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Applications, Boy Scout of America Membership
You may obtain an application form below, but it will need approval
from a Scouting unit. Call
315-789-1166 or email office@fingerlakescouncil.org
for a unit contact in your area.
Adult
Youth
Application,
Boy Scout Summer Camp Staff
Finger Lakes Council application for summer camp staff positions.
Application,
Commissioner's Award for
Excellence or Commissioner's
Award for Excellence Fill-in format
Does your unit meet the requirements for this award
developed by the Council Commissioner Staff? This form
should be filled out and send with your rechartering paperwork
whether your unit meets the requirements or not.
Application, Council Canoe Rental Agreement
Rental agreement and conditions of use for canoes from our
facilities.
Application,
Counselor for Merit Badges
Fill out this form to become a merit badge
counselor. Send in to the Council Office along with a
BSA Adult Registration Form, we will email you your
registration number, used to sign-in for Youth
Protection Certification Training. (training
available on line)
Application, Counselor-in-Training
Finger Lakes Council application for counselors-in-training
program at Boy Scout Summer Camp. A program for 14 year
olds to discover the skills needed to be an effective camp
staff member.
Application,
Local Tour Permit Application
Print on Legal Size Paper (8.5" x 14"). This application
must be filed with council service center two weeks in advance
of scheduled activity for proper clearance. It is used for
trips of less than 500 miles outside the Finger Lakes
Council boundaries.
Application,
National Tour Permit Application
Print on Legal Size Paper (8.5" x 14"). A National
Tour Permit is required for all groups traveling to areas
500 miles or more one way from home area (local council camp
excepted), or crossing national boundaries into the territory
of other nations. This application should be submitted, typed
or printed, to the council service center for approval at
least one month before your tour. Addendum
to the National Tour Permit will be needed to list extra
informaiton.
Application,
Transfer
Moving from one Unit to another? This form should be
filled out especially if you are traveling out of the
area. Form to be filled out by your former leader to
give to your new leader. For both youth and adult
members.
Application,
Veterans
Adult recognition for years registered. After 5
years of registered service in BSA (time as a youth also
counts) submit application to the council office. This
recognition is usually handed out yearly at the District
Recognition Dinner held in March.
Bowl-A-Thon
A fun activity held in February for Units and Scouts to
earn money for camp and/or to enrich their Unit treasuries
Boy Scout Summer Camp - Traditional
Boy
Scout Summer Camp Webpage
Information and Forms needed to make your Summer Camping
experience the best at Camp Babcock-Hovey located in Ovid, NY
on the eastern shore of Seneca Lake....
Map of Directions to Camp
Babcock-Hovey
2008 Unit Registration Form
2008
Merit Badge Sign-up/Permission to Shoot Form
Map of Camp Babcock-Hovey
Lay-Out
2008 Scoutmasters' Summer Camp Guide
Countdown
to Boy Scout Camp Check List
Troop Analysis for Summer
Camp
2008
Unit Registration Roster
What
to Bring to Camp
Campsite Inspection
2008
Provisional Camper Form
Baden Powell
Award Score Sheet
Campsite
Appraisal Sheet
Camper Release Verification Form
Absentee/No
Show Verification Form
Babcock's Best Award
Scoutmaster's Challenge
Hiawatha's
Warriors Honor Camper Form
FL Class 3
Medical Form
BSA Lifeguard
Weekend
2008 Camp T-Shirt Pre-Order Form
Specialty Camps Held at Babcock-Hovey:
Trail
to Eagle Camp
SciTek Quest - Science & Technology Camp
High
Adventure
Boy Scout Program:
Forms -
Various forms used by Troops to administer the program
Unit
Advancement Report
FLC
Merit Badge Counselor Application
Appl. for
Alternative Eagle Scout Rank Merit Badges
Individual
Scout Record First Class
Tracking Sheet
Troop
Meeting Plan
Troop
Resource Survey Campfire
Program Planner
Historical
Trails/50 Miler Application
Unit Money
Earning Application
Application
for BSA
Lifeguard
Boy/Varsity
Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet
Adult Leader
Uniform Inspection Sheet Meeting
Place Inspection Check List
Merit
Badge Application (Blue Card)
Eagle Palm
Application
Medical
History Report
Worksheet
for Bldg a Merit Badge Counselor List
Boy
Scout Requirements - The entire content of the
requirements book is available here.
Introductory
Guide for Merit Badge Counselors - Orientation
information for merit badge counselors
Brochure,
Project C.O.P.E.
C.O.P.E. stands for Challenging Outdoor Personal
Experience. This activity includes at least 30
initiative games to achieve better communications, decision
making, leadership skills, problem solving, self esteem, team
work, trust. This activity is now part of Boy
Scout Summer Camp for older boys looking for more
opportunities.
Brochure, Religious
Relations
"A Scout is Reverent" - Information &
frequently asked questions about the religious program in
Scouting
Build
a Klondike Derby Sled
Includes a list of materials needed
Build
a Patrol Food Chest
Here is the plans directly from BSA Engineering Service on
how to build a Patrol Box
Camping, Short-Term Camping at Camp Babcock-Hovey
Webpage with all the information needed for Weekend Camping during the fall, winter, and spring at beautiful
Camp Babcock-Hovey in Ovid. Description
of Facilities available for Short-Term Camping.
Camping, A Complete Catalog of all Camping Programs (Boy
Scouts & Venturers) (Cub
Scouts) Sponsored by the Finger Lakes Council, BSA
Camporee
Checklist for District & Council Events
A necessary packet that a host Troop(s), Pack(s) or
district/council camping or activities committee needs
to use to help plan and run a district or council
event. This packet also includes a form that needs to be
turned into the council on a proposed budget to run the event.
Centennial Quality
Unit Award
All the information and Form needed to learn about this
new program
Cub Scout Program:
Cub
Scout Pack's Annual Budget Plan - Guidance for Pack
budgeting, including a budget worksheet.
The
Pack's First Three Months
Program
Ideas for your First Month of Den Meetings
Forms -
Various forms used by Packs to administer the program
Individual
Tiger Cub Record
Tiger
Cub Attendance & Dues Report
Tiger
Cub Den Advancement Report
Individual
Cub Scout Record
Den
Recognition Report
CS
Sports/Academics Den Record
Tiger
Den Record
National
Den Award Form
Pack
Overnight Site Approval Form
Webelos
Den Record
National
Summertime Pack Award Application
Cub
Scout
Record
CS
Den Meeting Program
Pack
Meeting Planning Sheet
Campfire
Program Planner
Webelos
Den Meeting Program
Tiger
Cub Den Meeting Programs
Unit
Advancement Report
Cub/Webelos Scout
Uniform Inspection Sheet
Adult Leader
Uniform Inspection Sheet
Unit Money
Earning Application
Informed
Consent Agreement (permission slip)
Meeting
Place Inspection Check List
Medical
History Report
National
Summertime Pack Award Application
Cub Scout Camping - Cub Scout
Camping Website
There are many opportunities to enjoy the Summer and get a
head start on your advancement. Don't forget Cub Scouts
newest recognition, start earning by attending Cub Scout
Camp, the Cub
Scout Outdoor Activities Award Pocket Flap.
Eagle Flight Golf Tournament
A annual event to enjoy a beautiful day on an area course
plus do some good for our worthy organization.
Form,
Accident & Sickness Claim
The Finger Lakes Council provides Accident & Sickness
Insurance coverage for all registered adults and youth.
In the event of an incident a claim needs to be filed with the
office in order to take care of any unpaid medical
bills. For details read the insurance brochure that is
provided in your unit's rechartering packet each year.
Form,
Illness - Close Call - Accident Report
The Health & Safety/Risk Management Committee
developed this report to generate a history of things to watch
out for and to make our units more safe. Fill out this
form whenever: 1) A
medical problem has had a significant effect on an
individual’s participation, 2) An individual receives
medical attention, 3) An incident occurs which does not result
in injury but reveals a potential safety problem (a close
call)
Form,
Incident Report
Use
this form to report any inappropriate behavior, by youth or
adults towards others or property and then submit it to the
council service center, care of Health & Safety/Risk
Management Chairperson (examples
include – biting, hitting, malicious activities)
Form,
Nomination for Silver Beaver
The Silver Beaver is the highest award a council can bestow on
individuals of exceptional character for noteworthy and
distinguished services to youth both in and out of
Scouting. List of previously awarded Silver
Beavers
Friends of Scouting Campaign
Your Unit has been asked to do a FOS presentation.
What's it all about? Here is a full web page of
information about how the Finger Lakes Council funds its mission.
Guide, Insignia
Control
Everything you wanted to know about the Boy Scout Uniform and the placement
of the many accessories is now available through this link
Guide
to Safe Scouting
Along with other monthly Health & Safety
Bulletins. For Units to assure their activities are
operated according to BSA policies. The Finger
Lakes Council has implemented a few additions to the guide, Addendum
to Guide to Safe Scouting - FL Policies
Map of Camp
Babcock-Hovey
Shows the various campsites, program areas, nature trails, etc.
Map of
Directions to Camp Babcock-Hovey
Shows you how to get to the greatest Camp in the Finger
Lakes Region
Medical Form,
Adult Health Survey & Waiver of Liability
If an adult is attending Camp this summer for 72
hours or less you can file this form in place of a full
doctor's physical
Medical Form,
FLC's Class 3 Health & Medical for youth
and adults
Youth: To be filled out by parent/guardian (left column)
& doctor
(right column and backside). Must
be turned in to attend any Cub Scout or Boy Scout resident
camp. Note: A physical is good for three (3) years
with the parents' information updated each year.
Adults: Physical is needed for all resident
camps and is good for three (3) years up to the age of 40,
after which a physical is needed every year.
Medical Form, Medical
History Report for youth
Every Scout should fill out one of these forms to be kept
on file by the immediate Scout Leader and/or taken on every
outing to make available needed information in the event of
an emergency.
Popcorn Fall Sale
The place to go for all your materials and other
information about this highly profitable fund raiser held
September - November
Popcorn Spring Sale
The place to go for all your materials and other information
about this highly profitable fund raiser held March - May
Training:
NEED TRAINING!!
LEADER FAST START, LEADER YOUTH PROTECTION, ETC: These
training courses are available online with new courses being
added all the time through MyScouting on our
training homepage
Adult Leader Training Award Progress Criteria
A trained leader is knowledgeable and confident in the role
being performed. BSA has a recognition program for
adults that go through the steps to becoming trained.
Track your progress then submit to the council office for
presentation. Usually awards are presented at each
district's annual recognition dinner held in March.
Tiger
Cub Den Leader Award
Boy
Scout Leader Award
Roundtable
Staff for the Scouter Training Award
Cub
Scout Den Leader Award
Scoutmaster
Key Award
Roundtable
Commissioner, Arrowhead Honor
Webelos
Den Leader Award
Venturing
Leader Award
Commissioner
Key/Arrowhead Honor
Cubmaster
Award
Varsity
Scout Leader Training
Unit
Commissioner Key/Arrowhead Honor
Cub
Scouter Award
Varsity
Scout Leader Letter Scorecard
District
Committee Key
Training, Youth Protection Resources
Because of the great concern with child abuse in our society
Youth Protection training has been developed to safeguard both
our youth and our adult members. The following is
published materials that go along with audiovisual materials
that can be requested at the council service center.
Youthpower Dinner
Each year the Finger Lakes Council holds an event to celebrate distinguished citizens of our area. This prime
rib dinner includes a silent auction of various items and
services from around the four county area.
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