Category: Camping

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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Don’t Miss Out: Halloween Day 2025 is Coming!

Registration closes on 10/23/2025; after this date, please contact us directly!

Halloween Day: Into the Enchanted Night
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Camp Tuckahoe
1 PM - 8 PM

Halloween Day is open to ALL Cub Scouts,

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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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Hidden Valley to Cease Summer Resident Camp Following 2024 Season

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 …

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Scouts BSA and Venture Field Sports Day

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Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, September 14, 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
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