Scouts BSA Spring Camporee | |
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All troops will want to attend the 2024 spring camporee during the weekend of May 17-19 and show off their pioneering skills! It's going to be a great weekend at Ockanickon Scout Reservation!
This event is entirely based on the pioneering merit badge. There will be an awesome pioneering project, tomahawk and knife throwing, and a lot more fun activities. Click the "Learn More & RSVP" button to see a list of the afternoon stations.
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Scouting Adventure Con is a brand new event that’s aimed at helping packs and troops plan their next year of program. This event will be a one-stop-shop to learn about all of the programing that will be happening in the Washington Crossing Council in the year ahead. Every unit will want to send at least one adult leader.
There will be over 40 booths that unit leadership can visit to get great program ideas for next year! Nearly every council, district, and OSR related activity will be represented at a booth! Plus, there will be representatives from nearby organizations and activities who are excited to have Scouts BSA troops visit them.
Scouting Adventure Con will be held at Bucks County Community College on Tuesday, May 21. Booths will be open from 6pm until 8:30pm, but participants are free to come and go at any time during the evening.
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This event is being designed to make it as easy as possible for participants to attend, feel informed on upcoming activities, and come away with a ton of great ideas for their next year of program.
All participants are asked to register in advance. Click the button in this article to sign up.
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Bonus Offers Available at Scouting Adventure Con | |
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New Cub Scout handbooks are being published this spring to support the program revisions! These will arrive in Scout Shops nationwide in late spring.
A special, one-time deal on handbooks will be available to packs who purchase the new books for their members at Scouting Adventure Con! Packs can purchase handbooks at the Adventure Con Scout Shop booth for 25% off the retail price.
This special price is only available for purchases made in-person at Scouting Adventure Con. Books will be on-hand to carry out.
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The WCC Scout Shop is offering a special promotion for troops attending Scouting Adventure Con! Participating troops will earn a coupon for 10% off of a future advancement order!
Be sure to have a member of the troop key three visit the Scout Shop booth to pick up their coupon. The intention of this promotion is to offer a large savings by using the coupon for either an end-of-year or post-summer camp court of honor!
Scoutmasters and troop committee chairs should check their email for more details.
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Upcoming Training: Last Call for Two Important Courses! | |
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BALOO: Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
BALOO is an engaging training course that will cover everything Cub Scout leaders need to know to plan and run a pack overnighter. BALOO training is required for Cub Scout packs to go camping. The BSA requires at least one BALOO-trained person on each pack campout. BALOO is being offered Saturday, April 20, to Sunday, April 21, at Ockanickon Scout Reservation, 5787 State Park Road, Pipersville, PA. Register now!
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IOLS: Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
This is a training course for current/future Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and other registered adults interested in improving their basic Scout Skills. Saturday, April 20, to Sunday, April 21, at Ockanickon Scout Reservation, 5787 State Park Road, Pipersville, PA. Register now!
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Changing of the Guard: Thank You, John! Welcome, Janell! | | |
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In early May, John Burgess will be retiring as district commissioner for the Hunterdon Arrowhead District. John's been a long time volunteer, and he's served as district commissioner since 2010!
All of WCC and the Hunterdon Arrowhead District offer a Scout salute to John for his important contributions to Scouting. Three cheers to John!
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Assuming the role of district commissioner will be Janell Bunger-Spiecha. Janell has been involved in several council and district projects, most recently with the training committee.
Stop by the Hunterdon Arrowhead booth at Scouting Adventure Con to thank John and say hello to Janell!
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On Thursday, April 18, the Washington Crossing Council will be sharing some "cliff notes" for the upcoming changes to the Cub Scout program. These will be emailed to all Scouters who are registered as Cubmasters, Pack Committee Chairs, and Den Leaders. Any other Scouter who would like to receive this update can add themselves to the mailing list by clicking here. | |
Unit Support & Staffing Update | |
The Washington Crossing Council is activity seeking a new district executive for the Hunterdon Arrowhead District. For support in the meanwhile, units should reach to their unit commissioner, District Commissioner John Burgess, or Assistant Scout Executive Michael Kostic. | |
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Cub Scout Day Camp is fun with a purpose! Cub Scouts are put into dens by age/rank so that age-appropriate activities can be offered. For instance, Tigers (with their adult partner) would have a simpler activity (like tying a square knot) and Webelos/AOL would have a more advanced activity (like tying two half-hitches).
The dens rotate to different program stations throughout the day which include archery, gaga, crafts, STEM, nature, cooking, scout skills and, in most locations, fishing. Songs, chants, cheers, and laughter abound at day camp. The week concludes with a campfire program to which all parents are invited. Adult volunteers are welcome to attend.
Day camps run throughout the council all summer. Here is the list of dates and locations:
- June 24-28; Core Creek Park
- June 24-28; Mercer County Park
- July 8-12; Rosedale Park
- July 15-19; Sauerland Outdoor Center
- August 5-9; Ockanickon Scout Reservation
Day camp runs each day of the session from 9am to 4pm.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Interest in the Sauerland day camp has been low. Any pack planning to participate should indicate their interest now. Otherwise, the camp may not be held this year.
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Hunterdon Leadership Award Reception | |
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To help raise funds for local Scouting programs, the Hunterdon Area District is hosting the Hunterdon Leadership Award Reception on Monday, May 13, at Lone Eagle Brewery in Flemington, NJ.
At the reception, Raritan Township Chief of Police Al Payne will be honored with the Hunterdon Leadership Award for his work in the community and supporting the values of Scouting.
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WCC Scout Shop Closed: April 23 | |
The WCC Scout Shop will be closed on Tuesday, April 23. The board room at the council service center is used as a polling location, and that day is the primary election in Pennsylvania. The council service center will still be open that day, and staff will be available to assist via phone and email. | |
Upcoming Events! Mark Your Calendar | |
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Don't miss these great Scouting events!
- April 23: WCC Scout Shop Closed
- May 1: HAD District Committee & Annual Business Meeting
- May 8: Roundtable (held via Zoom in May)
- May 13: Hunterdon Leadership Award Reception
- May 17-19: Spring Camporee
- May 21: Scouting Adventure Con
- May 27: Memorial Day - WCC Office & Scout Shop Closed
- June 5: District Awards Night
- June 8: BB & Archery Range Master Training
- June 16: First Day of Summer Camp at OSR
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