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2019 World Jamboree

“Unlock a New World” World Scout Jamboree will be held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve July 22-August 2, 2019. USA participants will arrive on July 21 to greet contingent members… Read More

Change in Provider for FBI Background Checks

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has changed its provider for FBI fingerprint-based background checks, as of November 28, 2017. Under PA law, all registered adult volunteers in Scouting in PA 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

Discounted Dutch Wonderland Tickets – Now Available Online!

Discounted Dutch Wonderland Tickets Support Scouting & Save! Are you looking for the best price on Dutch Wonderland Tickets? Here is the place where you can save over $5.00… Read More

PennState Pro Wellness Partnership

The Pennsylvania Dutch Council has been approached by PennState Pro Wellness to partner in a study to promote active living through Scouting. The Boy Scouts of America promotes healthy living… Read More

Modifications to Cub Scout program give den leaders more flexibility

The Boy Scouts of America has announced modifications to Cub Scouting that make the program more flexible for busy parents, den leaders and Cubmasters. The BSA gathered feedback from den leaders… Read More

Tentaroo Online Registration and Facility Reservations

As of September 1, 2015, you can see cabin and campsite availability at Camps Mack and Bashore and make reservations online by going to http://www.tentaroo.com/padutch. Reservations must be made at least… Read More

OA Unit of Excellence Award

The Order of the Arrow Unit of Excellence Award seeks to identify and recognize those units that shine in their ability to integrate the OA into their annual planning and… Read More

PA Act 153

For Full Information and Directions on how to obtain required background clearances click the button below: To: Unit Leaders, Unit Committee Chairs, Chartered Organization Representatives, District Volunteers, and Council Board… Read More

Update Your Unit on “BeAScout.Org”

BeAScout.Org is a powerful tool to help parents and youth in your area find your unit but it only works if they are able to get the right information about… Read More