Review your unit’s leadership needs for the coming program year. Identify positions that may need new volunteers and begin conversations with potential leaders before the busy fall season arrives.

Identify the volunteers who will lead and support your fall recruiting efforts. Assign responsibilities before summer so your unit is ready to reconnect with schools, community partners, and prospective families.

Make sure families know how Scouts can stay involved throughout the summer. Share upcoming activities, outings, camps, service opportunities, and other ways to keep Scouts connected until the fall program season begins.

Review advancement completed during the school year and make sure Scouts receive the recognition they have earned. Celebrating progress before summer helps reinforce achievement and keeps Scouts motivated for what comes next.

Monthly, April–October

Aviation History & Technology Center

Explore the fundamentals of flight, aircraft design, model building, and aviation careers through a hybrid merit badge experience that includes an online class and a guided tour of historic military and civilian aircraft.

May 16-17, 2027

Allatoona Aquatics Base

Cub Scout leaders interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities are required to have at least one BALOO trained adult on every Cub Scout den or pack overnight outdoor event – including Pack Camping and Webelos Den overnighters.

Check in with current leaders about their plans for the coming program year and identify any positions that need additional support. Summer is a good time to recruit and prepare volunteers before fall activities begin.

Use the summer to prepare the materials your unit will need for fall recruiting. Review your messaging, update contact information and calendars, and make sure volunteers have the resources they need to welcome new families.

Keep families informed and involved throughout the summer with regular updates about activities, upcoming opportunities, and fall plans. Consistent communication helps maintain engagement even when meeting schedules change.

Help Scouts make advancement progress through camps, outings, service projects, and other summer activities. Review opportunities with Scouts and leaders so achievements are documented and recognized.