Category: Training
Exploration Merit Badge at the Explorers Club
On Saturday March 28 approximately 140 Scouts and Scouters assembled at the Explorers Club in New York City for the first steps in earning the Exploration Merit Badge. The Scouts got to hear from multiple world class explorers and learn
Membership – New Trainings and Incentives Rolling Out Soon!
The Membership Committee is excited to announce that we will be offering monthly online zoom training sessions starting in April after University of Scouting. Topics will range from BeAScout Unit Pin Management to Running recruiting events. A full schedule will
University of Scouting/Program Launch Registration Closes this Sunday!
It’s not too late to sign up for our annual training event! A great opportunity to learn new things about the council, upcoming events, 65+ classes offered, and networking with fellow leaders! Registration is filling fast so sign up before
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)
NYLT Registration Open
Registration is now open for National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) 2026! Three course options are available: Course 1 runs June 28 to July 3 Course 2 runs August 2 to 8 Course 3 is offered over two weekends—November 6 to
NYLT Fundraising Dinner
Join us for a German Buffet and Bier Tasting to support NYLT Scholarships for the Patriots’ Path Council! Enjoy classic German cuisine, sample German beers and cordials (cash bar), and help provide leadership opportunities for Scouts. February 25, 2026, at the Deutscher
University of Scouting/Program Launch
Mark your calendars for our 2026 University of Scouting and Program Launch set for Saturday March 28th, 2026 at Union Catholic Regional High School in Scotch Plains. Over 60 classes offered to enhance your Scouting knowledge and network with fellow
Alpha Merit Badge Academy: Registration Open
Come join us for Patriots’ Path Council and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternities First Alpha Merit Badge Academy. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is a partner with Scouting America to promote Scouting. As part of this come join us for the wonderful
Monthly Safety Moment – November
November – World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims Scouting adventures take our Scouts on the road a good bit. Planning those trips is important to protect all our Scouts. We would like to share with you all Austin’s
November NYLT Course Wraps Up
NYLT has completed its November course. 32 Scouts have completed the two-weekend course under the leadership of the incredible staff. Each participant demonstrated outstanding dedication to developing their leadership skills, and we’re incredibly proud of their growth. This course marks
