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 More »

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 More »

Important Update Regarding the New Annual Membership Fee Announcement

Effective April 1, 2024, the BSA will eliminate the $25 one-time joining fee for new program participants in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouting. Additionally, the BSA will implement the following More »

Food Drive at University of Scouting and Program Launch

The Community Service Committee is thrilled to announce our upcoming Food Drive at the University of Scouting on March 2nd. This is our chance to make a real difference in the lives More »

Save the Date for University of Scouting – March 2, 2024!

Attention all Scouts, leaders, and enthusiasts! The much-anticipated University of Scouting/Program Launch is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to announce that it will be taking place on March 2, 2024. More »

Registrations are Open to PPC Crews for Philmont in 2025!!

With the begining of 2024 it is time to start the planning and preparations for your unit’s 2025 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) day (14

ServSafe® Manager Certification

The ServSafe® Manager Certification, is a training recognized for compliance by the BSA’s National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP) standards for individuals cooking at different council or district events such as Order of the Arrow, trainings, camporees and for camp staff.  It is also a perfect fit and highly encouraged for those cooking while on a

2023 Merit Badge eXtravanganza-Register Now!

Registration is now open! The purpose of the workshop is to introduce badges to the Scouts and to help them understand the merit badge process.  Some badges are able to be completed, but for most of the merit badges, Scouts will be able to obtain a “partial” but will not be able to complete the merit

Holiday Workshops for Cub Scouts and Their Families

There are still spots available for the Cub Scout Holiday Workshops! Cub Scouts and families are invited to enjoy a morning or afternoon building a fun holiday gift project. The Flintlocks will be available to help with construction. Cost: $15.00 per youth includes choice of kit: handy box, handy bench (stepstool), birdhouse or birdfeeder. Adults

Holiday Popcorn

The 2023 popcorn campaign is coming to an end. Rain for 5 weekends straight had a slight effect on the sale, but our Scouts and families still finished strong. If you are still interested in popcorn for this year, check out all the great products from Trails End like the Holiday Bundle or the Family

Hot Outerwear for Cool Weather

Be Prepared for Fall marching into Winter with a variety of outerwear options available at our Scout Shops and Camp Trading Posts. There are Mt. Allamuchy & Winnebago Hoodies, Patriots’ Path Fleeces, or even Eagle Scout Letterman Jackets! Stop on by, or even shop online: https://www.ppcscoutshop.org/shop/Outerwear/53

NYLT – Time to Start Planning for 2024!

In 2023 the Patriots’ Path NYLT program graduated over 160 NYLT participants from Patriots’ Path and 7 other councils. These Scouts will go back to their units to improve how they lead as well as being an example to others. If you would like to know more about NYLT please contact the Patriots’ Path NYLT

Save the Date for University of Scouting – March 2, 2024!

Attention all Scouts, leaders, and enthusiasts! The much-anticipated University of Scouting/Program Launch is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to announce that it will be taking place on March 2, 2024. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day filled with inspiration, learning, and camaraderie. The University of Scouting is a unique event

Safety Moment

Important Safety Moments Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers and staff and is a joining requirement.  Youth Protection training must be taken every two years.  It is the mission of the BSA to work within the BSA to maintain a culture of Youth Protection awareness and safety at all levels of

Toys for Tots

The deadline to purchase your toys online for the Patriots’ Path Council Toys for Tots Program is coming up soon! Please note that families may order toys online before Dec 8th, and ship them directly to Winnebago Scout Reservation, which is the main Council collection and storage area.  Address: 102 Timberbrook Rd, Rockaway, NJ, 07866

December 1 Deadline – Awards Nominations

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

Reminder – Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

In honor of the Thanksgiving Holiday on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, the Scout Service Center in Cedar Knolls will be closing at 12 noon and the Kurland Family Scout Shop will close at 3 pm.  The Service Center and Kurland Family Scout Shop will be closed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and resume normal hours

College of Commissioner Science (CCS) – Registration Extended

Registration for the College of Commissioner Science has been extended until midnight Wednesday, November 29th! Don’t Wait – Sign Up Now! The purpose of the College of Commissioner Science (CCS) is to provide supplemental training for all functions of commissioner service. It is recognized that commissioners are key to the continued health and growth of

PPC Adventures Holiday Workshops Coming in December

PPC Adventure Programs is offering ‘Holiday Workshops’ on Saturdays during December at three locations.  At the Holiday Workshop, Cub Scouts will build a fun wooden kit which they can give to a parent, grandparent, or other family member. (Or keep for themselves!) We will have birdhouses, bird feeders, handy benches, and a handy toolbox available

PPC Adventures – The Fun Never Stops

PPC Adventure Programs continues to offer a wide array of fun and exciting supplemental programming for Scouts of all ages.  This past Saturday weekend Oct. 28, there were plenty of activities: Cub Scouts Rockets at Watchung Reservation – Approximately 16 Cub Scouts took advantage of great weather to build and launch rockets under the supervision

Toys for Tots – How Did It Start?

How Did Toys For Tots Start? Diane Hendricks made a few handcrafted dolls and asked her husband Bill to deliver them to an agency that supports children in need. When Bill told his wife that he couldn’t find one, she instructed him to “start one!”. Maj Hendricks and the Marines in his reserve unit collected

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 1, 2023 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

Unit Reservations for Jersey 360 Jamboree

The Patriots’ Path Council Jersey 360 Jamboree taking place at the Sussex County Fair Grounds, Friday to Sunday, October 25-27, 2024. This Jamboree will be a great opportunity to help New Jersey celebrate the state’s 360 anniversary and take part in a great outdoor program for both Scouts BSA and Cub Scouts. The program will

A Day at Cub Scout Day Camp

Looking for something to do during teacher’s convention? Check out what it would be like to attend a day of day camp. On November 9, 2023, at Watchung Reservation we will be offering three different adventures. We have a full day and an AM & PM session for you to choose from. You can find

Mountainside Scout Shop Closed Saturday November 4, 2023

We apologize for any inconvenience, but the Mountainside Scout Shop will be closed this Saturday due to an emergency. The Mountainside Scout Shop will be open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week from Noon until 6 PM. For your convenience, the Kurland Family Scout Shop in Cedar Knolls will be open normal hours and please

Pioneer 2023 Scouts BSA Camporee

The Pioneer Scouts BSA Camporee took place October 13th to the 15th at the Round Valley Youth Center. Over 200 youth from in and out of our council participated in competitions such as battlebots, adventure scramble, Mario kart racing, and more. Despite the showers, the Scouts were all smiles and are excited for the next

Skylands District 2023 Fall Cub Camporee – Carnival Fun!

The Skylands District held its Fall Cub Family Camporee the weekend of October 6-8, at Winnebago Scout Reservation. This year’s theme was “Carnival Camporee” with carnival themed activities, including parachute fun, balloon inflation and flying, rubber duck fishing, craft making, special circus themed bb target shooting, and a cub-aged team building activity. The ongoing weekend

Skylands 2023 Scouts BSA Fall Camporee – Mission To Mars!

The Skylands District Scouts BSA Fall Camporee was held the weekend of October 13-15 at Winnebago Scout Reservation in Rockaway Township, NJ. The camporee theme was “Mission to Mars”, where Scouts enjoyed an afternoon and evening of adventure, on a journey to Mars. Activities included team building courses, cosmic adventures, and out of this world

Try a Day at Cub Scout Camp!

A Day at Cub Scout Camp! For one day, come experience Watchung Day Camp! Creating memories, one adventure at a time. Watchung Reservation Cub Scout area, Mountainside, NJ November 9, 2023 Register now at https://scoutingevent.com/358-watchung Three options for the day: Half Day $65 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Kids bring their own lunch, snacks, and

Help Disadvantaged Youth Get a Toy this Holiday Season!

Help disadvantaged youth get a toy this Holiday season! Patriots’ Path Council announces 2023 Toys for Tots Program (and this year it includes a contest!) The Patriot’s Path Council is proud to participate in the annual Toys for Tots program! Our council collects the toys, then the US Marines distributes those toys locally to children

Chess Under the Lights at Pioneer District Camporee!

It was a good evening for chess under the stars at the Pioneer District Camporee on Friday the 13th of October! Forty Scouts had fun playing chess under the lights. Three advisors to the PPC Chess Club hosted the open chess event. Scouts are encouraged to join the Patriots’ Path Council Chess Club (PPCCC) Click

Fishawack Scouts BSA Camporee

  Scouts from the Fishawack District took part in the 1st Annual Scouting Pentathlon, September 29th-October 1st. 100 Scouts BSA participants representing 10 Troops spent the weekend at Camp Somers, Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation.   The morning program kicked off with challenges in cross country running, biking, archery, rifle shooting, and obstacle course challenges. Throughout

2024 Membership Incentives

              Fall is when families look to join Scouting. This is a perfect time for them to join, we have: Fall camporees for both Scouts, BSA and Cub Scouts Klondike Derbies in January and February And Pinewood Derby season before you know it!! We need everyone’s help. Ask your

Raritan Valley Cub Camporee

The recent Raritan Valley District Cub Scout Camporee was an exhilarating adventure that brought together nearly 400 Cub Scouts, parents, and siblings for a weekend of outdoor fun and skill-building activities. The event offered various engaging experiences that left participants with lasting memories. BB gun shooting and archery were undoubtedly the highlights of the camporee.

Visit the Deserted Village Open House

Scout dens, packs, patrols, troop or crews will enjoy visiting the Deserted Village of Feltville in the Watchung Reservation during its annual Four Centuries in a Weekend program, Saturday and Sunday, October 21 & 22, noon to 5:00 pm. Free activities include hayrides, apple cider pressing, quill pen writing, an archaeological box dig, old-fashioned children’s

Raritan Valley Scouts, BSA Camporee

Winnebago Scout Reservation brought together nearly 150 Scouts and leaders for a weekend filled with camaraderie, competition, and valuable training experiences. The camporee, set against Winnebago’s beautiful natural surroundings, was a testament to the Scouting spirit. This event, hosted in the heart of nature, provided Scouts with opportunities to test their skills, learn essential life

Did You Know?

Patriots’ Path Council is gearing up for the 2024 summer camp season! We are currently scheduling camp promotions for Scouts, BSA troops. This camp promotion will include information on our 2024 incentives, programs offered and is a great opportunity to ask questions. You will also find out the details on how you can get entered

2nd Annual Month of Service

In the spirit of the BSA Slogan, “Do a Good Turn Daily,” Patriots’ Path Council is excited to announce that our 2nd annual month of service is October 2023 in partnership with our chartered organizations. We want to give back to these important partners who are an integral part of Scouting and thank them through

Labor Day Closings – Camps, Scout Shops and Service Center

All Patriots’ Path Camps, Scout Shops and the Service Center will be closed from Friday, September 1st through Monday, September 4th.  All facilities will reopen with their regular schedule starting on Tuesday, September 5th.

New Youth Protection Policies effective September 1, 2023

Youth Protection and Adult Leadership Scouting’s Barriers to Abuse The BSA has adopted the following policies for the safety and well-being of its members. These policies primarily protect youth members; however, they also serve to protect adult leaders. All parents and caregivers should understand that our leaders are to abide by these safeguards. Parents and

Show & Sell Popcorn Coming Soon

If you missed the deadline to order your Show & Sell popcorn – you can still order from council. Popcorn is available starting Tuesday, August 8th. Pick-up is at the office in Cedar Knolls (same building as the Scout Shop) from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Popcorn must be reserved before pick-up. Send an email

Mountainside Scout Shop Closed for Vacation

The Mountainside Scout Shop will be closed from Saturday, August 19th throught Tuesday, September 5th. The shop will reopen for normal hours starting on Wednesday, September 6th from noon to 6 pm.

New Moisture Wicking T-Shirt

Announcing a new lightweight moisture wicking T-Shirt showcasing the new universal PPC Camps logo. Great to wear on its own all day at camp, or as a base layer under your Class A! Available at all PPC Scout Shops & Camp Trading Posts, or ever order online: PPC Scout Shops Camp T-Shirt

Council-Wide Membership Rally – Save the Date!

Council-Wide Membership Rally – Save the Date! When: Saturday August 19th @ 11 AM – 3 PM Where: Patriots’ Path Council Office Come and join us as we go over the latest developments and recruitment tools for the fall membership campaign! We will go over BeAScout tools and resources, marketing materials, incentive programs, social media

New York Yankees BSA Deals – September 24th

Join the New York Yankees for Boy Scouts of America Games at Yankee Stadium – only 1 game left! Each Special Event Ticket includes: • A New York Yankees hat co-branded with the Boy Scouts of America logo • A regular sized hot dog • Your first drink Not only do their tickets help support

Sussex Miners Scout Night – July 21st

The Sussex Miners will have a Scout Night on Friday, July 21st at 7:05 pm.  The Miners will be playing The Grizzlies. This great baseball opportunity will get your family and Scouts out to a game. For every ticket sold a portion of the sale is returned to the Patriots’ Path Council. For more information

Gear Up for Summer!

Be Prepared for Camp with new colors of BSA Adventures shirts. Get your limited edition 2023 Camp T-Shirts available at their respective Camp Trading Posts or the Scout Shop; and add a Ballcap from your Favorite camp to go with it! Coming soon we will have lightweight moisture wicking tees with the new universal PPC

Scouting Forward Breakfast Announces OJ Anderson as the Featured Speaker!

We are pleased to announce that OJ Anderson will be the featured speaker at the 2023 Scouting Forward Breakfast. The breakfast will be held Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Park Avenue Club in Florham Park. Check-in and breakfast buffet open at 7:00 a.m.; program runs from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. Our master of ceremonies

Scout Shop Summer Hours

The Patriots’ Path Council Scout Shops have started their summertime hours. These hours and closures will be in affect from July 3rd until September 4th, 2023. Kurland Family Scout Shop at Cedar Knolls Closed: July 3rd, July 4th, and September 4th Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00

August 2023 NYLT – Registration Extended

Registration for the August National Youth Leadership Training course will soon close! We have extended registration and waived the late fee until July 21, 2023. NYLT is open to Scouts, Venturers and Sea Scouts 13-20 years of age. This is a weeklong training course that teaches skills to make your Crew, Ship or Troop better.

Summer Camp – Ready To Go

Are you ready for summer camp?  We are!  Our staff has been working hard to ensure that camp is a great experience for all our youth this summer.  We look forward to seeing you there! Not registered yet?  It’s not too late!  Visit https://ppcbsa.org/camping/ to register today. You can also find out more about our

Congressman Tom Kean Jr. Invites 2023 Eagles from the 7th Congressional District to a Gathering at His Bernardsville District Office

Please join Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. for his first annual CD-7 Eagle Scout Awardee Gathering. Students of New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District who have or will earn the rank of Eagle Scout in 2023 are invited to attend. Congressman Kean will host the Eagle Scout Awardee Gathering on Thursday, July 6th at 4:00 PM at

Jersey 360 Jamboree

The Jersey 360 Jamboree date and location has now been officially set. The event will take place at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, October 25-27, 2024. This event will be designed for Scouts of all ages. This event will have activities and games as well as shows. More information is coming soon.

Summer Time Fun That Supports Patriots’ Path Council

This year we have three great baseball opportunities to get your family and Scouts out to a game. For every ticket sold a portion of the sale is returned to the Patriots’ Path Council. Check out these deals: Somerset Patriots: We have two great games. This coming Friday June 23, 2023 and July 8, 2023.

NYLT – Still Openings for August and November

We are have our first NYLT course of the year coming up soon. I f you missed enrolling for it, now is the time to start thinking about our August and November Courses. This is a great opportunity to get your youth leadership ready for their next role! Sign up now so you don’t miss