Cape Cod & Islands Council

Cape Cod & Islands Council takes very seriously its responsibility to be a good steward of the funds it receives. Donations through Friends of Scouting stay on the Cape and Islands to support local programs. 85% of operating funds are expended in direct support of program. Less than 15% of expenses are related to fundraising or management.

Day camp openings still exist for three age levels at beautiful Camp Greenough in Yarmouth Port. Programs run from July 5 through August 13, and operate Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (extended hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. area available). You do not need to be a current scout to participate.

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Recently, the Boy Scouts of America announced important changes to its Youth Protection policies. The purpose of these changes is to increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting.

Effective June 1, 2010:

Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers, regardless of their position.

 
New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before submitting an application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time the application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins.

Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer's Youth Protection training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered.

To find out more about the Youth Protection policies of the Boy Scouts of America and how to help Scouting keep your family safe, see the Parent's Guide in any of the Cub Scouting or Boy Scouting handbooks, or go to http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx

Indianapolis, Indiana (May 30, 2010) - Every young boy--and every young Scout--dreams of great things in life. Driver Alex Lloyd accomplished one of his dreams today at the Indianapolis 500. Starting at a distant 26th position, Lloyd and the Dale Coyne Racing team did everything right to steadily rise through the field to finish fourth at the Greatest Spectacle in Racing-The Indianapolis 500. This marks the highest finish for Dale Coyne Racing.

Scouting Safely (http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety.aspx) on www.scouting.org has a Scouting Safely Alerts section with an informative piece on Insurance Coverages in the Insurance Programs Alert, which is available to volunteers and chartered organizations.

Pow Wow, The ultimate in fun suplemental training for Cub Scouting leaders will be offered here on October 16th. Visit the Pow Wow page for details.

The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on creating a secure environmont for our youth members. To support this effort, the BSA has developed numerous youth protection resources for parents and leaders.

Sao Paulo, Brazil (March 14, 2010) - The Boy Scouts of America #19 Indy Car began the season with a race that saw 5 different yellow flags, rain and even a rare red flag before the timed race would see checkered flags.

A group of people meeting once a month for a 2 to 5 mile recreational hike, social exercise and to enjoy camp.