I hope everybody has been having a great March. We've had Units participate in Pinewood Derbies, a Klondike, the District's First Aid Meet, and countless other Pack and Troop activities. To keep the momentum going, here are your Four Things To Know!

Plus, Dates to Know and a new Fun Fact.

The Council's Merit Badge College is being replaced with a series of monthly Merit Badge Clinics this year. For April, we are bringing the energy, with the following badges being offered Saturday, April 23:

All sessions will be in person at the Council's headquarters at the Firestone Scouting Center. Space is limited, and registration is on-line.

Don't need Merit Badges?

The Cradle of Liberty Council is happy to offer monthly Nova Award programming for both Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA at the Cobbs Creek Environmental Center. April's focus is Computer Science. Follow this link for more information and registration.

Monday, April 25

Please join us as we celebrate 26 years of Scouting in the Cradle of Liberty Council and recognize the distinguished service and achievements of some special Scouts and volunteers, including this year’s Constellation District Silver Beaver recipient, Patricia Brown. Join us at the Crowne Plaza King of Prussia for an evening of cheer & fellowship.

Units from the Constellatoin District are invited to join one (or both) of the Roundtables offered by our friends at the Minquas and Baden Powell Districts this Spring.

The Minquas District Roundtable will be Tuesday April 5, 7:00 pm. You can attend virtually via Zoom (Click Here), or in person at the PA Institute of Technology in Media. Those attending in person we will be meeting in the cafeteria which is located in the rear of the first building.

The Baden Powell District Roundtable will be Wednesday April 13, 7:00 pm. You can attend virtually via Zoom (Click Here), or in person at Upper Dublin Lutheran Church.

Saturday, April 30 at Musser Scout Reservation

For a full list of Council events, follow this link!

BALOO/IOLS Training - March 26-27

Click here to register for these are the introductory courses for outdoor camping training for the Cub and Scout programs.

District Roundtable - Two options for us to join in April

with Minquas District: Tuesday, April 5 at 7:00 pm (virtual or in-person in Media)

with Baden Powell District: Wednesday April 13 at 7:00 pm (virtual or in-person in Ambler)

Merit Badge Clinic - April 23 (morning and afternoon)

Offering: Electricity, Energy, Robotics, Electronics, Nuclear Science, Plant Science

Registration is on-line.

STEM and NOVA Award Sessions - Saturday, April 23

For Cubs and Scouts BSA; information and registration here

Council Awards Dinner - Monday, April 25; Registration is Open

Emergency Preparedness Day - Saturday, April 30; Registration is Open

District Pinewood Derby - Sunday, May 1

Questions? Contact Gary Sebra

Archery and BB Rangemaster Training - May 7 or June 4

For adults; valid for 2 years; register here.

Wilderness First Aid Training - May 7 and June 4 (both weekends required)

For Scouts or adults; register here (waitlist until course minimum is reached).

National Youth Leadership Training - May 13-15 and May 20-22

Two weekend program; register here.

Wood Badge - Weekends of August 26th and September 10th

Click here for more information and to register for the BSA's premier leadership training program for Adults. Space is limited; register before it sells out.

SAVE THE DATE: Tri-District Camporee, Weekend of October 21 to 23

Join the other units in the Constellation, Minquas, & Baden-Powell Districts (Service Area 2 in Delaware and Montgomery Counties) for a weekend of fun and friendly competition.

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John Cluver, District Chair

Rob Shillingford, District Commissioner

Ryan Martin, Team Lead and Fundraising Specialist

Rhys Wallace, Membership Specialist

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