Author: Liv Marsteller

Thanksgiving Week Service Center and Scout Shop Schedule

The Tuckahoe Service Center and Scout Shop will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Scout Shop will be open for the normal operating hours on Saturday, November 29.

We wish everyone

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Service Center Closed November 11 for Veterans Day

The Tuckahoe Service Center will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, to commemorate Veterans Day.  However, the Tuckahoe Scout Shop will be open during regular business hours that day.

The Scout Shop will be closed the following day, Wednesday, November

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Watch the October 3, 2025 Council-Wide Roundtable

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The October Council-Wide Roundtable, held on October 2, brought together leaders from across the New Birth of Freedom Council to share important updates, celebrate recent successes,

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Watch the Shadows of 1864 Pre-Camp Leaders Meeting

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For more information on the Shadows of 1864 council-wide camping event, please visit the event’s webpage at https://newbirthoffreedom.org/shadows-of-1864-camporee/.

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Don’t Miss the Shadows of 1864 Pre-Camp Leaders Webinar on September 11

For those units attending the Shadows of 1864 council-wide camporee, please join us for an important pre-camp webinar for leaders to prepare you for the event.

We will share lots of helpful information at the webinar, including arrival/departure logistics, program

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Watch the April 3, 2025 Council-Wide Roundtable

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Learn About Group Camping on the Appalachian Trail

Planning a group camping trip along the Appalachian Trail (A.T.)? Here’s what you need to know to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

1) Familiarize Yourself with ATC Guidelines for Group Camping

A camping group can consist of

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Mechanicsburg Scout Shop Pinewood Derby Clinic

Get ready for race day!

The Mechanicsburg Scout Shop will be hosting its 2025 Pinewood Derby Clinic on Saturday, February 1 from 10am-2pm. Please arrive by 12:30pm for car cutting and design.

The team is prepped, energized, and waiting with

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Eagle Scouts Can Apply for VFW Scholarship

Each year, the Department of Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) offers a scholarship to any Scout who achieves the rank of Eagle Scout. Participants begin by competing at the local level, with the winner advancing to the district level.

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Watch the October 3, 2024 Council-Wide Roundtable

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