Category: Important Announcements

Popcorn Available in Both Scout Shops

Have you finished all your Scout popcorn? Looking for more? The Scout Shops in Cedar Knolls and Mountainside are fully stocked with all your favorite varieties. There are even some new items like honey roasted peanuts and chocolate covered pretzels.

Raritan Valley District Accepting Award Nominations

Nominations for the district awards for Raritan Valley District are being accepted now through March 4, 2022. This is an excellent opportunity to recognize all those great adults who help your unit succeed. Every unit should nominate one adult leader

Scouts Hit the Snow at Black River Klondike

The final “Black River District” Klondike was held this past Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation, Camp Somers. The event was rescheduled from the day before due to the anticipated snowstorm and statewide state of emergency declaration.

Beefsteak Dinner Raises $38,000 for Adventureships

The Patriots’ Path Council Beefsteak Dinner, established to help raise scholarships and camperships for the Thomas A. Pepe Adventureship Fund, has raised $38,000! The dinner welcomed Tom’s wife, Donna, and their two Eagle Scout sons, Jonathon and Christopher. The beefsteak

2022 Woapalanne Lodge Officers Elected

The new class of Woapalanne Lodge officers serving for the 2021-2022 term was elected last week at the January lodge executive committee meeting. Let’s meet the chief. Connor Neuhaus, pictured, is an Eagle Scout, assistant Scoutmaster, Venturer and Vigil Honor

A Message from Our Scout Shop

Click below to hear a message from Patriots’ Path Council’s Kurland Family Scout Shop in Cedar Knolls. Remember to shop local, as all sales from our Scout shops stay local.

Summer Camp is Around the Corner

Patriots’ Path Council proudly offers a variety of programs for all ages, from day programs to resident camping for older Scouts. Bus transportation is provided from many locations throughout Morris, Sussex, Somerset, Union and Middlesex counties. Younger campers, grades 2-5

What Scouting Means to Me

By Jonah Lance Scouts BSA Troop 173, Parsippany It is an honor to share my story of Scouting with you. It all began 10 years ago when I was a 6-year-old boy who wanted to join Scouts simply because I

Collection for Toys for Tots Tops 1,100 Toys

A big thank you to all the units, Flintlocks, individuals and families that contributed to Patriots’ Path Council’s Toys for Tots collection this year. A total of 1,106 toys were delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots drop-off

Scouts Share Helpful Tips on Merit Badges

The national BSA organization is implementing a way that Scouts can upload “HELPFULS” via the Scouting app. Scouts can share online websites, videos, etc., with other Scouts that are specific to merit badge requirements. Basically, a youth member identifies a