» 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.

Upcoming Events

Check out the updated calendar for Seneca so you can plan 2010. Click here

Scout Leaders! Looking for a great way to keep track of advancement records in an easy to use format? Click here for a link to Trax spreadsheets. They are available from Tiger all the way up through Venture. There are also Training Spreadsheets, Popcorn sales sheets and way to keep track of Knot tying skills!

Steps to earn the Special Commerative 100th Anniversary Patch Click here to download brochures with the requirements for earning the ribbons for your patch. You must complete 3 activities to qualify for each value ribbon. See your advancement chairperson for more information.

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.

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!

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 !

Don't Forget to Use the New 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).