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Roster Checks
Recharter is complete, but your work is not done. Every unit must conduct a roster check to ensure all active youth and adults are properly registered. Some Scouts may have unintentionally dropped during renewal, and with winter activities underway, this is an insurance and safety priority. Review your roster now and correct any discrepancies immediately. If you need assistance, contact your Unit Commissioner or District Executive right away.
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Spring Recruitment, Den Gap Fill
Spring is prime time to strengthen your unit. Identify missing den levels and plan targeted Den Gap Fill efforts now so you head into summer strong. A simple spring join night, bring-a-friend activity, or focused outreach can close gaps quickly. Growth now sets you up for success at the June 30 benchmark and into fall. For support or planning help, reach out to your Membership Chair or District Executive.
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2025 Popcorn: It Really Popped
The 2025 popcorn sale was a huge success, with $353,884 in total sales—a nearly 16% increase over last year. Scouts sold smarter and more efficiently, driving strong gains across storefront, online, and Heroes & Helpers sales, and bringing more funds back to units and families.
Congratulations to Pack 61 (Hunterdon District), our top-selling unit and this year’s Popcorn Trophy recipient, with an incredible $60,321 in total sales!
| | The 2025 Popcorn sale more than a great sale—it was a stronger, smarter popcorn season across the council. | | |
Scout Shop News – Price Increase
I’m writing with an important notice for our Council Units & families. You may have heard that due to supply chain cost increases, National Scout Shops, including scoutshop.org, have implemented a price increase beginning February 2. The price increase impacts over 1100 items including advancements and uniforms, excluding the blue Cub Scout uniforms.
The Washington Crossing Council Scout Shop is delaying the implementation of this price increase on in-stock items until March 2 to allow our units & families a chance to purchase their advancements and/or uniforms at the current prices.
Unit Advancement Chairs: Please send your advancement order to scoutshop@wccscouting.org by February 25 so we have time to pull the order and call you for payment before the price increase takes effect. If you don’t make the deadline for us to pull the order, you are welcome to come in person by the end of the month for a self-service purchase. We will be happy to assist if time allows.
Parents & Leaders: If you or your Scout need a new AOL, Scouts BSA or Venturing uniform, please be sure to visit the Washington Crossing Council Scout Shop in Doylestown in February.
Michelle Cathers
Scout Shop Manager
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Looking for a unique summer opportunity?
Serving on the Ockanickon Scout Reservation staff is the opportunity of a lifetime. It offers an unprecedented chance to lead, teach and work with over 2,000 Scouts from the region. Staff members get to work as part of our family at camp.
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Every staff member gets an opportunity to:
• Apply the leadership skills they have learned through Scouting.
• Be part of a team that enjoys bringing Scouting to others.
• Make connections and friends that will last a lifetime.
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Positions available:
• Aquatics Staff (Minimum age 15)
• Aquatics Lake Director (Minimum age 18)
• Aquatics Pool Director (Minimum age 18)
• Health Lodge Staff (Minimum age 18)
• Dan Beard First-year program (Minimum age 15)
• Maintenance & Trades Staff (Minimum age 16)
• Ecology Staff (Minimum age 15)
• Scoutcraft Staff (Minimum age 15)
• Civics Staff (Minimum age 15)
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National Advancement News Hiking Merit Badge Digital Resource Guide
Scouts working on the Hiking Merit Badge now have access to a brand-new digital resource guide designed to enhance their learning experience! This companion resource provides additional support materials that work alongside the merit badge pamphlet, offering Scouts helpful tools and information to make their hiking journey even more rewarding. Access this valuable resource today and elevate your outdoor adventure skills! Hiking joins Aviation and Family Life…Communication and Citizenship in the Community are coming soon! Find them all at this link:
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Exciting News: Competitive Gaming Badge Enters Test Lab in March 2026!
Get ready for something new! The Competitive Gaming badge will enter the Scouts BSA Test Lab in March 2026, giving Scouts an incredible opportunity to explore esports, game strategy, teamwork, and competitive team dynamics in ways never before available in Scouting.
| | CHURCHVILLE NATURE CENTER | | |
Date: February 21
Time: 8:30am to 12:00pm
Location: Family of God Lutheran Church,
4770 US-202, Buckingham, PA 18912
Fees: $10 on or before February 19
$15 February 20-21
| | | 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. | | |
Slingshot Adventure:
March 1, 2026
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Archery Adventure:
April 12, 2026
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Gold Rush is an outdoor themed event for teams of Cub Scouts. The theme for this event is based on the Great California Gold Rush. The Cub Scouts are encouraged to do their best in fun activities at a series of "towns" (stations), where they will be awarded a "claim" of "gold nuggets" based on their performance. The format is similar to the Scouts BSA Klondike Derby, but the Cub Scouts bring a Pack constructed “Conestoga Wagon” instead of a sled. Award will also be given to best Conestoga wagon.
Date: April 11
Time: 8am to 12:30pm
Location: Moravian Tile Works
130 East Swamp Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
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Join leaders from across the Washington Crossing Council at our 3rd Annual AdventureCon and discover where the adventure awaits your Scouts! From outdoor experiences to local programs and partners, you’ll see just how much fun—and opportunity—we have right in our own backyard. AdventureCon connects units with businesses and organizations ready to help you deliver unforgettable experiences all year long.
Mark your calendar and get inspired to make the most of the upcoming Scouting year!
Date: May 5
Time: 6 - 8:30pm
Location: Bucks County Community College, Newtown, PA
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Interested in participating as a vendor?
Registration details, booth requirements, and setup information is live. Space is limited, and early interest is encouraged.
| | 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! | | District Dinner season is just around the corner, giving us the chance to celebrate the past year and the people who made it possible. This is the time to recognize the leaders who go above and beyond in your den, unit, and district. Thoughtful recognition matters—and it starts at the unit level. If you have questions about nominations or awards, be sure to connect with your Unit Leader or District Awards Chair. | | | |
Nominations for District Scouter Awards Now Open!
It's now time to recognize those fellow adult registered Scouters (Committee Members & Leaders), who stood out in service to their Packs, Troops, and Venturing Crews in 2025.
District Award of Merit
This is a Scouting America national award. Those individuals who served District endeavors, events and initiatives are eligible.
Tohickon District Specific Awards
Complete the Tohickon Recognition Application for:
• Cub Scouts Scouter of the Year
• Scouts BSA Scouter of the Year
• Venturing Crew Scouter of the Year
• District Committee Member Scouter of the Year
• Commissioner of the Year
• Tohickon Award (one recipient from each unit)
Nominations must be submitted by April 6. Awards will be presented to recipients at an event to be announced in future.
For any questions, contact Bob Cull
To access nomination forms click link below.
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OSR Individual Summer Camper Program
The individual camper program allows Scouts to participate in Ockanickon’s program when their troop is not at camp. This program is perfect for Scouts who cannot attend with their unit or for Scouts that wish to come to camp again to earn additional badges or complete partially completed merit badges. Individual campers are hosted by another unit in camp; the camper becomes part of the host troop for that week – a great opportunity to meet Scouts from around the region. Over 80 different merit badges will be offered at OSR this summer!
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Both Scouts and adult leaders are welcome to participate! What a great way to tie in with conservation projects.
Exposure Leads to Prevention
Enter to win cash prizes
Deadline: October 31
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Chainsaw Work Days:
March 14
April 11
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Campbuilder Days:
February 21
March 21
April 18
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Click links below for more details and to register:
| | PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND THE DISTRICT | | |
Don't miss out on some great Scouting events beyond your District!
- One World Observatory, NYC - offered Saturdays & Sundays at 9am
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Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour - February 28
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76ers Scout Night - March 4
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Saints Under Construction - March 7
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Eastern State Penitentiary - March 13 & April 19
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National Scout Jamboree - July 22-31
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Trek Camp - August 16-21
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2027 World Scout Jamboree
For more information regarding these Events please refer to the Council newsletter.
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Supporting Tohickon District helps our Scouts thrive!
Your support strengthens the programs, camps, training, and resources that give our Scouts the best possible experience—building confidence, leadership, and lifelong skills. When families support the Council, we ensure every Scout has the opportunity to grow, explore, and succeed.
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Commissioner Mtg.:
March 5
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District Committee Mtg.:
March 5
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