Toys for Tots Results
This year the Patriots’ Path Council through the volunteer support of many units, volunteers, and Flintlocks, collected over 1,900 new, high-quality toys to donate to the US Marines Toys For Tots Program. The council transported and donated the toys to the local Marine Toys for Tots Chapters in Rockaway and in South Plainfield. The Marines
Popcorn Top 100 Sellers Celebrate
This past Saturday, Patriots’ Path Council was excited to celebrate our Top 100 Popcorn Sellers for the 2024 campaign at Alexander Hamilton Elementary School! The Scouts used the Plinko board to determine which table they would pick their prize from. High selling Scouts received a second and even a third pick! Over 200 prizes were
Unit and Membership Renewals
Some Key Notes from our Registrar Key 3 Member or Key 3 Delegate should log into my.scouting.org From the menu select Organization Manager. On this screen, you MUST enter Payment Information before moving forward with Unit Renewal process, Patriot’s Path Council will not be accepting mail-in or in-person payments for Unit Renewals. Select Unit
Registrations are open to PPC crews for Philmont in 2026!!
With the end of 2024 fast approaching, it is time to start the planning and preparations for your unit’s 2026 adventure at the “Pinnacle of Scouting” – Philmont Scout Ranch in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in New Mexico. The applications to join one of the Patriots’ Path Council Philmont contingents for the fifteen (15)
Holiday Items Discount at the Patriots’ Path Council Scout Shops
From now until the end of the year, save 10% on all holiday items at the Patriots’ Path Council Scout Shops, helping you find the perfect holiday gift for any Scout!
Final Week to Participate in the Council Toys for Tots Toy Drive!
You may donate any new, unwrapped toy, but toys especially needed are: Basketballs, Soccer balls, Footballs, Dolls, Cars, Trains, Board Games, Books, Art supplies, new Stuffed Animals, LEGO’s You may bring them to one of the 5 collection centers mentioned here. Please send us photos of your Troop donating toys, which can bee published on
Holiday Workshop with Santa
Register for the Holiday Workshop at https://scoutingevent.com/358-holidayworkshop. Enjoy milk and cookies and get pictures with Santa!
Award Nominations Due December 31st
We are currently accepting nominations for the Silver Beaver Award, Trailblazer Award, Youth Leadership Award, Alumnus of the Year Award, and Eagle Scout Hall of Fame. There are many eligible and deserving Scouts and Scouters who go above and beyond in their dedication to Scouting. Now is the time to show them how much their
Do a Good Turn Daily!
Please donate a toy to the Patriots’ Path Council Toys for Tots Toy Drive, toys will be donated to youth in need. You may donate any new, unwrapped toy. Toys especially needed are: Basketballs, Soccer balls, Footballs, Dolls, Cars, Trains Board Games, Books, Art supplies, new Stuffed Animals, LEGO’s (Please do not select toys with
Winter Holiday Hours
Winter Holidays: Cedar Knolls Council Service Center Closed December 24-25, 2024 & January 1, 2025 Closing early December 31, 2024, at 3 PM Kurland Scout Shop @ Cedar Knolls Service Center Closed December 23-27, 2024, for inventory Closing early December 31, 2024, at 3 PM Closed January 1, 2025 Mountainside Scout Shop Closed December 25,
Our 2024 Toys for Tots Drive has Officially Begun!
How can Black Friday be your Scout “Good Turn”? Purchase new toys on sale, and donate them to the Patriots’ Path Council Toy Drive. You may bring new, unwrapped toys to one of the 5 collection centers found here; bring them to your November and December Roundtables; or mail them to the Camp Winnebago central
Parking Lot Construction – Cedar Knolls
Construction continues on the parking lot at the Cedar Knolls Council Service Center. We are sorry for any inconvenience, but during the project there will be no parking in the Service Center parking lot. You will need to park on Saddle Road. We do not expect to have any service interruptions, but we will post
Nominate an Adult Volunteer or Youth Leader for a PPC Award
Nominate an Adult Volunteer or Youth Leader for a PPC Award Deadline for Submission is December 31, 2024 There are many eligible and deserving Scouts and Scouters who go above and beyond in their dedication to Scouting. Now is the time to show them how much their efforts are appreciated. We are currently accepting nominations
Scouting Forward Dinner – Featuring Speaker Terry Fossum
We are thrilled to announce Terry Fossum will be this year’s Scouting Forward speaker. Mark your calenders for the Scouting Forward celebration which will take place on Thursday, November 21st at the Park Avenue Club. This year’s event will be a dinner beginning at 6:00 p.m. and will serve as the kick-off to the 2025
Now Available: Custom Eagle Scout Mugs and Nametags!
Looking for a practical, high-quality gift for your new Eagle Scout? Look no further than our custom engraved Patriots’ Path Council Eagle Scout YETI Mug! This 7-inch mug is perfect for any Patriots’ Path Eagle, new or old. Order now online, quantities are limited! Order Custom Eagle YETI Mug Need nametags for your unit? Contact
146 New Scouting Families Recruiting in the Last Week of September!
So what does that mean for the whole month of September?! Our Scouting Units recruited 517 NEW families which is 27% MORE than last September! Scouting is alive and doing well in PPC! 146 Welcome Packets are going in the mail tomorrow morning filled with information about our Council, including their FREE Scout Handbook Voucher
T-25 Days!
Jersey 360 Jamboree is right around the corner! Our dedicated committee of volunteers continues to work hard to make sure we make this a memorable event for all in attendance. Now is the time to register you individual Scouts. For the most up to date information download the Jersey 360 Jamboree app from the App
Scouting Forward Reception – Save the Date
Save the date of Thursday November 21, 2024 for the Patriots Path Council Scouting Forward Reception. This year our guest speaker will be Terry Fossum, an American actor and businessperson. Terry graduated from Texas A&M and has served as an officer in the United States Air Force. Terry is best known for winning Kicking and
POPcorn – Your Best Fundraiser!
Popcorn is a great way to help fund your Scouting adventure. So far this year our Packs, Troops and Crews earned $266,415 to help fund their programs. If you unit is not participating, there is still time to take part. Popcorn is available for you to do store front sales on consignment, with state-of-the-art technology
Jersey 360 Jamboree
We are T-44 Days away from Jersey 360 Jamboree. We are running a special promotion for all units that sign up with at least 20 campers by the end of the day Sunday September 22, 2024. We will also be doing a Facebook live drawing for a Pizza Party in your site at the Jersey
Introduction to Outdoor Leaders Skills
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is a one-and-a-half-day overnight course designed to help prepare adult leaders for an outdoor program in addition to learning teaching techniques on advancement. Join us on one of the two opportunities left this year, September 7-8, or October 5-6. Click here (https://scoutingevent.com/358-IOLS) for more information and to register for Introduction
Commemorative Pavers
Purchasing a commemorative paver helps to immortalize a commitment to preserve and maintain a lasting memory! The Patriots’ Path Council invites you to be a part of our Scout Plaza by purchasing individual engraved pavers. The Scout Plaza walkway leads to an American flag and the Mackenzie statue “The Ideal Scout.” With a purchase of
Membership – Support for Fall Recruiting
Patriots’ Path Council is excited to be offering some creative ways to support your units for their upcoming fall recruiting efforts! Take advantage of these great incentives and programs! Free Geofencing For Unit Level Recruitments Online Discount Code for any new family that joins the program Cub and Troop level Incentive Programs Revamped Weekly Online
Season of Service
The most powerful way to thank a chartered organization is to provide service. The Season of Service Campaign encourages units to help their chartered organization by doing community service for them during the fall season and then sharing their story through the portal located at https://ppcbsa.org/story/ and on social media using #SeasonofService. Why #SeasonOfService To
Jersey 360 Jamboree – Day Participant
Jersey 360 Jamboree Day Participant registration is now open. If you are not able to join us for the full weekend, we have a limited number of Day Participant spots available, get them before they sell out. Get more information and sign up here: https://scoutingevent.com/358-Jersey360DayParticipants
Labor Day Observance
In observance of Labor Day all Patriots’ Path Council properties will be closed August 31 – September 2, we will resume regular hours on Tuesday August 3, 2024. Please have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day Holiday weekend.
This Weekend Join the Miners for Their Only Scout Night of the Year!
Sussex County Miners vs Tri-City Vally Cats. The Sussex County Miners host a Scout Night at Skylands Stadium on August 30, 2024. Get more information here: Tickets for Tri-City Valley Cats vs. Sussex County Miners | vivenu All ticket sales include a donation to the Patriots Path Council to support local Scouting.
Aaron on Scouting
Patriots’ Path Council Scouts and Scouters were featured in Aaron on Scouting. Aaron on Scouting is Scouting America’s official digital site for Scouting Magazine. On July 29th, the article about Patriots’ Path Council was about our online chess club! For more information and to follow Aaron on Scouting: Patriots’ Path Council Scouts master chess online
UK Cadets visit Camp Winnebago
This summer the Patriots’ Path Council had the opportunity to host a group of young people from England at our summer camp program. Troop 129 Greenbrook has been working with UK Cadets for several years and this year we were able to host them at Camp Winnebago. The Cadets and Troop 129 enjoyed the waterfront,
Membership Roundtable
Scout recruiting season started on August 1! We will welcome around 2000 new families to Scouting between now and December. Come join us on Saturday August 17th to get information on our 2024 New Member incentive program, items we have to help recruit Scouts and all the support we have to assist units growing. Register
Scout Uniform Promotion
It is not only time for back-to-school shopping, but it is also time for back to Scouting. Did your Scout leave uniform pieces at summer camp? Is it time for a new uniform to get ready to march in Labor Day Parades? The Patriots’ Path Council is running a uniform promotion. If you purchase a
Jersey 360 Jamboree – Jersey 360 Patch
Fall is right around the corner and so is the Jersey 360 Jamboree. The Jersey 360 Jamboree is an opportunity for our Scouts here locally to see what it is like to take part in a Jamboree. We currently have 9 councils with close to 200 Packs, Troops, Crews and Ships signed up. The event
Only 2 More Scout Night Games Left – ONE this Sunday!
As the rain moves away for this weekend and Major League Baseball playoffs heat up, there is still time to take part in New York Yankee Scout Nighst. Every Scout will receive a Yankee/Scout Hat. There are also meal packages available. We have four different Scout Night games to choose from. This weekend August 10th
Flintlock Adirondak Chairs Almost All Gone!
In an effort to enhance the appearance of our dining halls and raise needed resources for our capital fund, the Flintlocks have designed and built a limited number of Adirondack Chairs. These special chairs were built using lumber from the Winnebago Scout Reservation forest. Click here for details on how you can leave a legacy
Cedar Knolls Service Center Closed Friday, June 28th
The Cedar Knolls Service Center will be closed Friday June 28th, 2024. The office will be closed in order to have the staff help prepare for Summer Camp at Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation. If you would like to volunteer for a day of service, please feel free to join us at 9 AM at the
Patriotic Gear
Patriots’ Path Council Scout Shops are great places to find all sorts of Scouting and patriotic merchandise. Whether you’re looking for uniforms, camping gear, or items featuring the colors of the American flag, we have a wide selection. Remember Shop Local!
August NYLT Early Bird Discount Offered to the Next 20 Registrants! Register Now – Expires June 30th!
Are you ready for an adventure that will shape your leadership journey? We certainly are! You are invited to join us for the 2024 Patriots’ Path Council National Youth Leadership Training course (NYLT), where we are gearing up for an unforgettable experience! NYLT is not just another leadership course; it is a transformative journey designed
Flag Retirement
Scouts from Troop 156 in Flanders and Cadets from the Mount Olive HS AFJROTC conducted a flag retirement ceremony at Camp Somers. The event was led by CST 13 Commissioner Elect Archer Jones. The Scouts and cadets retired over 70 flags that were no longer fit to fly as the symbol of our Country. This
Flintlock Scouting Club Wins NJ Governor Volunteer Award
On Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 1:00 PM, The New Jersey State Governor’s Office of Volunteerism announced that the Flintlocks, BSA, Inc. was selected as an honoree for the 2024 Volunteerism Awards. The ceremony was livestreamed on the website www.njgovernorsawards.com This recognition is based on extraordinary volunteer service. From hundreds of nominations, those few that
Scout Night with Somerset Patriots vs Erie Seawolves – Last Chance!
Come join us for Scout Night on Friday June 21, 2023, every ticket sold helps support Scouting! This night also has a free t-shirt promotion to the first 2000 people in attendance at the park! Get your tickets here: Patriots vs Seawolves Tickets
Scout Shop – Camp Supplies & Summer Hours
We have all the gear that you need for camp! Water bottles, mess kits, pocket knives, compasses, merit badge books, Scout uniforms and even bug nets. Come in and check out our selection! Beginning July 1, 2024, our Scout Shops will be on Summer Hours: Kurland Family Scout Shop at Cedar Knolls Monday-Friday: 10
Cub Scout Day Camp
We offer five weeks of a great Cub Scout Program. Day camp offers boys and girls entering grades 1-5 in the fall the chance to get outdoors and enjoy a multitude of fun activities like boating, fishing, hiking, crafts, shooting sports, sports and games, STEM, and water activities! Register Here: https://www.ppccubscoutcamps.org/cub-scout-day-camp
Register for Summer Camp Now and Save $50
Register for summer camp by May 1st to save $50 at https://ppcbsa.org/camping/ Select Cub Scout Camps or Scouts BSA Camps.
New Performance BSA Uniform Shirt Now Available
Now available at the Cedar Knolls Scout shop, a new Performance BSA Uniform Shirt! As the days get warmer, you can stay cooler, and be the first to test out these new prototype uniforms, available for only a limited time! Each comes with a QR code on the tag that takes you to a survey
Safety Moment: Camp Fire Safety
Campfires are a powerful part of the outdoor experience. They can be lively with laughter, storytelling, and fellowship. The campfire can also be a time of reflection, learning, and great peace. Safe behavior around a campfire ensures a good time can be had by all while mitigating the inherent danger of the fire. Follow the
Jersey 360 Jamboree
We currently have 119 units signed up for the Jersey 360 Jamboree. this year’s event will take place on October 25-27, 2024, at the Sussex County Fair Ground. You still have time to sign up your unit, here: https://scoutingevent.com/358-77030. Units that are signed up will get the first chance to register individual campers and get
Safety Moment: April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving is considered “any activity that diverts the driver’s attention away from driving,” according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. The distractions can include a wide range of a driver’s or passenger’s personal actions or activities while in a vehicle. Even if a driver is only trying to keep Scouts in their seats
Cub Scout Program Updates Available
As of June 1st the updates to the Cub Scout program will be in effect. There are 4 areas of the program that were updated. You can find information on all updates to the program at https://www.scouting.org/topics/program-updates/program-updates-cub-scouts/ The new handbooks are currently available at both of our scout shops. If you have questions on the
Build Tomorrow’s Leader – Get Your Handbooks!
New Cub Scout Handbooks available at either Scout Shop: The Kurland Family Scout Shop 1 Saddle Rd., Cedar Knolls Monday – Friday: 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday: 10 am to 3 pm 973-765-9322 x233 [email protected] The Mountainside Scout Shop 1130 Rt. 22 West, Mountainside Wednesday – Friday: noon to 6 pm, Saturday: 10 am to
Summer Camp Leaders’ Meetings
Is your troop headed to summer camp? Leaders’ meetings are coming up! Visit https://ppcbsa.org/camping/camps/ for more information. Leaders’ Guides are coming soon. Check the website for updates.
