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The Results Are In: 2025 Scouting for Food and Shelter Drive

The New Birth of Freedom Council is proud to share the impact of our 2025 Scouting for Food and Shelter Drive, part of Scouting America’s Good Turn for America initiative. Thanks to the hard work of our Scouts, families, and…
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Special Eagle Scout Certificate Available Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of America

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and in recognition of our partnership with America250, Scouting America will present all Eagle Scouts who earn the rank in 2026 with a special commemorative Eagle Scout…
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Hidden Valley Scout Reservation to Host Centennial Camporee in May 2027

The New Birth of Freedom Council is excited to announce that a council-wide camporee will be held at Hidden Valley Scout Reservation in May 2027 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of this historic camp. This milestone celebration will bring together…
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Family Troop Option Available Starting December 15, 2025

In response to a growing need among Scouting families, the National Executive Board has approved a new family troop option for Scouts BSA, following a successful pilot program. This option will be available beginning December 15, 2025. The family troop…
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Join Us for the 2026 University of Scouting

Join us for the University of Scouting on Saturday, March 21, 2026, 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,…
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Scout Executive’s Blog – Exciting Improvements Coming to Tuckahoe’s Pool Showers

Current youth showers at Camp Tuckahoe. Big things are happening at Camp Tuckahoe! Our council is renovating the pool shower building, with plans to have the new facility ready for campers to enjoy in time for the 2026 summer camp…
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Act Now to Lock In 2025 Pricing for Next Year’s Summer Camp Programs at Camp Tuckahoe

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:Cub Scout Resident Camp (June 19–21) –…
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Honoring the Service and Sacrifice of Fallen Officers

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 Scouting,…
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New Council Service Center Rededication Held September 10

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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…
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