Appalachian District is the Urban Outreach District of the Hawk Mountain Council.
This District provides ScoutReach and STEM Scout Programs to the youth in the City of Reading.
Appalachian District is the Urban Outreach District of the Hawk Mountain Council.
This District provides ScoutReach and STEM Scout Programs to the youth in the City of Reading.
Named after the black rock that is found in the area, anthracite coal. Coal mining in the area has been a way of life for many, many years.
Districts are created by local councils to help deliver the Scouting program in a particular geographic area within a council’s boundaries.
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“Land of the Owls”
Click HERE to download the December 2023 Cacoosing Owl Newsletter
What does Cacoosing District do?
Districts are created by local councils to help deliver the Scouting program in a particular geographic area within a council’s boundaries.
District Executive | District Chair | District Commissioner |
Chas Andrews | Randy Harders | Dave Krauss |
The Frontier District serves Scouting units located in the following public school districts & private schools in eastern Berks County. Click on them to find out about local units in each school district.
Roundtable is held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Christ Lutheran Church located at 325 Covered Bridge Rd, Oley, PA 19547. Roundtable starts at 7:00pm and finishes at 8:30pm.
If you would like membership and recruiting materials, please submit a request using this form.
Each calendar year the Frontier district recognizes volunteers that go above and beyond to provide leadership, dedication, and invaluable service to the youth in their units, the district, and the council.
You can view the list of previous award winners. We are working to update and maintain this list more accurately. If you can help provide and/or correct information please contact us.
The Frontiersman Award is presented yearly by a unit or the district to recognize adults who gave gone above and beyond in service to youth. Any adult registered and serving at the unit/district level is eligible to receive the award. Every Frontier District unit (Pack, Troop, Crew, or Post) is entitled to select ONE adult per year to receive the award. The unit committee should screen, select, and forward the response form to the Frontier District, Hawk Mountain Council, BSA. You can download and submit the nomination form.
Available to registered Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level. You can download and submit the nomination form.
PINS
Blue Pin – Cub Scout Pack (grades K – 5) that meets in a separate location from a Scouts BSA Troop
Red Pin – Scouts BSA Troop(s) (ages 11 – 17) & Cub Scout Pack (grades K – 5) who meet at the same location or where a Troop meets by itself
Green Pin – Venture Crew (ages 14 – 20)
Orange Pin – Explorer Post (ages 14 – 20)
ZONES
Northern Zone – Kutztown Area & Brandywine Heights Area Zip Codes
Central Zone – Fleetwood Area, & Oley Valley Zip Codes
Eastern Zone – Boyertown Area & Upper Perkiomen Zip Codes
Western Zone – Antietam & Exeter Township Zip Code
Southern Zone – Daniel Boone Area & Twin Valley Zip Codes
For more information on the Frontier District please contact the Frontier District Executive by filling out the form below or visit our District Facebook Page.