Michigan Crossroads Council
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The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Michigan Crossroads Council
7h ago
Providing a year-round, quality Scouting program should be the goal of every Scouting unit. The Program Kickoff helps you know what is new and what to focus on, which helps you develop an annual program plan. A strong annual plan going into the programming year that starts in the Fall creates a strong program ..read more
Michigan Crossroads Council
7h ago
18 – 20 Adult Leader/Program Participant Policy All 18-20 year old adult leaders (Scout BSA), Camp Staff, or adult program participants (OA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts) will be required to take Youth Protection Training and complete an adult application. 17-year-old* youth members transitioning to an adult leader (Scouts BSA), Camp Staff or adult program ..read more
Michigan Crossroads Council
1w ago
All of the MCC Camp locations are AMAZING... but we know you have your favorite. Why not give back to your favorite camp by helping to get it ready for the summer season! Bring your Troop/Crew/Ship, bring your family, just come on out for the fun and satisfaction of giving back. Camp Service Days ..read more
Michigan Crossroads Council
2w ago
Changes in Membership fees both at the council and national level will take effect May 1, 2024. Highlights of those changes: Youth membership fees (excludes Exploring) will now be $85 national and $85 council Adult membership fees (excludes Exploring) will now be $65 national and $15 council The $25 joining fee has been ..read more
Michigan Crossroads Council
1M ago
Cub Scout Leaders: advancement requirements change June 1, 2024... ...and we want to make sure you are ready. Michigan Crossroads Council has a page set up to share the latest and greatest information on the Cub Scout Program updates. We have included links to the BSA National resources and will add ..read more
Michigan Crossroads Council
1M ago
Packs and Troops THRIVE when they are bustling with youth. We want to help you plan your membership today, tomorrow and for the future. We have developed some concise and proven plans to help YOU attract and retain new members. Let's work together. Download the appropriate Membership Plan and start setting your new membership ..read more
Michigan Crossroads Council
1M ago
Have you heard? The next National Jamboree is scheduled for 2026! Mark your unit calendars and start talking to them about this exciting event! What’s a Jamboree? It’s not camp. National Jamboree is 360-degrees of fun, friends and fellowship with hands-on adventure that takes you places you never thought you’d go and challenge you ..read more
Michigan Crossroads Council
2M ago
Scout Life magazine creates a monthly Scouts in Action "comic strip" recreation of the heroic acts performed by Scouts and Scouters. In the March 2024 edition of the magazine, Tommy Buckalew of Troop 1736 of Wayne, Michigan was the featured Scout. Tommy received the Heroism Award for rescuing a swimmer from his school's pool. ..read more
Michigan Crossroads Council
2M ago
Introducing... Mitten Outdoor Adventures & Events You love your favorite MCC camps -- why not use them for non-Scouting events? Have a wedding or family reunion coming up? A business retreat? A church or school field trip? Talk to us about using our camp venues! Our outdoor venues offer your school groups ..read more
Michigan Crossroads Council
2M ago
Join the BSA for a special roundtable on Promoting National Disabilities Awareness Month within the Unit Wednesday, March 6 | 7:30 PM (ET) March is designated as Disabilities Awareness Month. Join the National Special Needs and Disabilities Committee in presenting Special Needs activities, using lessons learned from the National Jamboree Special Needs Challenge, that ..read more