Program Planning for June 2026

Summer Starts in June: Explore, Play, and Discover!

Things to Remember This Month:

  • Action: Check to see if you need to take Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) this month
  • Plan for Fall Recruiting
  • Research and Plan for Next Year’s Summer Camp
  • Make Father’s Day Unforgettable June 14
  • Let's Celebrate Juneteenth June 19
  • Clickable June 2026 Program Planning PDF available for sharing with others.

June Council Events

Unit Camping

 

Be sure to check in with your unit for upcoming activities. Camp Edgewood offers a fantastic setting for an unforgettable outdoor adventure!

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Learning Programs for Leaders

 

A trained leader is better prepared to make the Scouting program all it can be!

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Council Program Committee Meeting

June 4

Unit leaders and scout parents are invited to participate and ensure effective planning, supervision, and execution of program activities to support Scouting in the Unit, District/Service Area and Council.

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Council Roundtable (Combined)

June 18

Monthly program offered that gives leaders hands-on experience and provides a forum for leaders to offer and receive help from their fellow Scouters.

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Hybrid Light Fundraising

June 1-30

Perfect Scout Fundraiser for your unit. Can be sold by Take Order Form or Show N Sell. The product can be consigned from Scout Office. Additionally, Units can set up an online storefront with HybridLight and sell directly online.

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June Planning Items

Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT)

If you have not yet completed the new Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT), please note that the current Youth Protection Training (YPT) will expire on May 31, 2026 for the majority of Scout Leaders. To access the updated training, log in to your My.Scouting.org account. A link to the SYT course is located on the right side of the homepage. The new SYT represents a significant improvement over the previous training and addresses a wide range of relevant scenarios that both youth and adult leaders may encounter, within Scouting and in everyday life.

Scouts BSA Summer Camp | June-July

Scouts BSA Summer Camp is the highlight of the Troop’s program year. It takes a lot of planning to have a good Summer Camp season, so the first part of your planning for next year’s camp should happen now. To start planning for your 2027 camp planning process remember to:

  • Research camps based on troop interest. Always consider Camp Avondale.
  • Reserve a spot at camp, the earlier the better.
  • Incorporate new Scouts who join in the spring into your summer camp plans.
  • Hold a Parent Night to encourage camp attendance and help parents understand how to help their youth prepare for camp.

Fall Recruiting Planning

Now is the time to plan for Back to School (or “fall”) recruiting, and finalize your calendar of activities, promote your plan to current and prospective families, identify (and train) leaders, and connect with your school and community. That foundation will lead to successful Sign Up Events when school starts. A Council Recruiting Kickoff will be held in July and District recruiting events will follow. Contact your Service Area/District Executive to discuss the plan and methodology to make your efforts successful.

Summertime Fun Adventure: Make it Fun, Simple, and Easy!

School breaks afford Cub Scout Dens and Packs a perfect opportunity for special activities that are fun, simple and easy. Prepare now for your Cub Scouts to earn the Summertime Fun Adventure! This elective adventure is available for Tiger through Arrow of Light. See some ideas in the links below.

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