Category: News
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
NRA Range Safety Officer Training Available on September 14
Date & Time: Sunday, September 14, 2025 • 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Hidden Valley Scout Reservation, 268 Hidden Valley Road, Loysville, PA 17047
Cost: $10 per participant
Class Size: Limited to 16 participants
Eligibility: Must be at least
You’re Invited: Rededication of Our New Council Service Center at Camp Tuckahoe
Join us on Wednesday, September 10, as we officially rededicate the New Birth of Freedom Council Service Center, now located in the beautifully renovated historic dining hall at Camp Tuckahoe.
Event Details
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 10
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Don’t Miss the Shadows of 1864 Pre-Camp Leaders Webinar on September 11
For those units attending the Shadows of 1864 council-wide camporee, please join us for an important pre-camp webinar for leaders to prepare you for the event.
We will share lots of helpful information at the webinar, including arrival/departure logistics, program
Scoutly AI Assistant Revolutionizes Support for Families and Leaders
Scouting America has announced the launch of Scoutly, a powerful new AI assistant designed to provide instant, reliable support to the entire Scouting community.
Scoutly is more than a search tool – it’s an interactive chatbot trained on an extensive,
Show Your Spirit with Official Shadows of 1864 Merchandise!
Celebrate your role in Shadows of 1864 with exclusive, branded apparel designed just for this historic event. Whether you’re a participant or a staff member, you’ll find high-quality, collectible gear to commemorate your experience and proudly represent your involvement.
Our
Still Settling In, But Open for Business
We’re still in the process of settling into our new service center at Camp Tuckahoe, but we’re open for business as we continue to unpack and get things set up.
As an update for our Scouting family, we successfully closed
Remembering James Pannebaker – Former Keystone Area Council President
When former Keystone Area Council President Jim Pannebaker passed away on April 28 at the age of 89, we lost more than a passionate Scouter who strongly believed in the Scouting program. When I suggested that Jim was akin to
It’s Time For Us to Move! Tuckahoe Service Center and Scout Shop Opens June 4
To the New Birth of Freedom Council Scouting Family,
Shortly after summer camp ended last August, renovations to the historic dining hall began, transforming it into our new council headquarters. I’m excited that it’s time for us to move into
New Birth of Freedom Council
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