Cub Scout Camp at Core Creek Park was filled with nature, friendship, and citizenship!

Posted Monday, August 18, 2025 11:57 am in the Langhorne LEDGER

STAY INFORMED

2025 SILVER BEAVER AWARD

The Silver Beaver is Scouting's award for distinguished service. Recipients of this award must be registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given at the council level. All Scouters are encouraged to think of someone deserving of this honor and nominate them.

Completed nominations are due to the council office by September 12. They may be submitted by email to Anna Marie Pepper or submitted to the Council Service Center, 1 Scout Way, Doylestown, PA 18901

ROSTER CHECK - Get Ahead on Fall Renewals

As we wrap up summer and head into the new school year, it’s the perfect time to review your unit roster. We’re now more than a year into the Individual Renewal system, but we still see many Scouts who should be active showing as not renewed.

Committee Chairs: Please work with your unit leaders—Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Den Leaders, and ASMs—to check your roster. Some Scouts may have dropped off unintentionally, and now’s the time to get ahead.

This review is also your first step in managing fall renewals. Nearly 900 Scouts across our council will need to renew between August and December. Taking care of it early makes it easier to keep the adventure going strong.

UPDATE YOUR BeAScout PIN TODAY!

Your BeAScout.org pin is often the first impression a family has of your Pack, Troop, or Crew—make sure it’s accurate, inviting, and up to date!

Log in to my.scouting.org and check your unit's pin today. Confirm that your contact info, meeting location, and welcome message are current, and be sure your unit is set to “Active” so families can find you!

A few minutes now can make all the difference in helping new families connect with your program.

Parents and Adult Volunteers:  please check that your my.scouting account has your current email and phone number.  For parents, please make sure your scout is linked to your profile. National office uses the contact information in my.scouting accounts to send out notices regarding membership renewal and training.

Need help? Hit the button below for a quick walkthrough or reach out to your District Executive for support.

FALL CUBARAMA



Cub Scouts throughout the council are invited to attend the fall Cubarama at Kuser Park in Hamilton, NJ on Saturday, September 27. The event will take place from 9am to 2:30pm, rain or shine.

The fall 2025 theme is “Invention Convention.” Cub Scouts and parents alike will get to play whacky made-up games, make invention-themed crafts, compete in contests, cook up some “Cub Grub” in the inventor’s test kitchen, and build robots out of recycled materials!

Registration is now open! The cost is $20/Scout, $10/adult. A leader’s guide and registration information can be found on link below.

RANGE & TARGET ACTIVITIES

Throughout the year, Council Shooting 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.

Archery Adventure

October 5

Slingshot Adventure

November 2

BB Gun Adventure

December 7

PUSHCART DERBY

New for this year: Event location, pushcarts can be filled with any rank Cubs, and the entire Pack can participate!

CAMP SKIPPY

Join us at Camp Skippy (AOL/Webelos Weekend) for an unforgettable camping experience! This event is tailor-made for all Arrow of Light (AOL) & Webelos Scouts, offering a sneak peek into the exciting world of a Scouts BSA Camp. It's the perfect opportunity to delve into the Scouting BSA adventure featuring the patrol method while focusing on achieving AOL and Webelos' requirements. Stations include First Aid, BB Range, Sports, Fire Building, Knot Tying and Knife Safety.

Stations are taught by Scouts BSA Scouts and Leaders and feature team building with hands-on experiences. 

Who is invited to attend? Both AOL & Webelos Scouts, their adult partners, and leaders are welcome to join in on the fun.

Registration includes lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday breakfast.

COST: $25 per person on or before October 13, $30 per person October 13-15

DATE: October 18-19

LOCATION: 312 Simons Road, Sellersville, PA 18960

2026 CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP

2026 SUMMER CAMP 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:

June 21 – 27

June 28 – July 4

July 5 –11

July 12 – 18

July 19 – 25

July 26 – August 1

Troops that sign-up with a $150 deposit by September 30 will lock-in a special discounted rate guarantee allowing Scouts & families to have until April 30 (two extra months) to qualify for the deepest discounts in camp pricing.

FALL RECRUITING

Scouts BSA Fall Recruitment – Let’s Grow Together!

Fall isn’t just for Cub Scout recruitment—Scouts BSA Troops have a big opportunity too! We know it takes planning and effort, but it pays off when new Scouts join the adventure.

As your troop’s PLC finalizes the fall calendar, make sure to include fun, social activities where Scouts can invite their friends. Also, keep an eye on local events and festivals—a simple display or booth can go a long way in boosting visibility and bringing in new members.

If it feels like too much to do alone, team up with another troop or pack in your area and work together.

COPE & CLIMBING WEEKENDS

The weekend COPE program offers the opportunity for your Troop, Crew, Ship or Post to experience a team building program like no other. Low COPE consists of warm-up activities and initiative games in the field before moving on to the Low COPE course. This course includes 12 elements low to the ground, ranging from the Archimedes Bridge to the 12-foot Wall. Adults are invited to participate.

Upcoming dates:

September 13-14

October 4-5 & 18-19

November 8-9

TOH INDOOR RALLY

Open to all Scouts BSA Troops and Venturing Crews. This is a fun team-building activity. Skills targeted include first aid, knot tying, fire building, team building and Scout knowledge. (Final activities will be identified at the October Round Table meeting.)

Date: November 2

Location: 

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart

100 Broad Street

Hilltown, PA 18927

Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm

Registration Fees:

Youth $10 on or before 10/26

Youth $12 10/27-11/2

Adults $3 (includes patch)

Additional patches $3

DATE: October 10

DATE: October 11-12

DATE: October 11-12

DATE: November 1





DATES: November 7-9

November 21-23

*Must attend both weekends

DATE: November 8



ORDER OF THE ARROW

FALL INDUCTON WEEKEND - Registration closes September 7!

Our Fall Induction Weekend is just around the corner, taking place September 12-14! This is a fantastic opportunity for Candidates elected within the last 18 months to take the next step and become Brothers of Ajapeu Lodge 2. For our Ordeal Brothers who were inducted last year or earlier, this weekend also offers the chance to seal the bond of Brotherhood. We'll be working together on multiple camp improvement projects, while embodying the spirit of cheerful service. Don't miss out on this chance to work hard, have fun, and enjoy great food with your fellow Arrowmen! 

FALL FELLOWSHIP

The Order of the Arrow (OA) Fall Fellowship is open to all members of the OA, as well as those prospective members that have been elected by their troop or crew as Ordeal Candidates.

Date: October 24-26

Location: Ockanickon Scout Reservation, 5787 State Park Road, Pipersville, PA 18947

SWING FOR

SCOUTING

There is a limited number of foursomes available. Don't miss out! Join us Tuesday,

September 30! 

SPORTING CLAYS

CLASSIC

Reserve a spot for your team now! Sponsorships still available. Join us on Wednesday, October 15!

JAMBOREE - ON - THE - AIR

Jamboree-on-the-Air, or JOTA, is the largest Scouting event in the world. JOTA uses amateur radio to link Scouts and hams around the world, around the nation, and in your own community. Jamboree-on-the-Air is held the third weekend in October. Our Council will have opportunities for Scouts to participate in JOTA at Ockanickon Scout Reservation and Mercer County Airport on Saturday, October 18. Be sure to join us and earn your JOTA 2025 Emblem.

2027 WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE

About the Offer: Now through December 31, customers can receive 10% off Uniform Bottoms with the purchase of the matching Uniform Top.

• Tops include Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Lion T-Shirts. 
• Bottoms include Switchbacks, Shorts, Skorts, and Roll-Up Pants.
• Please note this offer cannot be combined with any other discount (including clearance items and employee discounts).
• Not valid on previous purchases

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