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.

Apply 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 Arrow 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 Scout 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 TODAY!

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

REGISTER TODAY!

Cub Scout Leader Training

Workshops! Practical exercises! Guidance 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)

REGISTER TODAY!

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) Training

Required outdoor training for Scoutmasters & 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 programs, 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!