We hope everybody had a great Scouting summer and has been taking advantage of all the great activities that Scouting has to offer. These last days of August mean that the Scouting season resumes in full-force in a couple of weeks, so here are your Four Things To Know for the end of August!

• Cub Scout Fall Fest 
• Tri-District Camporee
• Membership Assistance
• "It's a Great Day to Be a Scout"

Plus, Dates to Know and a new Fun Fact.

Cub Scout Fall Fest

The Musser outdoor fun continues in October as we host our Cub Scout Fall Fest - a full day of programs designed to keep the adventure of Cub Scouting alive for the whole family! Join us on Saturday October 15, 22, or 29 for all of the excitement. Program will run 9AM - 4PM.

Activities are designed for Cubs and siblings of all levels and abilities, and will include: Archery, BB’s, Handicrafts, Pumpkin Carving, Bouldering, STEM, Nature, and more fun! All Youth participants will receive a Fall Fest patch.  Space is limited, so Pre-registration is required; walk-ins cannot be accommodated.

To download a flyer or to register, visit the Fall Fest website today.

District Camporee

Join fellow Troops of the Constellation, Minquas, and Baden Powell Districts at the annual Tri-District Camporee, being held this year October 21 to 23 at Green Lane Park (Perkiomenville).  This year's theme is Pirates of the Caribbean, and will include using knots to creating a Spanish Windlass, using map and compass to find buried treasure, and firing a cannon?!  It promises to a fun-filled weekend.  Come for the day or camp for the weekend.

Interested?  Need more information?  Planning on attending?  Space is limited to 50 Patrols: click here to pre-register and to receive additional information. 

Membership Assistance

With Fall quickly approaching, The District and Council are here to support your recruitment efforts. Here is how we can help:

• Facebook ads for your recruitment events
• Printing of fliers and buddy cards
• Recruitment kits are available at the council office (includes fliers, giveaways, etc)
• Yard signs are also available at the council office

If you need anything, please feel free to contact our District Membership professional, Rhys Wallace, at rhys.wallace@scouting.org or at 610-906-9140.

"It's a Great Day to Be a Scout"

Anybody who has met our Council Chief Executive, Dan Templar, knows that everyday is "a great day to be Scout." And this summer was proof of that; here are some highlights from this Summer.  

• Our District's Troops advanced their Scouting skills at summer camp at Resica Falls, Horseshoe, Rodney, Trexler, and other great Scout Reservations.
• Many Cubs from our District participated in Day Camps, Family Weekends, and even a Webelos Week at Resica Falls.  
• Cub Pack 11 scouts and alumni participated in a pre-game at the Philadelphia Union. 
• Radnor 284 Trailblazers girl Troop participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
• Troops 122, 151, 176, 176G, and many others participated in their local 4th of July Parades and other events. 
• District Order of the Arrow members went to the National Order of the Arrow Conference in Knoxville, TN.  
• Radnor Troop 284 did the weeklong Fawn Run backpacking experience at Resica Falls Scout Reservation.
• The District has had 30 Scouts achieve the rank of Eagle this year, including its first two female Eagle Scout this summer. 
• William O'Hara of Troop 122 was awarded the 2022 Camp Staff Member of the Year at Resica Falls. What a great recognition.

All of these adventures could be found on our District Facebook page; keep up to date on our District activities at the Constellation District Facebook page. 

Dates to Know

For a full list of Council events, check out the Council Program Update.

Popcorn Fundraising - Fall 2022

Popcorn sales have started and continue to November.  To participate, check out the Council website or contract our District Fundraising Professional, Ryan Martin. 

National Youth Leadership Training 

Sept 30-Oct 1 & Oct 7-9 at Musser Scout Reservation

Click here for more information and to register. 

Wood Badge - Weekends of August 26th and September 10th

Click here for more information and to register for the BSA's premier leadership training program for Adults. Space is limited; register before it sells out.

Quarterly District Roundtable:  Tuesday October 11

Cub Scout Fall Fest:  October 15, 22, or 29

A full day of scouting adventures for the family.  Visit the Fall Fest website

Tri-District Camporee, Weekend of October 21 to 23

Join the other units in the Constellation, Minquas, & Baden-Powell Districts (Service Area 2 in Delaware and Montgomery Counties) for a weekend of fun and friendly competition. Click here for more information. 

Scouting for Food: Saturday November 12 and 19

Fun Fact to Know

Musser Scout Reservation is a 1400 acre property in Marlborough Township owned by the Cradle of Liberty Council; 1200 of these acres are protected by a conservation easement. 

The reservation is made up of three camps:  Delmont, Hart, and Garrison.

• Camp Delmont was started in 1916.  Its name is a combination of the DELaware and MONTgomery County Council, later known as the Valley Forge Council. 
• Camp Hart opened in 1930 and was part of the Philadelphia Council prior to its merger with the Valley Forge Council to form the Cradle of Liberty Council.
• Camp Garrison opened in 2000 and is devoted to Cub Scouting, including themed camping areas.

Key People to Know

Constellation District Volunteer Leadership (Key 2)

John Cluver, District Chair

Rob Shillingford, District Commissioner

Service Area 2 Professional Team

Ryan Martin, Team Lead and Fundraising Specialist

Rhys Wallace, Membership Specialist

Aaron Munson, Service & Program Specialist

Constellation District Website: Click Here

Constellation District Instagram:  @constellation_district 

Constellation District Facebook page: Click Here

Do you have news or photos on a new Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow induction, or anything else to share on the District's Facebook page? Contact our Public Relations Chair, Rose Sutkowski, to get it posted.