District Activities

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Upcoming Events

Frosty Fun

Join Us For Some Frosty Fun on Sunday, December 14th!

All Cub Scout age youth will enjoy games, crafts, cookie decorating, songs, campfire, and have lots of FUN!

Two sessions will be offered. Sign up for either the 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. session, or the 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. session. The cost is $10 per person. A parent or guardian must attend with their children. Remember to bring a friend!

All registered participants will receive a goody bag and patch. Registration information coming soon!

Does Your Unit Need Service Hours?

Volunteers are needed to help out at this event. Individuals or Troops can join in the fun to deliver a great program for all Cub Scouts to remember. Help is needed to run the activity stations. Instructions will be provided, along with all supplies required to run the station.

If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie at stephu72@yahoo.com.

 

 

2026 Iron Forge Klondike Derby

The Iron Forge District’s 2026 Klondike Derby will be held at the J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation on January 24, 2026.  Troops/Crews may camp overnight Friday, January 23, & Saturday night, January 24.  Please be aware that many of Camp Mack’s cabins will be in use for Saturday’s event and, therefore, will not be available for lodging Friday night or during the day Saturday.  We will again have all 3 treks; Webelos/AOL, Scouts BSA, and Iron Will.  The 2026 theme is Pioneers!  More information coming soon!

When:  January 24th

Where:  Camp Mack

Cost:

  • $16 for participants and adult non-volunteers.
  • $10 for volunteers.

 

 

Past Events

2025 Fall Outpost

Thank you to everyone who made this such an amazing event.  Patches are in the works and we will let you know when they are available to be picked up.

 

Congratulations to our 2025 District Award recipients

  • Scoutmaster of the Year – Scott Hentz
  • ASM of the Year – Christopher Whitmoyer
  • Cubmaster of the Year – Stacey Huling
  • Commissioner of the Year – Nichole Dubbs
  • Merit Badge Counselor of the Year – Kim Kautz
  • Pack Sparkplugs – Eric Glenn and Russell Simmons
  • Pack Shining Example – Sierra Tomlinson
  • Troop Shining Example – Jonathan Johnson
  • Eagle Scouts of the Year – Braden Edris and Trevor Gilles
  • Den Chiefs of the Year – Alaina Sweitzer and Trevor Allwein
  • District Award of Merit – Richard Garipoli, Stephanie Kaylor, Carrie Gilles
  • Spirit in Scouting – Frank Ryan
  • Elbert K Fretwell Outstanding Educator – Corinne Kern

 

 

 

SAVE THE DATE!

Here are the dates for some of the upcoming District events we have scheduled.

  • January 24, 2026 – Klondike Derby at Camp Mack
  • March 14, 2026 – District Pinewood Derby at the Manheim Farm Show building
  • April 11, 2026 – Merit Badge College at Bashore Scout Reservation
  • May 28, 2026 – District Awards Celebration
  • October 23-25, 2026 – Fall Outpost at Camp Mack at Camp Mack

 

Want to help shape the next District event?  Contact your District Executive to learn more about the teams who plan these.  Nicole Welch nicole.welch@scouting.org