We are looking for help across the reservation as we get camp ready for Spring events and campers.
Help celebrate Scouting's longest-standing event with a wreath-laying and historical visit to Valley Forge National Park.
Interested in STEM programs and the NOVA awards? Check-out these monthly program opportunities!
President's Day - Council Office & Scout Shop Closed - Monday, February 21
Join shotgun shooters from across the region to compete in the 2nd annual Sousa Bowl as we raise funds for Scouting!
We are looking for help across the reservation as we get camp ready for Spring events and campers.
Join the Catholic Committee for a religious retreat at St. Charles Boromeo Seminary.
Interested in STEM programs and the NOVA awards? Check-out these monthly program opportunities!
Join us for this annual Spring clean-up day as we make the final preparations for our Spring campers!
These are the introductory courses for outdoor camping training for the Cub and Scout programs.
We are looking for help across the reservation as we get camp ready for Spring events and campers.
Join the Catholic Committee for the Scout Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Council Annual Dinner - Monday, April 25
Join us in celebrating our 2022 Class of Silver Beaver award recipients and other volunteer recognitions.
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110th Pilgrimage to Valley Forge |
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Join us on Saturday, February 19 as we gather for the Pilgrimage to Valley Forge, the longest continuously-running Scouting event in the world!
Program includes a short wreath-laying ceremony at 9am, with plenty of educational and fun experiences that you can choose to explore throughout the park! No registration is needed, and you can learn more at www.colbsa.org/pilgrimage
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Is your Troop Registered for Summer Camp?! |
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Don't forget to have your Troop sign-up to join us at Resica Falls this Summer!! The early bird payment deadline has been extended to March 1, so be sure that your Troop is registered and $50 Scout deposits are made by March 1 to lock-in that lower pricing!
With a program that spans nearly 70 merit badges, plus exciting options like ATV, COPE, High Adventure excursions, and a top-notch First Year Camper Program, Resica has something for everyone!
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Wood Badge - Premier Adult Leadership Training |
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Want to Enhance Your Leadership Skills? Join us August 26-28 & September 10-11 for a fun, exciting, and action packed program! Wood badge is designed to provide members with leadership skills and experiences they can use in Scouting, business, and life. The course teaches the best in modern leadership theories in the context of traditional Scouting activities.
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NYLT - Premier Youth Leadership Training |
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Want to help your Scouts & Venturers enhance their Leadership Skills? NYLT centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what they must KNOW, and what they must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the meaning of Leadership.
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Cub Scout Summer Day Camps |
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We have Community Day Camps focused on safety and fun throughout the Delaware Valley for boys and girls entering first through fifth grade in September 2022. This year's theme is Medieval Adventures, where Cubs will travel back in time of Kings and Queens to enjoy a fun interactive experience!
The Day Camp website is live - so register for a great summer !
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Silver Beaver and DULA Nominations |
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Now is the time to think about the adults in your unit, district, and throughout the council who go above and beyond to serve Scouts and the Scouting program here in the Cradle of Liberty Council. Nominations are open for the Silver Beaver Award (due Feb. 15) and the Distinguished Unit Leader Award (due Feb. 28)! |
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Upcoming STEM Programs at Cobbs Creek |
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The COL STEM/Nova Committee is happy to offer monthly Nova Award programming for both Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA at the Cobbs Creek Environmental Center. These awards are great opportunities for scouts to explore STEM within the scouting program.
The cost for each Nova Award session is $10 per scout and all of the requirements will be completed during these sessions, except for the Merit Badge requirement for Scouts BSA, see requirements here and for more information and to register visit https://colbsa.org/stemnova.
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Give-Back in Service to Our Camps |
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We are fortunate to have two beautiful Scout Reservations, and we need your help to keep them maintained and ready to welcome Scouts! Both Resica Falls and Musser have work days scheduled this Winter and Spring, and we'd love to have you join us! If you are helping for the day Saturday, ask about how to get a campsite for free that weekend!
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Upcoming Leader Training Opportunities |
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Training opportunities abound this Winter and Spring! Whether you are looking for position-specific training, outdoor skills training, shooting sports training, or others, we have the courses to help you provide a great experience for your Scouts! |
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COL 25th Anniversary Merchandise |
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Still looking for your Liberty Jam merchandise? Check-out all of the available items at the COL Trading Post! We have patches, shirts, polos, fleeces, cups, water bottles, and more, so check it out and order your favorite items today! |
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Everyone has a Superpower - WE NEED YOURS! |
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Everyone has a superpower skill that you can use to help Scouting thrive, and we need your help!
A few skills we particularly need are:
- Skilled Trades - Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Roofing, Masonry, Contractors
- Email and Social Media Marketing
- Trainers
- Event leaders and volunteers
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COL COVID-19 Safety Guideline Reminders |
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We want all Scouts, leaders, and their families to have a safe and fun Scouting experience. With that goal in mind, we continue to monitor and adhere to the local authorities regarding updates to our COVID-19 safety guidelines. Here are a few reminders:
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Updated Meeting and Event Guidelines - This one-page checklist is meant to serve as a reminder for the safety practices to be followed to help mitigate the spread of COVID at a Scouting function
- COL Cabins are closed for cabin camping until the end of February. Cabins will reopen on March 1.
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Safety Protocols - Continue emphasizing social distancing, mask wearing, and washing hands to keep everyone safe.
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COVID Exposure Guidance - We have included a document on the COVID website to be used as a step-by-step guide for Units to follow if they have a COVID exposure at a meeting or event.
Reminder – For unit events, the chartered organization has the final discretion over the policies to be followed.
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Stay up to date on all of the latest news and reminders by "liking" the Cradle of Liberty Council, BSA Facebook page and joining the COLBSA Volunteers Facebook group! |
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Join the Cradle of Liberty Council and shooters from across the region on March 5 to compete in the 2nd annual Sousa Bowl, honoring none other than the father of trap shooting, John Philip Sousa!
Pricing per shooter starts at $150 and includes ammo, clays, lunch and entertainment.
Must be 18 years or older to participate.
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