Advancement during COVID-19
Official details about Eagle extensions and more Time extensions for qualifying Scouts and Venturers working on the Eagle Scout, Summit and Quartermaster awards. The ability to accept electronic signatures for rank advancement and award ...
SCOUT ON!
Chester County Council is proud to offer Scouting at Home resources called Scout On! This program is designed to help our Scouts and Scouters continue Scouting while social distancing.
30 Day Challenge - Scouts of All Ages!
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Scouting @ Home
SCOUT ON with CCC To check out all the programs the Chester County Council is offering to help our scouts "Scout at Home", visit our SCOUT ON page!
NO Contact fundraising for Scouts Both our Adventure Card and Popcorn Sales h...
For Cub Scouts
BSA National News & Resources This page is constantly updated. Check back often.
Yo-Yo Preview Adventure sponsored by Duncan Toys This adventure gives Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts the opportunity to learn the concepts that make a yo-yo work ...
Community Service
Community Resources & How to Help
How to sew a face mask
Good Turns during the coronavirus:...
AOL to Troop Transitions
Transfer Application
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Confirm with the Pack that the Scout has earned their Arrow of Light and it is recorded in Scoutbook.
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Parent / Guardian needs to complete a BSA Youth Application to transfer the Scout. A fillable PDF of the...
Online Safety
Digital Safety & Online Scouting Activities As Scouting moves to virtual and online platforms, we offer the following reminders to help keep kids safe. The below guidance applies to all online Scouting activities and meetings.
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For Leaders
BSA National News & Resources This page is constantly updated. Check back often.
Merit Badge Management with Scoutbook A look at what Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Scouts, Parents and Merit Badge Counselors can do using Scoutbook for Merit...
For Scouts BSA
Virtual BSA Day at The Constitution Center Thursday May 14 and Saturday May 16 - -
Announcing the National Constitution Center's first-ever two-day Virtual BSA Event!
Scouts BSA members can participate in Zoom webinars specially designed to help you...
For Venturers
BSA National News & Resources This page is constantly updated. Check back often.
Virtual 5K
30-day VenturingOutofCabinFever
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Virtual Tours
Take a Virtual Tour every week day through May 29th
Virtual Tour Calendar
Virtual Franklin Institute
Weekly classes, virtual tours #SparksOfScience series, and more!
Animal Cams - over 30 to choose from
National Park Virtual Tours...
STEM / NOVA
BSA National News & Resources This page is constantly updated. Check back often.
Virtual Franklin Institute Weekly classes, virtual tours #SparksOfScience series, and more!
30-day...
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...
Forms
For Leaders
For Parents and Leaders
For Council Committees
For Leaders
Trading Post-Unit Account Authorization Form Age Appropriate Camping and Activity Guidelines Chart View a chart showing age-appropriate guidelines...
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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Volunteer
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,...
Training Overview
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.
Upcoming Training
Please contact your local District Training Chair for more information. HT : TBD DR: Keith Hollander - [email protected] OC: Chris Wills - [email protected] The Training Committee meets every 3rd Wednesday in the evening. If you are interested in...
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.
What...
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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Chester County Council Trailblazer
Subscribe to our Newsletter
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...
BSA files Chapter 11
https://youtu.be/rUQTVzeBhXwThe Boy Scouts of America believes our organization has a social and moral responsibility to equitably compensate all victims who were abused during their time in Scouting. We also have a duty to carry out our mission for years...
Round Table Resources
April District Round Table. Octoraro.