Category: Featured

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

Get Ready for the 2023 National Jamboree

Get ready for the 2023 National Scout Jamboree planned July 18-28, 2023, at Summit Bechtel High Adventure Base in West Virginia. More than 17,000 Scouts from around the country and the world will attend the event, which will include stadium

Calling All Campers for Summer Programs

Calling all campers! Patriots’ Path Council has 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. PPC is big on safety

COVID-19 Modifications to be Rolled Back

As of March 1, 2022, all temporary changes made to Scouts BSA advancement requirements to address the COVID-19 pandemic will expire, and there will be a return to the standard rules for Scouts BSA advancement. This includes deferment of some

Fishawack’s Finest Dinner Moved to May

Fishawack’s Finest Fellowship Dinner has been rescheduled to May 17, 2022.  Fishawack packs, troops and crews are encouraged to honor one of their volunteers with the Fishawack’s Finest award. Nominations and registration are open here. To view the event flyer,

Give the Gift of Adventure

Is there a birthday, graduation or special event coming up? Maybe a “just because” opportunity? Now for a limited time, you can obtain a gift certificate for a Scout to use on a variety of Patriots’ Path Council-sponsored programs. This

Recharter Online Fee Calculation Issue Addressed

A note from Mike Wellech, council registrar: We apologize for the frustration everyone is experiencing. Processing a recharter is time consuming, and to run into roadblocks that are out of your control is simply intolerable. We’re keeping in touch with

University of Scouting: Training at Its Best

The 2021 University of Scouting, under the leadership of David Walsh and his deans, was a huge success, as Patriots’ Path Council continues to move forward with in-person meetings, trainings and events. There were over 135 Scouters in attendance at

Meet the New Scout Shop Manager

Patriots’ Path Council is proud to announce the hiring of Matthew Isak as the new Scout Shop manager. Matthew joins the PPC team after an intense search. Matthew joins the team with a significant background in retail operations. He has