Pine Tree Council, Scouting America

10/09/2026

The Council Service Center and Scout Shop will be closed on Wednesday October 14th as we prepare for the DCAD that evening. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

10/08/2026

https://scoutingwire.org/public-youth-focused-social-media-can-be-exploited-to-identify-and-target-young-people/

Scouting America issued a safeguarding advisory, dated October 6, 2026, about how offenders can misuse publicly available social media content featuring young people to identify and contact them online.

The advisory is meant to raise awareness, not alarm, and it is not meant to discourage anyone from sharing Scouting experiences. It offers practical steps for units, councils, camps, and social media administrators, such as limiting identifying details in posts and knowing how to report concerns. It also offers guidance for parents and Scouts, plus clear steps and trusted resources if a young person has been targeted.

Every Scout leader, volunteer, and parent should read the full advisory from Scouting America's Safeguarding Youth office. The link is in the comment section.

10/06/2026

Last Chance to Register for the Lodge Induction Experience!

Join us the weekend of October 9-11 at Camp Hinds to experience the New Induction Process. The Order of the Arrow has reimagined and refreshed the Induction Experience. See what has changed and what hasn’t changed. This opportunity is open to all members, new and old. You'll participate in the weekend as a participant, like our future new members will.

Register Here: https://scoutingevent.com/218-2026inductionsexperience #
Deadline to register - October 4

09/30/2026

The office will be open by appointment only tomorrow, Thursday October 1st. Please reach out to Leah before you try to come over.

09/30/2026

Something wicked this way comes….wicked fun that is!! The Pine Tree Council Spooktacular!
This year's Spooktacular will feature games, crafts, range and target activities and a Haunted House!
Cost: $5 for a family with 1 youth
$10 for a family with 2 or more youth
Be sure to wear your Halloween costumes and be prepared for an afternoon full of fun, friends, and maybe a little fright!

**Bring a new set of pajamas to donate to Boston Children's Hospital.**

Something wicked this way comes…wicked fun that is!! The Pine Tree Council SpooktacularSaturday, October 24, 20263:30 pm - 7:00 pmCam

09/22/2026

09/22/2026

Calling all Madockawanda Lodge Members! Do you want to be part of history?

Join us the weekend of October 9-11 at Camp Hinds to experience the New Induction Process.

The Order of the Arrow has reimagined and refreshed the Induction Experience. See what has changed and what hasn’t changed.

This opportunity is open to all members, new and old. You'll participate in the weekend as a participant, like our future new members will.

Cost is $30. Deadline to register - October 4. Don't delay! Space is limited, and open to other lodges as well.

Register Here: https://scoutingevent.com/218-2026inductionsexperience #

09/20/2026

09/07/2026

Let's Flood Maine with Scouting!