Cub Scouts
Advancement
Family Scout Troops Approved!
Scouts BSA Troops can now be:
- Boys Only
- Girls Only
- Combined “Family” Troops
Interested? First Talk to Unit Decision Makers:
- Chartered Organization
- Adult Volunteers
- Parents
- Scouts
Then contact your District Executive with interest and they'll guide you through the process.
It's Unit Renewal Time!
MORE INFO HERE
Meriwether 100th: Labor Day Weekend Celebration Camping Now Open!
- Special programs, historical displays, fun gear & more!
- ALL meals included Friday night to Monday breakfast
- On-site parking included
- Reserved “by-the-bunk”
GET DETAILS & REGISTER TODAY!
Single, day-pass reservations open January 5th.
Ap
ply for Camp Staff! Interviews Start Soon!
Incredible leadership experience & lifelong memories for Scouts age 15+ and adults!
Interviews start in February.
APPLY TODAY!
Adventure News
Klondike Derby is Back!
All Arro
w of Light, Scouts BSA, and Venturing youth are invited to compete and frolic in the snow at Santiam River District's Klondike Derby winter campout!
Where: Big Springs Snow-Park near Sisters, OR
When: February 20-22, 2026
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
Winter Lodge & Cabin Reservations Now Open!
Enjoy Cub Scout Days & Scouts BSA Overnights at Aubrey Watzek Lodge PLUS cabin rentals and camping at Camp Baldwin!
GET DETAILS & REGISTER TODAY!
Cub Sc
out Summer Camps Earlybird Deadline Ends Soon!
Butte Creek Scout Ranch is now open for summer 2026 reservations! PLUS Baldwin B.A.S.E. Camp is open for reservations for Webelos & Arrow of Light Scouts!
Register before January 31, 2026 to get your Earlybird Discount!
GET DETAILS & REGISTER TODAY!
Scouts BSA Spring Super Weekend!
Climbing! Shooting! Trail to First Class and so much more!
When: April 10-12
Where: Camp Meriwether
LEARN MORE & RESERVE SPOT TODAY
Adventures Planning Website: AllTrails Meets Scouting!
Take your Scouts on epic adventures with our new "All Trails-like" adventure planning website at adventures.cpcscouting.org
You'll find CPC-approved
campgrounds for Cub Scouts, hikes, High Adventure plans from other Troops, and so much more!
PLUS, your unit can submit an adventure and receive a unit flag ribbon and a social media shoutout from the CPC! (Thanks to Troop 339 for sharing this Warrior Point Lighthouse hike, Portland's 4T Trail and this fun overnight canoe trip!)
Advancement Events
Save the Date for Merit Badge Day!
Multiple merit badges will be offered, including full completion in one day!
When: January 24th, 2026
Where: Our Lady of Lavang church in Happy Valley, OR.
DETAILS COMING SOON
Welding Merit Badge Day
Earn Welding Merit Badge withh 
our friends at GK Machine!
When: March 14th, 2026
Where: GK Machine in Hubbard, OR
REGISTER TODAY!
Training Events
Youth Mental Health First Aid Course
Learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.
- When: January 24th @ 9 a.m. 4 p.m.
- Where: Vancouver, WA
Register for Spring Candy Sales Training
Join us for the Spring "Snack Attack" candy sale fundraiser training. See how easy it is for your Scout to help fund their next adventure!
- When: January 27th @ 7 p.m.
- Where: Zoom
Cub Scout Leader Training
Workshops! Practical exercises! G
uidance from experienced leaders! Register today to gain insights and tools to guide and mentor scouts in their personal growth, character development, and exploration of the outdoors.
When: February 28, 2026 from 9 a.m - 1 p.m.
Where: H.B. Lee Middle School (NE Portland)
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) Training
Required outdoor training for Scoutmaster
s & Assistant Scoutmasters
When:
- February 28 - March 1, 2026 at Camp Lewis : 60+ spots remaining
- April 11-12, 2026, at Butte Creek
- April 24-26, 2026, at Barton Park : 20+ spots remaining
- May 2-3, 2026, at TBD
VISIT THE CPC CALENDAR TO REGISTER
Certified Angling Instructor Class
Learn how fishing enhances Council, District and Unit program
s, supports current and potential Merit Badge counselors. Perfect also for Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, and Venturing leaders and summer camp fishing instructors. Space is limited to 20 participants.
When: Weekly virtual classes start March 17, 2026
LEARN MORE & REGISTER
Scout Day @ Oregon Rail Heritage Center
Join us and take a train ride on a historic railroad line, on vintage equipment. Plus, your Scouts will learn:
- How a locomotive works (steam and diesel)
- How to be safe around trains and railroad property
- How parts are made for locomotives and rolling stock
Scouts BSA can also complete some of the Railroading Merit Badge requirements.
When: February 21st, 2026
LEARN MORE & REGISTER
Rip City Remix Scout Night!
Join us after Scouting for Food! See future Blazers in action!
When: Sunday, March 7, 2026 @ 3 p.m.
Where: Chiles Center @ University of Portland
Tickets as low as $5! PLUS we’ll teach the crowd a camp song!
Visit cpcscouting.org/remix for tickets!
Blazers Scout Night!
Early access! High-five & meet the team! Post-game free throws!
A commemorative patch!
When: Sunday, March 29, 2026 @ 3 p.m.
Vs. the Washington Wizards!
PLUS Group Rates & Multiple Ticket Options!
Visit cpcscouting.org/blazers for tickets!