Scouting America Western Mass Council Roundtable

07/10/2026

Was a great time!

07/02/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from Western Mass Roundtable! 🇺🇸

As we celebrate the 4th of July, we want to wish all of our Scouting families a safe, fun, and memorable holiday. Whether you’re watching fireworks, camping with family, or enjoying a backyard barbecue, we hope you take a moment to appreciate the freedoms we enjoy and the values we teach our Scouts every day.

🌞 Don’t forget to beat the heat! With these extreme temperatures, make sure your Scouts and leaders are staying hydrated, taking plenty of breaks, wearing sunscreen, and keeping an eye on one another during all your outdoor adventures.

While many of our packs are enjoying a well-deserved summer break, September will be here before we know it! We’re excited to kick off another great season of Roundtables filled with new ideas, resources, fellowship, and program support to help make this your best Scouting year yet. We can’t wait to see everyone again!

⛺ Let’s hear from you!
Who is heading to summer camp this year? Whether it’s Cub Scout camp, Scouts BSA summer camp, or a family camping adventure, tell us:

* Where are you going?
* What are you most looking forward to?
* Share a favorite camp photo from years past if you have one!

Have a safe and Happy Fourth of July, and we’ll see you this fall at Roundtable!

Happy Scouting! ⚜️

,
H.A. Moses Scout Reservation
Western Massachusetts Scouting

06/05/2026

Great evening getting to watch scouts participate in the Distinguished Award Dinner at the Log Cabin.

The Western Massachusetts Council of Scouting America recently hosted its annual Distinguished Citizen Award dinner in Holyoke.

06/04/2026

Here’s some clarity on the Safeguarding Youth Training:

🎓 Old YPT (no 90-minute course completed)?
➡️ Full 90-minute course required

⏰ 90-minute course expired more than 6 days ago?
➡️ Full 90-minute course required

🔄 90-minute course expired 6 days or less OR still active?
➡️ Refresher course assigned

📧 Renewal emails will direct participants to “My Training”, where they can select “Take Course” or “Retake Course”. The system will automatically guide them to the correct training based on their status.

⚠️ Important note - Anyone who has completed only the refresher without ever completing the full 90-minute course will still need to complete the full course. Clearing the browser cache may be necessary to ensure the “Retake Course” button routes correctly.

05/25/2026

Coming up soon! Please share our new page!
Look forward to seeing everyone at Program Launch!

Program Launch! Join roundtable staff and many more for this years Program Launch. Now on a Saturday. Please share the event and invite everyone. We look forward to seeing everyone. Stick around for WHOA as well and enjoy the fun.

https://www.wmascouting.org/content/135415/Council-Program-Launch

05/17/2026

🏕️ WEEKEND CAMP CHECK-IN! 🏕️

Did your pack, troop, crew, or family get outdoors this weekend?

We want to hear about it! 👇

⛺ Where did you camp?
🔥 Best part of the weekend?
🌧 Did the weather cooperate?
😂 Any funny moments or campfire stories?
📸 Share your favorite photos below!

Whether it was a backyard overnight, a full troop campout, hiking adventure, or cabin weekend — let’s see what Scouting adventures are happening around Western Mass!

Nothing inspires other leaders more than seeing Scouts out having fun outdoors.

Western Massachusetts Scouting
H.A. Moses Scout Reservation

05/14/2026

🎓 TRAINING THURSDAY 🎓

Great Scout programs don’t just happen — they’re built by trained, prepared, and passionate leaders. Every course, roundtable, and hands-on experience helps us create safer, stronger, and more exciting adventures for our youth.

This week’s question for leaders:

👉 What’s the MOST valuable training or skill you’ve learned in Scouting?

Was it:
🏕 Outdoor skills?
🛶 Safety afloat?
🔥 Campfire program ideas?
🧭 Leadership techniques?
⛑ First aid?
👦 Working with youth of different ages?

Drop your best takeaway in the comments — you might help another leader discover something new!

And if you’ve been thinking about taking that next training… do it. The more we learn, the better experiences we create for Scouts.

05/13/2026

Program Launch! Join roundtable staff and many more for this years Program Launch. Now on a Saturday. Please share the event and invite everyone. We look forward to seeing everyone. Stick around for WHOA as well and enjoy the fun.

https://www.wmascouting.org/content/135415/Council-Program-Launch

05/13/2026

🏕️ Wilderness Wednesday 🧭

This week’s outdoor tip:
Always pack one extra pair of dry socks on every outing — even short hikes.

Wet feet can quickly turn a fun adventure into a miserable one, especially for younger Scouts. A dry pair of socks can:
✅ Help prevent blisters
✅ Keep Scouts warmer
✅ Improve morale after rain or stream crossings
✅ Make the ride home much more comfortable

Bonus leader tip:
Store socks in a zip-top bag to keep them dry inside backpacks.

👣 What’s one outdoor “must-pack” item you never leave home without?