District Activities

Pennsylvania Dutch Council Event Refund Policy

 

Upcoming Events

Frosty Fun

All children who are Cub Scout age are welcome to join us for some Frosty Fun on Sunday, December 14th at Camp Mack!  More information can be found at Frosty Fun!

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 attending children 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.

2026 Iron Forge Klondike Leader Guide

Scoring Rubrics for Iron Forge Klondike

Register here by January 16th!

 

2026 Scout Expo

2026 Scout Expo

The 2026 Scout Expo (Mall Show) is right around the corner, and registration is now open!  This year’s event will run February 2nd–6th, from 6:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m. each night at the Lebanon Valley Mall.
Units should plan to set up their Expo booth on Sunday, February 1st, from 3:00–5:00 p.m.  Choose from “Back to the Future” themes: Western, Oldies, or Future for your booth!  Theme areas are limited, and will be confirmed based on a first registered basis.

Register Here before January 19th!

We will kick off with an Opening Program on Monday at 6:00 p.m.  Throughout the week, all Scouts will enjoy nightly activities, special guest speakers, and program sessions designed to be fun, engaging, and hands-on.  For Troops these include merit badge opportunities and rank requirements (up to First Class).  Cub Scouts will have access to unique activities they wouldn’t normally do at a standard den meeting.

On Friday night, we will conclude the Expo with a Closing Ceremony, campfire program, and awards presentation.  More information on booth guidelines and specifics will be included in your Welcome Packet, which will be sent out soon.

Please note:  Units that are unable to host a booth are still encouraged to attend any night and enjoy the activities.

 

 

Past Events

2025 Fall Outpost

Thank you to everyone who made this such an amazing event.  Patches are in the office, so check with us the next time you visit.

 

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