Upcoming Events - Feb. 18 2026

Pilgrimage & Encampment - March 6-8

Join us as we honor the sacrifice of George Washington and the Continental Army, as part of the the longest-running, continuous Scouting event in the world!


Merit Badge College - March 14 & April 18

Save the date to join us for our Council Merit Badge College, offering dozens of Merit Badges for hundreds of Scouts! More information and registration coming in February.


BB & Archery Rangemaster Training - March 28 & June 6

These are the trainings needed to open the BB or Archery range at camp!


Unami Lodge Spring Service Weekend 1 - April 10-12

Calling all OA Members - join us for a weekend of service and fellowship at Camp Hart! This is a great opportunity for elected Ordeal candidates to take their Ordeal!


Council Annual Dinner - April 19

Join us for the signature event of the year where we recognize the dedicated volunteers for their tremendous dedication to Scouting with the top council-level awards! Registration coming in February.


Liberty Jam Council Camporee - May 1-3

Experience a weekend packed with adventure, fellowship, and patriotic spirit as we honor the past and build the future!


Unami Lodge Spring Service Weekend 2 - May 15-17

Calling all OA Members - join us for a weekend of service and fellowship at Resica Falls! This is a great opportunity for elected Ordeal candidates to take their Ordeal!


Wood Badge Training Course - May 29-31 & June 13-14

Wood Badge teaches adults the skills that will be valuable not just as a leader in their scouting unit, but throughout their many roles in life.


National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - June 27-July 2 & Aug. 9-14

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) teaches youth the skills that will be valuable not just as a leader in their scouting unit, but throughout their lifetime.


Cub Family Weekend - July 24-26

Cub Scouts and their families are encouraged to join us for a fun weekend of Cub activities at Camp Hart! We'll do the cooking and provide the entertainment, you just bring your personal gear and tent! Registration opens in February.


Upcoming Musser Work Days - Mar. 14, April 11, May 9

Help us make improvements to camp and prepare for upcoming events!


Upcoming Resica Service Days - March 21, April 18, and June 13

Help us make improvements to camp and prepare for upcoming events!

Safety Moment - First Aid Kits

All Scouts and Scout leaders—as representatives of an organization whose motto is “Be Prepared”—should be sure they are always ready with an appropriate first-aid kit when it’s needed. Your kit might be simple or more complex if you are trained to use it properly. But the kit must always be on hand and stocked with every essential item.

Pilgrimage and Encampment - March 6-8

Join us March 6-8 at Fort Washington State Park as we honor the sacrifice of George Washington and the Continental Army, as part of the the longest-running, continuous Scouting event in the world!

Scouts will learn about life in the Continental Army, with special guest reenactors helping to make it feel like you are stepping back in time to the American Revolution.

LIBERTY JAM 2026

Join Scouts from across the Cradle of Liberty Council for the 2026 Liberty Jam, our council Camp-o-Ree celebrating 250 years of American independence!


Join us May 1-3, 2026 at Green Lane Park to experience a weekend packed with adventure, fellowship, and patriotic spirit as we honor the past and build the future!


From high-energy activities to patriotic fun, this is the event of the year you won’t want to miss.


Registration is live, so be sure to mark your calendars and register now to join us!

News - Credit/Debit Card Processing Fee

We want to make our Scouting community aware of a change we are making for credit/debut card transactions. As of Tuesday, February 17, we have included the credit/debit card processing fee as an additional charge on card transactions. We recognize that this is an additional cost on our units and families - if you prefer to not pay the credit/debit card transaction fee, you are able to use the eCheck option when paying online, or you can pay with a check or cash at the council office.

Trained to Make a Difference

One of the important tasks you are asked to do as you join and continue to be a part of scouting is to be a trained leader. Why? 


Our youth depend on it and depend on YOU to keep them safe and provide a FUN, and engaging program. . . and training makes your job as a leader fun and easier as well!

Trained leaders deliver the promise of scouting to our youth – the promise of adventure, leadership and growth. A trained leader is knowledgeable and more confident in the role being performed. Trained leaders impact the quality of programs, safety, and a whole lot more. In other words, a trained leader is better prepared to make Scouting all it can be!


Cub Scout "Dino" Day Camps

Registration Now Open for All Cub Day Camps!

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of DINO fun and adventure at our Cub Day Camps! For 2026, we’re offering six camps in communities throughout the council, as well as two weeks of Cub Adventure Day Camps and a week of STEM Adventure Day Camp at Camp Garrison! Registration is live, so sign-up today so your Cub can have a great time at one of our 9 weeks of day camps!

Scouts BSA Summer Camp at Resica Falls

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Resica Falls! Experience the magic of Resica like never before with next years theme, Curse of the Mystic Waters! Be part of the excitement and join us this Summer!

If your unit is interested in a camp promotion, email us!

NEW - Merit Badge Day Camp at Camp Garrison Aug. 3-7

Join us for our first Merit Badge Day Camp at Camp Garrison! 

This camp will be a fun, hands-on week of learning and adventure! Scouts will have the opportunity to work toward a variety of merit badges led by experienced counselors, engage in skill-building activities, and explore new interests in an outdoor setting. Whether they’re discovering a new hobby or advancing on their Scouting journey, participants will leave with new knowledge, new confidence, and great memories from a week packed with achievement and adventure.


Webelos & AOL Week at Resica Falls - Aug. 2-8

Are you currently a Bear or Webelos looking for more excitement this Summer? Have you ever wanted to camp-out in a tent and experience the FUN of Scout camp?

THEN DO WE HAVE THE PROGRAM FOR YOU!!!

All Scouts who will be in 4th or 5th grade in the Fall are invited to join us at Resica Falls from Aug. 2-8 for Webelos & AOL Week.

This is going to be a mountain-top experience for those who participate. You'll get a full camp experience including sleeping in a tent, eating in the dining hall, and enjoying program!

2026 Wood Badge Course

Want to Enhance Your Leadership Skills?

Join us May 29-31 and June 13-14, 2026 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.

2027 Philmont Contingent - Space Available

Philmont Scout Ranch provides an unforgettable adventure in sky-high backpacking country along hundreds of miles of rugged, rocky trails. Program features combine the best of the Old West – horseback riding, burro packing, gold panning, chuck wagon dinners, and interpretive history – with exciting challenges for today, such as rock climbing, burro racing, mountain biking, and .30-06 rifle shooting. It’s an unbeatable recipe for fast-moving fun and the outdoors.


If your Troop, Crew, or Ship is interested in going to Philmont but needs the support of a Council Contingent to make it happen, email us to learn more!

Educators - Schedule a Field Trip at Musser

The Outdoor Adventure Lab is a program of the Cradle of Liberty Council, with the goal of harnessing the benefits of the outdoor education for all youth! We offer engaging and fun programs for teachers and school administrators to use Musser Scout Reservation for your next Field Trip! Contact Outdoor Adventure Lab Director Halia to learn more and schedule a trip!

Complete Angler Merit Badge Weekend - April 24-26

A weekend focused on learning the skills to earn the fishing, fly fishing and fish & wildlife management merit badges. During the weekend Scouts will learn to cast a fly rod, clean a fish, tie flies, conservation practices and other skills. Once the merit badges are complete the Scout can earn the Complete Angler award by making a fishing presentation to their unit, pack, ship or post

2026 Scouts BSA Merit Badge Updates

More than 80 merit badges have been updated to help Scouts explore modern careers and hobbies, build practical skills, and engage with current topics while preserving the traditions of Scouting


The updated requirements are now live in Scoutbook and on the online Merit Badge Hub. Scouts who began a merit badge on or after January 1, 2026 must use the new requirements. Scouts who started before that date may finish using the previous requirements or choose to switch to the updated version.

Range & Target Certifications Recorded

Good news - my.Scouting.org now allows for NRA and USA Archery certifications to be recorded in your my.Scouting profile! To be able to connect units interested in a Range program with certified instructors, we are asking anyone with an active certification to submit it so we can add it to your profile. Click the button to email your certifications, and we'll upload them!

Have the BEST Summer Ever - Join Camp Staff!

Looking for a way to spend your Summer that is FUN and REWARDING? Join our Camp Staff!


Each Summer we are looking for the best Scouts to staff our summer camps - Scouts who love camp, want to help other Scouts have a great camp experience, and who are looking for a fun way to spend their Summer. We have opportunities to spend the full-summer away at Resica Falls, or help for part of the summer during the day at Musser Day Camps!

Musser Adopt-a-Cabin/Campsite Program

Looking for a way to help us make improvements at Musser Scout Reservation? Want to find a project that your unit can work on together that you and others can enjoy?


Consider joining the Adopt-a-Cabin/Campsite program at Musser! Units who adopt a cabin or campsite help us to revitalize camp, and get free camping weekends as a thanks for their service.


To learn more and get involved, contact Ranger Lynn

Upcoming Leader Training Opportunities

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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