The Pennsylvania Dutch Council relies on the support of many generous individuals and businesses throughout Lancaster and Lebanon counties. Friends of Scouting (our annual giving program) comprises 11% of the annual budget needed to support more than 2,4000 youth and more than 1,500 volunteers. If you would like to support Scouting in the Pennsylvania Dutch Council follow the Give Now link below; it costs approximately $250 per year to support one youth in our Scouting programs. Thank you for your support!

 

To make a pledge or donation to the 2025 Friends of Scouting Annual Campaign, please click the button below.

 

Donate Here – 2025 Friends of Scouting

 

To make a pledge or donation to the 2026 Friends of Scouting Annual Campaign, please click the button below.

Donate Here – 2026 Friends of Scouting

 

Programs and Services supported by Friends of Scouting:

  • The year round and summer time operations of two Nationally Accredited Scout Camps, Bashore Scout Reservation and J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation. (over 7,000 youth and adults use the camps throughout the year)
  • Activities with minimal fees in which Scouts can participate, like Family Camp, Day Camp, Camporees, and Breakfast Hikes.
  • The Scouting for Food program which provides over 150,000lbs of food to the community.
  • Training opportunities for our over 2,400 Volunteers.
  • A full Service Scout Service Center and Shop, which provides support for the entire Council, serving over 160 units who provide Scouting to youth.
  • A professional Staff to help units reach out to the youth of our communities and assist in keeping the promise of Scouting.
  • Liability Insurance for our chartered Organizations and our adult leadership.

Friends of Scouting, provides 11% of the annual budget to operate Scouting in both Lancaster and Lebanon Counties.

Your gift and support is greatly appreciated!

 

Give Now for 2025!

Give Now for 2026!


Please consider supporting one or more Scouts each year with your investment in the future of the youth in our communities.  For more information on Friends of Scouting please contact Chris Styers at 717-394-4063 or chris.styers@scouting.org.