Tamanend

District

June 2025

WASHINGTON CROSSING COUNCIL

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

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!

School Survey

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!

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:

• Thursday, July 24 at 7pm; New Hope Solebury Upper Elementary (Cafeteria), New Hope, PA



• Tuesday, July 29 at 7pm; Ewing Library (Conference Room), Ewing Township, NJ

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

• 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 contact: John Nieradka

Regional Training Meetings

• 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. 

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 Tamanend Advancement Chair, Tom DeShields, if you would like to know more or have questions about Scoutbook Plus. The Tohickon District volunteer members are available to support your unit.

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)

Cub Scout Adventure Camp

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

Commissioner Meeting: September 10

District Committee Meeting: August 28

Roundtable: September 10

Scout Shop will be closed Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day and all Mondays through Labor Day!