Monthly Archives: May 2023

Skylands District Recognition Awards Dinner

Wednesday, May 17, The Jefferson House on Lake Hopatcong

The Skylands District will be honoring Scouters who go beyond in their service to Scouting at its awards recognition ceremony at The Jefferson House, Nolan’s Point, Lake Hopatcong, on Wednesday, May 17. Join us for a night of fellowship and fun over dinner on the lake to celebrate our volunteers who give so much to Scouting.

Registration is open through Sunday night, May 10, via the council calendar, May 17. https://ppcbsa.org/calendar/

Or via direct link to event: https://scoutingevent.com/358-SkyDinner

For more information, contact Bob Brady, (973) 886-9358, or Marc Maratea, (973) 900-0919

Skylands Spring Cub Camporee

Skylands District 2023 Spring Cub Camporee

May 19-21, Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation, Camp Somers

Registration is now open for the 2023 Skylands District Spring Cub Family Camporee scheduled for the weekend of May 19-21, at Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation, Camp Somers.  Rally your families now to attend this fun filled weekend family campout. Our theme will be “Stem Under the Stars”, with STEM activities throughout the day on Saturday.  Bring the whole family!

Registration will be by pack only (not individual family registrations).  Link to register: https://scoutingevent.com/358-SSCFC  or via council calendar/May 19: https://ppcbsa.org/calendar/

Registration fee $15 per person. Dinner option available Saturday night at additional $15 per person.

Registration closes Sunday night, May 14. Don’t miss out!

For additional information, contact camporee chair Katherine Smith: [email protected]

PPC Adventures – April 22nd Recap

PPC Adventure Programs provides a wide array of program activities.  Check out the recap of recent activities Winnebago Scout Reservation, Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation, and Watchung Reservation.

WSR was a very busy place:  four troops participated in rifle troop shoots, and one did both rifle and archery; four troops rocked the Zipline and Treetop Course; and about 70 Cubs and families enjoyed Family Fun Day with various activities.

At MASR, we had a troop complete the Climbing Merit Badge.

At Watchung reservation, Cub Scouts built and launched rockets.  A great weekend of exciting adventures!