December 2025

Unit Renewal

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.

Renewal Help

Fish Camp

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!

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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.

Program Updates

Good Citizens

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

More Details/Nominations Link

Air Rifle Competition

Scouts BSA & Venturers

Date: December 7

Walk-in registration, $5 paid at the door.

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

Location: Ockanickon Scout Reservation - Foster Hall

2026 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.

Pre-Register Here

Range & Target Activities

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

Klondike Derby

Date: January 24

Location: Ockanickon Scout Reservation

Pinewood Derby

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

Visit our Council website for Scout Shop hours.

2026 Cub Scout Day Camp

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

For More Information

Registration opens February 1, 2026

Summer Camp at OSR

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:

Week 1 June 21 - 27

Week 2 June 28 - July 4

Week 3 July 5 - July 11

Week 4 July 12 - 18

Week 5 July 19 - 25

Week 6 July 26 - August 1

Reserve Here

Family Troop Information

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.

Family Troop Information