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Silver Beaver Nominations Due By February 1, 2024

The Silver Beaver Award was introduced in 1931 and is a council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. This award is presented to adults who have significantly contributed to the Scouting program over a longer period of time in a manner showing an exceptional personal commitment to youth and Scouting.  The award...

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Register Now for the University of Scouting

Join us for the University of Scouting on Saturday, March 23, 2024, 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, Venturers, and older Scouts. This training event is packed full of supplemental pieces of training...

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2024 Merit Badge Counselor, Supernova Mentor, and Nova Counselor Renewal

Attention all Merit Badge Counselors, Supernova Mentors, and Nova Counselors!! It is that time of year again, time to renew your registration as a Merit Badge Counselor, Supernova Mentor, or Nova Counselor for 2024. You should have received an email about your renewal. If you did not receive an email please contact Cory Kercher, District...

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October 5, 2023 Virtual Council-Wide Roundtable Recording

The topics covered during the October 5, 2023, Virtual Council-Wide Roundtable are listed below, along with the timestamp for that topic in the recording. Safety Moment – Behavior Around Campfires (4:02) Wizard Safari in Review (5:34) 2024 Summer Camp Reservations (9:32) 2024 Philmont Contingent (10:28) Klondike Derby Cabin Reservations (11:08) Wilderness Survival Weekend – October...

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Hidden Valley Safety – Timber Cutting!

  Please be aware five campsites at Hidden Valley Scout Reservation are temporarily closed: Kiwanis 3 O.J. Dickey Great Stag Stockade Frontier Based on a review by Dr. David Foster (Messiah College Biology Professor), many of the trees in the campsites at Hidden Valley have reached full maturity. When trees in camp fall, it can...

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Wizard Safari Is Coming September 29 – October 1

It’s time to begin preparations for the 2023 Wizard Safari, coming September 29 – October 1 at the Wizard Ranch Nature Preserve in Hellam, PA.  If you’re interested in serving on staff for Safari, you can submit your application today!...

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