A GREAT WAY FOR UNITS TO RAISE FUNDS
All Scouting units can use additional financial resources in the fall as the new program year kicks off.
Consider participating in the Transatlantic Council Scoutathon to assist your unit with raising money for this years’ program costs.
WHAT IS IT?
Simply put, the Scoutathon is a fun way to help raise money for your unit, taking advantage of a free prize program and online event infrastructure provided by the council.
The annual Scoutathon is an opportunity for every Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturer and Sea Scout to participate in earning money to pay for things like Overseas Council Fees, Program Fees, Camp Registration, or other activity costs.
Scoutathon proceeds are directed by your local unit….and all monies earned are kept by your unit.
Units are encouraged to hold one large unit level Scout-A-Thon event when possible….. get the momentum of your community behind you!
WHAT CAN THE UNIT DO?
First, your unit plans to take part by deciding what their Scoutathon activity will be (e.g. bowl-a-thon, bike-a-thon, jog-a-thon, book-a-thon, etc.).
Second, select a Scoutathon Coordinator. This is the person that will establish the unit in the online system, and provide the details of your event so the world knows what you plan to do.
Third, once your unit is officially registered to participate in the Scoutathon, members need to register, and then start inviting others to be their sponsors.
HOW DOES THE COUNCIL HELP?
The Transatlantic Council offers a framework for unit fundraising that is flexible and rewarding.
Each Pack, Troop, Crew or Ship determines their own activity and units of measure and conducts the activity on their own schedule between September 1 and December 1.
Cub Scout Packs may coordinate a one-day Bowl-a-thon, while a Scouts BSA Troop may challenge their Scouts to the number of miles they bike in a week.
The Council provides an online system for units to help tell their story….. and secure pledges for their activities from anyone around the world with a payment /credit card.
- Full Transparency – Unit Scoutathon Coordinator sees all pledges and the earnings of each Scout
- 100% of the funds earned by your unit will flow into your Unit Deposit Account by December 31, 2024, for future use in purchasing advancement and other supplies or paying camp/activity fees.
- All Scouts will receive prizes based upon the dollars earned for your unit’s Scoutathon activity. These are provided at no-cost to the unit.
- Credit card processing fees are paid by the persons who make the pledge….and are at a voluntary level. So no cost to Scouting, neither the unit or the council.
Ready to organize your unit's Scout-a-thon activities?
Step 1: The Scout-a-thon Coordinator Goes to the Participant Center
Step 2: Create a Unit
Step 3: Set a goal and describe your activity
You can even create a unique URL to easily share it with those interested in supporting your unit’s Scout-a-thon activity.
Step 4: Invite Scouts (and leaders!) to participate in your activity!
Invite participants with their email address. Each participant can then send a unique URL to their friends and family, asking for their support.
For questions, contact John Erskine at [email protected]
