Restart Scouting COVID-19 Information
The BSA and state of Pennsylvania have put together guidelines pertaining to COVID-19. These guidelines need to be followed while participating in Scouting activities. Here is a list of resources:… Read More
Scout On!/Scouting at Home
On this page you will find useful program for all types of Scouts, leaders and parents. You will also find new temporary advancement guidelines to help your Scouts move through… Read More
Scouting Safely
The safety of our members, both youth and adults, is of the highest concern to the Pennsylvania Dutch Council and the Boy Scouts of America. Use these resources to help… Read More
Susquehanna District Roundtable Resources
Follow the links below for resources shared during past Roundtables: April 4, 2024 Main Program Livestream (Recording) (See timecodes noted on other sections) Opening – Pledge of Allegiance – John… Read More
Aquatics Center Rentals for Camp Mack and Bashore Scout Reservation
The Pennsylvania Dutch Council is excited to announce that the Aquatics Centers at Camp Mack and Bashore Scout Reservation are available for units to rent! The Aquatics Centers will be… Read More
Shooting Sports
Scouts love to shoot! Archery, BB Guns, Wrist Rockets, .22 Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols – All become available as Scouts age and are looking for new challenges. Shooting Sports Safety Shooting… Read More
2024 Merit Badge College
Merit Badge College February 10, 2024 Register online here Registration opens December 15, 2023, 9 AM Sign up early as spaces are limited Landisville Mennonite Church, 3320 Bowman Road, Landisville… Read More
Iron Forge Roundtable
The Iron Forge District Roundtable is held on the first Thursday of the month from September through May. October through April Roundtables are held at Cornwall UMC in Cornwall, PA. The September… Read More
Pennsylvania Dutch Council Weekend Camping Information
The Pennsylvania Dutch Council is excited to welcome our Scouts back to Camp Mack and Bashore Scout Reservation. We have reopened our camps to short term camping. Units can make… Read More
COVID 19 Information April 23 Update
COVID-19 Camp Frequently Asked Questions Dear Scouting Family, As always, your safety and the safety of all our members, volunteers, and employees is our top priority. We know there are… Read More
National Membership Fee Increase
The Pennsylvania Dutch Council realizes that the timing of this announcement may cause units to have to revisit their program budgets as the fee increase will impact the charter renewal… Read More
Outdoor Skills Training
Outdoor Leader Training Weekend The Pennsylvania Dutch Council hosts two Outdoor Leader Training Weekends each year. During the weekend adults will have the opportunity to take Basic Adult Leader Outdoor… Read More
Youth Protection Training
For Adults: The safety of all members of the Boy Scouts of America is a number one priority of the Pennsylvania Dutch Council and should be a top priority for… Read More
April is Youth Protection Month
April is the BSA’s Youth Protection month which coincides with National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Keeping the young people of our Scouting programs and communities safe should be of continuing… Read More
An Important Message about Youth Protection from the Chief Scout Executive
The safety of all members of the Boy Scouts of America is of paramount importance to the organization. To help protect members, the Boy Scouts of America has implemented a… Read More
Year Round Camping
J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation has 11 campsites and 5 cabins available for Scout Troops, Cub Packs, and Venturing Crews to rent for weekend campouts. Campsites and Cabins are available… Read More
Mack Summer Camp
2024 Summer Camp Seaman Artie invites all you able-bodied sailors to come on board and join your shipmates at Camp Mack this summer! You’ll cast off to good times in… Read More
Year Round Camping
Looking for information about summer camp at Bashore? See here. Bashore Scout Reservation has 9 campsites and 3 cabins available for Scout Troops, Cub Packs, and Venturing Crews to rent… Read More
Bashore Summer Camp
2024 Summer Camp Reservations for 2024 summer camp are open. Check 2024 availability here All troops that sign up to attend Bashore Scout Reservation by August 15, 2023 will receive… Read More
Documents
Link to all National Forms Unit Fundraising Unit Money Earning Application Camp Card Unit Commitment Form – (coming in November) Advancement Forms Advancement Guide Eagle Scout Palm Application Eagle Scout Service… Read More
Parents Page
Providing A Compass For Life For almost 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just… Read More
Wood Badge
What is Wood Badge? Wood Badge is a premier adult leadership-training course for the Boy Scouts of America. Wood Badge was originally presented by the founder of Scouting, Lord Baden… Read More
Training
Training Schedule Whether you are a brand new leader just starting in a Cub Pack, a seasoned veteran of a Scouts BSA Troop, or working with young adults in a… Read More
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