Category: Camping

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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Shadows of 1864 Camporee – Wooden Replica Springfield Rifles Are Essential

In preparation for the upcoming “Shadows of 1864” event, it is essential for each participant to have a wooden replica Springfield rifle. This item is a central part of the event and a symbol of the soldier’s responsibility during the

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Join Us for the First-Ever Cub Scout Carnival at Camp Tuckahoe!

We are thrilled to introduce a brand-new event to our Cub Scout calendar this spring—an exciting day of adventure, fun, and carnival entertainment at Camp Tuckahoe! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 9 AM to 4 PM

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Pack Camp Expands with a Second Session

We’re thrilled to announce that due to popular demand, a second session of Pack Camp is being added to our Cub Scout Programs at Camp Tuckahoe! In addition to the first session (June 27 – July 1, 2025), we’re now

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Wilderness Survival Merit Badge Weekend Coming October 18-20

Troops 173 and 175 will host the annual Wilderness Survival Merit Badge event at Hidden Valley Scout Reservation from October 18 to 20, 2024. This two-night campout will focus on outdoor survival skills and shelter-building. Please register through Tentaroo at

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2024 Hunting Permit Applications Are Now Being Accepted

The online Hunting Permit Application will be open from October 1 to October 25, 2024. Successful applicants will be notified via email by November 1 if they receive one of the 30 permits that will be issued.

Hidden Valley Scout …

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Join Us for Halloween Day – October 26

Camp Tuckahoe’s Halloween Day is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome Scouts and their families for a fun-filled, spooky adventure on October 26! This Halloween-themed event will be packed with exciting activities, games, crafts, and

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Webinar Regarding Decision to Discontinue HVSR Summer Camp Programs

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 …

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Upcoming Fishing and Angling Events

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

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