The Friends of Scouting campaign keeps Scouting an affordable, effective youth development program. It funds the Susquehanna Council's infrastructure, or general operating portion of the budget, and provides a support system for the 900 volunteers and 2,000 youth learning and growing through Scouting.

Friends of Scouting is an annual direct-solicitation campaign reaching out to Scout families, service organizations, and businesses and is the largest source of income for the Susquehanna Council. To the Council, a 501(c) 3 charitable organization, it costs more than $300 per year to provide quality programming for each Scout.

By donating right now online, you can choose a level of giving comfortable to you. Or if you'd like to set up a monthly automatic donation from a checking account, a popular option, please email or call Cecelia Joyce in the Council Service Center, cecelia.joyce@scouting.org or 570-326-5121 ext. 106. 

What does a Friends of Scouting investment provide?

• Local programs and activities throughout the council territory
• Camp scholarships
• A Scout Service Center that coordinates Scouting activities and provides customer service to members
• Accident and liability insurance to protect both youth and adult members
• Professional staff who counsel, guide, and inspire volunteer leadership
• Camp Karoondinha, a year-round camping facility available for Scouts and partner organizations
• Advancement programs where Scouts are recognized for learning and achievement of goals they've set
• Distribution and development of literature and training materials
• Leadership training for young people and adult volunteers who are or will become community leaders