Council News

November 2024: Our amazing video summaries of Camp Gorton's 100th Anniversary (short version and long version) are now on our Great Falls Council YouTube channel! Thanks so much to Nick Davis at Genesee Valley Media for the incredible job on the videography and production. Visit our Camping page or Camp Gorton's Facebook or Instagram accounts for more information about Camp...

October 2024: J.D. Iles, a local history buff, realtor, and Eagle Scout from Troop 72 outside of Philadelphia, PA, came to Camp Gorton to do an episode of "Hidden Landmarks," his Facebook-based history video series. Joining him was Kurt Groeger, Executive Board Member and former Camp Gorton Aquatic Director. Hear about the mysterious concrete pillars in the staff area and...

October 2024: In this episode we will explore one of the best kept secrets in Scouting - Sea Scouts!

September 2024: Scout Executive Gary Decker joins host Bob Confer remotely from the grounds of Philmont Scout Ranch for a lively discussion!

  For Immediate Release Header 1 Header 2 Date: August 16, 2024 To: Five Rivers Council Scouting Community, Family, and Friends From: John M. Sharkey, Council President Marc D. McGrain, Council Commissioner Brad W. Bodoh, Scout Executive & CEO Re: Merger Update As we communicated earlier this year, the Five Rivers Council and the Western New York Scout Council have...

July 2024 A group of youths and adults from the Five Rivers Council realized a dream come true this summer at Sea Base, one of Scouting America’s High Adventure Bases, located in the Florida Keys. The participants were members of Venturing Crew 4020 as well as Scout Troop 4049 (Troy, PA) and Troop 4018 (Sayre, PA). The youth attendees had...

August 2024: Host Bob Confer is joined by Council VP of Membership Darlene Sprague, unit leader Carol Thurnherr, and Cub Scout Jack McDonell in a discussion about fall recruiting and membership.

  For Immediate Release Header 1 Header 2 Date: July 16, 2024 To: Five Rivers Council Scouting Community, Family, and Friends From: John M. Sharkey, Council President Marc D. McGrain, Council Commissioner Brad W. Bodoh, Scout Executive & CEO Re: Merger Announcement For generations, the Five Rivers Council and the Western NY Council (based in Buffalo) have provided high-quality, life-changing...