We are looking for help across the reservation as we get camp ready for Spring events and campers.
Good Friday - COL Office Closed - Scout Shop Open
Join the Catholic Committee for the Scout Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Join us as we prepare for our Spring & Summer campers!
Join us in celebrating our 2022 Class of Silver Beaver award recipients and other volunteer recognitions.
Learn from Unit Leaders who have had success in funding their program and want to share their best practices.
This new event will gives Scouts of all ages a chance to learn more about Emergency Preparedness practices.
This training certifies an adult to operate the BB or Archery range.
This training certifies an adult to operate a chainsaw at a BSA camp.
This is the premier Youth leadership training in the BSA.
Calling all OA Members - join us for a weekend of fellowship and service at Resica Falls!
We are looking for help across the reservation as we get camp ready for Spring events and campers.
Interested in earning Stem/NOVA awards? Learn more and register today!
Learn from Unit Leaders who have had success in funding their program and want to share their best practices.
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Council Annual Dinner - April 25 |
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Don't forget to join us for the Council Annual Dinner on Monday, April 25! This is our annual opportunity to recognize the outstanding volunteers who make Scouting possible! The highlight of the event is awarding the Silver Beaver Award to 7 deserving recipients this year: Bobby Burkhart, Tom Finley, Jim Foster, Patricia Green, Ed Grivner, Gary Hodge Sr., and Dave Mulvey.
Registration has been extended to Monday, April 17, so made sure you register today!!
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Emergency Preparedness Event |
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Being prepared is a core component of Scouting, and we are hosting an event to help Scouts learn how to prepare for every-day emergencies that can occur.
Join us April 29-May 1 at Camp Hart and have a chance for your Cubs and Scouts to learn about emergency service gear and vehicles, have a chance to work on a merit badge, and participate in shooting sports! You can participate for the day or stay all weekend!
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Resica Falls Featured as an Amazing Camp! |
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We are excited to share that Resica Falls was featured in the March version of ScoutLife Magazine as an Amazing camp!
With a friendly staff, and a program that spans nearly 70 merit badges, plus exciting options like ATV, COPE, High Adventure excursions, and a top-notch First Year Camper Program, Resica has something for everyone!
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Cub Scout Summer Day Camps |
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We have Community Day Camps focused on safety and fun throughout the Delaware Valley for boys and girls entering first through fifth grade in September 2022. This year's theme is Medieval Adventures, where Cubs will travel back in time of Kings and Queens to enjoy a fun interactive experience!
Register now to join us for a great summer day camp!
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NYLT - Premier Youth Leadership Training |
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Want to help your Scouts & Venturers enhance their Leadership Skills? NYLT centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what they must KNOW, and what they must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the meaning of Leadership.
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Wood Badge - Premier Adult Leadership Training |
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Want to Enhance Your Leadership Skills?
Join us August 26-28 & September 10-11 for a fun, exciting, and action packed program! Wood badge is designed to provide members with leadership skills and experiences they can use in Scouting, business, and life. The course teaches the best in modern leadership theories in the context of traditional Scouting activities.
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We are excited to once again offer weekend summer camp opportunities for Cub Scouts and their families! Join us at Camp Garrison for Cub Family Camp, where you'll be able to camp-out, go hiking, fishing, shoot BB's and Archery, crafts, and enjoy s'mores over the campfire! |
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Monthly Merit Badge Workshops |
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We will be hosting monthly Merit Badge workshops to help Scouts looking to learn more and advance along the Scouting trail! Our next session is on April 23, will feature Electricity, Energy, Robotics, Electronics, Nuclear Science & Plant Science.
Classes will be 9:00am – 12:00pm and 12:30–3:30pm.
Each MB is only one session, so Scouts can take up to two badges each day, one in the morning, and one in the afternoon.
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Upcoming STEM Programs at Cobbs Creek |
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The COL STEM/Nova Committee is happy to offer monthly Nova Award programming for both Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA at the Cobbs Creek Environmental Center. These awards are great opportunities for scouts to explore STEM within the scouting program.
The cost for each Nova Award session is $10 per scout and all of the requirements will be completed during these sessions, except for the Merit Badge requirement for Scouts BSA, see requirements here and for more information and to register visit https://colbsa.org/stemnova.
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Unit Fundraising Workshops |
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This Spring the Cradle of Liberty Council will be hosting Unit Fundraising Workshops on April 28th or May 25th. At these workshops you will learn from Unit Leaders who have had success in funding their program and want to share their best practices for:
- helping Units plan how to cover their Unit expenses and,
- helping their Unit Families to reduce or eliminate their out-of-pocket Scouting expenses all together.
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Some Cub Elective Adventures being Retired |
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A note from the National Council -
If your Bear Cub Scout earned the World of Sound elective adventure, he or she was one of the few who did. To be more agile in program development, 19 elective adventures will be retired, effective May 31, 2022. These 19 elective adventures have been some of the least popular with some being earned by fewer than 3% of Cub Scouts.
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Give-Back in Service to Our Camps |
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We are fortunate to have two beautiful Scout Reservations, and we need your help to keep them maintained and ready to welcome Scouts! Both Resica Falls and Musser have work days scheduled this Winter and Spring, and we'd love to have you join us! If you are helping for the day Saturday, ask about how to get a campsite for free that weekend!
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Upcoming Leader Training Opportunities |
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Training opportunities abound this Winter and Spring! Whether you are looking for position-specific training, outdoor skills training, shooting sports training, or others, we have the courses to help you provide a great experience for your Scouts! |
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Jewish Committee on Scouting Reminders |
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The Jewish Committee on Scouting is proud to share about their upcoming programs and financial aid opportunities for 2022. There are several opportunities for Jewish Scouts to participate in excellent religious programs such as Kinnus, religious awards, and many financial aid opportunities.
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2023 National Scout Jamboree |
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Dates have been set and registration is now live - Join us for the Scouting event of a lifetime!
The Jamboree is a gathering of nearly 45,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff that showcases everything that is great about the BSA and its members. Over the course of 10 summer days, once every four years, the Boy Scouts of America comes together.
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Everyone has a Superpower - WE NEED YOURS! |
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Everyone has a superpower skill that you can use to help Scouting thrive, and we need your help!
A few skills we particularly need are:
- Skilled Trades - Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Roofing, Masonry, Contractors
- Email and Social Media Marketing
- Trainers
- Event leaders and volunteers
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COL COVID-19 Safety Guideline Reminders |
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We want all Scouts, leaders, and their families to have a safe and fun Scouting experience. With that goal in mind, we continue to monitor and adhere to the local authorities regarding updates to our COVID-19 safety guidelines. Click the button below for our latest reminders. |
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