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“Scout Deliver” Popcorn & Nuts Sale Is LIVE!

“Scout Deliver” is an option for Scouts to invite friends, family, or neighbors to purchase popcorn and nuts through the New Birth of Freedom Council online store. Customers can order online and indicate the Scout’s name responsible for their purchase. Payment is collected during the transaction. The unit is notified of sales, is provided the...

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Webinar Regarding Decision to Discontinue HVSR Summer Camp Programs

Council Executive Board leadership will host a webinar on Monday, June 24, at 7 PM to discuss the Executive Board’s recent decision to discontinue summer camp programs at Hidden Valley following the 2024 summer season. The webinar is open to everybody, but registration is required through this link. Prior information from the Executive Board...

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Join Us for Program Launch 2.0 on June 20 at Camp Tuckahoe

While Mother Nature decided to interfere with our original plans to hold our annual Program Launch event on June 6 by dropping a tree on the electric wires into Camp Tuckahoe, we’re ready to give it another try with Program Launch 2.0 on Thursday, June 20. Note: We are aware that June 20 is Jubilee...

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Program Launch Cancelled Due To Power Lines Down

Around 1 PM today, we learned that a tree fell across Tuckahoe Road, cutting electric and internet service to Tuckahoe. Unfortunately, local authorities have informed us that the power at Tuckahoe will likely not be restored until after dark this evening. As a result, we are canceling tonight’s Program Launch event. We looked forward to...

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Farewell and Thanks – York Service Center

While Scouting programs rarely occur in offices, our council service centers provide a foundation for our operations and outreach. Now that our York Service Center building has been sold, I want to thank our stakeholders whose generosity allowed our council to construct and make outstanding use of our service center on White Street in West...

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Three New Silver Beaver Award Recipients to be Honored

The New Birth of Freedom Council is thrilled to announce that on Saturday, May 4, we will be recognizing three new Silver Beaver Award recipients at the Council’s Recognition Reception at Camp Tuckahoe, located at 400 Tuckahoe Road, Dillsburg, PA 17019. We look forward to celebrating these outstanding Scouters and their contributions to our community. Matthew...

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Hidden Valley to Cease Summer Resident Camp Following 2024 Season

To the New Birth of Freedom Scouting Family, The past several years have been challenging, as Scouting in south-central Pennsylvania continues struggling to recover from youth membership decline during the COVID pandemic. Since 2012, when the council’s youth membership peaked at 11,376, we have experienced an ongoing decline, ending 2023 with 5,455 youth members.  With...

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