Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scouts Leaders and adults!

Have you ever had a parent tell you that Scouts and Sports or Scouts and Band don't mix and they have to drop out of Scouting? We're here to share with you an inspirational story from one of our own in Great Trail Council that that assertion is just not true!

Our Safety Moment covers the popular Hammock Camping, and our Membership Moment will tell you everything you need to know about the Brand Center.

We'll share with you training on The Impact of the Patrol Method. It's not just a way to operate a troop, it's the only way!While campouts may be the monthly highlight of meetings, it's the weekly meetings that are the backbone. We will give you training, tips and tricks on Conducting Engaging Troop Meetings.

There are important updates to share on the Reregistration Policy Military Fee Waivers. We will give you all the official information to share with your unit.

Sea Scouts Advancement updates take place beginning July 1, 2026. We have all the details.

A wrong is being righted! We have all the latest information on important changes (and reversals!) for Unit and Member Renewal Information, and how it will affect your unit come Unit Renewal time in December.

We have all the upcoming information on council activities, including upcoming training and Summer Camp.

We also have all the information on upcoming District Programs, including Merit Badge Days and the upcoming Manatoc Merit Badge College in October. There is also an important update to our council's training policy that affects all unit leaders and committee chairs this year.

Finally, we have exciting news on a new contest open to all youth in Great Trail Council: design our council's new CSP (Council Shoulder Patch)!

Find all the slides, documents, and references for this and all our podcasts in the show notes at www.gtcscouting.org/roundtable.

Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Cub Scouts Leaders and adults!

We have new information to share with you regarding new curriculum and program helps for den leaders to help with their meeting planning. It's one of the most-asked things that den leaders desire, so we'll share this new, optional curriculum to help you put on awesome den meetings and work towards adventures required for rank. You're getting a sneak preview, as the program won't be officially launches until

The time is now to start planning your pack's summertime activities. We know that packs that do activities in the summer are stronger, and have better recruiting and retention numbers than packs that take the summer off. We'll share with you some great ideas and tips to keep people interested during the summer.

Scouts Read Sacred Texts is coming up on May 7, and we have information on how your Scouts can participate in this worldwide event.

We will also have information on this summer's Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Cub Summer Pool Parties, and Cub Summer Hikes. Our area professional baseball teams are ready to welcome Scouts to their games, and some will even let you camp out overnight in the outfield. We have the details on all the area teams who will be holding Scout Nights this summer.

Plus, we have information on upcoming training opportunities, an important update to our council's training policy, and an even more important reminder about SYT.

Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scouts Leaders and adults!

You may have heard our country is celebrating its 250th birthday this year, and Scouting America is all-in on the celebration. Learn ways your unit can celebrate and provide information on a special award you and your Scouts can earn only this year!

The 3rd annual Scouts Read Sacred Texts Worldwide program is coming up on May 7. We will share information on how you and your Scouts can participate.

We also have information on the Test Lab. Are your Scouts participating and helping to shape the direction of potential future merit badges?

Summer Camp at beautiful Camp Manatoc will be here before you know it, and we have the latest updates, and information on new programs and awards, including awards coinciding with America 250.

Arrow of Light Scouts will hopefully be joining your unit soon from crossovers, if they haven't already. Are you prepared for them and the potential new leaders that they will bring?

We also have training for you on the digital merit badge transition taking place

We have information on upcoming council and district events, upcoming merit badge workshops, and Range and Target Activity Days.

Plus, information on upcoming training opportunities, and an important update to our council's training policy.