Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s 3-minute update. I’m your host, Tyler Matthews coming to you from our membership tracker! We’re up to 4612 youth served in Lake Erie Council! Every day and every new scout gets us one step closer to 6000! Now, let’s get into this week’s news.
Big news, Scouters! The brand-new Safeguarding Youth Training is here to replace Youth Protection Training! Already up to date on YPT? Great! You’re covered until it expires or until May 31, 2026 (whichever comes first). The new course is live now at my.scouting.org. Let’s get trained and do our part to keep our Scouts safe and strong!
Time is winding down to be able to register for this years Wood Badge course! Don’t miss out on this fantastic training opportunity! Sign up to secure your spot today!
It’s time to pop into action — popcorn sign-up is officially open! Selling popcorn is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways for your unit to fund your Scouting adventures all year long. Whether you're heading to summer camp, planning a high-adventure trip, or just covering dues, popcorn helps make it possible. If you're not already registered, now's the time! Sign up at LECSCOUTING.ORG/POPCORN. And if you know a family considering joining Scouting, remind them — this is just one of the many opportunities that supports your Scouts! Popcorn information will also be available at the fall kickoff trainings on June 24th, 25th, and 28th. There will also be a virtual popcorn kickoff on June 29th.
In person, fall kick off meetings are happening now! Remaining kickoffs include: June 24th 6pm at North Royalton pavilion by splash pad. Saturday June 28th at 1:30pm at the Rollhouse in Mentor. June 25th6:30pm at the Avery Hand dining hall, Firelands. Sign up today and contact your unit support executive with any questions about kick offs in your area.
Get ready to supercharge your Fall recruitment season with two exciting national webinars designed to help you reach more families and grow your Units.
First up: The 2025 National Fall Cub Scouts Membership Recruitment Kick-Off!
Thursday, July 31st 8:00 PM Eastern
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This is your chance to join Cub Scout leaders from across the country for a high-energy, inspiring session. You'll hear from national and council leaders, explore proven recruitment strategies, and walk away feeling fired up and ready to take action in your community.
Then one week later: It’s the Scouts BSA Membership Recruitment Kick-Off!
Thursday, August 7th 8 PM Eastern
Link to register
This powerful webinar is tailor-made for Scouts BSA leaders. You’ll connect with national voices, discover actionable ideas, and gain the confidence to lead bold, local recruitment efforts this Fall. Let’s make Fall 2025 our biggest season yet and keep Scouting Strong!
Cub Scouts! Are you looking for an amazing summer camp opportunity? Look no further than S'Mores Cub Adventures out at Firelands Scout Reservations! 2 weekends, June 20th-22nd and July 25th-27th. Check out the event page for more information or contact Anthony Dworning!
The 2026 National Jamboree registration is now open! Register soon to secure your spot! Register before July 15th of this year and receive an exclusive Jamboree duffle bag!
Scouting America has launched a revised Troop Self-Assessment program designed to replace the Journey to Excellence (JTE) system with a more user-friendly approach that takes just 10 minutes per topic to complete. The new assessment features 9-12 targeted questions that help troops identify strengths and growth opportunities throughout the year, not just annually. This streamlined tool provides immediate feedback, connects troops with tailored resources, and integrates with the Unit Metrics system. Scout leaders can access this game-changing assessment tool through the Troop Leader Resources website, with additional implementation guides coming soon.
Spend your Summer exploring at The Adventure Lab! Each day of Summer provides students with the opportunity to explore different areas such as: STEM, First Aid, Crafts & Common Arts, Cooking, Health Care, Fine Arts, Communications, Robotics, and more! Each day is filled with hands-on activities, collaborative team building, and career exploration. Each day will be taught by a trained counselor in the subject area or a professional in the field. Programs for K-5th graders will include additional activities such as Climbing Wall, Archery, Sling Shots, and BB Range. Programs for 6th-12th graders will include additional Climbing Wall opportunities. Programs fill the day from 9am-4pm, and we allow for drop off as early as 8:45 am. Programming will conclude at 4pm, and all students are expected to be picked up by 4:30pm. Lunch will be provided for students daily. Students can attend 1 day or multiple days.
That’s it for this week folks! Until next time, remember to stay prepared, stay adventurous, and keep the spirit of Scouting alive.
