Category: Camping
National Jamboree Leader Opening
Our council contingent for the 2026 National Jamboree currently has an opening for an adult leader. This role supports and guides Scouts throughout the experience and offers the opportunity to be part of the excitement of the National Jamboree. Leaders
Introduction to Backpacking
Patriots’ Path Council High Adventure Committee will present an introductory course on backpacking for Scout Leaders with an emphasis on backpacking with Scouts or venturers. This class is open to all registered adult Scouters (Scoutmasters, ASMs, Advisors and Assistant Advisors)
Summer Camp Discounts
Summer camp will be here before you know it. We are offering a multitude of different discounts this summer: multiweek discount – save 20% off additional weeks of camp, sibling discount – save $25 off each sibling attending PPC camps,
2026 Specialty Camps
We are excited to announce four specialty camps this summer. Back by popular demand, Skills & Trades camp will be offered Weeks 3 & 4 at Camp Winnebago. Choose from one of these weeks and earn automotive maintenance, electricity, plumbing, and
SCUBA Adventure in the Bahamas
Winter may be piling on the snow and ice, but Scouts don’t have to stay in the cold. Picture swapping gray skies for bright blue water, heavy coats for wetsuits, and frozen fingers for warm ocean currents. Our Patriots’ Path
Camp Ambassador Program
We are excited to announce the new camp ambassador program at our camps! We are looking to form a group of Scouters who love camp as much as we do! For more information, please register at https://247scouting.com/forms/358-2026campambassadorinterest Camp ambassadors must
Summer is Right Around the Corner – Join Our Camp Staff Team!
Positions available at all four of our council summer camp programs: Cub Scout Day Camps: Camp Wheeler and Watchung Day Camp Scouts BSA Resident Camps: Camp Somers and Camp Winnebago We’re hiring for the 2026 season, and applying takes less
Patriots’ Path Council WRIP 2026 Program – Registration is Open
The Patriots’ Path Council WRIP 2026 Program registration is open here! WRIP is a hands-on conservation service project focused on protecting our local environment. Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Watchung Reservation 8:00am – Noon Registration is required to participate.
National Jamboree 2026 – Contingent Staff
Calling all Patriots’ Path Scouters (21+) interested in attending the 2026 National Jamboree. Scouting America is offering a “Council Contingent Staff” option for the 2026 Jamboree that allows Contingent Staff to travel, eat and camp with the participant Council contingent.
National Jamboree 2026 – Additional Troop Forming
Patriots’ Path Council is accepting interest through a waitlist as we prepare to open an additional Troop for the 2026 National Jamboree, taking place July 20–31, 2026. Once enough Scouts have signed up, the Troop can be officially launched and
