JANUARY
New Year & Unit Planning
Unit Planning: Start the year with a strong plan. Review your unit calendar, confirm upcoming activities, and make sure leaders and families are prepared for the programs and opportunities ahead.
This Month’s Priorities
Plan Leader Training for the Year Ahead
Review upcoming training opportunities and identify the courses your leaders need to strengthen their skills and prepare for their roles. Encourage leaders to add important training dates to their calendars early.
Start Planning for Summer Camp
Begin preparing for summer camp and other summer adventures. Review available programs, discuss options with families, identify important registration dates, and start planning for the experience your Scouts want this summer.
Review Scout Advancement Progress
Review advancement progress and help Scouts identify requirements, activities, or recognition they can work toward in the months ahead. Make sure leaders are prepared to support each Scout’s next steps.
Prepare for Spring Recruiting
Review your unit’s spring recruiting plans and identify opportunities to welcome new families. Confirm recruiting events, school or community outreach, volunteer support, and the materials your unit will need.
Start the Year with a Unit Planning Check
Start the new year by reviewing your unit calendar, upcoming activities, leadership needs, and key deadlines. Make sure families know what’s ahead and leaders are prepared for the months to come.
Upcoming Council Events
Winter Merit Badge Summit
Location TBA – Partner Property
A one-day merit badge event offering Scouts opportunities to work with counselors and make progress toward selected merit badges.
Looking Ahead
Keep these upcoming priorities on your radar as you plan the months ahead.
Get Ready for Spring Recruiting
Confirm your unit’s spring recruiting opportunities and make sure leaders, materials, and follow-up plans are ready. A strong recruiting effort helps welcome new families before the busy summer months.
Turn Summer Camp Plans Into Action
Move summer camp planning forward by confirming who plans to attend, reviewing registration deadlines and costs, and helping families prepare for the summer experiences available to their Scouts.
Keep Families Connected and Engaged
Keep families informed about upcoming meetings, activities, outings, and opportunities. Regular communication helps parents plan ahead, keeps Scouts engaged, and strengthens participation throughout the unit.
Keep Advancement Moving
Check in on each Scout’s advancement progress and identify opportunities to complete requirements through upcoming meetings, outings, and activities. Help Scouts set achievable goals for the months ahead.
Prepare for Spring Outdoor Adventures
Start planning your unit’s spring outings and outdoor activities. Confirm dates, locations, leadership, transportation, equipment, and other details early so families have time to prepare and participate.