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Congratulations to our 2025 Award Recipients!
Cub Scouter of the Year:
Ken Mascola - Pack 149
Nathan Charron - Pack 92
Michael Rodriguez - Pack 199
Rich Refalo - Pack 149
Higgins Award (HA HA):
Mason Garrity - Pack 61
Cubmaster of the Year:
Zack Claar - Pack 92
Fleur De Lis Award:
Linda Jaszyn - Troop 288
Amanda Burke - Troop 432
Andrea Matthews - Crew 188
Christine Pereira - Troop 62
Dan Pacyna - Pack 61
Elizabeth Gallagher - Troop 121
Eric Migliorino - Troop 186B
Gerard "Gerry" Mayers - Troop 108B
Jennifer Quandt - Troop 199 Jennifer Schneider - Pack 149
Jessica Shalhoub - Pack 199
Julie Whitley - Troop 186G
Kevin Forrester - Troop 65
Morgan Claar - Pack 92
Rich Stratton - Troop 194
Commissioner of the Year:
DJ Lapczynski, District Volunteer
Kevin Brady, District Volunteer
Scouter of the Year:
Ed Szeliga - Pack 149
Chris Runk - Troop 194
Lisa Coster - Troop 65
Long Time Scouter:
Laura Morris Troop 62
New Plugger:
Andy Perry - Troop 62
Jana McElroy - Pack 92
Tesher Andres, District Volunteer
Tricia Giordano - Troop 194
Joe David - Pack 114
Robert Delia - Troop 432
Old Plugger:
Bill Wallace, District Volunteer
PJ Ehmann Troop 199
Friends of HAD:
Lone Eagle Brewing
Lebanon Township Parks Department
Scoutmaster of the Year:
Glenn Brunje - Troop 194
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Join us for "Invention Convention"
STEM and Scouting collide at the Fall 2025 Cub-a-rama! "Invention Convention" invites Cub Scouts and their families to spend the day at Kuser Park playing the part of a mad scientist. Cub Scouts will design and build their own inventions, make crafts, play games, and participate in range & target activities!
When: Saturday, September 27
from 9am to 3pm
Where: Kuser Park, 390 Newkirk Ave,
Hamilton, NJ 08610
Cost: $20/Cub Scout, $10/Adult
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One Minute. Big Impact. Fill Out the School Survey
Help us grow Scouting across Washington Crossing Council! We’re asking every leader to fill out the School Access Survey using the button below. This quick survey will help us understand where we have access and where we need support. Our goal is for every pack and troop to grow this year — and that starts with solid information. By sharing your school access details, you’re helping us target resources effectively, build a winning recruitment strategy, and ensure Scouting thrives in your community. Please take a moment to complete the survey today — your input is essential to our success!
| | Popcorn Kickoff - Save the Date | | |
Earn an Extra 4% Commission Just by Attending the Rally!
Whether your unit has sold popcorn in the past, trying for the first time, or returning after a hiatus from popcorn sales, the selling season starts at the popcorn kickoff. All units who send a representative to the rally will earn an additional 4% commission on all sales!
There will be 2 Popcorn Kickoff Rallies:
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Thursday, July 24 at 7pm; New Hope Solebury Upper Elementary (Cafeteria), New Hope, PA
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Tuesday, July 29 at 7pm; Ewing Library (Conference Room), Ewing Township, NJ
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Cub Scout Adventure camp is the perfect opportunity to experience camping with your Cub Scout. The three-day, two-night camp provides an opportunity for Cub Scouts to participate in ten different program areas including: swimming, fishing, boating, archery, sling shots, BB guns, gaga ball, climbing tower, nature hike and more. The program is delivered by the Ockanickon camp staff July 27 to July 29.
Food in the air-conditioned dining hall, tents and cots are included. All you need to bring is your personal gear and Cub Scout!
For information contact Michelle Cathers
| | Welcome to Ockanickon Scout Reservation, nestled in the beautiful town of Pipersville, Pennsylvania! Established in 1941, Ockanickon Scout Reservation has become synonymous with adventure, character-building, and lifelong memories. Experience the magic of the outdoors and discover your true potential amidst the splendor of our remarkable wilderness. Surrounded by the picturesque landscapes of Bucks County, our 240-acre wooded haven offers a unique and immersive outdoor experience. From cooking and camping to swimming and canoeing, our expansive facilities cater to a wide array of merit badges, as well as a variety of other activities like volley ball tournaments and Leave No Trace Training! In addition to offering a range of diverse programs and activities, we strive to provide an inclusive and nurturing environment for scouts of all ages and backgrounds. Our commitment to scouting principles and the development of young leaders is at the core of everything we do. | | Come join us at Ockanickon Scout Reservation, where adventure, growth, and lifelong friendships await! | | | |
The 2025 Cub Scout Day Camp “Passport to Adventure” will be here before you know it! Registration is open!
Below are the 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
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All advancements earned by Cub Scouts need to be reported. Now that the Cub program runs concurrently with each school year, this year's program will soon be over so don't break for the summer without reporting all advancements earned during this program year as Cubs will move to the next rank in September. In fact, Scouting America highly recommends that advancements be reported on a monthly basis.
Scouting America provides Scoutbook Plus for just this purpose. It provides many benefits in addition to being the official method for reporting advancements. However, if you are not familiar with this program, you can submit an advancement report to the Registrar, Anna Marie Pepper, at the Council Service Center, who will upload the information. Our Cubs deserve to have their achievements recognized not only on the Pack level, but also in their Scouting record.
Please contact the Hunterdon Arrowhead Advancement Chair, Art Dunn, if you would like to know more or have questions about Scoutbook Plus. The Hunterdon Arrowhead District volunteer members are available to support your unit.
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Merit Badge Pamphlet downloads are now FREE!
After years of discussion, as of early May, ALL merit badge pamphlets can be downloaded for FREE from scouting.org. This is part of a broad effort to enhance the merit badge program with online resources. See the Digital Resource Guide (access through link below) to see some amazing Aviation Merit Badge content, with more to come. Indeed, two new merit badges are due to be announced soon, with ONLY online resources. This builds on the exciting Scouts BSA Test Lab (access through link below) where three prototype activities can be performed, and depending on popularity and feedback, may become official merit badges.
One caution…the pamphlet pdf’s were populated as-is from the current Scout Shop print files, and not all have been updated with the latest requirements. Always check Scouting.org for the latest requirements. (access through link below)
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A trained Den Leader is the key to retaining Cub Scouts in the program. To assist packs, the council’s training committee provides several different options for training including:
In-person pack visits
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Have a few leaders in your pack in need of training? The training committee has trainers who will come to your pack and provide Den Leader training. For more information email: John Nieradka
Regional Training Meetings
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The training committee will hold Den Leader training meetings Friday, October 10 at Ockanickon Scout Reservation in Pipersville, PA and Saturday, November 1 at Fisher Middle School in Ewing, NJ.
| | | 2026 Klondike Derby - Save the Date! | | |
Hello Hunterdon Arrowhead District! As you head into your annual planning for the coming year, please be sure to SAVE THE DATE for the 2026 Klondike next winter!
Where:
Memorial Park in Lebanon
67 Bunnvale Road
Glen Gardner, NJ 07830
When:
January 23-25
More details including registration will be coming soon.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
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- A committee is being formed to explore holding a "Cub Scout Camporee for 2026".
- A "Marketing/Community Outreach/Recruiting Task Force" is being formed to increase the visibility and reach of scouting within Hunterdon. If you have graphic design skills or a talent for sales and marketing, please consider sharing those skills with the district.
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"Cub Scout Day Camp 2026" will only happen if there are 2 people willing to volunteer as Camp Director and Program Director to run the event. Both positions require a time commitment for planning the week and attending a weekend of National Camp School. If both positions are not filled by August there will not be a HAD Cub Scout Day Camp 2026.
If you are interested in being involved in any of these projects, please contact Chris Phelan or Janell Bunger-Spiecha with your interest.
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HAD has several Google Group communities used for communicating information to HAD Scouters.
If you want to be part of our google group communities use these links to sign up and be sure to answer the questions.
| | | A Message from the District Chair | | |
Celebrating Our Scouting Spirit
Dear Members of the Hunterdon Arrowhead District,
As we reflect on the recent Hunterdon Arrowhead District Awards, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to each of our award recipients and offer my sincere appreciation to every Scouter, volunteer, and supporter who continues to make an impact in our communities.
The District Awards are more than a celebration of individual accomplishments—they are a testament to the powerful spirit of Scouting alive and thriving in Hunterdon County. Each honoree exemplifies the values of leadership, service, and dedication that are the cornerstone of the Scouting movement. Whether mentoring a new Scout, organizing community service projects, or simply leading by example, your efforts are shaping the character and future of the youth we serve.
As Lord Baden-Powell once said, “The spirit is there in every boy; it has to be discovered and brought to light.” Your daily actions—large and small—help bring that spirit to life. You are guiding the next generation to become responsible citizens, kind neighbors, and strong leaders.
Thank you for living the Scout Oath and Law and for continuing to uplift and inspire the youth of Hunterdon County. Your dedication is the foundation upon which Scouting stands, and your impact will be felt for generations to come.
Yours in Scouting,
Chris Phelan
Chair, Hunterdon Arrowhead District
Scouting America, Washington Crossing Council
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Commissioner Meeting: August 4
District Committee Meeting: September 3
Next Roundtable: September 10
| | Scout Shop will be closed Friday, July 4 in observance of Indepencance Day and all Mondays through Labor Day! | | | | |
