Camping

Council Executive Board leadership will host a webinar on Monday, June 24, at 7 PM to discuss the Executive Board’s recent decision to discontinue summer camp programs at Hidden Valley following the 2024 summer season.  The webinar is open to everybody, but registration is required through this link.  Prior information from the Executive Board...

There are lots of fishing opportunities for Scouts of all ages in the Scouting program. To help make sure these experiences are educational, fun, and rewarding, it is critical to have well-trained leaders. The New Birth of Freedom Council offers three fishing and angling training to help units “be prepared” for an awesome fishing program....

The New Birth of Freedom Council is pleased to announce that our 2025 council-wide camping event will be a Civil War-themed camporee on a family farm a quarter mile from the Gettysburg battlefield. This theme will be familiar to some units in the Council, as Battlefield and Heritage Trails District held a joint fall camporee...

To the New Birth of Freedom Scouting Family, The past several years have been challenging, as Scouting in south-central Pennsylvania continues struggling to recover from youth membership decline during the COVID pandemic. Since 2012, when the council’s youth membership peaked at 11,376, we have experienced an ongoing decline, ending 2023 with 5,455 youth members.  With...

As the warm weather approaches, anticipation for summer camp reaches its peak among Scouts and their families. But before embarking on this exciting adventure, it’s essential to have all the necessary information and resources at your fingertips. That’s where our Summer Camp Resources page comes in! What Is Included on the Resource Page? Program and...

It’s time to get our camps ready for another fantastic summer camping season! We are looking for workers of all skill levels to help with a variety of projects at both of our council camps on the following days: Hidden Valley Scout Reservation – Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 8AM – 4PM Camp Tuckahoe –...

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Event Details: Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Location: Hidden Valley Scout Reservation: 268 Hidden Valley Rd, Loysville, PA 17047 Cost: $55 per person (includes food, ammo, and awards), $15 meal ticket only Event Schedule: Check-In – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Ranges Open – 9:00 AM
Lunch – 12:30...

Camp Tuckahoe Memorial Mall Ceremony Join us on Sunday, August 18th, at 4 PM for the annual Memorial Mall Ceremony at Camp Tuckahoe. This time-honored tradition pays tribute to the legacy of Scouts and Scouters who have passed away, leaving an indelible mark on our council’s history. As we gather for this year’s ceremony, let...