Twenty-one Stories for Scouts descends on Rochester for 7th year

Seneca Waterways Council Boy Scouts of America held their 7th annual 21 Stories For Scouts rappelling event on Friday, May 13 in downtown Rochester. The event took place at the First Federal Plaza Building with dozens of people rappelling 309 feet down the side of one of Rochester’s most iconic buildings. The event raised over $81,000 to benefit disadvantaged at-risk youth in the Scouting program, especially in urban environments, by providing camperships and financial assistance with uniforms, books and more to support their Scouting experience. The local scouting program provides opportunities for personal growth, character development, and leadership training for nearly 11,000 youth in over 400 scouting programs across a five-county area including 64 urban scouting programs serving 1,231 youth in the City of Rochester.

“The adrenaline rush of this event for an individual rappelling is very similar to that which our scouts experience at camp when they challenge themselves to go outside their comfort zone,” said Stephen Hoitt, Seneca Waterways Council CEO. “When an 11-year-old scout is standing at the top of a 30 foot climbing wall at camp, there is some nervousness and fear. But by challenging himself and with encouragement, he gains self-confidence from his achievement. It’s no different for an adult preparing to rappel 309 feet – 21 stories. There is trepidation yet exhilaration at the accomplishment of overcoming barriers that may hold you back from being successful.”

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