Category: Camping

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)

2026 National Jamboree Signups Now Open!

Exciting news—registration is now open for the 2026 National Jamboree! This extraordinary event will take place at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve from July 22-31, plus one travel day prior, bringing together Scouts from across the country and

Gear up for the 2025 Summer Camp Season

Gear up for the 2025 Summer Camp Season at your local Patriots’ Path Council Scout Shops! Whether it’s your first year at camp or you’re an experienced camper, we have the essentials you need for the perfect Summer Camp experience!

PPC Adventures – Winter into Spring

PPC Adventures has had a very busy winter, and we look forward to an exciting spring! Cub Programs: Our Maple Sugar program, and BB / Archery programs were very successful this winter. Over 150 Cubs, Scouts, and adults participated in

Scout Shop Merchendise News

Jersey 360 Camporee Miss out on merchandise from the Jersey 360 Jamboree? Now while supplies last, stop into the Kurland Family Scout Shop, Mountainside Scout Shop, or order online for 70% Off Jersey 360 Merchandise (excluding belt buckles)! 2025 Camp

State Police Camporee Cancelled – Joint Raritan Valley & Fishawack Camporee Scheduled

Due to some unforseen circumstances the 2025 State Police Camporee is being postponed. Please see the message from the planning committee found on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/194yf3jVwS/ As soon as we have further details we will share them.   The Raritan Valley and

Graphics Arts Camp – Our Newest Speciality Camp

Check out our newest specialty camp this summer at Camp Winnebago – Graphic Arts! Specialty camps are provisional programs designed around earning merit badges or having experiences with a specific theme. In our new Graphics Arts Camp Scouts will earn

Day Camp Registration: Register Now for One of Our 2 Great Day Camps!

Register now for one of our 2 great day camps – Camp Wheeler at Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation near Stanhope or Watchung Day Camp at the Watchung Reserve. Tons of fun in the outdoors with fellow Cubs! Both day camps

Camp Wheeler Leadership Team Welcomes Your Scout Back!

The great leadership team at Camp Wheeler is back for another great summer! Camp Director Sarah Ledwith, Program Director Dan Grzywacz and Health Officer Daniel Parsons bring a combined 70 year of experience to this great camp. In addition to

BALOO

Come join our first BALOO course of the year on April 26th at Winnebago Scout Reservation! Every Unit who wishes to do a pack overnighter MUST have at least 1 registered BALOO-trained adult during the trip so take advantage of