Category: News

Family Troop Option Available Starting December 15, 2025

In response to a growing need among Scouting families, the National Executive Board has approved a new family troop option for Scouts BSA, following a successful pilot program. This option will be available beginning December 15, 2025.

The family troop …

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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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Join Us for the 2026 University of Scouting

Join us for the University of Scouting on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, at Lower Dauphin Middle School in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania. Hosted by the New Birth of Freedom Council, it is open to all Scouters,

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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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Scout Executive’s Blog – Exciting Improvements Coming to Tuckahoe’s Pool Showers

Current youth showers at Camp Tuckahoe.
Current youth showers at Camp Tuckahoe.

Big things are happening at Camp Tuckahoe! Our council is renovating the pool shower building, with plans to have the new facility ready for campers to enjoy in time for the 2026 summer camp

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Recognizing Exceptional Service: Guide to the District Award of Merit & Silver Beaver

 

The District Award of Merit and Silver Beaver Award recognize exceptional contributions by Scouting volunteers.

District Award of Merit

  • Purpose: Honors registered adult volunteers for outstanding service at the district level.
  • Eligibility: Current volunteers who have not received this
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Act Now to Lock In 2025 Pricing for Next Year’s Summer Camp Programs at Camp Tuckahoe

Summer camp is the highlight of every Scout’s year, and planning ahead makes the experience even better! 

In 2026, Camp Tuckahoe will once again welcome Scouts for a wide variety of resident camp experiences:

  • Cub Scout Resident Camp (June 19–21)
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Honoring the Service and Sacrifice of Fallen Officers

To the New Birth of Freedom Council Scouting Family:

It is with heavy hearts that we pay tribute to Detective Mark Baker of the Northern York County Regional Police Department. Mark was lost in a line-of-duty incident on Wednesday. For

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New Council Service Center Rededication Held September 10

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Registration Update for Shadows of 1864 Council-Wide Camporee

Excitement is building for the Shadows of 1864 Council-Wide Camporee, and our registration procedures are being adjusted to allow new Scouts joining in August and September to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime event.

  • Early Registration (through September 5, 2025) – Full-weekend
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