The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) has numerous awards available to Eagle Scouts of all ages but the Pennsylvania Dutch Council NESA committee needs your help in identifying these Scouts and Scouters so they can be recognized. Do you know of an Eagle Scout who did a project this year that you thought was […]
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2024 Summer Camp Photo Contest
2023 Overall Editor’s Choice Winner – Finn R. Announcing the Pennsylvania Dutch Council’s 12th ANNUAL SUMMER CAMP PHOTO CONTEST Take photos of Scouts participating in activities and events at Summer Camp this year you can win a prize AND be featured on the Council Website, Facebook page, and other publications. Prizes: One $50 […]
Aquatics Center Rentals for Camp Mack and Bashore Scout Reservation
The Pennsylvania Dutch Council is excited to announce that the Aquatics Centers at Camp Mack and Bashore Scout Reservation are available for units to rent! The Aquatics Centers will be available to use for two-hour blocks, with a capacity of 50 people. The cost to use the Aquatics Center is $150. The Aquatics Centers are […]
Silver Beaver Nominations
The Silver Beaver Award was introduced in 1931 and is the most significant, council level distinguished service award for adults in the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. The Silver Beaver is an award […]
Halloween Recruitment Ideas
With Halloween around the corner, here are some great recruiting ideas for your Cub Scout Pack to use to recruit new Cub Scouts and families to join the Scouting program. These can be great ways to reach those families who missed your Join Scouting Night, Open House, or just want to be part of Scouting, but […]
Program Fee Assistance Fund
Earlier this year the Pennsylvania Dutch announced a council program fee that will take effect January 1, 2024, and paid with your yearly membership fees. To support families in need we have established an assistance fund to help offset up to 50% of those fees for youth. To receive assistance the form below will need […]
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