have a good meal.

When: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., but doors open at 7:00 p.m. Program begins promptly at 7:30 p.m.

Where: St. Mary’s Parish Hall, located next to St. Mary’s Church

520 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20852

Register online at:

Potomac District Awards Dinner 2026Please join us for our 2026 Annual Potomac District Awards Dinner. We gather once again to recognize the hard work

05/02/2026

🎖 You are Invited to the Council Court of Honor

Be part of an inspiring evening on June 18, 2026, at the Fairfax Government Center as the 2026 Council Court of Honor celebrates outstanding youth and adults from across our Council, recognizing Meritorious Awards recipients, the Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award, and the distinguished 2026 Class of Silver Beavers; come celebrate leadership, service, and achievement with our Scouting community. For details and registration, visit

Join us as we honor Council and District Scouters in person for their achievements of the Silver Beaver and many other amazing awards and accomplishme

04/29/2026

Montgomery Program Launch

ALL Parents, Scouts BSA, Cub Scout, Venturing Crew, and Exploring unit leaders are invited and encouraged to attend the FIRST Montgomery Program Launch since 2018!

All three Montgomery Districts — Potomac, Seneca, and White Oak — will be on hand to share:
• 🔹 2026–2027 program highlights
• 📅 District calendars
• 🏕️ Outdoor & adventure vendor flyers and information
• 🤝 Networking opportunities to meet and connect with other Scouters across Montgomery County
• 🎉 Fun activities, ideas, and inspiration to bring back to your unit
• ✅ Upcoming events, opportunities, and more

🗓 Event Details
Date: Wednesday, May 13
Location: Church of Christ at Manor Woods
5300 Norbeck Road
Rockville, MD 20853

🍿 Special Bonus: Popcorn Training!
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
🍿 Start the night with Popcorn Training led by our amazing Council Popcorn Kernel, Alicia Kwait Blank!
This fun and helpful session is perfect for parents, unit leaders, and popcorn coordinators alike. We’ll walk through everything popcorn—from how the sale works and easy, kid friendly sales tips, to Trails End tools and training, prizes, key dates, and ways to keep the sale simple (and even fun!) for families.

New to popcorn? You’ll leave feeling confident. Done this before? You’ll pick up fresh ideas to make this year your best yet!
⏰ Program Launch
Time: 7:00 PM
✅ No registration required – just show up!
We look forward to seeing leaders from across Montgomery County as we kick off an exciting new program year together!

04/28/2026

The Potomac District will hold its 2026 Pinewood Derby on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Bells Mill Elementary School, 825 Bells Mill Road, Potomac, MD. Register online at the link below:

The Potomac District will hold its 2026 Pinewood Derby virtually on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Bells Mill Elementary School, 825 Bells Mill Road, Potoma

04/17/2026

Follow the link below to learn about the new Digital Resource Guides from Scouting America.

These free online pages for each merit badge will house informational videos, downloadable resources and helpful links for extended learning.