December 1, 2020 - UPDATE
Patriots’ Path Council Volunteers and Families:
 
We appreciate everyone’s continued support of and participation with Scouting as the volunteers and staff of Patriots’ Path Council work to create program opportunities to continue serving our Scouts during this challenging time. We have several important updates below that we feel are important to share.   
 
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Scout Shops and Council Service Center:
 
Our Scout shops and council service center remain key components to our continued operations, and we are proud of the precautions our staff and customers have taken to ensure a safe visit. For the month of December, we will maintain regular hours (listed at bottom) with the following exceptions:

-     Friday, December 11 We will close at noon.
-     Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 We will be closed for Christmas.
-     Friday, January 1 We will be closed for New Year’s Day.

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Unit Meetings:
 
Our Scouts have remained active during the fall, which has been an inspiration to see. As your unit makes plans for the winter months, we would like to remind everyone to follow the BSA’s “Restart Scouting Checklist” before meeting by clicking here: BSA Restart Checklist
 
As a reminder, units must consult with their chartered organization to ensure that their meeting plans are in compliance with any restrictions and guidelines of their organization and meeting place. If presented with a COVID-19 waiver, please contact Brenda Sonzogni at brenda.sonzogni@scouting.org before signing the form so it can be approved by Patriots’ Path Council.    
 
Current meeting limitations are:
 
·    Scouting units may continue to meet outdoors in groups of no more than 25 people. Units are required to follow all state and federal safeguarding guidelines, including washing hands, wearing masks, and respecting social distancing.
 
·    Scouting units may continue to meet indoors. While we encourage our units to meet outdoors or virtually in December, for indoor meetings we are requiring our units to follow the state’s plan that restricts gatherings to 10 people, which would work for meetings of patrols and dens. Units are required to follow all state and federal safeguarding guidelines, including washing hands, wearing masks, and respecting social distancing.
 
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Camping and Outdoor Program Opportunities:
 
Unplug for a weekend, get the family out of the house, and recharge at Winnebago Scout Reservation. Spend a weekend away, and explore the many activities at the camp, which continues to accept reservations for weekend family camping. Campsites and cabins will be assigned by the camp to ensure social distancing. Preferences for campsites and cabins will be honored when possible. To reserve your campsite or cabin, please call Winnebago Reservation Director Curt Haak at 973-765-9322, ext. 415.
 
Ready to discover the full range of Scouting activities available? Schedule your unit's program at the Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation for a day trip to remember! With sessions like cooking, compass-work, knots, hiking, and biking, there’s programs to fit the interest of any group of any age! Units can hold “un-camping” outings and spend the day at camp practicing their Scouting skills. To find out more, visit https://www.ppccubscoutcamps.org/year-round-activities. If ready to reserve your program today, contact Tom Stoddard at 973-765-9322, ext. 413

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January Klondike Derbies:
 
Our Klondike Derbies will again be a staple of winter program for our Scouts BSA units, but they will need to be day events for 2021. We are currently working with the appropriate health departments to determine the capacities and distancing each department would be satisfied with (January-March), so please stay tuned for more information.
 
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Cedar Knolls Service Center
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed
Saturdays & Sundays

Cedar Knolls Scout Shop
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Closed
Sundays

Mountainside Scout Shop
Wednesday & Friday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Closed
Sundays & Mondays

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