Camping

Halloween Day 2024
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Camp Tuckahoe
10 AM – 4 PM Registration closes on 10/24/2024; after this date, please contact us directly! Halloween Day is open to ALL Cub Scouts, Webelos, parents, siblings, & leaders. Don’t forget to come in costume for a special treat! The cost is $20 per Scout, $15...

There are lots of fishing opportunities for Scouts of all ages in the Scouting program. To help make sure these experiences are educational, fun, and rewarding, it is critical to have well-trained leaders. The New Birth of Freedom Council offers three fishing and angling training to help units “be prepared” for an awesome fishing program....

Camp Tuckahoe Memorial Mall Ceremony Join us on Sunday, August 17th, 2025 at 4 PM for the annual Memorial Mall Ceremony at Camp Tuckahoe. This time-honored tradition pays tribute to the legacy of Scouts and Scouters who have passed away, leaving an indelible mark on our council’s history. As we gather for this year’s ceremony,...

The New Birth of Freedom Council is pleased to announce that our 2025 council-wide camping event will be a Civil War-themed camporee on a family farm a quarter mile from the Gettysburg battlefield. This theme will be familiar to some units in the Council, as Battlefield and Heritage Trails District held a joint fall camporee...

As the warm weather approaches, anticipation for summer camp reaches its peak among Scouts and their families. But before embarking on this exciting adventure, it’s essential to have all the necessary information and resources at your fingertips. That’s where our Summer Camp Resources page comes in! What Is Included on the Resource Page? Program and...

  A new timbering project is now underway at Hidden Valley to remove tall, dangerous old-growth trees from campsites.  Having been planted in the 60’s many of the trees have reached full maturity. As the trees mature the tops of the trees break off or drop branches posing a risk to campers.  Over the past...

Ranger Work Days are mini beaver days to keep council property maintenance on track. Individuals or entire units can attend. Tasks can include construction projects, painting, cleaning, tent repair, etc. We offer projects for every skill level. All adults in attendance must have Pennsylvania State clearances. Hidden Valley: First Saturday of every month Camp Tuckahoe: ...

  Earlier this fall, the BSA updated Scouting’s Barriers to Abuse. The updated policy requires adults who spend the night at official BSA events to be registered. Effective Sept. 1, 2023, all adults staying overnight in connection with a Scouting activity must be registered as an adult volunteer or an adult program participant. Let’s...