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Council News and Highlights

Remembering “Skip” Ebert – Former Keystone Area Council President

Thanksgiving Week Service Center and Scout Shop Schedule

Service Centers Closed Veterans Day; Scout Shops Open

Understanding the District Award of Merit & Silver Beaver Award: A Guide to Recognizing Exceptional Service

Bridging the Past and Future: Camp Tuckahoe’s Original Dining Hall Renovation Moves Forward

It’s Time for 2025 Merit Badge Counselor Renewals

Watch the October 3, 2024 Council-Wide Roundtable

Wilderness Survival Merit Badge Weekend Coming October 18-20

Are you looking to make a reservation for one of our summer camp programs or book a weekend cabin rental? Or maybe you’re signing up to attend an event?

Using our Tentaroo online registration system, you can make reservations or check for available facilities at our camp.

Click here

Obtaining and Submitting PA Background Clearances

We want to make it as easy and simple as possible for adult volunteers to learn how to obtain and submit the three PA-mandated background clearances to our council. Check out our webpage which lays out the details from start-to-finish on how to complete this important process.

What Is the Scouting Edge? Here are the Findings

The Scouting Edge: A Study of Ethics & Character in America is the latest in a string of recent reports that indicates that Scouting is still good for young people. The study shows those youth and adults involved in Scouting have a "Scouting Edge."

The BSA is Changing Its Name to Scouting America

The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to Scouting America. This is exciting news, and it’s a big deal to a lot of people. Let’s dive into what it means to the youth and adult members of Scouting America.