CUB SCOUT PACKS: GET READY FOR FALL | |
NEW CUB SCOUT WELCOME KITS | |
All new Cub Scouts who register online between August 1 and October 31 will receive a "New Scout Welcome Kit" in the mail! The welcome kit includes a vinyl sticker, Scout Life mini magazine, magnet, and information card. Plus, new Scouts will have the opportunity to earn their first patch by recruiting a friend. Details on that opportunity will be included in the welcome kit. | |
A number of great resources for Cub Scout packs to use as part of the fall membership campaign are available online at the WCC webpage. Nearly every resource shared at the August 1 and August 7 Membership Rallies is available at the site. | | |
Adventure awaits at the CUBCOT Cub-a-rama! Join Cub Scouts from around the Washington Crossing Council on September 28 from 9am to 2pm. | | |
Cub Scouts will travel around the world, just like Epcot with passport in hand, visiting country-themed stations and learning about different languages, culture, foods, and customs while enjoying games and crafts. CUBCOT Cub-a-rama will be held at Kuser Farm Park, Hamilton Township, NJ. | |
DEN LEADER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES | |
Being prepared for the fall is critical, especially considering the updated Cub Scout program. It’s particularly important that den leaders get trained and are up-to-speed. | | |
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Cub Scout leader training is available online (see article below). It will also be offered in-person four more times this fall. Training will be available for all pack positions.
In-Person Training Opportunities:
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- Friday, Oct 4, 6-9:30pm:
- Ockanickon Scout Reservation, Pipersville, PA
- Note: This is the night before BALOO training begins
- Sunday, Oct 6, 1-5pm:
- Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Princeton Junction, NJ
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Thursday, Oct 24, 6-9:30pm:
- St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Yardley, PA
- Tuesday, Dec 10, 6-9:30pm:
- Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, Flemington, NJ
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The popcorn sale is underway! Participating units picked up their initial orders in late August. Overall, initial orders from units were 15% higher than last year!
It isn't too late for units to opt to participate - and the "online option" is a great way to go. Please reach out to Michael Kostic for more information.
Resources for unit leaders are available at the popcorn website.
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SUMMER CAMP AT OCKANICKON SCOUT RESERVATION | |
LEARN MORE ABOUT OSR SUMMER CAMP | |
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The OSR program team has already started planning for the summer of 2025 with the theme "Ockanickon Olympians".
Units that want to learn more about OSR’s summer camp program can schedule for the program team to visit a unit meeting and describe the program offerings and answer any questions.
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Even better, units camping at OSR for a weekend can arrange for a tour of the facilities lead by a member of our staff. This is a great opportunity to learn about all the program offerings at camp.
Interested in arranging an in-person visit at a unit meeting or a camp tour? Contact Todd Warner.
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SAVE BIG BY RESERVING NOW! DISCOUNTED RATE! | |
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Troops can start planning now for summer camp 2025 at Ockanickon! With over 90 merit badges to choose from, every troop should consider OSR as a summer camp option. Troop deposits are now being accepted!
Troops can choose from six different sessions which are:
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- June 15 – June 21
- June 22 – June 28
- June 29 – July 5
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- July 6 – July 12
- July 13 – July 19
- July 20 – July 26
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Troops that sign-up with a $150 deposit by September 30 will lock-in a special discounted rate guarantee allowing their Scouts & families to have until April 30 (two extra months) to qualify for the deepest discounts in camp pricing. | |
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HELP NEEDED: CAMP BUILDERS
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The Camp Builders program provides volunteers an opportunity to give back by helping with maintenance and upkeep at Ockanickon Scout Reservation. Projects include improving camp roads, painting, siding, door replacement, installing flag poles, and much more!
Both older youth and adults are invited to the Camp Builder workdays, which generally run from 8:30am until 4pm. Can’t spend the entire day, that’s ok! Anytime is much appreciated! There is plenty of work to be done!
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The next Camp Builder workday is Saturday, September 21. | |
UPCOMING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES | |
NATIONAL YOUTH LEADER TRAINING | |
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National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is a 6 day leadership course for scouts ages 13-20.
This is an opportunity for Scouts to learn and enhance the skills needed to lead their unit to success. Take advantage of the early registration pricing between now and September 8!
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Location: Ockanickon Scout Reservation (5787 State Park Road, Pipersville, PA 18947)
Dates: November 8-10 and 22-24 (must attend both weekends)
- Arrive by 5PM on Fridays, Dismissal on Sundays at 4:30PM
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$300 Early Registration on or before 9/8/24
- $330 Registration 9/9/24-10/6/24
- $360 Late Registration 10/7/24-10/20/24
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All adult Scouters are invited for a fun, exciting, and action-packed program where they will learn and build on leadership skills and experiences they can use back in their home units as well as in their life outside of Scouting. The Wood Badge course teaches the best in modern leadership theories in the context of traditional Scouting activities. | |
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The course will be held at Ockanickon Scout Reservation over 2 weekends:
Please contact Course Director John Nieradka with any questions.
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ONLINE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES | |
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There are over 200 supplemental training courses available at the BSA online learning center. Trainings are divided into different modules to make it easier and less time intensive.
There are topical courses on outdoor programs and safety, and there are also position specific training courses for a variety of roles. Some of the available training includes:
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- Scoutmaster
- Merit Badge Counselor
- Troop Committee Chair
- Troop Committee Member
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- Cubmaster
- Den Leader & Assistant
- Pack Committee Chair
- Pack Committee Member
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- Chartered Organization Representative
- Commissioner
- New Member Coordinator
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How To Find: Online training is accessed via My.Scouting, similar to youth protection training. | |
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Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
- For Cub Scout leaders
- Required for a pack to go camping
- October 5-6
- Ockanickon Scout Reservation, Pipersville, PA
- Course limited to 30 participants
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Filling Fast! Click here to register
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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
- For Scouts BSA leaders
- Basic Scouting skills to be fully trained as a Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster
- October 5-6
- Ockanickon Scout Reservation, Pipersville, PA
- Click here to register
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SCOUTS BSA FALL CAMPOREES | |
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There are two great camporee options for Scouts BSA troops this fall! Learn more at the links below:
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JAMBOREE ON THE AIR/INTERNET | |
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Jamboree-on-the-Air, or JOTA, is an annual Scouting event sponsored by the World Organization of the Scouting Movement (WOSM). This is the largest Scouting event of the year, with thousands of Scouts around the world talking to one another! Amateur radio stations around the world help Scouts participate. If the conditions are right, it is common for over a hundred Scouting countries to talk to each other during the weekend.
Washington Crossing Council Amateur Radio Operators plan to have K3OSR at the Ockanickon Scout Reservation Science Center, W2ZQ at Mercer County Airport, and the Penn Wireless Association at Pennsylvania's Washington Crossing Historic Park active for Jamboree on The Air (JOTA) 2024. The stations plan to be open from 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, October 19, 2024. All Cubs, Scouts, and Venturers are welcome.
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SCOUTS BSA & VENTURING
Air Rifle Competition
- No pre-registration required; $5 to be paid at the door; 12-4pm
- September 8
- October 6
- November 3
- December 8
Rifle Merit Badge
- $20 fee
- Click here to register
- Must attend all 4 sessions to complete the merit badge: Sept 8, Oct 6, Nov 3, & Dec 8
Order of the Arrow Induction Weekend
Order of the Arrow Fall Fellowship
COPE & Climbing Weekends
Cooking Extravaganza Fall Camporee
Jamboree on the Air
Order of the Arrow Fall Fellowship
Blood, Bones & Boo-Boos Fall Camporee
Camp Staff Tryout Weekend
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National Youth Leadership Training
- November 8-10
- November 22-24
CUB SCOUTS
Shooting Sports Events
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ADULT LEADERS
Camp Builder Days
Chainsaw Work Days
- September 14
- October 12
- November 9
- December 14
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Contact Ranger Alec to learn more
Cub Scout BALOO Training
Scouts BSA IOLS training
NRA Shotgun Instructor Course
NRA Range Safety Officer Course
- November 16
- Must be 21+
- Bring lunch
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JOIN IN AT THE SPORTING CLAYS CLASSIC | |
The Sporting Clays Classic is a favorite special event fundraiser for the council. All shooters can join in on October 10. This event typically sells out, so sign up now. | | |
SILVER BEAVER NOMINATIONS DUE | |
The Washington Crossing Council Silver Beaver selection committee will be meeting in September to select the 2024 class of award recipients. Nominations will be accepted through September 13. Completed nomination forms can be emailed to Anna Marie Pepper or mailed to council service center: 1 Scout Way, Doylestown PA 18901. | |
SCOUT SHOP & COUNCIL SERVICE CENTER HOURS | |
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Scout Shop Hours
- Monday-Thursday: 10am-6pm
- Friday: 10am-3pm
- Select Saturdays: 10am-1pm
Special Hours & Adjustments
- Sept 2: Closed for Labor Day
Uniform Promotion: 20% off uniform bottoms when purchased with a matching program shirt through December 24.
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Upcoming Select Saturdays
- September 14
- September 21
- September 28
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DISTRICT NEWSLETTERS FROM AUGUST 2024 | |
Find copies of the most recent (August) district newsletters by clicking below: | |
The Washington Crossing Council has a number of special newsletters. Scouters may self subscribe to any of them by using this subscription link. | | | | |
