Southwest Florida CouncilUNIT PROGRAM PLANNING
Southwest Florida Council

Program Planning

Quality Scouting programs begin with program planning. Use these tools to plan your unit’s ideal year of Scouting.

How It Works

Plan Your Unit’s Year

Unit program planning is an annual process where every family has input into the unit’s program and activities.

  1. 1

    Ask Your Families

    Invite every family to share ideas and interests for the year.

  2. 2

    Pick Great Activities

    Choose outings, service, and advancement that excite your Scouts.

  3. 3

    Build a Calendar & Budget

    Set dates around the council calendar and plan what it will cost.

  4. 4

    Share the Plan

    Give every family the calendar so they can plan ahead and get involved.

Planning Tools

Resources for Unit Leaders

Everything you need to plan a safe, fun, and well-organized year. We’ll keep adding tools throughout the year.

SWFL Program Planning Guide

Our council’s 2026–2027 step-by-step guide to planning your unit’s year.

View PDF →

2026–2027 Council Calendar

Council and district dates to build your unit calendar around.

View PDF →

Age-Appropriate Activity Guidelines

Which activities are right for each age group.

View PDF →

Guide to Safe Scouting

Scouting America’s policies and guidelines for safe activities.

Visit Scouting.org →

Annual Health & Medical Record

The medical forms required for campouts and events.

Visit Scouting.org →

Guide to Advancement

Official rules and procedures for rank advancement.

Visit Scouting.org →

Need help planning?

Your district’s volunteers and staff are here to help. Reach out to your district for planning support.

Find Your District

Connect With Us

1801 Boy Scout Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Phone: 239.936.8072
Southwest.Florida@scouting.org

Our Partners

Publix Super Markets Charities United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Partner Agency

Thank you to Publix Super Markets Charities for supporting Scouting America, and to United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades for supporting Learning for Life and Scouting America.

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Connect With Us

1801 Boy Scout Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33907

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Our Partners

Publix Super Markets Charities United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Partner Agency

Thank you to Publix Super Markets Charities for supporting Scouting America, and to United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades for supporting Learning for Life and Scouting America.

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