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Join our 2021 Summer Camp Staff

Join Our 2021 Summer Camp Staff Serving as a member of the Summer Camp Staff at either Bashore Scout Reservation or Camp Mack is one of the most rewarding experiences… Read More

Important Update

Dear Fellow Scouters, Over the course of the past 24 hours or so, many of us have received an email communication from a sender named “Omni Advantage Solutions”. This email… Read More

2019 Summer Camp Photo Contest Winners

Summer Camp Photo Contest We would like to thank everyone that submitted photos for the 2019 Summer Camp Photo Contest. We had many great entries this year and are pleased… Read More

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE BSA APPROVES A NEW MEMBERSHIP FEE

Dear Scouting Families and Leaders, For more than 100 years, Scouting has helped build future leaders by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun and adventure in the outdoors…. Read More

Please Read: Background Check Disclosure and Additional Disclosures and Background Check Authorization

Dear Scouting Leaders: You were to have received an email recently from the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America regarding the Background Check Disclosure and Additional Disclosures and Background Check Authorization documents. The Additional Disclosures and… Read More

Hear the Honorable Rex Tillerson’s Scouting Story

For more than 100 years, the BSA has helped instill values and skills in America’s youth that have transformed its members into leaders. We had the opportunity to hear from… Read More

J Edward Mack Scout Reservation Forestry Project

In March, a forestry management project began at J Edward Mack Scout Reservation. This project is being undertaken under the direction of a Certified Forester following recommendations included in an… Read More

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