Our program kickoff is expanding! To help reach more volunteers, and to save a weekend, we are holding our program kickoff and Camp-o-rama in conjunction with the council Merit Badge Rally on May 11th. We are also introducing new workshop classes for leaders to learn about hot topics in the council.

Units are asked to send at least one volunteer to attend this essential planning event, to help prepare for the upcoming program year! Kickoff events are listed below:

• Noon – 3pm: Camp-o-rama: Camps from all over will be available to talk about their programs for Scouts! Learn about new camps for summer camping, weekend camping, or winter camping! Open to Scouts and leaders.
• 1pm – 3pm, Program Open-House: Learn about all the great things happening in 2024-2025 in Gamehaven Council and receive a 2024-2025 Gamehaven Council Calendar. Tables include:
  • Product Sales
  • Membership Recruitment
  • OA Trading Post
  • NYLT
  • Gamehaven Scout Camp programs and rentals
  • And many more!
• 1pm – 3pm, Leader Lunch: Receive a free lunch courtesy of Gamehaven Council.
• 1pm “Unit Budgeting Workshop”: Learn from successful unit leaders about how to budget for your pack or troop calendar year.
• 1pm, “Registration Changes and You”: Join Council Registrar Pam Legried to learn about upcoming registration changes in the BSA, and how you can streamline your recharter process in the new system.
• 2pm, “Recruiting New Scouts Workshop”: Is your pack or troop feeling smaller than it has been? Join us as we workshop and discuss ways to increase membership recruitment in your unit.
• 2pm, “Registration Changes and You”: Join Council Registrar Pam Legried to learn about upcoming registration changes in the BSA, and how you can streamline your recharter process in the new system.