Boy Scouts of America, Leatherstocking Council

The Leatherstocking Council of the Boy Scouts of America is the local branch of the national Scouting program, based in Utica. Its mission is to train young people in citizenship, service, environmentalism and leadership, with hands-on activities that get kids outdoors and working together. It’s one of many local councils that make up the national program.

The council’s name nods to the Leatherstocking region of Central New York, made famous by James Fenimore Cooper’s tales. Scouting gives kids and teens practical ways to learn teamwork and outdoor skills, and the council is a member of both the Greater Utica and New Hartford chambers of commerce.

What to Know

• The mission centers on citizenship, service, environmentalism and leadership.
• It’s a nonprofit organization for young people.
• The name comes from the Leatherstocking region of Central New York.
• A member of the Greater Utica and New Hartford chambers of commerce.