Cub Scout Day Camp

Cub Scout Day Camp will be offered to Cub Scouts throughout Washington Crossing Council in July and August of this year. Day Camp is a week-long program that runs from 9am-4pm each day. Day Camp programs will be offered in four separate locations throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania in order to cover as much of the council’s geography as possible.

WHAT HAPPENS AT DAY CAMP?

Cub Scouts of all ranks can attend (although Tigers will need to register with an adult Tiger Partner). Like a regular Cub pack, Cub Scouts are assigned a den with Scouts in their own grade. They will stay in these dens for the week while participating in outdoor skills, STEM activities, games, cooking, crafts, nature, and much more! Campers will learn new skills, make new friends, and earn recognition for their accomplishments. Day camp takes place from 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday, at each location. Each camp also has a check-in on Sunday to pick up camp shirts and take care of any last-minute paperwork.

SAVE THE DATES

The 2025 Cub Scout Day Camp “Passport to Adventure” will be here before you know it! Registration will begin on February 1.

Below are the tentative dates and locations of each camp:

• Rosedale Park, Pennington, NJ: July 7-11
• Core Creek Park, Langhorne, PA: July 14-18
• Mercer County Park, West Windsor, NJ: July 21-25
• Ockanickon Scout Reservation, Pipersville, PA: Aug 4-8

Interested in volunteering for a week of camp? Contact Kevin Ott

*Dates and locations could change based on park availability; finalized schedule will be available by the end of January.

Gold Rush

Gold Rush is an outdoor themed event for teams of Cub Scouts. The theme for this event is based on the Great California Gold Rush. The Cub Scouts are encouraged to do their best in fun activities at a series of "towns" (stations), where they will be awarded a "claim" of "gold nuggets" based on their performance. The format is similar to the Scouts BSA Klondike Derby, but the Cub Scouts bring a Pack constructed “Conestoga Wagon” instead of a sled. Award will also be given to best Conestoga wagon.

Date:  Saturday, April 5 (Rain or Shine – cancelled for severe weather)

Schedule:     

•    7:45 AM - 8:30 AM Set up towns.

•   8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Check-in for Cub Scout teams 

•    9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Opening Ceremony and Instructions

•    9:15 AM - 11:45 AM Gold Rush!!!

•   11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Tally & Awards

•   12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Clean-up

Location: Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, 130 E. Swamp Road (SR 313), Doylestown PA 18901

Fee: 

$8 for Cub Scouts on or before March 31

Pinewood Derby

Build memories and develop skills with Pinewood Derby!

Since 1953, Cub Scouts have raced hand-carved wooden cars down a track, learning about craftsmanship and competition. Whether you aim to be the fastest, most creative, or just have fun, Pinewood Derby celebrates teamwork, family time, and the spirit of friendly competition.

Join in the fun on March 15. Location details will be announced soon.

Den Leader Training

SAVE THE DATE: Adventure Con

Annual Giving Campaign

Scouting America WCC Updates

• Last spring, the Boy Scouts of America national council announced that it will be changing its name to Scouting America. This change reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to welcoming every youth in America to experience the benefits of Scouting. The name change will formally go into effect on February 8, 2025, which is the organization’s 115th birthday. Locally, the council will still be known as "Washington Crossing Council", and formally will appear as "Scouting America, Washington Crossing Council".
• Washington Crossing Council has a new website link: https://www.wccscouting.org
• The council and district newsletters are being caught in some reader's spam filters. To help ensure delivery, Scouters are encouraged to add news@wccscouting.org to their contacts.

Upcoming Events

Plan Ahead:

• Commissioner Meeting, March 6
• District Committee Meeting: March 6
• Roundtable: March 13
• Pinewood Derby, March 15