100 Years of Scouting. Celebrating the Adventure, Continuing the Journey.

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The Hiawatha Seaway Council serves Central and Northern New York. It was formed in 1999 by a merger of Hiawatha Council and Seaway Valley Council. The Hiawatha Seaway Council proudly serves the counties of Jefferson, Lewis, Onondaga, Oswego, and St. Lawrence.

Upcoming Council Events

2009 Scout Days at Darien Lake June 19-July 3, 2009.
Download the order form.

Oswego County Lobsterfest 2009 June 25, 2009.
Download the order form.

Disaster Preparedness Radio Operation Exercise June 27-28, 2009.
Download the press release for details.

2009 Learning for Life Women's Golf Tournament July 15, 2009.
Download the brochure for more details and to sign up.

What’s New?

Russian Jamboree100 Years of Russian Scouting - Russian National Jamboree 2009

Invitation, information, and other details can be found here.


Entergy provides a $3,000 grant for the Lobsterfest Campaign. Maine Lobster with a full meal on the beautiful shore of Ontario Lake on Thursday, June 25th at 6:30 pm. Get your tickets now for Lobsterfest at Bay Shore Grove in Oswego. Call 463-0201 for tickets.
Left to right: George Allen, S. Allen, Tammy Holden

Trails End Unit Training - Popcorn Kickoff

It’s that time of the year again! Come to one of the unit training nights to learn how to get the most out of your popcorn fundraiser. There are two evening and location options: Tuesday, June 23 at the Doubletree Hotel, East Syracuse (Just off Carrier Circle, on Rt. 298) and Thursday, June 25 at the Best Western, 300 Washington St., Watertown. Attendance by all District and Unit Popcorn Kernels is requested.

Turning Stone PGA Tickets Available

Want to attend the PGA tournament this fall? Buy your tickets through us and Scouting will benefit too! Any day passes are available from the council (see order form for details) for $25, and Scouting reaps 50% of the proceeds. See the order form for more details or call the council office at 315-463-0201.

Call Us!Help Wanted - Part Time Volunteer Receptionist

WANTED: Part Time Volunteer Receptionist for the Hiawatha Seaway Council. Flexible hours. Scouting knowledge helpful but not necessary. Further information contact Jim Battaglia @ 315-463-0201 or jbattagl@bsamail.org.

World Brotherhood CamporeeWorld Brotherhood Camporee - Morrisburg, Ontario

September 25-27, 2009. Download the information packet

Notice to units: we as a council do not have any control over what is required to cross the border. Use the below resources to find ID requirements and other resources.

Homeland Security Update
Travel.State.Gov
Scouts Canada Camporee Website

Get Connected!Sign up for the New Council-Wide Email Listserv

Find out how - click here.

2010 National Scout Jamboree LogoJamboree 2010 Announcements

Click here for current deadlines and information about how you can join the fun at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree!

Philmont LogoPhilmont 2010

Would you like to hike or climb and rappel the mountains of New Mexico, horseback ride or pan for gold?  I did it and what a rush!  You’d be “OUT OF YOUR BIRD” if you would like this and did not plan on being a part of the Hiawatha Seaway Council’s 2010 Philmont Contingent.  Submit your application today!

Come join us for the thrill of a lifetime. We still have spaces left for youth. Contact the council office at (315) 463-0201 for more information!

We Want YOU for Cub Camp!

We are looking for youth and adult volunteers to help with our Cub Scout Day Camps and Cub Scout Resident Camp Programs this summer. This is a great opportunity to work with our Cub Scouts and have a lot of fun!

Adults - we are looking for Camp Directors, Program Directors, Craft Directors, Sports Directors, Fishing Directors, Ecology Directors, Camp Fire Leaders, Health Officers, Water Front staff, Den Leaders, and Range Directors. If you would like to volunteer for a day or a week or more, we can use your help!

Boy Scouts - we are looking for 12-13 year old Scouts to volunteer as Den Chiefs for Day Camp and Resident Camp. We are looking for 14-15 year old Scouts to volunteer as CIT staff for both Day Camps and Resident Camp.

Please contact Nathan Boguhn at the 315-463-0201 for more information, an application, and to set up an interview. Interviews have begun! Let's go to camp!!!!

2008 Eagle Class Dinner Photo
Eagles gather at the Class of 2008 Eagle Scout Dinner, January 15, 2009.
Photo discs are available for those who attended the dinner. Drop by the council office and see Tim Herne.