Monthly Archives: June 2024
Flintlock Adirondak Chairs Almost All Gone!
In an effort to enhance the appearance of our dining halls and raise needed resources for our capital fund, the Flintlocks have designed and built a limited number of Adirondack Chairs.
These special chairs were built using lumber from the Winnebago Scout Reservation forest.
Click here for details on how you can leave a legacy at camp with your own Adirondak chair!
Cedar Knolls Service Center Closed Friday, June 28th
The Cedar Knolls Service Center will be closed Friday June 28th, 2024.
The office will be closed in order to have the staff help prepare for Summer Camp at Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation.
If you would like to volunteer for a day of service, please feel free to join us at 9 AM at the Somers Dinning Hall, all help is welcome.
If you are schedule to pick up items from the support staff (popcorn machines, tents or other items) they will be left with the Scout Shop Staff in Cedar Knolls on Thursday afternoon.
Both the Kurland Family and Mountainside Scout Shops will be open!
Patriotic Gear
Patriots’ Path Council Scout Shops are great places to find all sorts of Scouting and patriotic merchandise.
Whether you’re looking for uniforms, camping gear, or items featuring the colors of the American flag, we have a wide selection.
Remember Shop Local!
August NYLT Early Bird Discount Offered to the Next 20 Registrants! Register Now – Expires June 30th!
Are you ready for an adventure that will shape your leadership journey? We certainly are! You are invited to join us for the 2024 Patriots’ Path Council National Youth Leadership Training course (NYLT), where we are gearing up for an unforgettable experience!
NYLT is not just another leadership course; it is a transformative journey designed to unlock your potential and equip you with the skills to lead your Scouting unit with confidence, integrity, and empathy. Whether you are a seasoned leader or just starting to explore your leadership capabilities, NYLT will empower you to make a positive impact in your community and beyond.
Course Event Dates:
- August 4-10
- November 8-10 and 15-17 (must attend both weekends for November course)
Location: Winnebago Scout Reservation
August course – Limited number of Early Bird pricing now offered! Get your registration in now to save money! August course registration closes Sunday, July 7. August late fee in effect July 1.
Spaces for NYLT are filling fast, and with early bird pricing registrations limited, now is the perfect time to secure your spot! Do not miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with fellow aspiring leaders.
But that is not all! Get ready to be inspired by our high-performing staff, who are dedicated to guiding you through an immersive and enriching experience. Their expertise, passion, and commitment will ensure that your NYLT journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
Join us as we embark on this exciting adventure together. Reserve your spot today and take the first step towards becoming the leader that you were meant to be!
To register or learn more, visit https://scoutingevent.com/358-NYLT# or
contact us at [email protected].
We cannot wait to see you at NYLT!
Flag Retirement
Scouts from Troop 156 in Flanders and Cadets from the Mount Olive HS AFJROTC conducted a flag retirement ceremony at Camp Somers. The event was led by CST 13 Commissioner Elect Archer Jones. The Scouts and cadets retired over 70 flags that were no longer fit to fly as the symbol of our Country.
This is the fourth year in a row the groups have completed this solemn honor.
For more information on flag etiquette and retiring a flag see this post from Aaron On Scouting.
Flintlock Scouting Club Wins NJ Governor Volunteer Award
On Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 1:00 PM, The New Jersey State Governor’s Office of Volunteerism announced that the Flintlocks, BSA, Inc. was selected as an honoree for the 2024 Volunteerism Awards. The ceremony was livestreamed on the website www.njgovernorsawards.com
This recognition is based on extraordinary volunteer service. From hundreds of nominations, those few that rose to the level of service meriting special recognition in each category were named Honorees and will receive certificates, signed by Governor Murphy.
The Flintlocks, BSA, Inc. is a 501c3 consisting of a group of retired Scouters who support the Patriot’s Path Council (PPC). The Flintlocks are composed of mostly retired adult scouters who dedicate their time and talents to helping the Council camps.
The volunteers serve out of a spirit of altruism, and to help develop youth. Most of the volunteers had children or grandchildren in the Scouts, but continue to serve even after they leave. The Flintlocks craft shop supplied the Council programs with 1,180 craft kits of bird houses, bird feeders, tool boxes, benches, bat houses, and Raingutter Regatta boats.
Every year the Flintlocks provide 300 Pinewood Derby cars to special needs children. The Flintlocks obtain grants, purchase, cut, shape, and sand the cars; the teachers put on the wheels, and the children paint and decorate the cars, then race them.
The Flintlocks recently celebrated their 36th year anniversary of service to the Patriots Path Council. The current membership is 30 active members. The work crews average 6,000 hours of volunteer skilled labor at the camps and council activities every year.
The Flintlocks meet on Thursdays from 8 am to 2 pm at Camp Winnebago, Rockaway, NJ, all year round. Guests are always welcome. Their Facebook page shows photos of their activities.
Scout Night with Somerset Patriots vs Erie Seawolves – Last Chance!
Come join us for Scout Night on Friday June 21, 2023, every ticket sold helps support Scouting! This night also has a free t-shirt promotion to the first 2000 people in attendance at the park! Get your tickets here: Patriots vs Seawolves Tickets
Scout Shop – Camp Supplies & Summer Hours
We have all the gear that you need for camp!
Water bottles, mess kits, pocket knives, compasses, merit badge books, Scout uniforms and even bug nets. Come in and check out our selection!
Beginning July 1, 2024, our Scout Shops will be on Summer Hours:
- Kurland Family Scout Shop at Cedar Knolls
- Monday-Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
- Mountainside Scout Shop
- Wednesday-Friday: Noon – 6 PM
- Saturday-Tuesday: Closed
Cub Scout Day Camp
We offer five weeks of a great Cub Scout Program.
Day camp offers boys and girls entering grades 1-5 in the fall the chance to get outdoors and enjoy a multitude of fun activities like boating, fishing, hiking, crafts, shooting sports, sports and games, STEM, and water activities!
Register Here: https://www.ppccubscoutcamps.org/cub-scout-day-camp
