• Scoutbook Plus Links between Youth and Parents

    Scoutbook Plus Notifications to Parents Unit leaders: Scoutbook Plus will begin warning parents/guardians who are not connected to their children in the membership database, that their connections must be validated by December 31, 2025, or their access will become[...]

    Published On: July 18, 2025

  • National Scouts BSA Youth Council – 2025-2026

    Your Scouts can apply now for the 2025-26 Scouts BSA Youth Council Know any Scouts BSA youth eager to have their voices heard at all levels in Scouting America? This is the opportunity for them! The Scouts BSA Youth[...]

    Published On: July 14, 2025

  • Swim Checks

    SWIM TESTS/CHECKS Update from National Aquatics Subcommittee (July 2025) It is a little unclear WHO can do Swim Tests/Checks (using the Scouting America "swimmers" or "beginners" test criteria) for units that will be taking part in swimming, boating, or[...]

    Published On: July 7, 2025

  • Waterfront Award Updates

    Updated July 2025!  MCC Waterfront Awards The MCC Waterfront Awards are a series of three awards that can be earned at all levels -- Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturers, Sea Scouts and Adults!  Show your water knowledge and skill[...]

    Published On: July 7, 2025

  • Jamboree On the Air and Jamboree on the Internet 2025

    Save the date - Jamboree On The Air/Jamboree On The Internet! JOTA-JOTI 2025 will take place from October 17 to 19. And, yes, alumni are absolutely invited to be part of it! Come reconnect with the global Scout community in[...]

    Published On: June 27, 2025

  • Central Registry Clearance Request

    Effective May 2025 The Child Care Background Check Unit within the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) has implemented a new process for obtaining a central registry clearance, which is required for staff members (18 years[...]

    Published On: May 28, 2025

  • New Safeguarding Youth Training to replace YPT

    Scouting America's most essential training has a brand-new name and a fresh new look. What was previously known as Youth Protection Training (YPT) is now called Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) – and it's more relevant than ever. Greater focus[...]

    Published On: May 27, 2025

  • Exit to Cole Canoe Base Closed

    ‼️ATTENTION COLE CAMPERS‼️ They are doing construction on I-75 and the exit to camp will be closed until June 21st, use exits 212 if you are coming from the north or 195 if coming from the south. [...]

    Published On: May 23, 2025

Swim Checks

July 7, 2025|

SWIM TESTS/CHECKS Update from National Aquatics Subcommittee (July 2025) It is a little unclear WHO can do Swim Tests/Checks (using the Scouting America "swimmers" or "beginners" test criteria) for units that will be taking[...]

Waterfront Award Updates

July 7, 2025|

Updated July 2025!  MCC Waterfront Awards The MCC Waterfront Awards are a series of three awards that can be earned at all levels -- Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturers, Sea Scouts and Adults!  Show[...]

Central Registry Clearance Request

May 28, 2025|

Effective May 2025 The Child Care Background Check Unit within the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) has implemented a new process for obtaining a central registry clearance, which is required[...]

Exit to Cole Canoe Base Closed

May 23, 2025|

‼️ATTENTION COLE CAMPERS‼️ They are doing construction on I-75 and the exit to camp will be closed until June 21st, use exits 212 if you are coming from the north or 195 if coming[...]