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  • Updated Guidance Related to COVID-19 - Updated 1/4

    To comply with new orders issued by Governor Wolf, we've updated our guidance for Scouting units to follow in conducting meetings and other Scouting events.

  • Earn Your Way to Summer Camp with the Best Camp Card Ever!

    There has never been a better or easier way to earn your way to Summer Camp! Sign up today for this year's Camp Card Sale!

  • Project Hercules Underway at Camp Tuckahoe

    Interested in providing volunteer service to help clean up after the logging at Tuckahoe? Want to know how things are progressing? You've come to the right place.

  • Service Centers to Resume Regular Hours March 1

    Our service centers will be resuming our regular 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM schedule starting Monday, March 1. Scout Shop hours are unchanged.

  • Scouting at Home Hub

    As we practice social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, our Scouting at Home Hub provides you with resources to continue delivering Scouting’s programs in safe, fun, and inventive ways.

  • Summer Camp Adventures Await

    Outstanding summer camp programs are available for Scouts of all ages at Hidden Valley Scout Reservation and Camp Tuckahoe. Find out more ...

  • Gettysburg Heritage Trails Program

    Learn how the three days of the Battle of Gettysburg altered the course of the Civil War and our nation's future.

  • Background Check Clearances

    Find answers here to Frequently Asked Questions that will help you complete the process with ease.

News

  • Earn Your Way to Camp with the best Camp Card EVER!

    March 2, 2021

    The 2o21 Camp Card is just what your unit and Scouts need to earn their way to Summer Camp!  With 4 versions of the card, an additional 4th break-off tab, and more offers than ever, these cards will practically sell themselves.  Sign your unit up today to participate in our ...

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  • February 2021 Council-wide Roundtable Follow Up

    February 26, 2021

  • Silver Beaver Nominations Due By March 31, 2021

    February 25, 2021

  • Service Centers Resuming Regular Hours Starting Monday, March 1

    February 23, 2021

  • Earn Your Project Hercules Patch for Service at Camp Tuckahoe

    February 17, 2021

  • Roundtables Announced for March and April

    February 12, 2021

  • January 2021 Council-Wide Roundtable Follow Up

    January 15, 2021

  • Boys’ Life is now Scout Life – New Name, Same Great Magazine

    January 14, 2021

  • Congratulate Your Eagle Scout in an Upcoming Special Edition of Scout Life

    January 14, 2021

  • Everything You Need to Know About Scout Sunday, Scout Sabbath, and Scout Jumuah

    January 14, 2021

  • Proposed Eagle Scout Required Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Merit Badge Delayed

    January 11, 2021

Camping

  • 2023 World Scout Jamboree

    March 3, 2021

    The World Scout Jamboree (WSJ) is held every four years. The Jamboree is an event of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), attended by 50,000 Scouts from around the world. In 2023, it will be hosted by the Korean Scout Association at a new site in SaeManGeum, South ...

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  • Earn Your Way to Camp with the best Camp Card EVER!

    March 2, 2021

  • Commitment to Safe Scouting for Summer Camp

    February 24, 2021

  • Earn Your Project Hercules Patch for Service at Camp Tuckahoe

    February 17, 2021

  • Register Now 2021 Summer Camp!

    February 10, 2021

  • What You Need To Know About Camp Medical Forms

    February 10, 2021

  • 2021 Year-Round Camping During COVID-19

    January 14, 2021

  • 2021 Shooting Sports Training

    January 12, 2021

  • OA Temporary Camping Requirement Changes

    January 11, 2021

  • REMINDER: Adults Attending 2021 Camps Need Background Clearances

    January 6, 2021

  • Out-of-State Volunteers Coming to NBOF Camps In 2021

    January 2, 2021

Events

  • Announcing 2021 Community Blood Drives

    February 3, 2021

    The New Birth of Freedom Council is exciting to announce the 2021 Community Blood Drive program to serve our community needs. Click here.

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  • Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner update

    2020 Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner to Be Virtual

    October 15, 2020

Fundraising

  • Camp Card Vendors

    February 17, 2021

    The following offers will be included on the 2021 Camp Cards.  Please note, these are the offers as of 3/1/21.  We will continue to add and update offers until the cards go into production.  Keep checking back for updates. All offers are good through 12/31/2021 and are valid on all ...

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  • Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner update

    2020 Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner to Be Virtual

    October 15, 2020

  • Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner update

    Eagle Recognition Dinner Decision Delayed

    October 14, 2020

  • Announcing Karns Partnership for Popcorn and Nuts Sale

    September 1, 2020

  • How You Can Help Scouting Recover from COVID-19 Crisis

    June 23, 2020

  • The 2020 Popcorn and Nuts Sale is Here!

    June 11, 2020

  • Camp Card Sale June Update

    June 10, 2020

  • Cumberland County Friends of Scouting Breakfast Rescheduled for September 10

    April 22, 2020

  • New Portal for Online Giving

    April 29, 2019

  • James E. West Fellowship Award

    October 13, 2017

Training News

  • 2021 Shooting Sports Training

    January 12, 2021

    Welcome to the Shooting Sports Information Page. Here you will find updates & information regarding Scouting shooting sports. Watch this page for information regarding Scout related: merit badges, events, safety, training, & opportunities In Scouting events and activities, the BSA’s primary consideration is the safety of its youth and adult ...

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  • Join Us for Virtual University of Scouting

    November 5, 2020

  • Certified Angling Instructor Course

    August 12, 2020

  • Unit Commissioners

    All Commissioners are Invited to Join Us for the 2020 Commissioner Conference

    August 5, 2020

  • May BALOO and IOLS Courses Canceled

    April 22, 2020

  • Unit Commissioners

    2020 College of Commissioner Science

    April 14, 2020

  • April BALOO and IOLS Training Course Canceled

    March 31, 2020

Family Scouting

  • Scout Day on Facebook

    August 9, 2019

      We are excited about all of the Scouting adventures that wait for the 2019-20 Scouting year ahead and we are hope that you are too!  Summer is quickly coming to a close and we are entering the time of year when families are planning what activities that they will ...

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  • Details on Scouts BSA Uniform, Handbook Availability In Advance of Feb. 1 Launch

    January 29, 2019

  • BSA Unveils Name of Program for Older Boys and Girls, Launches “Scout Me In” Campaign

    May 2, 2018

  • Welcoming Young Women to Cub Scouts

    January 23, 2018

  • BSA Chief answers questions about welcoming girls into BSA programs

    November 28, 2017

Scout Executive's Blog

  • Update on Camp Tuckahoe’s Closure

    December 3, 2020

    It’s just beginning to feel like winter outside, but summer seems so much closer than seven months away when it comes to Camp Tuckahoe. Since the Executive Board unanimously decided on October 20 to close Tuckahoe indefinitely due to concerns over an unacceptable level of risk from falling trees caused ...

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  • Service Center Hours Changing Starting December 7; Scout Shop Hours Unchanged

    November 30, 2020

  • Remembering Don Roseth – Former Council Commissioner and Board Member

    November 25, 2020

  • Camp Tuckahoe Closing Indefinitely to Address Tree Concerns

    October 21, 2020

  • Remembering Cathy Vujasin – With Our Thanks and Gratitude

    September 12, 2020

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Upcoming Events

Mar
17
Wed
7:00 pm Council Advancement Committee Me... @ Camping Service Building, Camp Tuckahoe
Council Advancement Committee Me... @ Camping Service Building, Camp Tuckahoe
Mar 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Mar
20
Sat
10:00 am Diocese of Harrisburg Catholic C... @ Diocesan Center
Diocese of Harrisburg Catholic C... @ Diocesan Center
Mar 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
 
Apr
6
Tue
7:00 pm Council Commissioner Cabinet Mee...
Council Commissioner Cabinet Mee...
Apr 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
 
Apr
10
Sat
8:00 am NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Training @ Hidden Valley Scout Reservation
NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Training @ Hidden Valley Scout Reservation
Apr 10 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Training @ Hidden Valley Scout Reservation
Click here for more details!
Apr
17
Sat
10:00 am NRA Rifle Instructor Training @ Hidden Valley Scout Reservation
NRA Rifle Instructor Training @ Hidden Valley Scout Reservation
Apr 17 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
NRA Rifle Instructor Training @ Hidden Valley Scout Reservation
Click here for more details!
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Recent Posts

  • 2023 World Scout Jamboree
    March 3, 2021
  • Earn Your Way to Camp with the best Camp Card EVER!
    March 2, 2021
  • February 2021 Council-wide Roundtable Follow Up
    February 26, 2021
  • Silver Beaver Nominations Due By March 31, 2021
    February 25, 2021
  • Commitment to Safe Scouting for Summer Camp
    February 24, 2021
  • Service Centers Resuming Regular Hours Starting Monday, March 1
    February 23, 2021
  • Earn Your Project Hercules Patch for Service at Camp Tuckahoe
    February 17, 2021
  • Roundtables Announced for March and April
    February 12, 2021

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