Scouting News
Chester County Council Pinewood Derby Grand Championships
May 13, 2023 Doug Pinard, District Director Saturday morning, May 13th, Scouts from all over the Council gathered to compete for the top honors of Pinewood Derby Grand Champion. Click HERE ...
For Unit Leaders
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Spring RecruitingWebinar
Join us for the Virtual Spring Recruiting Kickoff call. We will go over spring recruiting resources and ideas. We will also be rolling out our new Incentive Plan for 2023. We are looking forward to ‘seeing’ you...
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Download Guide (PDF)
Spring 2023 Recruiting Guide! Calling all Leaders and Adults, learn more about proven-methods to promote your Pack or Troop and recruit new Cubs and Scouts. Download our guide which acts as a step-by-step...
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Youth Protection Training (YPT) Ongoing Online *Chester ...
Chester County Council Trailblazer
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The Chester County Council Trailblazer is emailed bi-weekly on Tuesdays, with an occasional special edition a few times a year. Submissions are due by 10:00 AM on the Monday prior to the release date. If you...
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Trading Post-Unit Account Authorization Form Age Appropriate Camping and Activity Guidelines Chart View a chart showing age-appropriate guidelines...
Membership Fees
Annual Program Fee Began in 2021
On June 24, 2020 the Executive Board of the Chester County Council approved the implementation of an annual program fee for all registered youth and adult members. Read the letter from the Council Key 3 explaining th...
Internet Rechartering
PA Clearances unit reports will be sent out in October
Begin Internet Rechartering (opens October 1st)
National Internet Recharter User Resources
2023 CCCBSA Recharter Guide
FAQs for Families
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Youth Protection Policy
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.
PA Background Checks
The Boy Scouts of America realizes that background checks of registered adult volunteers are an important component of a comprehensive Youth Protection program. That’s why, before a volunteer can be confirmed as a leader in Scouting, references are c...
How to Obtain PA Mandated Background Check Certifications
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...
Submitting PA Background Checks, Waivers, and Disclaimers
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...
Frequently Asked Questions about PA Mandated Background Checks
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.
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Related Organizations
Octoraro Lodge #22 Order of the Arrow Lodge serving the Chester County Council.
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Horseshoe Scout Reservation Alumni Association
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