Give the gift of Scouting! The holidays are just around the corner – think Scouting! What a great gift idea for parents, grandparents and all families to give their youth. Just think about it. A yearlong gift of friendships, adventures, outdoor skills and camping – just to name a few. Scouting is a gift that […]
Who says anniversaries have to come in 5’s and 10’s? Next summer, Fire Mountain will be hosting Scouts for its 48th year in a row! Camp is taking reservations now and is already more than half full for this exciting summer season. Don’t miss out on the adventure of a lifetime! A week spent at […]
It is time again for all Scouts, adult volunteers, and charter organizations to renew their membership with the Boy Scouts of America and pay their annual registration fees. All units in our council must complete and turn in their Charter renewal no later than December 31, 2019. All though all our districts have already held […]
Join the Fire Mountain Scout Camp Staff! Who We Are: For nearly 50 years, Fire Mountain Scout Camp has served the Scouts of Mount Baker Council and beyond. Our premier facilities, dynamic programs, and world-class camp staff allow us to deliver a legendary scout camping experience. Serving as a staff member is more than just […]
From my chairs in Everett and Bellingham, I can see through the window that the pace of the world is steadily increasing as the holidays approach. It is always one of my favorite times of the year. Not so much because of food, gifts and merriment, but significantly because – in my work in helping […]
A follow-up to Steven Davis’ thoughts from the October Mountain Echo. As Steven so well described, “Scouting matters.” It matters to each of us for different reasons, and we all have our own stories to tell. Reflecting on these stories can help us remain involved in Scouting over time and/or help us later on […]
Hypothermia With winter just around the corner, we suggest going over Hypothermia (and First Aid for it) with your Scouts this month. Hypothermia is an abnormally low body temperature that is dangerous, and potentially fatal if not properly cared for. Hypothermia most often occurs when individuals are exposed to extremely cold temperatures for extended periods of time. […]
Denise Lesniak SR VP Membership “More Scouts equal more fun,” is not a new phrase. You have probably heard that many times before. A den of seven (or more) Scouts brings lots of fun and energy to the program! With Join Nights and Join Nights Part 2 behind us, there is still time to build up your […]
Fire Mountain Scout Camp What Project is up next? With the completion of the new Staff Shower House and the Fire Eagle’s Nest (Staff and training building) we have moved our time, energy, and resources to the new Ranger’s Shop. The building can be seen as you drive into camp on your right hand side […]
