Monthly Archives: April 2025
Scout Night Events in May
We have two great Scout Night opportunities coming up with our Program Partners. A portion of every ticket comes back to support the Patriots’ Path Council and Local Scouting.
- Join the Sussex County Miners on May 10th. This is not only a Scout Night but it is also “Paint the Park Pink” night and there will be postgame fireworks! More Information You can get your tickets here: Miners Tickets
- On the same night, May 10th we have the New York Red Bulls in a rematch from last year’s MLS Cup Championship vs the LA Galaxy. You can purchase your tickets here: Red Bulls Tickets
Remember, every ticket sold helps support local Scouting!
District Events in May – Sign Up & Come
Come and sign up for one or more of our District Spring Events coming up in the month of May!
- Skylands Cub Camporee – Gold Rush Themed event will be on May 16 – 18 at WSR. Click HERE
- Raritan Valley Scouts BSA Camporee – Wilderness Camping Themed event will be on May 16 – 18 at MASR. Click HERE
- Pioneer Spring Cubelos – Spring Fun Themed event will be on May 30 – June 1 at WSR. Click HERE
- Fishawack Cub Camporee – STEM Themed event will be on May 30 – June 1 at MASR. Click HERE
Units are welcome to join one or all our events!
Trailblazer Scouts BSA Day Camp At Camp Somers
Trailblazer Day Camp allows Scouts to enjoy the daytime program of Camp Somers and to go home at the end of the day. Earn merit badges and other activities. The first year camper program is available all 4 weeks of the Camp Somers season.
Dates:
- Week 1: July 6-12
- Week 2: July 13-19
- Week 3: July 20-26
- Week 4: July 27-August 2
Register Here: https://scoutingevent.com/358-CampSomers
Skills and Trades – Week 4: July 27 to Aug 2 At Camp Winnebago
The theme of this speciality camp is to focus on trade related merit badges, taught by highly knowledgeable individuals.
This is great for Scouts thinking about going into a trade or who just want to build their skills.
Scouts will earn Automotive Maintenance, Electricity, Plumbing and Welding Merit Badges.
Level up your skills and get your hands dirty!
Register Here: https://scoutingevent.com/358-87862-209484
Scout Shop Sewing Service
In need of a new uniform shirt for an upcoming event or for your week of Summer Camp?
Head to either of the Patriots’ Path Council Scout Shops and take advantage of our sewing service!
Camping Hall of Fame
To celebrate our rich history of camping, we want to recognize deserving individuals who have had a profound impact on delivering outstanding camping programs to the Scouts, families, and leaders we serve.
Nominations for the Patriots’ Path Camping Hall of Fame are open until April 30, 2025. Nominations forms are available at the PPC Service Center or online at https://247scouting.com/forms/358-nominatecamphallfame.
Scout Shops Closed for Saturday, April 19th
In observance of Easter and Passover, the Kurland Family and Mountainside Scout Shops will be closed on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Both shops will reopen on their regular schedule the following week.
Scout Shop Discount!
Did you know that Patriots’ Path Council owns and operates two Scout Shops?
Purchases made at those shops, directly support local Scouting in the Patriots’ Path Council service area.
To thank you for being a loyal customer, we are offering you a 10% discount to use on your next purchase.
Please print the 10% certificate and bring it to either of the Scout Shops.
Certificate Expires April 18th so Don’t Wait!
Safety Moment – Distracted Driving
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
Distracted driving is considered “any activity that diverts the driver’s attention away from driving,” according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.
The distractions can include a wide range of a driver’s or passenger’s personal actions or activities while in a vehicle. Even if a driver is only trying to keep Scouts in their seats while the vehicle is in motion, that is a distraction.
NCAP Training
Patriots Path Council will be offering Scouting America National Camp Accreditation Program – Short Term Camping Administrator Training on June 14th at the council service center.
Short Term Camp Adminstrator is a council level training for volunteers who are part of district outdoor program committees, planning a camporee or klondike derby, or working with council programs such as training or Order of the Arrow. This training is designed to have Short Term Camp Administrators learn the National Camp Accreditation Program Standards that apply to our events.
Registration is now open: https://scoutingevent.com/358-NCAP
