Crooked River District, Great Trail Council

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The Crooked River District serves the communities of Aurora, Boston Heights, Cuyahoga Falls, Franklin Twshp, Hiram, Hudson, Kent, Mantua, Munroe Falls, Peninsula, Ravenna, Shalersville, Silver Lake, Stow, and Streetsboro.

06/03/2026

Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scouts Leaders and adults!

Join us on Thursday, June 4 for Scouts BSA / Venturing / Sea Scouts Roundtable beginning at 7:00 p.m. LIVE on YouTube Live, with rebroadcasts available immediately afterwards on our council YouTube channel, and now available in podcast form wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

We have new information to share with you regarding updates to the reregistration policy and the military fee waiver, as well as new updates announced last month at the National Annual Meeting regarding future unit and member renewals..

Baden-Powell said the Patrol Method isn't just one way to do Scouting, it's the only way! We'll share training on the impact of the Patrol Method and why it's so important to the success of your unit and why it's the essential backbone to our program.

While campouts are the highlight of the Scouting program, it's the weekly troop meetings that hold the unit together! We'll share tips and tricks to make your troop meeting more engaging, and making sure you involve your PLC and youth in the planning process.
There are changes coming to the Sea Scouts advancement program, and we have details for you.

We will also have updates on council activities including upcoming training, and any last-minute Summer Camp updates. Our area professional baseball teams are ready to welcome Scouts to their games, and some will even let you camp out overnight in the outfield. We will have the details on all the area teams who will be holding Scout Nights this summer. Plus, we have dates and details on upcoming Merit Badge Days in the districts and council wide to share.

Finally, we'll have an inspirational story to share of how it is possible to do sports and Scouts, and how it might take your Eagle medal all the way to the NFL.

Visit gtcscouting.org/roundtable for the virtual meeting link and to find archived information on all of our past broadcasts.

See you on the 4th!

Our next Cub Scouts Roundtable is on Thursday, September 3. Look for district program kickoff events happening in-person in each district in August.

05/20/2026

Great Trail Council wants to thank BWX Technologies for supporting the Exploring Program in the Barberton City Schools with a grant of $6,000.

Would you like to learn more about Exploring? Are you interested in learning how to start an Exploring Group? If the answer was yes then please contact Marnie Mellinger our Exploring Executive at [email protected] or visit our website using the link below and in the comments.

https://www.allaboutscouts.org/our-programs/exploring





05/19/2026

We are just one week away from the Stuff the Bus food Drive. We need units, families, friends, other community groups to sign up using the QR Code to let us know you will be helping to Stuff the Bus on May 27th, 2026. The busses will be here from 12:15pm until about 1pm that Wednesday and our Council goal is to collect 10,000 pounds of food. You can sign-up today and show that Scouts do. . . Help Other People at All Times!!!

Scan the QR Code to let us know your unit is collecting donations and planning to help Stuff the Bus or visit this link
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48ACA72BABF5C52-63211075-great

Thousands of families in our community are facing food insecurity, and together we can make a real difference. Scouts, families, and friends are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items all month long to help fill the bus and fight hunger right here at home.

Most-needed items include:
🥫 Canned vegetables, fruits, and soups
🥜 Peanut butter & jelly
🍝 Pasta & rice
🥣 Cereal & oatmeal

Every donation—big or small—helps put food on the table for someone in need.

Let’s show what Scouting is all about—service, community, and helping others. Together, we can Stuff the Bus and feed our neighbors!





05/15/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🚨

Today, May 15th, is the FINAL DAY to register for National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) at Camp Stambaugh! 🌟
https://scoutingevent.com/433-nylt

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity for Scouts to build leadership skills, confidence, teamwork, and lifelong friendships during an unforgettable week of adventure.

đź“Ť Camp Stambaugh
📅 June 7–12, 2026

NYLT is one of Scouting’s premier youth leadership experiences — and spots close TODAY!

Register now before it’s too late and take the next step in your leadership journey! ⛺🔥
https://scoutingevent.com/433-nylt






05/12/2026

Please see the link below to order the 2026 Great Trail Council Patch Set for the 2026 National Jamboree. Please place your orders as soon as possible as the final order will be placed on June 1st, 2026.

https://scoutingevent.com/433-gtc_jambopatch

05/08/2026

REMEMBER Today ~ Friday May 8, 2026 the Great Trail Council Office will be closed for the Super Shoot Event. The Council Office will be back open on Monday May 11 for our normal hours.

* THE GREAT TRAIL SCOUT SHOP WILL NOT BE AFFECTED BY THE OFFICE CLOSURE.

Thank you.

05/06/2026

This Friday May 8, 2026 the Great Trail Council Office will be closed for the Super Shoot Event. The Council Office will be back open on Monday May 11 for our normal hours.

* THE GREAT TRAIL SCOUT SHOP WILL NOT BE AFFECTED BY THE OFFICE CLOSURE.

Thank you.

05/06/2026

🚨 Attention Great Trail Council Adult Leaders! 🚨

Time is running out! All Youth Protection Training will expire on May 31 — and that means every adult leader must complete the updated Safeguarding Youth Training before the deadline.

This isn’t just a requirement — it’s a commitment to keeping every Scout safe. By completing your training on time, you help ensure a secure, supportive environment where youth can learn, grow, and thrive.

✅ Don’t wait until the last minute
âś… Stay compliant for recharter and participation
âś… Be a leader who leads by example

Take a few minutes today to log in and complete your Safeguarding Youth Training.

Let’s work together to protect what matters most. 💙

05/05/2026

This May, the Great Trail Council is proud to support the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank in the annual Stuff the Bus Food Drive—and we need YOUR help!

Thousands of families in our community are facing food insecurity, and together we can make a real difference. Scouts, families, and friends are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items all month long to help fill the bus and fight hunger right here at home.

Most-needed items include:
🥫 Canned vegetables, fruits, and soups
🥜 Peanut butter & jelly
🍝 Pasta & rice
🥣 Cereal & oatmeal

Every donation—big or small—helps put food on the table for someone in need.

Let’s show what Scouting is all about—service, community, and helping others. Together, we can Stuff the Bus and feed our neighbors!





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4500 Hudson Drive
Stow, OH

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