Southwest Florida Council, BSA

06/18/2026

SUMMER CAMP READINESS WEBINAR
📅 Thursday, June 18
🕖 7:00 PM (Eastern Time)
💻 Live on Zoom
Is Your Troop Ready to Travel Safely?
Join us for an important Scouting America safety session to ensure your troop is prepared for a safe and successful summer camp experience.
The Guide to Safe Scouting emphasizes the importance of planning, risk awareness, and safety practices for all activities—this webinar will help bring those guidelines to life for your unit leaders.
🔎 What You’ll Learn:
• How to apply the SAFE Checklist to summer camp travel
• Key safety considerations for transportation & supervision
• Preparing leaders and youth for a safe outdoor experience
• Tips to avoid common risks before departure
• Q&A with experienced Scouting leaders
👥 Who Should Attend:
• Scoutmasters & Assistant Scoutmasters
• Committee Members
• Troop Leaders & Volunteers
• Anyone involved in summer camp preparation
🎯 Why This Matters:
Strong preparation ensures every Scout returns home safely and fully benefits from the adventure. Scouting’s safety policies are designed to protect youth while enabling great outdoor experiences.
🔗 Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81025949571... See less

06/17/2026

For many years, Sam Galloway Ford has been a steadfast supporter of the Southwest Florida Council, Scouting America, helping shape the future of our community’s youth.

Because of partners like Sam Galloway Ford, local Scouts are given opportunities to build character, develop leadership skills, and experience life-changing adventures—from Pinewood Derby races to outdoor programs that instill confidence and grit.

Your commitment to Scouting is more than sponsorship—it’s an investment in the next generation of leaders right here in Southwest Florida.

We are truly grateful for your continued partnership and belief in our mission. Together, we are building a brighter future—one Scout at a time.

Visit Sam Galloway Ford in Fort Myers, FL, for top-notch Ford sales and service. Browse new and used inventory, schedule service and secure auto financing.

06/06/2026

SUMMER CAMP READINESS WEBINAR
📅 Thursday, June 18
🕖 7:00 PM (Eastern Time)
💻 Live on Zoom
Is Your Troop Ready to Travel Safely?

Join us for an important Scouting America safety session to ensure your troop is prepared for a safe and successful summer camp experience.

The Guide to Safe Scouting emphasizes the importance of planning, risk awareness, and safety practices for all activities—this webinar will help bring those guidelines to life for your unit leaders.


🔎 What You’ll Learn:
• How to apply the SAFE Checklist to summer camp travel
• Key safety considerations for transportation & supervision
• Preparing leaders and youth for a safe outdoor experience
• Tips to avoid common risks before departure
• Q&A with experienced Scouting leaders

👥 Who Should Attend:
• Scoutmasters & Assistant Scoutmasters
• Committee Members
• Troop Leaders & Volunteers
• Anyone involved in summer camp preparation

🎯 Why This Matters:
Strong preparation ensures every Scout returns home safely and fully benefits from the adventure. Scouting’s safety policies are designed to protect youth while enabling great outdoor experiences.

🔗 Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81025949571?pwd=wbJpQwNr3gsDfVmhkxaUaQE40BCKLb.1

06/05/2026

The dedicated Kiwanis Pavilion at Flying Eagle.

Thank you to the Bradenton Kiwanis Club, the North Manatee Kiwanis Club and the Southwest Florida Council Board members for their help in the renovation of the pavilion at Camp Filing Eagle.

Please join us in thanking the Kiwanis for their support of Scouting and Camp Flying Eagle.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.

https://www.bradentonkiwanis.org/
http://www.northmanateekiwanis.org/

06/03/2026

Southwest Florida Council, Scouting America is a proud Partner Agency in the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties.

Now more than ever, our community needs us. Every gift to the United Way helps sustain vital programs that thousands rely on every day. If you’re able, please consider giving, increasing your support, or sharing this message.

There are a million reasons to give, and countless lives depending on it. Will you be one in a million to help close the gap?

Donate today by visiting: https://www.unitedwaylee.org/donate

05/30/2026

ONE DAY LEFT!
Have you taken the NEW Safeguarding Youth Training yet?
Make sure you've taken it before Sunday, May 31, 2026, as that is when Youth Protection Training EXPIRES!
Youth Protection Training (YPT) has been replaced by the new Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT). This training is required for all Scouting America registered volunteers and is a joining requirement.
Here are some updates regarding the new training:
⚫ The new 20-minute Safeguarding Youth (SYT) Refresher course is Live.
⚫ If you have not taken the NEW SYT full 90 Minute course, you must take that first before you can take the refresher to get full SYT credit.
⚫ If your SYT is expired for 7 days or more, you must take the full 90 minute course again.
⚫ If you fail the course quiz on the refresher course with less than an 80% on your first attempt, you will be directed back to the full 90 minute course.
⚫The course is available in the Volunteer Learn Center in English and Spanish.
• Safeguarding Youth Refresher
• Curso de actualización SYT
Click here to learn more 👉https://www.scouting.org/training/safeguarding-youth/

05/25/2026

Today we pause to honor and remember the heroes who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to something greater than themselves are values we strive to live out in Scouting every day.

As Scouts, we remember. We reflect. We give thanks.

05/22/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, the Southwest Florida Council Service Center and Scout Shop will be closed on Monday as we take time to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
We will resume normal operations the following day.
Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.

05/20/2026

There are still spots for the Two Rivers and Panther Day Camps. Sign up today!
Adventure is calling… are you ready? 🦖🌴

Cub Scout Day Camp is back with a prehistoric twist—DINOTOPIA!
Get ready for a week packed with:
🎯 Range and Target Activities
🏕️ Outdoor Adventures
🎨 Crafts & STEM Activities
🏅 Advancement Opportunities

Spots are filling fast—don’t let your Scout miss out!

👉 Register now: www.swflcouncilbsa.org/day-camps

05/16/2026

Today's the day!

We hope to see you all at 2:00 PM for the Southwest Florida Council Program Planning Fair. Let's build an amazing Scouting year together!

Join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84764945708