Category: Camping

Skylands Scouts BSA Spring Camporee

We are pleased to announce registration is now open for the Skylands District Scouts BSA Spring Camporee! This year’s event is known as the “Scout Skills Adventure Challenge”, described as Scouts BSA meets the Amazing Race! Our event will take

Wood Badge Has National Approval

Wood Badge Has National Approval Just this week, Patriots’ Path Council received approval to run Wood Badge with course number NST13-358-23! Wood Badge is designed to meet the advanced leadership needs of all Scouters, particularly unit level Scouters, such as

Klondike Derby Season

Klondike Derby Season: This past weekend we kicked-off the 2023 Klondike Derby Season. This meant we had two great events happening at the same time. At Winnebago Scout Reservation we had the Skylands District with 367 Scouts on 44 sleds

8 Ideas for Staying Warm While Cold-Weather Camping

Do your toes get cold while going outside in the winter? Putting on a hat can help. Do you like baggy clothes? That’ll serve you well if you’re outside in cold weather. What are the three W’s of cold-weather camping?

Camp Counselors Wanted

Apply for a summer job today!  PPC offers many opportunities to work over the summer at one of our three Scout camps and two Cub Scout camps. We are hiring CIT’s (counselors in training) 14 years and up, and camp

Tom A. Pepe Camping Scholarship – Deadline April 1st

  The Thomas A. Pepe Camping Scholarships deadline is on April 1st at midnight. This scholarship helps families that need financial assistance with camp costs.   Complete the short application at https://247scouting.com/forms/358-adventureship.

Klondikes – (Registration is almost closed)

Klondike Derbies are a great opportunity to get outside in the winter months. Not only do they allow our Scouts that winter experience, but they also allow them to compete against other Scouts and show off their Scouting skills. This

2023 Summer Camp Registration is Now Open!!!!

Summer Camp 2023 registration is now open. In a few short months, summer will be here! Now is the time to register and save! The Super Saver discount is in full effect until March 1st at midnight. Summer camp offers

Philmont 2024 – Registration is Open!!!

With the end of 2022 fast approaching it is time to start the planning and preparations for your unit’s 2024 adventure at the “Pinnacle of Scouting” – Philmont Scout Ranch in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in New Mexico. The

Operation Zero 2/18 – 2/20

Registration for Operation Zero is OPEN!  This is a winter camping adventure you won’t want to miss!  On President’s Day Weekend 2023 (February 18-20) Scouts and Venturers will build and sleep in Quinzees, go snowshoeing, sledding, ice fishing, and more!