During this holiday season, the Staff and volunteer leadership would like to wish you all a wonderful holiday filled with hope, joy, and the excitement of a new year! We are especially thankful for the time and passion that each of you give to make Scouting possible!

We want to remind you that the Scout Shop and Council Office will be closed the following upcoming days:

Council Office:

December 23-26

December 30- January 2

Scout Shop:

Dec. 23 - Jan. 2

University of Scouting is the only time during the year where you can find the widest variety of training opportunities in all program areas: Cubs, Scouts BSA, and Venturing, as well as sessions for district and council volunteers.

Whether you are new to the program or a veteran of years, University of Scouting provide interesting courses for you!

Celebrating it’s 111th year, this annual event that honors the sacrifice of George Washington and the Continental Army, is the longest-running, continuous Scouting event in the world!

Join us and experience the historical significance of the American Revolution and honor George Washington’s Continental Army’s Winter Encampments.

WREATH – LAYING CEREMONY

FEBRUARY 18TH, 2023 –  9am - 10AM

ENCAMPMENT Weekend & day-long PILGRIMAGE

MARCH 10-12th, 2023

We are excited to announce the release of the dates and registration for the 2023 STEM Adventure Day Camp at Camp Garrison! All youth are invited to join us for a Summer filled with outdoor fun, experiments, and camp activities offered across six different week-long sessions! Sessions run June 26 - Aug 4.

Each week has a different theme so your kids can attend multiple weeks without each week being the same!

The Cradle of Liberty Council is excited to announce the start of a new program at Musser Scout Reservation - the Outdoor Adventure Lab!

The Outdoor Adventure Lab is a subsidiary of the council with the goal of harnessing the benefits of the outdoor education to provide programs such as field trips, weekend programs, and STEM Adventure Day Camp that allow youth and adults to develop character, leadership, and confidence.

Reminder- In order to be considered fully trained for Youth Protection, all modules must be taken, as well as the course test. The modules are:

SCO_3008 – Overview & Policies v2

SCO_3009 – Sexual Abuse v2

SCO_3010 – Bullying v2

SCO_3011 – YPT Certification Test v2

Thank you for doing your part to learn and follow the BSA's youth protection practices!

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, District Award of Merit, and the Distinguished Unit Leader Award!

If you are looking for an ACTION-PACKED Scouting adventure next Summer, join us at RESICA FALLS!!

With a friendly staff, and a program that spans nearly 70 merit badges, plus exciting options like ATV, COPE, High Adventure excursions, and a top-notch 'Resica Rangers' First Year Camper Program, Resica has something for everyone!

The Program Guide is focused on sharing information that help units prepare for their upcoming program year. It includes upcoming events, program planning tips, and other resources from the various council committees. Check it out now and start planning an exciting program for your Pack, Troop, Crew, Ship, or Post!

Looking for a fun experience for your Cubs this Summer? make sure they join us for one of our weeks of Day Camp! We will be offering 10 weeks of Day Camp throughout the council, so stay tuned in early January for dates and registration to be released!

We have two beautiful camp properties for your unit to use throughout the year! Stay at camp for a weekend and enjoy the beauty of Resica or Musser in every season! Rent a cabin or campsite, go for a hike, enjoy some fishing, or teach Scout Skills - our camps are a great place for all of it!

The COL STEM/Nova Committee is happy to offer monthly Nova Award programming for both Cub and Scouts. 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.

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!

To help at Musser, contact Ranger Lynn

January 14, February 11, March 11

To help at Resica Falls, contact Ranger Nick McKee

Training opportunities abound this Summer and Fall! 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!

We are excited to offer Shooting Sports training in multiple disciplines and training levels! Whether you are looking for rifle, shotgun, or pistol courses, we have opporunities to help you provide a great experience for your Scouts!