About US
brooklyn scouts
Brooklyn Scouts is an inclusive organization dedicated to providing a “back to Basics” Scouting program to Brooklyn youth and their families. We welcome everyone regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, class, ability, religion (or no religion), or other differentiating factors. We are part of the Outdoor Service Guides (OSG), a national volunteer-run Scouting organization. Brooklyn Scouts has five age-based levels of participation (Chipmunks, Otters, Timberwolves, Pathfinders and Rovers), all of which are co-ed and include participants and leaders of all genders.
Brooklyn Scouts (and their families) participate in camping trips, nature and culture outings, service projects, fundraising and regular meetings. The curriculum for all Scouts includes environmental conservation, wildlife recognition, woodcraft, orienteering, first aid/safety and camp skills.
what is “back to basics” scouting?
The term “Back-to-Basics” Scouting” refers to a focus on the original pillars of Scouting: a love of nature, and a drive to help others. These are the foundations of Brooklyn Scouts, where we seek to challenge our Scouts in woodcraft and nature skills through our outdoors focus. We also engage in service projects, from trash pickup to food drives.
Our “back to basics” focus also encourages our Scouts to bond via “patrol based Scouting” in small groups of 6 or less (Otter Dens, Timberwolf Sixes, Pathfinder Patrols). By working in small teams of their peers, Scouts learn independence, resilience and problem solving as a group.
PARENT/GUARDIAN VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
The regular troop activities, organization of camping trips, community outreach and fundraisers depend on parent and guardian involvement. By being 100% volunteer, we are able to keep Scouting available to all income levels. Brooklyn Scouts is a Family oriented activity, an opportunity for parents to spend quality time with their children, helping their community and learning about the outdoors. No previous Scout knowledge necessary!
We welcome all skills and talents besides our regular roles in accounting, fundraising, admin, legal, technology and leadership roles.
