Category: News

Exciting Changes Ahead: Our New Council Service Center at Camp Tuckahoe

To the New Birth of Freedom Council Scouting Family,

I’m excited to share that the final phase is underway for our soon-to-be-completed new council service center at Camp Tuckahoe! This project marks a significant milestone for our Scouting community –

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We’re Getting Ready for Our Move to Camp Tuckahoe!

We are excited to announce our relocation plans for moving to our new service center at Camp Tuckahoe. As part of this transition, our Mechanicsburg Service Center and Scout Shop will close in mid-May to prepare for the move.

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Learn About Group Camping on the Appalachian Trail

Planning a group camping trip along the Appalachian Trail (A.T.)? Here’s what you need to know to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

1) Familiarize Yourself with ATC Guidelines for Group Camping

A camping group can consist of

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Busy Days at Our New Service Center; Mechanicsburg Office Sold

Installation of ductwork in the office area

The historic dining hall at Camp Tuckahoe is a bustling and noisy place these days, as the building is rapidly being transformed into our new service center.

While the initial stages of the

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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
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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
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