Due to inclement weather in the area this morning, the Mechanicsburg Service Center will open at 12 noon today. Please stay safe if you must venture out on the roads.…
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Sign Up Today for Our Council Recognition Reception Happening on May 3
Let’s Celebrate!
The New Birth of Freedom Council would like to invite you to our annual Council Recognition Reception on Saturday, May 3, at Camp Tuckahoe, 400 Tuckahoe Rd, Dillsburg, PA 17019
The highlights of the evening will be honoring …
Mechanicsburg Service Center Closure on February 14
The Mechanicsburg Service Center will be closed starting at 1 PM on February 14 for a staff training session. The Scout shop will still be open.
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
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.
Outdoor-Focused Training Courses Available at the Outdoor Academy April 4-6
Join us for the inaugural **Outdoor Academy**, happening April 4-6, 2025, at Hidden Valley Scout Reservation in Loysville, Pennsylvania. Hosted by the New Birth of Freedom Council, this weekend event is designed for Scouters, Venturers, and older Scouts to enjoy
January 2 Council-Wide Roundtable Recording Available
If you could not participate in our council-wide roundtable on January 2, we recorded it for you to watch at your convenience.
We crammed a ton of information into the 90-minute program, including lots of information about our 2025 summer
Guide to Advancement Update for 2025
The Guide to Advancement has been updated. You can find the 2025 version at https://www.scouting.org/resources/guide-to-advancement/
The following statement of significant changes is found on page 7:
Almost every section of this guide has received some minor or major revisions since
Updated Merit Badge Requirement for 2025
Updated requirement for several Merit Badges will take effect on January 1, 2025. These updates will be reflected in Scoutbook and on the online Merit Badge Hub (https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/) towards the end of December. These preliminary updates are subject
Milestone Achieved: Tuckahoe Divestment, $1.775M in State Grants, and Bankruptcy Loan Repayment
Our council achieved a significant financial milestone on November 25 when we completed the sale of 906 acres at Camp Tuckahoe to the Central Pennsylvania Conservancy. Work on this project
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