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“Fish Camp” brought Scouts together for a fun, hands-on outdoor experience focused on learning basic fishing skills, enjoying campfire programs, and spending a night under the stars. Participants practiced casting, baiting hooks, and fish handling while also building confidence in outdoor camping skills. Evenings were centered around campfires with stories, fellowship, and plenty of Scout spirit. It was a great opportunity for youth to connect with nature and each other in a relaxed, traditional, action-packed event!
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Under the spirit of Scouting fellowship and a little cast-iron competition, the annual Tohickon District Dutch Oven Cook-Off once again delivered. Recipes were tested, taste buds were conquered, and dish after dish vanished before the lids had time to cool. In true Scouting fashion, not a crumb was left behind. Another legendary roundtable, another
tradition well served.
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Meet Our New Ranger at Ockanickon Scout Reservation
Jim Donelson has served Scouting in a variety of roles, including Campmaster with the Patriots' Path Council and as a dedicated Scoutmaster. He brings extensive experience in facilities and camp maintenance, having worked in multiple maintenance positions at both a Girl Scout camp in western Pennsylvania and a Cub Scout camp in Virginia.
Jim and his wife, Evelyn Donelson, are excited to begin their next chapter with the Washington Crossing Council and look forward to contributing their time, skills, and passion for Scouting to the community.
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Reminder: Safeguarding Youth Refresher Training Has Launched
The new Safeguarding Youth Refresher Training has launched to help you renew this annual required training.
If you have completed the full Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) course and it is currently active or has expired within the last 7 days, you are eligible to take the Refresher Training.
If your full SYT training has been expired for 7 days or more, you will need to complete the full Safeguarding Youth Course again before receiving credit.
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If you have not taken the full 90-minute Safeguarding Youth Course, you must take that before taking the 20-minute refresher. If you take the 20-minute refresher but don’t take the full course, you will not get credit for SYT.
Participants taking the Refresher Training must successfully pass the exam on the first attempt to receive credit for the Y01 training code. If the exam is not passed, the system will automatically route you to the full Safeguarding Youth Course to ensure a complete review of the material. Once the refresher exam is failed, the refresher course cannot be relaunched, and the full course must be completed.
The Safeguarding Youth Refresher Training will be available in English and Spanish in the Volunteer Learn Center under the following course titles:
• Safeguarding Youth Refresher
• Curso de actualización SYT
Thank you for your continued commitment to safeguarding youth and helping ensure a safe environment for all.
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Popcorn 2026: Simple to Start, Strong Results
The 2026 Popcorn Sale is designed to be simple, effective, and worth your time. Units can earn up to 40% commission, with our average unit sale reaching $10,721. Even better, storefront locations are coordinated for you. Once you commit and set your unit goal, the Trail’s End team works to secure storefront opportunities in your area. All you have to do is claim them and sell.
This is one of the easiest ways to fund your entire Scouting year with minimal upfront work. Commit to the sale, enter your goal, and let the system start working for you.
| | | New Military Family National Fee Waiver Available Through Scouting America online! | | |
The Membership Mixer is a casual, working session designed to bring together New Member Coordinators and membership volunteers from across the council to share ideas, solve challenges, and strengthen unit-level growth strategies. These gatherings focus on practical takeaways, peer-to-peer learning, and reinforcing the council’s retention-first approach, while building a stronger network of leaders who are driving membership success at the unit level. This mixer is a great opportunity to immerse prospective coordinators. If you are searching for your unit's NMC reach out to your District Membership Chair, Ryan Pankoe for guidance.
Date: June 30
Time: 7:30-9pm
Location: WCC Service Center
1 Scout Way
Doylestown, PA 18901
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2026 Tohickon District Awards Recipients
Each year, the Scouters of the Tohickon District nominates individuals for several awards. The recipients will be recognized at the Tohickon Awards Ceremony & Banquet to be held on Wednesday June 17 in Foster Hall at Ockanickon Scout Reservation.
The District Award of Merit is a council award for outstanding service at the district level. We are proud to announce Cynthia Anderson-McGinley and Alec Oates as the recipients for their service to the Tohickon District.
We deeply appreciate the outstanding efforts of these individuals. Please plan to join the festivities on June 17. We would love to see you there to celebrate our wonderful district!
(For planning purposes we cannot accept sign-ups after June 13).
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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 1,500 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)
• Aquatics Asst. Director (Minimum age 21)
• Office Manager (Minimum age 18)
• Dan Beard First-year Program (Minimum age 18)
• Maintenance & Trades Staff (Minimum age 16)
• Adventure Sports Asst. Director (Minimum age 21)
• Adventure Sports Staff (Minimum age 16)
• Civics Asst. Director (Minimum age 18)
• Civics Staff (Minimum age 15)
• Dining Hall Steward (Minimum age 16)
| | 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. Fall registration opens September 1. | | |
Archery Adventure:
October 4
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Slingshot Adventure:
November 1
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BB Gun Adventure:
December 20
| | UPCOMING EVENT: AJAPEU 2 CUB NIGHTS | |
Come and enjoy an evening of fun-filled activities and ice cream at Ockanickon Scout Reservation sponsored by Washington Crossing Council's Order of the Arrow Lodge, Ajapeu Lodge 2! Our themes this year are Patriot Bash, Colonial America, & Wild Wild West!
There will be 3 separate nights and each will have different activities. Participant checkin for each night will open at 7:00 PM and activities will complete by 8:30 PM. Ockanickon Scout Reservation is located at 5787 State Park Road in Pipersville, PA. We will be in the parking lot, waiting to greet you and show you where to go to check in.
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Registration Now Open!
Please join us for an evening to honor Tohickon District adult awardees and enjoy a great meal and camaraderie with fellow Scouters.
Date: June 17
Time: 6-9pm
Location: Ockanickon Scout Reservation
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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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Use the button below to order pre-printed placements through the end of May for your unit's event. Link also has a PDF you can download to print your own.
| | | Lens on Litter Photo Contest | | |
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:
June 13
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Campbuilder Days:
June 20
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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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Philadelphia Zoo - May 24
- Trenton Thunder - June 12
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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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Looking for a previous newsletter? Archives are now included on our Council website!
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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.:
June 4
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District Committee Mtg.:
June 4
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