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For contact information see the Contact page

All publicity for Taughannock District activities should include a “rating label” indicating for which program(s) the activity is age-appropriate. For more information, and downloadable graphics for use in publicity, see our Scout Activity Ratings page.

We have a Taughannock District / B-P Council Google Map with all of the traditional locations, in case you need to know where something is. 

Cross-Program Activities

100th Birthday of the 
National Jewish Committee on Scouting
October 11, 2026
Camp Owahta, McGraw

The Jewish Committee on Scouting of the Longhouse Council and Greater Finger Lakes Council, Scouting America, invite you to join us on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Camp Owahta in McGraw, NY, for an exciting event commemmorating the 100th Birthday of the National Jewish Committee on Scouting (NJCOS). 

The event is open to all, and features:

  • Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA Programming

  • Learning about Judaism and Jewish Culture

  • Lunch with a Birthday Dessert

  • Stations such as: 

    • American Cultures Merit Badge for Scouts BSA

    • Activities relating to Cub Scout Duty to God Adventures

    • Pikuach Nefesh (Safeguarding Life) and First Aid

    • Tzedakah (Charity) and Service Project

    • ... and more!

To express an interest in attending and be alerted when registrations go live, send an e-mail to bpjcos@gmail.com 

Download a Flyer here - PDF

Cub Scout Activities

Cub Scout Adventure Camp (CSAC)
J. Warren Cutler Scout Reservation
Nine Three-day Sessions (Sun-Tues, Thurs-Sat) between 
July 5th and August 4th, 2026

The Adventure takes place at the J. Warren Cutler Scout Reservation located near Naples, New York in the beautiful Bristol Hills. Cub Scouts live in one of five themed villages for three days and two nights. While there they participate in camp-wide activities such as boating and fishing, swimming, nature, archery, and shooting sports as well as themed village programs. 

For information and to sign up for CSAC, see https://scoutingevent.com/397-csac2026 

Pinewood Derby Rules

The Taughannock District has established the following rules for District-level Pinewood Derbies. Packs should consider adopting the same rules, so that Cubs can be confident that their cars will be able to compete equally at the Pack and District levels.

Cub Adventure Weekends and Summer Cub Fun Day - Camp Barton and Camp Tuscarora

Cub Scout Family Adventure Weekends are offered three times a year (Spring, Summer and Fall) at our Camps—Barton and Tuscarora. Cub Scouts of all ranks are encouraged to attend these weekends with their parents/guardians and siblings. Here’s a chance to come and see what our Camps have to offer, to experience the great outdoors, and to have fun.

Dates for 2026 and 2027

  • May 2, 2026 - Things that Grow! Camp Barton Spring Cub Adventure Weekend - download a flyer

  • May 16, 2026 - Camp Tuscarora Spring Cub Adventure Weekend

  • August 8, 2026 - Summer Cub Family Fun Day at Camp Barton

  • October 3, 2026 - Boo at Barton Camp Barton Fall Cub Adventure Weekend

  • October 10, 2026 - Treat at Tusky Camp Tuscarora Fall Cub Adventure Weekend

  • May 1, 2027 - Camp Barton Spring Cub Adventure Weekend

  • May 15, 2027 - Camp Tuscarora Spring Cub Adventure Weekend

  • August 7, 2027 - Summer Cub Family Fun Day at Camp Barton

  • October 9, 2027 - Boo at Barton Camp Barton Fall Cub Adventure Weekend

  • October 16, 2027 - Treat at Tusky Camp Tuscarora Fall Cub Adventure Weekend

See the Announcements Page for more information.
For information and registration, see the Council BlackPug system https://scoutingevent.com/368 

Want to see what Cub Adventure Weekend is like?
We've got pages of pictures from the 
Fall 2007 Barton Weekend - Spring 2009 Barton Weekend
 Fall 2009 Barton Weekend - Fall 2012 Barton Weekend 
Fall 2015 Barton Weekend  Fall 2018 Barton Weekend  
Fall 2019 Barton Weekend

Cub Scouts of all ranks are encouraged to attend these weekends with their parents/guardians and siblings. Here's a chance to see what our camps have to offer, to experience the great outdoors and to have lots of fun!!

Cub Camping's 100th Birthday Trail
Camp Barton
August 8, 15, 22 and 29

Did you know that there was Cub Camping at Camp Barton before there were Cubs? That's right. One of the first Cub Camps in America was held at Camp Barton in 1926 - Cubs didn't become an official program of the BSA until 1930. 

During August, 2026, we will have a special Cub Camping at 100 Historical Trail at Camp Barton. Your Cubs and their families can take part on four different Saturdays - during the Cub Family Fun Day on August 8th, or during the Scouts BSA Badges at Barton Camps on the following three weekends. 

Mark the dates on your calendars, and for more information, watch this space as the time approaches.  

Scouts BSA Activities 

Seneca Waterways Council Challenge Trophy Camporee
J. Warren Cutler Scout Reservation
October 16-18, 2026 

For more information and to register, see https://scoutingevent.com/397-ctc2026# 

Venturing / Exploring Activities

There are no planned District Venturing / Exploring Activities at this time.

National and International Opportunities

National Jamboree
July 22-31, 2026
Summit Bechtel Scout Reservation in West Virginia

ATTEND THE 2026 NATIONAL SCOUT JAMBOREE! 

The National Jamboree is Scouting's flagship event and is one-of-a-kind. Join 25,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia to experience everything from one of the longest zip lines in North America, a world-class skate park, all-terrain vehicles, treetop canopy tours, rock climbing, patch trading, stadium shows, and much more! Held every four years, the Jamboree is an amazing opportunity for everyone to experience the best of Scouting, all in one place. 

Youth and Program Participant Registration Requirements:

  • Be at least 12 years old by the first day and not yet 21 by the last day of the National Jamboree. 

  • Be currently registered as a youth or adult program participant in a Scouts BSA, Venturing, or Sea Scout unit. 

  • Submit an annual health and medical form. 

  • Meet the minimum health requirements for High Adventure participation. 

Learn more and register today: https://www.bpcouncil.org/26jambo/ 

International Events Coming up

2026

  • DENMARK - National Jamboree - July 18-26 - Hedeland Naturpark, Hedehusene, Denmark -  https://spejderneslejr.dk/en/jamborees-denmark/ 

  • ICELAND - Jamboree - July 20-26 - Akureyri, Iceland - https://skatarnir.is/landsmot2026/ 

  • SCOTLAND - Blair Atholl Scottish International Patrol Jamborette - July 21-31, 2026 - ages 14-17 - The Blair Atholl Jamborette has been held on the grounds of Blair Castle in Blair Atholl, Perthshire, every even numbered year since 1946 (except 2020). The Jamborette offers all sorts of activities in and around the castle in Blair Atholl in Perthshire. Patrols are composed of up to 6 Scottish Scouts paired with up to 6 Scouts from another country. When international patrols arrive at the Jamborette they are joined up with their Scottish counterparts to camp for ten days as a combined Scottish International patrol. The official website at https://www.jamborette.org.uk/ has information on the Jamborette. 
    The Baden-Powell Council has been taking contingents to Blair Atholl since 1996 - for information on our past trips, and an idea of what we'll be doing in 2026, see our website at https://www.BPBlairAtholl.org/ Our 2026 contingent is full, but you can apply to go with us in 2028...

  • NETHERLANDS - Scouterna - July 25-August 1 - Haarlem, Netherlands - https://www.scouterna.se/jamboree26/english/ 

  • ENGLAND - WINGS 2026 - July 25 to August 1 - in Windsor Great Park, 26 miles west of London near Windsor Castle - https://wingsjamboree.org.uk/ and click on the links along the top. 

  • ENGLAND - Poacher 2026 - August 1 to 8, 2026 - Lincolnshire Showground, 160 miles north of London - https://www.poacher.org.uk/  has 2022 information. 

  • SOUTH AFRICA - Phezulu Nangaphezulu (2nd African MOOT) - August 1-8 - Arrowe Park, Johannesburg - https://www.scouts.org.za/2africascoutmoot/ 

2027

Questions on International Scouting? Contact B-P Council International Representative at international@TCScouts.org . 

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