» Vision Statement

We engage youths and families in fun, meaningful activities which develop character, leadership, and decision making skills. We inspire Portage County youth to become responsible adults who make a positive difference in their communities.

» Communites Who Benefit

We serve the communities of Atwater, Aurora, Brimfield, Edinburg, Kent, Mantua, Randolph, Ravenna, Rootstown, Streetsboro, and Suffield.

Good Luck Elliot Bennett !

As you retire from your Scouting Position with Seneca District, we wish you the best. We hope that you have good health, many new experiences and opportunities and a chance to relax!! Thanks for all you did for Scouting.

Winter is on its way and so are the plans for this year's Klondike to be held at Camp Manatoc on Jan. 20-22, 2012.With the theme "Klondog goes to HollywoodLand" it's destined to be a blockbuster event! If you haven't downloaded your registration packet from forms -do so ASAP !

Advancement is an important way to keep boys interested in Scouting. It is also a key element of being a noteworthy pack and troop. Check out this Advancement Newsletter for great ideas and up to date information!

Check out the events for Seneca District for Nov, Dec. and Jan.

Go to the Forms and Document page to download the most current calendar.

Webelos to Scout Transition

Learn how to keep your boys excited
about scouting and involved with
your area troop

PDF presentation download

Check out this video by Scouts that explains the meaning of the Scout Law

Might be great to share with your troop !

UPDATED INFORMATION ON YOUTH PROTECTION REPORTING PROCEDURES Click on the title to select the forms page where you can open a document with the most up to date information on how to report on Youth Protection Issues.

Need an updated leaders list?

Check out Forms and Documents for a Sept. 2011 list

Reminders for using the BSA Health and Medical Record

The BSA now has one health form that will cover

both youth and adult members.

Mandatory in 2010.
Everyone must fill out every year.
All participants should fill out Parts A and C for any event.
Part B (the physical examination) should be completed
for events over 72 hours.
Part B is also required for participation in a resident camp
setting or when the nature of the activity is strenuous
It is important to note that the height/weight chart
found at the bottom of Part B is followed for certain activities
It is to be completed and signed by a certified
and licensed health-care provider—physician (MD, DO)
nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant.
Can be found on our c o u n c i l w e b s i t e
(www.gtcbsa .org—click on Resources).

Venture Crews

Boy Scouts

Cub Scouts

Popcorn Info

Good to Know Facts for New Scouters:
New scouts can earn the right to wear a special patch available at the GTC shop if they earn their First Class rank within their first year in scouting.
There is also an online resource of Boy Scouts working on their Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class ranks. Check it out today!