Friends Of Scouting

What Is FOS?

Friends of Scouting is a critical annual fundraising campaign that assists the Patriots’ Path Council in offsetting program costs and providing quality service. The true cost of Scouting is much greater that what local dues and camping and event fees cover. All units are encouraged to participate in the campaign to give families the opportunity to contribute. Schedule your presentation as part of your annual calendar and encourage participation – everything helps to support a strong Scouting program. Yearly registration fees go directly to support the National Council of the Scouting America.

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2025 Council Highlights
True Cost of Scouting
Strategies Benefiting Families

What Is Our Goal?

Our goal is to raise $590,000 by December 31, 2026 to ensure these opportunities continue for future generations. As one of our largest sources of funding, this campaign directly sustains local Scouting programs, volunteers, and community service.

Where Will Your Contribution Go?

The Patriots’ Path Council uses the contributions made through the Friends of Scouting campaign to:

  • Maintain camp properties and service center

  • Organize new Scouting units and support existing ones

  • Provide professional support and leader training

  • Distribute program resources and regular communications

  • Criminal background checks for adult leaders

2026 Unit Resources

We appreciate all the unit FOS champions that support Friends of Scouting by organizing a presentation, spreading the word to parents, making the first donation on the presentation night and the follow up necessary to reach your unit’s goal. As a thank you we have a recognition program for units with several levels. Check out the 2026 Recognition Program for Units to see what your unit can earn. Thanks again for supporting FOS. It allows us to provide the Scout program which makes a difference in the lives of the over 11,000 youth in our council.

PATRIOTS’ PATH COUNCIL, INC. IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION (TAX ID: 22-3661431)