Central Highlands District, Katahdin Area Council, BSA

10/20/2026

Congratulations to Austin B. of Troop 76 in Old Town, Katahdin Area Council's newest Eagle Scout!

09/15/2026

Central Highlands families, Camp Roosevelt is calling! Come spend an October weekend enjoying archery, BB shooting, Trunk or Treat, outdoor cooking, and more at Fall Family Fun Day. Cub Scouts who joined this fall attend FREE!

Don’t miss Fall Family Fun Day at Camp Roosevelt!

Join us October 9–11 for a weekend of fall fun, including archery, BB shooting, Trunk or Treat, STEAM activities, handicraft, outdoor cooking, and more!

New Cub Scouts attend FREE! Cub Scouts who joined this fall can attend at no cost — and we’ll be launching their rockets at the event!

$25 per youth | FREE for Cub Scouts who joined this fall

Scan the QR code or register today:
scoutingevent.com/216-26fallfam

08/20/2026

🚀 Rocket into Scouting this Fall!

Adventure is waiting with Cub Scouts!

Now through September 30, every new Cub Scout who joins a Pack in the Katahdin Area Council will receive a model rocket to build and launch! 🚀

Cub Scouts is for youth in Kindergarten through 5th Grade and gives families opportunities to make new friends, explore the outdoors, learn new skills, serve their communities, and have fun together.

Cub Scout Packs throughout the Katahdin Area Council are welcoming new families now!

🔎 Ready to find your Pack? Visit BeAScout and enter your ZIP code to find Cub Scout Packs near you:
Find a Cub Scout Pack on BeAScout

📅 And keep an eye on this page for upcoming Cub Scout recruitment events in a community near you! Come meet local leaders, ask questions, and discover what Cub Scouting has to offer your family.

🚀 Adventure Starts Here.

07/06/2026

🦩 Scouts, we need you!

We're looking for Scouts from across the Katahdin Area Council to help represent Scouting America at the Flamingo Festival Parade on Saturday, July 11 on Mount Desert Island!

This is a fun opportunity to show our Scouting spirit, meet other Scouts from around the council, and be part of one of Maine's most unique summer traditions.

📅 Saturday, July 11
🕣 Meet at 8:30 AM
📍 Seal Cove Road Shops (first group of buildings on the left after turning off Main Street onto Seal Cove Road)
👕 Wear your Class B (activity) uniform
🌦️ Rain or shine

Scouts of all ages are welcome to participate!

If you can join us, please RSVP to [email protected] so we know how many Scouts to expect.

Let's show Mount Desert Island what Scouting is all about! ⚜️

06/17/2026

🦫 HELP NEEDED AT CAMP ROOSEVELT! 🦫

Summer camp is almost here, and Camp Roosevelt needs our help to get ready.

Join us this Saturday for Beaver Weekend and help with service projects around camp. Whether you're a Scout, Scouter, parent, alumni, or friend of Scouting, there's a project for you.

🔨 Service Projects
🤝 Fellowship & Fun
🍔 Lunch Provided
⏰ Work Begins at 8:30 AM

Ranger Bud has projects ready and waiting, and we'd love to have your help!

Register using the QR code in the graphic or at:
https://scoutingevent.com/216-CRBeaverdayMay26

06/04/2026

💻 A First Look at ScoutConnect

One of the key initiatives highlighted on Scouting America's new Trail Map is "Implement Unified Technology Platforms." The goal is simple: make Scouting easier for youth, parents, volunteers, and unit leaders.

Coming in August 2026, Scouting America plans to launch a redesigned BeAScout website and registration process that will simplify joining Scouting and serve as a gateway to the new ScoutConnect platform.

Attendees at the National Annual Meeting were given a preview of ScoutConnect, which is designed to bring together membership, registration, and other Scouting functions into a more unified experience.

For Scouts BSA leaders, improvements in technology can mean:
✅ Simpler registration processes for new families
✅ Easier onboarding for youth and parents
✅ Reduced administrative burden on volunteers
✅ More connected tools and information

Want to see the preview for yourself?

🎥 Watch the ScoutConnect demo:
https://vimeo.com/1194524500/a373cf9d7b?fl=tl&fe=ec

As additional details are released, we'll continue sharing updates that impact Scouts BSA troops, leaders, and families.

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.

06/04/2026

🚨 LAST LAST CALL! 🚨

The 2026 Popcorn Kickoff is THIS SATURDAY at Camp Roosevelt!

We're finalizing plans, food counts, and materials now. If your unit plans to participate in this year's popcorn sale and you haven't registered yet, this is your chance.

🍿 Learn about this year's sale
🍿 Get your questions answered
🍿 Connect with other leaders
🍿 Enjoy a FREE BBQ lunch

📅 Saturday, June 6
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Pamola Lodge, Camp Roosevelt

Don't miss the opportunity to set your unit up for a successful popcorn season.

Register now:
www.scoutingevent.com/216-2026PopcornKickoff

We hope to see you there!

06/01/2026

🍿 Popcorn Kickoff is THIS SATURDAY!

If your unit is planning to sell popcorn this year, we hope you'll join us at Camp Roosevelt on June 6 for our annual Popcorn Kickoff.

We'll cover everything you need to know for this year's sale, answer questions, share ideas, and help set your unit up for success. Plus, we'll have a free BBQ lunch for everyone who attends.

We're getting close to the event, so if you're planning to come, please register today so we can finalize our numbers.

📅 June 6 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Pamola Lodge, Camp Roosevelt

Register here: www.scoutingevent.com/216-2026PopcornKickoff

Hope to see you there! 🍿🏕️

05/05/2026

🌲 ALL DISTRICTS WELCOME! 🌲

Don’t forget to register for the Spring Camporee!

📅 May 15–17
📍 Fire Island, Northport

We’ve got a great weekend lined up—hiking in Camden Hills, camping, campfires, and plenty of time for Scouts to just be Scouts.

Whether you’re local or coming from another district, we’d love to have you join us!

💲 Only $20 per participant

If you’ve been meaning to sign up, now’s the time—don’t wait until the last minute.

👉 Register here:
https://www.scoutingevent.com/216-2026WaldoSpring

Hope to see units from all over out there!