Scouts BSA Spring Camporee

Scouting Adventure Con

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.

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.

Bonus Offers Available at Scouting Adventure Con

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.

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.

Upcoming Training: Last Call for Two Important Courses!

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!

IOLS: Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills for Scouts BSA Leaders

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!

Opportunity to Recognize Outstanding Volunteers!

District Awards & Recognitions

Nominations are now being accepted for several awards aimed at recognizing adult volunteers in the Tohickon District. These awards include:

• District Award of Merit
• District Scouter of the Year
• Cub Scouts Scouter of the Year
• Scouts BSA Scouter of the Year

• Venturing Scouter of the Year
• Commissioner of the Year
• Tohickon Award

All nominations are due by May 1. Award recipients will be recognized at the Tohickon District Recognition Dinner at Foster Hall, Ockanickon Scout Reservation, on June 12.

Completed nomination forms should be e-mailed to Bob Cull by May 1.

• Nomination Form: District Award of Merit

• Nomination Form: All Other Awards

District Recognition Dinner

Join in for a night of fellowship and celebration of all that's been accomplished in Scouting over the last twelve months! The Tohickon District Recognition Dinner will be held on June 12 at Ockanickon Scout Reservation.

Click the link below to make a reservation. Dinner reservations will be accepted until June 5. The cost per ticket is $25.

Fun at Gold Rush!

Over 100 Cub Scouts gathered at the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works for the annual Gold Rush on Saturday, April 13! Check out all the smiles:

Special thanks to Danielle Ferrara, Don Woodling, and all of the Scouts BSA troops and volunteers who worked to put on a great event!

New Cub Scout Program

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.

Doylestown Borough Youth Leadership Award

Doylestown Borough is calling for nominations for its "Youth Leadership Award". Consider nominating an outstanding Scout (nominee must be 18 years old or younger) who has made a positive impact through community service during the last year! See the graphic for more details.

Unit Support & Staffing Update

The Washington Crossing Council is activity seeking a new district executive for the Tohickon District. For support in the meanwhile, units should reach to their unit commissioner, District Commissioner Ray Hoskinson, or Assistant Scout Executive Michael Kostic.

Cub Scout Day Camp

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.

Builders of Scouting Reception

To help raise funds for local Scouting programs, the Tohickon District is hosting the Builders of Scouting, Builders of Community Reception on May 23 at the Bishop Estate Winery.

At the reception, two community leaders will be honored for their many contributions to our area. There will also be some great music and fellowship.

For questions, reach out to Tom Martin. To RSVP or to learn more, click below.

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

Don't miss these great Scouting events!

• April 23: WCC Scout Shop Closed
• May 2: TOH District Committee & Annual Business Meeting
• May 9: Roundtable
• May 11: Scout Day at Philadelphia Zoo
• May 17-19: Spring Camporee
• May 21: Scouting Adventure Con
• May 23: Builders of Scouting Reception
• May 27: Memorial Day - WCC Office & Scout Shop Closed
• June 8: BB & Archery Range Master Training
• June 12: District Awards Dinner
• June 16: First Day of Summer Camp at OSR