Monthly Archives: February 2025
March Membership Peer Recruiting Incentive
Patriots’ Path Council is excited to offer our next membership peer recruitment incentive in our Spring series. March’s incentive theme is “March Blitz”! If you had a new Scout join the program during the month of March, have them share a fun story through our “Share your story” link on our council page. Don’t forget to include a picture with the new Scout!
During the 1st week of April, 2 stories from each district will be picked to receive an aspen cedar ridge back pack with a hydration bladder!
For more information, check out the flyer!
New Jersey State Police Camporee
Early Bird registration ends March 31st for the 2025 New Jersey State Police Camporee.
This will be the 7th New Jersey State Police Camporee, this camporee is sponsored by the State Police, NJ State Troopers Eagle Scout Association and Scouting America. This year’s theme is “Wounded in Combat”. The event will be hosted by the New Jersey National Gurd at the Training Center in Sea Girt. This year’s event will have events and displays from all the sponsoring organizations. Please come join us for this year’s event, May 16-18, 2025.
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is a one-and-a-half-day overnight course designed to help prepare adult leaders for an outdoor program in addition to learning teaching techniques on advancement.
Join us on one of the four opportunities left this year, May 3-4, June 14-15, September 27-28, or October 4-5. Click here (https://scoutingevent.com/358-IOLS) for more information and to register for Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.
Interested to learn more on training for your position or upcoming courses, check out our training site: https://ppcscouting.org/training/
PPC Adventures Upcoming Activities
PPC Adventures has lots of exciting programs and activities coming up:
St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 15th – All Morris County Scouting units are invited to participate in the Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade will be held in Morristown at 12:00, noon. Patriots’ Path Council is registered in the ‘line of march.’ Please register your pack/troop/crew for the Morris Parade. There is no fee associated with this fun event.
Cub Scout Activities – We have something for Cubs almost every weekend.
- BB / Archery is available indoors at Mt. Allamuchy.
- Maple Sugar programs at Mt. Allamuchy on Febuary 15 & 22 and March 1 & 8.
- ‘Baloo the Builder’ and ‘Build It’ is a program for Bears and Webelos Scouts. Saturday, April 5th and May 10th at Winnebago Scout Reservation. Cost $15.00/scout.
- Register for all these programs at ppcadventures.org
Merit Badges – A variety of merit badges are currently offered.
- Recent additions include:
- Chess Merit Badge and Open Chess session March 29
- Law Merit Badge on Thursdays, March 13, 20 and April 10
- Orienteering on Sundays, May 18 and Jun 1
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- See the details and register for all these programs at PPC Adventures – Merit Badges
Camp Programs for Units – If you camp at either MASR or WSR, you are invited to sign up for the various programs offered at our camps.
- Mt. Allamuchy – shooting sports, ATVs, Climbing, COPE, mountain bikes and other activities.
- Winnebago – shooting sports, Zipline and Treetop course, and other activities.
- We can schedule a merit badge specifically for your unit at either camp.
- Contact Mike Loughman at 973-714-7308 or [email protected] for more information.
2025 Camp Promotions
We can come to you at a date and time of your preference. Cub Scout Day Camp, Webelos crossing over or Scouts BSA camping options!
Summer camp is s a great way for kids to have fun, learn new things, and make lasting memories.
Register before April 1st and get your Early Bird discount. We also have a new multiweek discount, sibling discounts, and more.
Check out our website for all the great options this year.
Request an in person camping presentation.
The Best Pinewood Derby Supplies
Looking for the best supplies for your Pack’s Pinewood Derby?
Take a pit stop to your local Scout shop to pick up your Pinewood Derby kit today, along with any decals, weights and tools to make sure your car is the best it can be!
Race over to the Kurland Family Scout Shop in Cedar Knolls for our limited supply of pre-cut options, made by our very own Flintlocks!
University of Scouting & Program Launch
University of Scouting and Program Launch, scheduled for Saturday March 1st at Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights is OPEN for registration NOW!
This annual event promises to be a dynamic gathering of Scout Leaders, parents, and Scouts, offering many educational opportunities and program updates!
Over 60 Courses Offered!
The University of Scouting is a cornerstone event for the Council, providing a platform for leaders to enhance their skills and knowledge in various aspects of Scouting. From outdoor activities to leadership development, the event offers a diverse range of courses designed to cater to the needs and interests of Scout leaders at all levels.
In addition to the educational sessions, the Program Launch segment of the event will unveil exciting updates and initiatives for the upcoming Scouting season. From new innovative program enhancements to new activities, attendees can express to receive firsthand information on what’s in store for their Scouting experience.
Closed for President’s Day
The following will be closed for President’s Day, Monday, February 17th
- Cedar Knolls Service Center
- Kurland Scout Shop at Cedar Knolls Service Center
- Mountainside Scout Shop
- Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation & Winnebago Scout Reservation
All will return to regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, February 18th.
Operation WRIP (Watchung Reservation Invasive Plants)
Operation WRIP (Watchung Reservation Invasive Plants) will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Registration is required to participate. Camping and participation is FREE.
The goal of the event will be to remove as many invasive plants from the Watchung Reservation forest ecosystem as possible in one morning. On that date, it is expected that Japanese barberry and multiflora rosa bushes will be the only plants in the forest with green leaves, making it easy to identify them. The plants will be removed by pulling, digging up the root balls, or cutting.
Service hours can be credited toward rank advancements or as conservation hours for Camping Merit Badge or the 50-Miler Award (a good opportunity for Philmont crews).
For more information and to register visit here – https://scoutingevent.com/358-wrip
2025 Eagle Scout Recognition & Reunion Dinner
SAVE THE DATE – Monday, May 19, 2025
2025 EAGLE SCOUT RECOGNITION & REUNION DINNER
HONORING THE 2024 EAGLE SCOUT CLASS AND OUR 2025 EAGLE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Olde Mill Inn, 225 US Highway 202 Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
6:00pm
Formal invitations with complete details will be sent out in March 2025.
For more information, contact Jennifer Volz 973-765-9322 ext. 249 [email protected]
