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The latest news, opportunities, and updates for our Scouting community.
FEATURED EVENT · MAY 21–23, 2027
Celebrate 100 Years at Camp Hidden Valley
Bring your Scouts and join us for a weekend of adventure, friendship, and celebration at Hidden Valley’s Centennial Camporee. Make new memories as we celebrate a century of Scouting at Hidden Valley.
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Scouting America has announced the launch of Scoutly, a powerful new AI assistant designed to provide instant, reliable support to the entire Scouting community.
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
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
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
If you were unable to participate live in our Shadows of 1864 webinar on April 30, you can watch the recording of the webinar
The New Birth of Freedom Council is thrilled to announce that on Saturday, May 3, we will recognize five new Silver Beaver Award recipients
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Required Clearances for Adult Volunteers
Find the steps for obtaining and submitting the required Pennsylvania background clearances.
Your Next Adventure Starts Here
New friends, outdoor adventures, and opportunities to learn and grow await. Find a Scout group near you and discover where your family’s Scouting adventure can begin.
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