Sixth Annual Patriot Family 5K Run/Walk – Registration is Open!
Physically Strong is not only part of the Scout Oath, but one of our Council Programs! Join us on Sunday, April 23rd for our annual 5K Run/Walk. Check-In will begin at 9am. The event will take place at Oak Ridge Park, which is a USATF certified 5K course in Clark, NJ. Another benefit is that
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
Patriots’ Path Council will be marching in the annual Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Morristown on March 11, 2023 at 12:00 noon. PPC has marched in the parade for many years, and we are hoping for another large turnout for the parade. We will be marching together as a single contingent. Register your
Super Saver Camp Discount Extended!
Super Saver discount extended! This discount is available until March 19th at midnight. Super Saver can be used for Scouts attending Camp Wheeler, Camp Somers (Unit, Provisional, and Trailblazers), and Camp Winnebago (Unit and Provisional). We hope to see you there! For information and registration go to https://ppcbsa.org/camping/.
Scout Shops Closed March 4th – Visit Us at Program Launch
Both the Kurland Family Scout Shop in Cedar Knolls and the Mountainside Scout Shop in Mountainside will be closed on Saturday, March 4th. The Scout shops will be at the University of Scouting / Program Launch. Join us there!
University of Scouting & program Launch Registration Closes on Feb. 27th
The University of Scouting and Program Launch registrations are closing on February 27th. If you need a reason to attend: Six Reasons to attend University of Scouting Engaging and interactive curriculum designed to help you learn and master additional skills to make you a successful Scout leader. Receive up-to-date information on the latest Scouting programs
2024 Council Camporee Name Selected
Patriots’ Path Council is planning a council wide camporee for October 2024. Mark your calendars for this opportunity to celebrate Scouting! The winner of the Camporee Naming Contest is : Jersey 360 Council Camporee The location and more details will be coming soon. Check out our latest commercial: https://youtu.be/DfOQVWP6gTc.
Latest Commissioner Podcast
Check out the latest issue of our Commissioners Podcast, we are discussing University of Scouting and Program Launch. https://youtu.be/FGDQ1BFZtBU
Skylands Scouts BSA Spring Camporee
We are pleased to announce registration is now open for the Skylands District Scouts BSA Spring Camporee! This year’s event is known as the “Scout Skills Adventure Challenge”, described as Scouts BSA meets the Amazing Race! Our event will take place the weekend of April 21-23, at Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation, Camp Somers. Rally your
CPR / Wilderness First Aid Spots Available
There are currently spots available for CPR and Wilderness First Aid. This is a great opportunity and course available to all registered adults and Scouts at least 14 years old. Having a valid CPR certification is a prerequisite for attending the Wilderness First Aid class. Click on the links below to register for CPR and
Wood Badge Has National Approval
Wood Badge Has National Approval Just this week, Patriots’ Path Council received approval to run Wood Badge with course number NST13-358-23! Wood Badge is designed to meet the advanced leadership needs of all Scouters, particularly unit level Scouters, such as Cub leaders, Scoutmasters and assistants, Venturing Crew Advisors, Committee Chairs and members. Additionally, Scouters serving
Patriots’ Path Council (BSA) Chess Club Meeting
Patriots’ Path BSA Council has planned a Blitz Chess tournament for Saturday, February 25, 12:30-3:00pm at the Florham Park Library. The meeting will include playing some alternate chess games. Participants will also review the customizations on the chesskid.com website. The actual Blitz Tournament will have 10-minute max game times. The meeting is limited to the
University of Scouting and Program Launch – March 4th, 2023
Two great events on the same day at Governor Livingston High School in Berkley Heights!! Program Launch is the opportunity to kick-off the 2023-2024 Scouting year and University of Scouting gives our volunteers the opportunity to take outstanding training courses from other leaders. This is also a great opportunity to interact with all the committees
Klondike Derby Season Wrap-Up!
This past weekend we wrapped up another successful Klondike Derby season with over 1,800 participants. We had four great events at Winnebago Scout Reservation, Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation and Watchung Reservation. This year we saw drastic swings in the temperatures with our events ranging from a balmy 45 degrees for Pioneer and Skylands to Fishawack
Popcorn Sale – Extreme Mark Downs – Last Chance
Starting Thursday, March 23rd all remaining popcorn will be on final sale! This sale will end on April 1st so don’t delay. Not all products are available, and some have very limited quantities. Visit the Kurland Family Scout Shop or the Mountainside Scout Shop to purchase yours while supplies last.
Ukrainian Mass Announcement
Scouts and Scouters are invited to join a delegation from Patriots’ Path Council in participating in Divine Liturgy (Mass) to show our Movement’s continued concern for and fraternity with the Ukrainian people as the war continues to rage. The service will be held at Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church on the corner of Bloy Street
Patriots’ Path Council, BSA 2023 Eagle Scout Hall of Fame
The Patriots’ Path Council, Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce the following Eagle Scouts have been selected to be inducted into the 2023 Eagle Scout Hall of Fame: Timothy Avis, Eagle Class 1972 Timothy Farrell, Eagle Class 1998 Scott Maciag, Eagle Class 1984 Lawrence Najarian, Eagle Class 1969 Gary Singleterry, Eagle Class 1963
University of Scouting: Celebrating 113 Years Of Scouting
Event: March 4, 2023 University of Scouting Registration Link Program Launch Registration Today we celebrate Scouting’s 113th Birthday. To help Patriots’ Path Council celebrate this milestone, we are ready to open registration for the University of Scouting and Program Launch. These two great events are about making our local Scouting program better. Every Scout deserves
Order Your Placemats For Your Blue & Gold
Order your paper placemats now for your Blue & Gold celebration. These are printed in black and white but on blue and gold 11 x 17 inch paper. You may order as many as you like. Don’t forget parents, siblings, and extended family and friends. Click here to place your order: Blue & Gold
PPC Adventure Programs – Update
There is still time to sign up for some exciting Cub Scout Adventures. On May 13th at Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation Cubs and families are invited to attend ‘For the Birds. The Cubs will learn about backyard birds and build a bird house or bird feeder and finish off with a snack. On June 3rd
Klondike Derby Season
Klondike Derby Season: This past weekend we kicked-off the 2023 Klondike Derby Season. This meant we had two great events happening at the same time. At Winnebago Scout Reservation we had the Skylands District with 367 Scouts on 44 sleds taking part in this year’s event. We also had 50 adults and volunteers. Crew 17
Health and Safety Announcement
Health and Safety Announcement: Did you know that a Scout leader should never sign any document for their Pack, Troop, Crew, Post or Ship (unit) without having it reviewed by your local council? Most Scout leaders find this out when they are going through the process of getting a Certificate of Insurance (COI). Units
Blue & Gold Gift Ideas
February 8, 2023 will be the 113th Anniversary of the BSA. It is customary for that occasion to kick off BLUE & GOLD, a celebration for awards and advancement in Cub Scouts! Stop by the PPC Scout Shops to pick up Cub Scout branded gifts like: Mess Kits, Water Bottles, Wallets, Bags, Car Decals… along
8 Ideas for Staying Warm While Cold-Weather Camping
Do your toes get cold while going outside in the winter? Putting on a hat can help. Do you like baggy clothes? That’ll serve you well if you’re outside in cold weather. What are the three W’s of cold-weather camping? Learn all this and more in the November – December 2015 issue of Scouting magazine
20 Tips for Planning and Hosting the Best Pinewood Derby
The “why” of Pinewood Derby needs little explanation. You do it because it’s the perfect combination of cars, competition and character-building fun. But as for the “how,” we’ve got you covered. Check out the story from the January – February issue of Scouting Magazine to get their 20 tips on planning the perfect Pinewood
2022 Membership Success
2022 Membership Success 2022 saw the Patriots’ Path Council end with Membership growth. That growth is due to the support of all our units. Our Cub Scout Packs grew by 3.8% and our Explorer Post doubled in size from 2021. This allowed us to finish with a 1.1% overall growth. We hope that 2023 will
President’s Day Closing
Presidents Day Closing In observance of the Presidents’ Day Holiday on February 20, 2023, the Patriots’ Path Service Center and both Kurland Family & Mountainside Scout Shops will be closed. We will reopen for normal business hours on February 21, 2023.
Camp Counselors Wanted
Apply for a summer job today! PPC offers many opportunities to work over the summer at one of our three Scout camps and two Cub Scout camps. We are hiring CIT’s (counselors in training) 14 years and up, and camp staff 15 years and older. Just visit https://ppcbsa.workbrightats.com/jobs/ for more information and complete our quick
Tom A. Pepe Camping Scholarship – Deadline April 1st
The Thomas A. Pepe Camping Scholarships deadline is on April 1st at midnight. This scholarship helps families that need financial assistance with camp costs. Complete the short application at https://247scouting.com/forms/358-adventureship.
Community Service (Toys For Tots)
TOYS FOR TOTS Our Community Service Committee organized another successful Toys for Tots collection this year. Almost 1,000 toys were donated throughout the council. The committee partnered with Brookdale Assisted Living and Just Subs in Hillsborough, Longhorn Steakhouse in Parsippany, the Flintlocks and units in all 4 districts to promote and collect the toys. They also collected at
Scout Sunday 2023 Patches
A Scout is Reverent, so stop in to either of our Scout Shops to purchase our brand-new Scout Sunday 2023 patches! Or you can email [email protected] to reserve a quantity for your unit. Supplies are limited! The BSA designates the Sunday that falls before February 8 as Scout Sunday, which is the primary date
Holiday Closures
Just a reminder of our holiday closure schedule. Council Service Center and Kurland Family Scout Shop November 24-27, 2022 — Closed for Thanksgiving December 7, 2022 — 1-5 PM Closed December 23-26, 2022 — Closed Christmas December 27-29, 2022 — Closed for Inventory (Kurland Family Scout Shop Only) December 30, 2022 -January 2, 2023 —
Program Launch
Save the Date – Program Launch – This year we are bringing you our program launch earlier! This will take place at The University of Scouting on March 4, 2023. Please mark your calendar. We look forward to seeing you there.
Klondikes – (Registration is almost closed)
Klondike Derbies are a great opportunity to get outside in the winter months. Not only do they allow our Scouts that winter experience, but they also allow them to compete against other Scouts and show off their Scouting skills. This year we will offer 4 Klondikes, sign up below for one of them! But do
The Holiday Shopping Season Is Here!!!!
Gifts for around $25 – You have a Scouter in your life and want to get them something for the holidays, we have some great options for you. Stop in and check out these items and many more.
Holiday Closure Reminder
Just a reminder of our holiday closure schedule. Council Service Center and Kurland Family Scout Shop November 24-27, 2022 — Closed for Thanksgiving December 7, 2022 — 1-5 PM Closed December 23-26, 2022 — Closed Christmas December 27-29, 2022 — Closed for Inventory (Kurland Family Scout Shop Only) December 30, 2022 -January 2, 2023 —
University of Scouting and Program Launch Registration Opening Week of 1/30
University of Scouting & Program Launch Registration Opening soon. Keep an eye out for a special edition Signs-Up! newsletter next week with the registration link. In the meantime, mark your calendars: When: March 4th, 2023 Where: Governor Livingston High School 175 Watchung Boulevard Berkeley Heights, NJ.
National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships
Congratulations on achieving the coveted rank of Eagle Scout. You have just begun your life journey and with the skills and character you’ve developed in Scouting, you have a solid foundation to build upon. As a future leader, Eagle Scouts like you, are critical to preserving the fabric of our great nation. The National Eagle
PPC Adventure Program for Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA and Venture Crews
Looking to keep busy this winter? Check out the PPC Adventures Program page. We’ve got programs Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA and Venturing Crews. We even have merit badge classes. Visit our links below. Cub Scout Adventures Page Shooting Sports- BB Shooting Sports- Archery Compass Knots Maple Syrup & Pancakes Star Gazing For The Birds
2023 Summer Camp Registration is Now Open!!!!
Summer Camp 2023 registration is now open. In a few short months, summer will be here! Now is the time to register and save! The Super Saver discount is in full effect until March 1st at midnight. Summer camp offers youth grades 2 and up the adventure of a lifetime. Get outdoors, learn life skills,
Philmont 2024 – Registration is Open!!!
With the end of 2022 fast approaching it is time to start the planning and preparations for your unit’s 2024 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)
PPC Eagle Scout Merit Scholarship Application Deadline 12/1
Patriots’ Path Council Eagle Scout Merit Scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate college student not beyond their junior year. All applicants must be an Eagle Scout registered with the Patriots’ Path Council and have demonstrated strong leadership and a spirit of service to others in or outside of Scouting.
Office and Scout Shop Closing Dates for the Holidays
With the holidays here, we wanted to announce the days our office and Scout shops will be closed…… Council Service Center and Kurland Family Scout Shop November 24-27, 2022 — Closed for Thanksgiving December 7, 2022 — 12-5 PM Closed December 23-26, 2022 — Closed Christmas December 27-29, 2022 — Closed for Inventory (Kurland Family
Commissioner Podcast
Patriots’ Path Council now has its very own Commissioner Podcast. Check it out here Patriots’ Path Commissioner Podcast
Merit Badge Workshop Last Chance to Register!!!!
The Merit Badge Workshop registration closes this Sunday, December 4th at 11:59 PM. Many sessions have sold out. Please visit the link below soon to learn more. Patriots’ Path Council – Merit Badge Introduction 900031 (scoutingevent.com) The purpose of this workshop is to introduce badges to Scouts and help them understand the merit badge process.
Share Your Story
Boy Scouts of America is a great story to tell. Please share your story, your story is one that will help sell Scouting to other families. Your story can be as simple as going to the Scout Shop with your Scout and purchasing a new uniform or what you did during your Troop camping trip.
Patriots’ Path Council YouTube Channel
New Videos If you have not been to our council Youtube channel in a while, you should check it out Here. We have a bunch of new content. Please feel free to like and share.
Operation Zero 2/18 – 2/20
Registration for Operation Zero is OPEN! This is a winter camping adventure you won’t want to miss! On President’s Day Weekend 2023 (February 18-20) Scouts and Venturers will build and sleep in Quinzees, go snowshoeing, sledding, ice fishing, and more! Travel to Long Lake, NY to Camp Sabattis, for a weekend of adventure. Register at
Wood Badge 2023
2023 Wood Badge registration is now live! Wood Badge is designed to meet the advanced leadership needs of all Scouters, particularly unit level Scouters, such as Cub leaders, Scoutmasters and assistants, Venturing Crew Advisors, Committee Chairs and members. Additionally, Scouters serving at the district and council levels can achieve greater effectiveness through Wood Badge. To
Fall is the Best Time to be Camping!
Fall is the best time to be camping! Our Council has now had 8 Scouts, BSA and Cub Scout Camporees this month. Almost 1,900 Scouts and more than 1,600 adults and siblings enjoying our camps and great program put on by the volunteer leadership from Fishawack, Pioneer, Raritan Valley and Skylands districts. Special thanks to
Membership Incentives #ADVENTUREON
Membership Incentive Time is running out to qualify your Scouts for a 10% discount good for a year in the Scout Shop and either Pinewood Derby Cars for your entire pack or a $50 Summer Camp Gift Certificate, don’t miss out. See our flyer here.
