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NRA Range Safety Officer Training Available on September 14

Date & Time: Sunday, September 14, 2025 • 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMLocation: Hidden Valley Scout Reservation, 268 Hidden Valley Road, Loysville, PA 17047Cost: $10 per participantClass Size: Limited to 16 participantsEligibility: Must be at least 21 years oldCourse OverviewThe…
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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🕠 Time: 5:30 – 7:00…
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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 details,…
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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, contained…
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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 merchandise…
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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 on…
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Council Service Center and Scout Shop Closed June 19

The Service Center and Scout Shop will be closed on Friday, June 19, commemorating the Juneteenth holiday.Classroom textbooks have taught us that Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863, marked the end of slavery in America. Although this is true…
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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…
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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 our…
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Join Us for Program Launch on June 5 at Camp Tuckahoe

The 2025-26 Scouting year in the New Birth of Freedom Council is shaping up to be an exciting one.  We’re looking forward to debuting our new council service center and Scout Shop at Camp Tuckahoe, as well as our “Shadows…
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