Heritage Trails District

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Welcome to the Heritage Trails District Webpage. Here you can find up to date information for all district events, fundraisers, and announcements. Check back frequently for updates or Check us out on Facebook!

Gina Kreh, District Chairman, (717) 683-9068, email gpkreh@gmail.com

Brian Alpaugh, District Commissioner

Light of Scouting Challenge

Show us what it means to be a Scout, what Scouts do, or what you think of when you hear “Scouting!” The Heritage Trails District challenges all Scouts to compete in our Light of Scouting Challenge, where Scouts are challenged to create an outdoor light display that represents what being a Scout is all about. Scouts are encouraged to turn … Read More »

United Methodist Church Partnership

As the BSA and the United Methodist Church embark on a new relationship, we have assembled these resources to help your unit decide what the best course of action is and then how to successfully manage your future chartered partner relationship. United Methodist Partnership Recording United Methodist Partnership Webinar (slide deck) Units have 3 options to consider: New chartered partner … Read More »

October Council-wide Roundtable

We will host our next Virtual Roundtable and first Virtual Roundtable of the 2022-23 Scouting year on October 6 at 7:00pm. This will be in place of any in-person Roundtables for October. Please share this information with your fellow unit leaders and register to join us on October 6. All unit leaders are welcome to attend the Roundtable Session. … Read More »

Scout Deliver Door Hanger Blitz and Online Sales Race to the Finish

We have 2 exciting initiatives to share with units as we hit the final stretch of our Popcorn and Nuts Sale. This year’s sale has been going awesome! The popcorn and nuts sale is a great way to power your year of Scouting and to earn credit towards your unit’s Annual Unit Program Fee. Our committee has come up with … Read More »

October 9 – Welcome to Scouting Movie Night

Unfortunately, this year’s Welcome to Scouting Movie Night is canceled due to low interest. We are happy to hear about the success of everyone’s sign-up nights and seeing Scouting grow in the Heritage Trails District. Be on the lookout down the road for next year’s date! To help welcome your new Scouts to Scouting, we encourage everyone to attend this … Read More »

Cub Scout Recruitment

Recruitment is not just a day or a season; it is always ongoing. Recruitment must be something we spend time on all year round and not redirect our focus from. This is why recruitment is an “all hands on deck” activity. To help you be successful in your recruiting efforts this year, we have put together some helpful tips, essential … Read More »

Scouts BSA Recruitment

Recruitment is not just a day or a season; it is always ongoing. It is also not just for packs, but troops as well. This is why recruitment is an “all hands on deck” activity. To help you be successful in your recruiting efforts this year, we have put together some helpful tips, essential resources, and possible ideas. You can … Read More »

All Hands on Deck Membership Kickoff

“Join Cub Scouts! Join Cub Scouts!” Though maybe not from our actual deck, this should be on the minds of everyone involved in Scouting. We are calling all registered Scouts, Scouters, volunteers, and family members to help spread the word about our Scouting programs and to let new families know how easy it is to find a Scouting Program and … Read More »

National Night Out 2022

What is National Night Out? From the National Night Out website, “National Night out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.” (https://natw.org/about/). National Night out is held typically the first Tuesday in August, which will be August 2nd this year. What does National Night Out … Read More »

Heritage Trails District

Our District Key 3