Monthly Archives: April 2025
National Jamboree Open House
Exciting adventures await! All Scouts and their parents are invited to join us for an Open House to learn more about the 2026 National Jamboree. Whether you’re already interested or already signed up, this is a great opportunity to hear what it’s all about, ask questions, and meet others who are planning to attend.
- Postcards have been sent to all age-eligible Scouts (12-17 at the time of the Jamboree), so keep an eye on your mailbox!
- Want a sneak peek at the postcard? Check it out here. https://ppcscouting.org/wp-content/uploads/NationalJamboreeOpenHousePostcard.pdf
Open House Info:
Monday, April 28, 2025
7:00–9:00 PM
Council Service Center – 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ
We hope to see you there!
Cub Camps – Open House & Registration
Are you signed up for one of our Cub Day Camps?
Are you thinking about signing up but want to know more about the camp?
Join us for our Cub Scout Day Camp Open Houses this spring. This is a chance for you to get a tour of the camp, meet camp leadership and a preview of some of the activities your Scout can enjoy this summer. There is no charge to attend the open house, we just ask that you register using the open house links so we have a head count.
Below the open house links you will find the link to register for either Watchung Day Camp or Camp Wheeler.
Watchung Day Camp Open House
Saturday May 10th Drop by anytime between 11 AM and 1 PM
Free Fun activities will include Archery, BBs and crafts!
https://247scouting.com/forms/358-WatchungDayCampOpenHouse
Camp Wheeler Open House
Saturday June 7th Drop by anytime between 11 AM and 1 PM
Free Fun activities will include Archery, BBs and crafts!
https://247scouting.com/forms/358-CampWheelerOpenHouse
To Register for Day Camp
The Early Bird Deadline for registering for camp has been extended to April 15th!
Register for either Camp Wheeler or Watchung Day Camp here: https://www.ppccubscoutcamps.org/cub-scout-day-camp
Join Us at the 2025 Patriots’ Path Council Awards Celebration
We will be presenting the 2025 SILVER BEAVER AWARDS at the PPC Awards Celebration on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Winnebago Scout Reservation. We will also be presenting the TRAILBLAZER AWARDS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS, VENTURING LEADERSHIP AWARD, and COUNCIL DUTY TO GOD AWARD. Please plan to come out and honor these dedicated volunteers and youth leaders!
The celebration will be held in the dining hall, with a gathering at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon and awards ceremony will be at 12:30 p.m. Seating is limited and registration is required. You can register on-line HERE. RSVP deadline is April 21, 2025.
For more information or questions, please contact Vicki Kallok at 973-765-9322 x246 or [email protected]
Congratulations to our 2025 recipients!
SILVER BEAVER AWARD: Harold Bork, Timothy Farrell, Judy Joshua, Paul Minenna, Paul Muzeni, Tom O’Leary, and Christopher Struben,
TRAILBLAZER AWARD: Robert Carlson, Terence Dwyer, George Kamper, J. Hamilton Slye, Kevin Soutar, and William Stroh,
YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD: Enrique Adams, Natalia M. Arpino, David Braun, Skylar Dugan, Clark LaForteza, Trisha Patel, and Jack Patrick,
VENTURING LEADERSHIP AWARD: Matthew Blanchard
PPC DUTY TO GOD AWARD: Stuart Lefkowitz
New Scouts BSA Performance Shorts Now Available
Now available at the Kurland Family Scout Shop and Mountainside Scout Shop are the NEW Scouts BSA Performance shorts! Made of a lightweight, soft material that is perfect for a week at summer camp!
These are a limited time item, so get them while supplies last!
2025 – 2027 Strategic Plan
Patriots’ Path Council is proud to announce the executive board approval of our 2025-2027 Strategic Plan. Our committee and staff have worked diligently to engage our stakeholders for feedback and suggestions to carefully craft our vision for the next three years and beyond. Our commitment to our Scouts, families, volunteers, donors, alumni and chartered organizations is to actively utilize this plan and be adaptive to the constantly changing environment we operate in to build on the rich legacy of our organization. With your ongoing support we will provide opportunities and adventure to a growing membership base, develop our leaders, and partner with our communities in a meaningful and safe manner to ensure the future success of local Scouting and the Patriots’ Path Council.
Please click here to read more about the plan: https://ppcscouting.org/about-us/strategic-plan/
