October 31, 2025 Make sure your unit has the latest district and council activities on its calendar by reviewing the 2026 program calendar. Click here for the 2026 Program Calendar Document *Please note that any changes or updates will appear on the council calendar on pinetreescouting.org.
Author: Matt Dubois
Pets at Scouting Activities
October 2025 Scouting America’s policy on pets at Scouting activities states that “…animals or pets are not part of tours or activities in Scouting…”, as stated in the General Health and Safety FAQs under the question “Can we bring animals or pets on campouts?” While the question asks about campouts specifically, the answer from Scouting […]
Camp Hinds 100th Anniversary Rate Lock Offer
October 17, 2025 To celebrate 100 years of adventure, we’re launching our Camp Hinds Rate Lock Loyalty Program! Attend Camp Hinds in 2026 (our 99th summer) and we’ll lock in that rate for the next two years (2027 & 2028) as long as your unit keeps coming back. More Information… Start Your 2026 Registration
National Jamboree Contingent Update
September 5, 2025 The joint contingent between Pine Tree Council and Katahdin Area Council for male Scouts to attend the 2026 National Jamboree is now full. To ensure every Scout has the opportunity to attend, we have made arrangements with three neighboring New England councils that still have space available: Scouting America, New Hampshire Council (Manchester, […]
Bishop’s Scout Mass
March 13, 2025 Roman Catholic Bishop’s Scout Mass Saturday, March 22, 20254:00 PM Vigil MassHoly Trinity Church, Prince of Peace Parish67 Frost Hill Avenue, Lisbon Falls Bishop James Ruggieri, the thirteenth Bishop of Portland, will be the celebrant at a special Bishop’s Scout Mass hosted by the Catholic Committee on Scouting. All Scouts in Scouting […]
Scouting America Day at the Maine State House
January 31, 2025 Scouts from around the state are invited to the Maine State House for Scouting America Day. February 21, 20259:00 AM – 12:00 PM Meet with Lawmakers At 10 AM, Scouts will be able to meet with lawmakers who will talk about their role in the government process and the difference […]
Council Staff Changes
January 30, 2025 New District Executive We are excited to announce the addition of a new District Executive, Tom Miskell, Jr, to the Pine Tree Council staff!! Tom began his Scouting journey in 1986 as a Wolf with Pack 15 in Norwood, MA. He then joined Troop 1 in Islington, MA where he earned the rank […]
High Adventure Scholarship 2025
January 7, 2025 Are you a Scout looking to experience one of Scouting America’s High Adventure Bases? Check out this scholarship fund, which has been created through a generous gift from John and Isabell Lescure via the Flynn Family Foundation. This is a merit-based scholarship based on the applicant living the Scout Oath and Law. […]
Scout Executive Announcement
September 23, 2024 We are pleased to announce the selection of Gary Savignano as Scout Executive of Pine Tree Council effective November 1, 2024. Gary began his Scouting career in 1990 as a District Executive at the North Bay Council in Danvers Massachusetts. He moved on to become the Asst. Scout Executive at the […]
Leave No Trace & NEW Outdoor Ethics Committee
September 19, 2024 Outdoor Ethics Committee We are looking for folks interested in serving on Pine Tree Council’s NEW Outdoor Ethics Committee. This committee is being created to focus on bringing Outdoor Ethics and Leave No Trace trainings to adults and youth in Pine Tree Council, particularly focusing on training youth in units. This committee […]
