Category: Training
NYLT Registration For the August Course is Extended to July 15th.
Troop Scoutmasters, do you have new youth leaders this year? Do you wish your youth leaders had great training just in time for summer camp? Do you wish you could get the patrol method working the way it should? Well,
Counselor Training Offered for New Merit Badge
Patriots’ Path Council will be offering two live Citizenship in Society merit badge counselor training sessions via Zoom. Participation in this training is required in order to be approved as a merit badge counselor for the new merit badge. Training
Scholarship Opportunities Offered to Eagles
A variety of scholarship opportunities are available for Eagle Scouts in the Patriots’ Path Council. These opportunities include: Patriots’ Path Council Eagle Scout Merit Scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate college student not beyond
New Merit Badge Required for Eagle After June 30
Beginning July 1, 2022, the Citizenship in Society merit badge will be required for any youth seeking to achieve the Eagle Scout rank. Any Scout who has not completed all rank requirements for Eagle, including Scoutmaster conference, by June 30, 2022,
Registration Open For Skylands Scouts BSA Camporee
The Skylands District Scouts BSA Spring Camporee will take place at Winnebago Scout Reservation, Friday, April 22 through Sunday, April 24, 2022. This year’s theme is First Responder/Emergency Services. Emergency service units from the area will showcase their equipment and
New YouTube Video Focuses on NYLT
Check out the new video created, directed and acted by some of Patriots’ Path Council’s NYLT staff members. Click here to view. NYLT is a rigorous youth leadership training program that provides skills for life and is designed to benefit
A Scout is Reverent
February is a special month for the Boy Scouts of America. Not only do we celebrate the founding of an organization that has been in existence for 112 years, but many of our Cub Scout packs have Pinewood Derbies, and
Patriots’ Path Forms New Venturing Association
As of January 11, 2022, multiple Venturing crews throughout Patriots’ Path Council united to provide for and support Venturers in a fully realized Venturing program, in accordance with Council Standards of Venturing Excellence. With this need, the Patriots Path Council
Scouts Share Helpful Tips on Merit Badges
The national BSA organization is implementing a way that Scouts can upload “HELPFULS” via the Scouting app. Scouts can share online websites, videos, etc., with other Scouts that are specific to merit badge requirements. Basically, a youth member identifies a
Hazardous Weather Training is Important Year-round
With ice and snow recently in the forecast, it is an important reminder to ensure there is adequate coverage with individuals in your unit with Hazardous Weather Training. Please note Hazardous Weather Training is also applicable to any regular day
