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