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One of the most amazing results of the Scouting program is how its values lead to greater volunteerism, civic participation and community service among its participants later in life. If you're really looking to make a difference for future generations,...

The Boy Scouts of America offers some of the finest leadership, team building and outdoor skills training available anywhere and the dedicated team of volunteer trainers in our council are anxious to serve you.

Register Here May 1-3 and May 8-10 Camp John H. Ware 3rd 239 Jubilee Road Peach Bottom, PA 17563 National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed two-weekend council-level program designed to provide Scouts in troops, ...

Overview Registration Information Overview SCOUTING’S PREMIER LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ADULTS! Who is eligible for Wood Badge? Any Scouter currently registered with the Boy Scouts of America who has completed the basic l...

District Committee, Merit Badge Counselors, or other Adults not associated with a unit...Renew your BSA Membership for 2020 $36.00 ~ BSA National's Adult registration fee $ 9.00 ~ Council provided medical gap insurance fee $45.00 Total Click the button...

Critical, critical stuff. did you know that scouting uses education as a key way to provide a safe environment? We encourage all parents to complete the online youth protection training, and require that training for all registered leaders.

The Boy Scouts of America realizes that background checks are an important component of a comprehensive Youth Protection program. That’s why, before a volunteer can be confirmed, references are checked, a National criminal background check is conducted a...

PA laws requiring mandated background checks will require many Scouting volunteers to get 2, possibly 3, background checks and they must be renewed every five years. What Clearances are needed and what do they cost? Pennsylvania State Police Response...

Once you get the certifications of the background checks, make several copies of each.  They are good for 5 years and lots of organizations may need them.  HOLD onto the originals – so you can make additional copies as needed.  (The fee for the background chec...

Click here to download all of these questions and answers in pdf format. Are these final or will they change? As with all laws, there could be additional changes. No additional changes are being considered at this time. What...

The Chester County Council Newsletter is emailed on the 3rd Sunday of the month, with an occasional special edition a few times a year. Click Here  to join our email list. We also post updates and announcements regularly to our Facebook Page . Submissions ar...

For Leaders For Parents and Leaders For Council Committees For Leaders Age Appropriate Camping and Activity Guidelines Chart View a chart showing age-appropriate guidelines for Scouting activities. Campfire Program...