December 2025

The Unit Renewal deadline has passed, but it’s important that all Packs, Troops, Crews, and Ships complete their renewal as soon as possible. Units should immediately review their roster, confirm required leadership positions are filled, and ensure all registered adults have current training so the renewal can be finalized. Completing renewal promptly helps maintain active status, insurance coverage, and uninterrupted program delivery for Scouts. If your unit still needs to complete renewal or has questions, please contact your Commissioner or District Executive right away for assistance.

Fish Camp is a Cub Scout family camping adventure for all Cub Scouts at Ockanickon Scout Reservation, May 8–10. Cubs and parents will learn fishing knots, build their own rods, discover local fish species, and enjoy time on the shores of Great Buck Lake—with all meals included for a worry-free weekend of fun and learning.

SCOUTS BSA - If you are interested in staffing Fish Camp, follow the link below!

Advancement

Updated Life to Eagle Process!

The Life to Eagle Process has been revised to coincide with recent Guide to Advancement changes and Council specific instructions. This information is important for the Scouts, their parents, unit leaders and committee to familiarize themselves to better understand the Eagle Scout Service Project and the Eagle application processes. Encourage Scouts to review. This will help them navigate a daunting process. Knowledgeable unit leadership will be better equipped in supporting the efforts of Scouts on their trail to Eagle. The information is under the Advancement section of the website. Navigate to wccscouting.org, then to the Advancement section and to the Life to Eagle Process. Units interested in a Life to Eagle presentation can reach out to the MAD District Advancement Chair, Michael Merritt, at mad-adv-chair@wccscouting.org.

Call For Nominations!

Washington Crossing Council is proud to partner with the Union League of Philadelphia - Founding Forward on the Good Citizen Award program. Each year, several Scouts from the Washington Crossing Council are selected to participate in the all day immersive program.

Unit Leaders are invited to nominate outstanding Scouts for the Good Citizen Award! Nominees must be juniors in high school, and demonstrate hard work and fair play, have personal attributes of honesty, courage, tolerance, curiosity, and loyalty, and endeavor to follow and uphold the principles of American patriotism. Nominations are submitted online, and require additional background information and preparation.

Nominations are due by:

January 2, 2026

Scouts BSA & Venturers

Time: 12:30-4:30pm (arrive no later than 3pm)

Location: Ockanickon Scout Reservation - Foster Hall

Dates: January 4, February 1, March 1, and April 12

Walk-in registration, $10 paid at the door or pre-register for all four dates and save $10.

Throughout the year, the Council Range & Target Committee offers several different activities for Cub Scouts. For all activities, an adult is required to be present to satisfy the 1-to-1 adult participant ratio.

BB Gun Adventure:

December 7

February 1, 2026

Slingshot Adventure:

March 1, 2026

Archery Adventure

April 12, 2026

Date/Time: January 30 6pm to February 1 Time: 6pm to 11am

Location: Ockanickon Scout Reservation

Date/Time: March 14 9am to 5pm

Location: Quaker Bridge Mall - 3320 US-1 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Start Your Engines! Pinewood Derby Car Kits Are Here!

It’s that exciting time of year again—Pinewood Derby season! Packs can now pick up their official Pinewood Derby car kits at the Council Scout Shop so their Cub Scouts can start designing their winning creations.

Each kit includes everything you need to get started: a wooden block, wheels, and axles—ready for your Cub Scout’s creativity, craftsmanship, and competitive spirit. Whether you’re planning to build a sleek speedster or a wild themed racer, now’s the perfect time to grab your kit and start shaping your design.

Don’t wait until the last minute—supplies go fast! Stop by the Scout Shop today to get your Pinewood Derby car kit and join the fun of one of Scouting’s most beloved traditions.

Price: $6.99

Bulk purchase of 12 or more $5.99 each

Core Creek Park - June 22-26 (tentative)

Mercer County Park - June 29-July 2 (tentative)

Rosedale Park - July 6-10 (tentative)

Deer Path Park - July 13-17

Ockanickon Scout Reservation -

August 10-14

Registration opens February 1, 2026

2026 Reservations

Troops can start planning now for Summer Camp 2026 at Ockanickon! With over 80 merit badges to choose from, every troop should consider OSR as a summer camp option. Troop deposits are now being accepted!

The theme for 2026 will be based on America’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. 

Troops can choose from six different sessions:

Scouting America has opened up a new way to deliver the Scouts BSA program by offering family troops as a 3rd offer for chartered organizations to choose. If you are interested check out the link below.

Service Weekends at OSR

Chainsaw Work Days:

January 10

February 14

Campbuilder Days:

December 20

January 17

February 21

Don't miss out on some great Scouting events beyond your District!

• One World Observatory, NYC - offered Saturdays & Sundays at 9am
• PSATS Youth Awards - deadline for entries: December 31
• Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live - February 13, 14 and 15
• Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour - February 28
• 76ers Scout Night - March 4
• 2026 National Scout Jamboree - July 22-31
• 2027 World Scout Jamboree

For more information regarding these Events please refer to the Council newsletter.

Commissioner Meeting:

TBD

District Committee Meetings:

December 17

January 14

Roundtable:

January 14