Blue and Gold Celebration | | Pack 191 at their Blue and Gold celebration on May 15! | | | | Cub Scouts at Ockanickon Scout Reservation participating in the Spring Cub-a-rama on May 3! | | | |
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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Stay tuned... more information coming soon!
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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
| | Come join us at Ockanickon Scout Reservation, where adventure, growth, and lifelong friendships await! | | 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. | | |
SAVE THE DATE!
🎉 Join Us for the Hunterdon Arrowhead District Awards Night!
Gather with fellow Scouters to celebrate the achievements of our dedicated volunteers at the annual Arrowhead District Awards Night. It’s a special evening to recognize those who have gone above and beyond to support Scouting in our community.
📅 Date: Wednesday, June 4th
📍 Location: Pavilion at Sauerland Outdoor Center
1124-A Route 629 (Stanton Lebanon Road)
Lebanon, NJ 08833
🕖 Time: 7 – 9pm
What to Bring:
✅ $5 suggested donation to cover the facility fee
✅ A small dessert or beverage to share
✅ A camp chair (just in case seating is tight)
Note: The district will provide paper goods, so just bring your smiles and good spirits! Award recipients will be informed in advance that they have been nominated for an award, ensuring they have the opportunity to join in this celebration.
We look forward to seeing you there as we honor the outstanding efforts that keep our district strong and vibrant.
Yours in Scouting,
The Arrowhead District Committee
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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.
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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.
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SCOUT DAY at the
PHILADELPHIA ZOO!
May 24
Bring your Scouts to the Zoo for a day of animal adventures! Each ticket includes General Admission on your selected date, alongside access to the Amazon Rainforest Carousel, SEPTA PZ Express Kiddie Train, Wings of Asia, and our onsite Keeper Chats. Attraction availability may be subject to weather, capacity, mechanical, and/or animal-related issues. Attraction passes will be available for pick-up after check-in at North Gate (Main Entrance).
We require a minimum of one (1) chaperone per ten (10) Scouts. Scouts and their chaperones are encouraged to wear their uniforms to celebrate our Scouting Community.
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If you have any questions, please contact:
Group Sales Department
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Dear Friends of Scouting,
On behalf of the entire Hunterdon Arrowhead District Committee, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you who joined us for our recent Leadership Recognition event. Your presence and support made the evening truly special as we honored a remarkable leader in our community—Hunterdon County Administrator and Mayor of Frenchtown, Brad Myhre.
Brad's steadfast commitment to public service and community leadership reflects the very values we aim to instill in the young people of our Scouting programs. Recognizing his contributions was not only a celebration of his achievements but also a tribute to the spirit of service and civic responsibility that Scouting strives to promote.
The success of this event was made possible by your generosity, enthusiasm, and ongoing support for the mission of Scouting America, Washington Crossing Council Hunterdon Arrowhead District raised over $10,000. Together, we are helping to shape the next generation of leaders who will follow in the footsteps of role models like Brad.
Thank you once again for your continued dedication to Scouting and to the Hunterdon Arrowhead District. We look forward to seeing you at future events and working together to strengthen Scouting in our community.
Yours in Scouting,
Christopher J. Phelan
Chair, Hunterdon Arrowhead District Committee
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Commissioner Meeting: June 2
District Committee Meeting: June 11
Next Roundtable: September 10
| | Scout Shop will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day and all Mondays through Labor Day! | | | | |
