October 22, 2026 A MESSAGE FROM OUR COUNCIL PRESIDENT Dear Scouting Families, Leaders, and Volunteers, We have some important news to share about Camp Bomazeen. On October 21, 2026, Pine Tree Council completed the sale of Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade to 7 Lakes Alliance, a local conservation organization committed to protecting the natural resources and […]
Author: Matt Dubois
Double the Adventure Challenge
October 22, 2026 Dear Pine Tree Council Unit Leaders, We’re off to a great start—and now we need our Scouting families to help us finish strong! Pine Tree Council has an incredible opportunity to secure a $50,000 matching gift by December 31, 2026, from an anonymous donor and our Executive Board is leading the […]
Exploring Explosion
October 22, 2026 Exploring Explosion is a National Program to grow the Exploring program in local Councils. Exploring serves youth 6th grade through age 20 in programs based on exploring career areas. Youth in grades 6-8 are in units called Clubs. Older youth are in Explorer Posts. Career exploration can range from totally open-ended to […]
Chipmunks Pilot Program
October 9, 2026 The Pine Tree Council has joined the National Pilot for a new program. The Chipmunks program introduces families with children ages 4–5 to Scouting through playful learning, short activities, and meaningful family time. Families today are busier than ever, and parents are searching for simple, meaningful ways to support early learning, social […]
Welcoming new PTC Staff
October 8, 2026 Art Lobdell has joined the staff of the Pine Tree Council as the Membership and District Operations Director. He joins the Council from the Western Massachusetts Council, bringing more than thirty years of experience as a Scouting America professional across five councils. He is an Eagle Scout, has attended Wood Badge, and […]
High Adventure Scholarship 2026
May 1, 2026 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. […]
Pine Tree Council Statement on Scouting America MOU with Department of Defense
March 2, 2026 In light of the recent announcement from Scouting America regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Defense related to Executive Order 14173 (EO 14173), we want to share additional context and clarification that was provided during a National Scout Executive call this past weekend. Discussions between Scouting America […]
2- Wheel/ 4-Wheeled Abnaki and Casco Bay Fundraiser
February 4, 2026 Save the Date: Saturday, July 25th 2- Wheel/ 4-Wheeled Abnaki and Casco Bay CamporeeScouting themed Wheeled Camporee and scavenger hunt fundraiser Starting at Big Moose Harley Davidson, Gorham Ending at Camp William Hinds, Raymond Five stops of activities and the participants with the best time win. Final Stop will have food, games, […]
2026 Program Calendar
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.
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 […]
