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
Author: Matt Dubois
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 […]
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 […]
Call for Nominations for the Silver Beaver Award
September 17, 2024 Do you know an extraordinary Scouter? The Silver Beaver Award is for Scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within the Pine Tree Council. Nominations for the Silver Beaver Award are due no later than November 15, 2024. The Silver Beaver Awards will be presented at the Annual Council Recognition […]
Youth Protection Updates 9.1.2024
These updates are effective 9/1/2024 Accommodations The older youth Scouting America programs (Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouting, and Exploring) encourage leadership development, growth, and independence by recommending that youth share accommodations with other youth (must be the same gender per Barriers to Abuse). However, we also recognize that exceptional circumstances may warrant a parent or legal guardian sharing […]
Where to go Camping: Kennebago Scout Camp
July 11, 2024 A Wilderness Experience in Maine’s Rangeley Area If your scout troop focuses on training and practicing scouting skills in an off-grid environment, welcome to the Kennebago Scout Camp. This wilderness camp was generously established by the Stephen Phillips Preserve and is dedicated to enhancing the outdoors activities taught by the Scouting program. […]
