• Message from Council Leadership

    October 20, 2019 Dear Scouting Families and Leaders: At a recent Executive Board Meeting of the Michigan Crossroads Council (MCC), volunteer board members representing the state-wide Council and its four Field Service Councils voted and approved the restructuring and[...]

    Published On: October 20, 2019

  • Hazardous Weather Training: Required for all Direct Contact Leaders

    Effective April 30, 2018 new direct contact leaders must complete Hazardous Weather Training to be considered position trained. And here is one story about why this is so important. Imagine as a leader with a group of excited Scouts[...]

    Published On: September 26, 2019

  • Tips and Tools for Preparing for Fall Recruitment

    In 1907, Baden-Powell, founder of the Scouting movement, devised the Scout motto: Be Prepared. He wanted young people to have the tools to face challenges. With that in mind, our goal is to be able to help our fellow[...]

    Published On: August 9, 2019

  • Scouting Safely Resources

    We want you to know that the safety of our youth, volunteers, staff, and employees is an important part of the Scouting experience. Youth develop traits of citizenship, character, fitness, and leadership during age-appropriate events when challenged to move[...]

    Published On: July 2, 2019

  • Where is the best location for a joining event? The data may surprise you.

    Article contributed by Michael Ramsey, BSA Director of Marketing and Brand Management As part of the National Service Center’s 2018 fall Cub Scout digital media buy, we learned just how important it is to hold joining events in locations[...]

    Published On: June 21, 2019

  • The Adventure Plan (TAP) Resource

    The Adventure Plan (TAP) is a tool to guide unit leaders—Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts— through all stages of Adventure planning. Outdoor adventure is a key element of youth development in the Boy Scouts of America programs. Just as[...]

    Published On: May 30, 2019

  • Put Your Scout Unit on Google Search

    Do you know that the highest Google Search term is "Find ______[BLANK]_____ near me?" If someone was looking for a Cub Scout Pack, Scouts BSA Troop or Venturing Crew near them, would they find you and would[...]

    Published On: May 10, 2019

  • Safety Moments – Hiking

    As summer approaches, packs, troops and crews are gearing up for outdoor adventures big and small. One of the most common activities is hiking. Whether the trek is a few hundred feet or many miles, all hikes all can[...]

    Published On: May 8, 2019

Message from Council Leadership

October 20, 2019|

October 20, 2019 Dear Scouting Families and Leaders: At a recent Executive Board Meeting of the Michigan Crossroads Council (MCC), volunteer board members representing the state-wide Council and its four Field Service Councils voted[...]

Hazardous Weather Training: Required for all Direct Contact Leaders

September 26, 2019|

Effective April 30, 2018 new direct contact leaders must complete Hazardous Weather Training to be considered position trained. And here is one story about why this is so important. Imagine as a leader with[...]

Tips and Tools for Preparing for Fall Recruitment

August 9, 2019|

In 1907, Baden-Powell, founder of the Scouting movement, devised the Scout motto: Be Prepared. He wanted young people to have the tools to face challenges. With that in mind, our goal is to be[...]

Scouting Safely Resources

July 2, 2019|

We want you to know that the safety of our youth, volunteers, staff, and employees is an important part of the Scouting experience. Youth develop traits of citizenship, character, fitness, and leadership during age-appropriate[...]

The Adventure Plan (TAP) Resource

May 30, 2019|

The Adventure Plan (TAP) is a tool to guide unit leaders—Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts— through all stages of Adventure planning. Outdoor adventure is a key element of youth development in the Boy Scouts[...]

Put Your Scout Unit on Google Search

May 10, 2019|

Do you know that the highest Google Search term is "Find ______[BLANK]_____ near me?" If someone was looking for a Cub Scout Pack, Scouts BSA Troop or Venturing Crew near them, would[...]

Safety Moments – Hiking

May 8, 2019|

As summer approaches, packs, troops and crews are gearing up for outdoor adventures big and small. One of the most common activities is hiking. Whether the trek is a few hundred feet or many[...]