Friends of Scouting  

Friends of Scouting is the annual fund-raising campaign that provides Scout families, community organizations and local businesses the opportunity to support Scouting in their communities.

Friends of Scouting Supports:

Programs for Youth

• Cub Scouting
• Boy Scouting
• Teen Programs-Venturing, Sea Scouts & Exploring
• Learning for Life In-School Program to ?at risk? communities
• District Camporees & Activities
• Council Activities, i.e. Haunted Harvest Fest, Ski Day, etc.

Camp Bullowa & Camp Nooteeming

• Day Camps
• Maintenance
• Parent & Son Weekends
• Scholarships for Camps
• Weekend Camping Opportunities & Activities
• Capital Improvements in 2009
• New Tractor and Truck for Camp Nooteeming
• New Roof for Dining Hall and Gateway for Camp Bullowa
• Mini Cabins at Camp Nooteeming-Opening in 2009

Training for Adult Volunteers

• Cub Scout Pow Wow
• National Youth Leadership Training
• Scout Leader Essentials
• University of Scouting
• Wood Badge
• Youth Protection Training

Administrative

• A Scout Professional for Each District
• CouncilServiceCenter Support Staff
• Program Support Materials
• Ranger for Each Camp
• Membership Recruitment Support & Materials