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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 and Application, Boy Scout Summer CIT Application
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, 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....
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
Boy Scout Requirements - The entire content of the requirements book is available here
NESA.Org - The site to go to for everything on becoming and being an Eagle Scout
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
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. For information on Pack Overnight Camping, check webpage Pack Overnight Family Camping
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 Sale
The place to go for all your materials and other information about this highly profitable fund raiser.
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.
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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