1. The Scout informs an adult leader of his or her request.
Like everything in Scouts BSA, this process is youth-led.
The Scout, who is a new member of a Scouts BSA troop, informs one or more of the following adults that he or she is requesting an extension:
Mark your calendars for the 2020 STEM University!
STEM U will again meet on the campus of Albright College on January 4, 2020. Registration will open on October 31 (Halloween) beginning at 5:00pm.
This event always sells out quickly, so don’t wait! Registration will be capped at 50 Cub Scouts (Bears and WEBELOS only) and Scouts, BSA will be capped at 200. Registration is $18.00 per scout.
The National Hornaday Awards Committee and the Northeast Region, BSA will be offering a William T. Hornaday Adviser Training Course. This course is intended for Scouters who are interested in working with Scouting youth in conservation, Council Conservation Committee Members, and those interested in serving as Hornaday Advisers within their local Scout Council.
2021 National Scout Jamboree – July 21 – 30, 2021
Scouting’s flagship event is one-of-a-kind! It’s a gathering of approximately 35,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff that showcases everything that is great about the BSA and its members. Held every four years, the Jamboree is an amazing opportunity for participants, volunteers, and visitors to experience the best of Scouting, all in one place. Features include; one of the longest zip line courses in North America, a world-class skate park, ATV offerings, treetop canopy tours, rock climbing, patch trading, stadium shows, and much more!
A ‘Super’ Fun opportunity for Cub Scouts to come out to Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation, and enjoy the day going through various SuperHero activities; including but not limited to BB, Archery, Zipline, and a Hayride! The Scouts will also have the opportunity to talk to Real Life Superheroes from local Emergency Services. There are two dates this year – October 19 and 26 with camping available during each weekend.
For a fee of $10 per Scout-aged Youth, and $5 for adults, everyone can enjoy the day’s activities, a ‘super’ lunch, and even earn a limited edition Patch! Check-in will begin at 8:30 at the Welcome Center Pavilion and the activities will last until 3:00 pm.
For an additional $5 per person, Scouts and Families will have the option to stay for Dinner and a Super Carnival that night! Overnight Camping is available, but the personal gear is required.
To register online for October 19 Click Here: Cub Adventure Session 1
To register online for October 26 Click Here: Cub Adventure Session 2
As part of our Fall 2019 Membership Drive, Hawk Mountain Council will be implementing geo-fencing to help promote your signup night on social media.
Not familiar with geo-fencing? Put simply, it’s a method to help make advertisements more localized and allows smaller organizations to compete in smaller markets. Our national office partnered with National Capitol Area Council of Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. last year to test the program and had some impressive results: packs who participated in geo-fencing saw an increase in Scouts, while those who chose not to saw a decrease.
Additional information can be found in this YouTube video from Northern New Jersey Council.
Hawk Mountain Council will geo-fence all September signup nights and is offering each pack an extra geo-fenced event at no cost to the unit for 14 days before the start of the event (example: if your event is on September 18, we would launch your ad on September 4).
All that we need you to do is complete the Google Form linked below so that we can set up your event.
Please submit this form at least two weeks before your event so we can provide the maximum amount of ad-time
Complete and submit the geo-fencing form here.
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 ideas on an outing?
Or maybe you just need some ideas of places to take your family for a vacation or a long weekend.
Take a peek through this list of 149 locations that are good for your unit (or family) to visit. The criteria being that it had to be in Pennsylvania, specifically the eastern portion of the state (using Harrisburg and State College as general guidelines), similar to WFMZ’s “One Tank Trips” feature.
The three lists below are the same, but are sorted differently: by the name of the location, by the county where the location is found, and by the general category that the location falls under. Feel free to download whichever you prefer. The location categories are located at the bottom of the page.
Online registration is available now for new youth members. Click on the button below to find a unit and register online today.
STEM Scouts is a national pilot program from the Boy Scouts of America, focused on fun ways for girls and boys, grades 3 – 12, to learn more about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Using hands-on activities, STEM Scouts also encourages young minds’ natural curiosity and helps build interest in the STEM-related careers that are crucial to our future economy.
The Hawk Mountain Council is home to 17 STEM Labs in Berks and Schuylkill Counties.
To learn more about STEM Scouts including where to find a Lab near you, Click Here.
Scouts BSA is the traditional Scouting experience for youth in the fifth grade through high school. Service, community engagement and leadership development become increasingly important parts of the program as youth lead their own activities and work their way toward earning Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout.
Scouts BSA has a lot to offer, but don’t let the number of merit badges scare you away. With exposure to a uniquely hands-on learning experience and the opportunity to earn merit badges reflecting each Scout’s budding interests, youth unlock a world of discovery around them and forge a path for the future.
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