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School’s back in session (or will be very soon), but here are two pieces of news to soften the blow. One: Fall, with its perfect camping weather, might be the greatest Scouting season of all. And two: The BSA is having a uniform sale. Yes, beginning August 19, the Scout Shop is offering a not-to-be-missed...

Save the date for November 16, 2019 for University of Scouting.  With over 90 different Scouting courses being offered there is something for everyone.  Check out all of this year’s great information.  Registration opens on September 1....

  We are excited about all of the Scouting adventures that wait for the 2019-20 Scouting year ahead and we are hope that you are too!  Summer is quickly coming to a close and we are entering the time of year when families are planning what activities that they will be involved with this fall...

This article originally appeared on the BSA’s Bryan on Scouting blog on April 6, 2015 The BSA’s Youth Protection guidelines prohibit one-one-one contact between adults and youth members. That much you know. But in a world where an increasing number of our communications are digital, how does that rule apply? That was the question from Matthew S., a...

Internet Advancement 2.0 has been officially released for units that have not made the switch to Scoutbook.  The old Internet Advancement system has officially been retired for everyone except for Exploring units.  Internet Advancement 2.0 is the official name of Scoutbook Lite.  For those of you who have been following these upcoming changes, Internet Advancement...

National Night Out…A time for your Pack to shine!  On Tuesday, August 6, 2019, communities across the country will celebrate National Night Out (NNO). NNO is an annual community building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, and more caring places to live.  This is also a perfect opportunity for...

In 2018, representatives from the Council Executive Board, Council Camping and Properties Committee, Camp Strategic Planning Committee, Commissioner Cabinet, and Council Unit Relations Taskforce embarked on engaging unit leaders and parents in discussions about their Scouting experiences in the New Birth of Freedom Council.  The objective of the group was to gather feedback in two...

The 2019 Popcorn and Nuts Sale is ready to pop into action!  As Scouts are enjoying their summer adventures, many are doing so because of their hard work through the Popcorn and Nuts Sale.  Check out all of the information about this year’s sale and how to power your year of Scouting with Popcorn and...

At the New Birth of Freedom Council’s Annual Business meeting on Tuesday, May 21, William F. McQuade was elected as Council President, succeeding Dr. Kevin H. Mosser in that role. In his professional life, Bill recently accepted a new position as Vice President Sector Service for the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), based in Arlington,...

On Saturday, May 4, 2019, the New Birth of Freedom Council, BSA celebrated the many accomplishments of its members in 2018, culminating in the presentation of this year’s Silver Beaver Class.   This year’s event, which was completely reimagined from prior years, was held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral and Masonic Temple in Harrisburg.  More...