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Appalachian District

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.

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Black Rock District

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.

The Black Rock District serves Scouting units in the following school districts in Schuylkill and Carbon Counties: [Read more…]

Cacoosing District

The Cacoosing District serves Scouting units in the following school districts in Berks County: [Read more…]

Frontier District

District Key 3

District Executive District Chair District Commissioner
Chas Andrews David Weld Eric Silva

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.

  • Antietam (Packs | Troops)
  • Boyertown Area (Packs | Troops | Posts)
  • Brandywine Heights Area (Packs | Troops)
  • Daniel Boone Area (Packs | Troops)
  • Exeter Township (Packs | Troops)
  • Fleetwood Area (Packs | Troops)
  • Kutztown Area (Packs | Troops)
  • Oley Valley (Packs | Troops)
  • Twin Valley (Packs | Troops)
  • St. Catherine of Siena, Mt. Penn (Pack | Troop)
  • St. Francis Academy, Bally (Pack | Troop)
  • Upper Perkiomen (Pack | Troop)

Roundtable

Roundtable is held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Pike Township Sportsmen’s Association located at 860 Hill Church Rd, Oley, PA 19547. Roundtable starts at 7:00pm and finishes at 8:30pm.

Regular Meetings

  • District Committee Meeting
    First Wednesday of the month
    7pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Gibraltar (Birdsboro)
  • District Membership Meeting
    Contact our Membership Chair, Tanya Larrimore
  • District Activities Meeting
    Tuesday Prior to Roundtable
    6pm at Cristina’s Family Restaurant in Blandon
  • District Commissioner Meeting
    Second Wednesday of the month
    6pm at Pike Township Sportsmen’s Association in Oley
  • District Roundtable
    Second Wednesday of the month
    7pm at Pike Township Sportsmen’s Association in Oley
  • District Key 5 Meeting
    Last Friday of the month
    7am at the Breakfast Hut in Reiffton (Exeter Township)

Membership and Recruiting Support

If you would like membership and recruiting materials, please submit a request using this form.

Frontier District Activities Calendar

Upcoming Frontier District Activities

Frontier District Awards

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.

Award History

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.

Frontiersman Award

The Frontiersman Award is presented yearly to recognize worthy adults. Any adult registered and serving at the unit level is eligible to receive the award. Every Frontier District (Pack, Troop, or Crew) 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 current nomination form.

District Award of Merit

Available to registered Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level. You can download and submit the nomination form.

Units Served & District Zones Map

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

 

Further Information

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.

National Youth Leadership Training

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is the premier youth leadership program offered by Hawk Mountain Council. NYLT is an exciting, action-packed program designed to provide youth members with leadership skills […]

Become a Merit Badge Counselor

Become a Merit Badge Counselor What expertise do you have to share with Scouts? Check out the list of merit badges and their requirements. To become a merit badge counselor or […]

Summer Camp 2023

Welcome to the Hawk Mountain Council Summer Camp Page We have a great summer lined up for you and hope you will join us at HMSR or at the Southern … [Read More...]

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Places to go with your Scouts

Have you and your committee been stuck trying to pick out somewhere to take your pack or your den? Is that Patrol Leader's Council stumped for … [Read More...]

Cub Scouting

Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family.  In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future … [Read More...]

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