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Kittatinny Lodge 5
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 2014 OAService WeekendsSeptember 19-21, 2014 | |
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HOURS OF OPERATION
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Beaver Family Service
Center & Scout Shop
5027 Pottsville Pike
Reading PA 19605
Hours of Operation
Monday-Wednesday-Thursday-Friday
9:00AM-5:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
2nd Saturday
of each Month
9:00AM - 1:00PM
(P) 610-926-3406
(F) 610-926-4965
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Hawk Mountain Scout
Reservation
402 Blue Mountain Road
Schuylkill Haven, PA
17972
(P) 570-754-7552
(F) 570-754-7889
Hawk Mountain Outfitters
Hours of Operation
Sunday
1:00 - 5:00 PM
9:00 - 10:30 PM
Monday
8:45 - 11:45 AM
12:45 - 4:30 PM
7:00 - 9:30 PM
Tuesday
8:45 - 11:45 AM
12:45 - 5:00 PM
7:00 - 9:30 PM
Wednesday
8:45 - 11:45 AM
12:45 - 5:15 PM
Thursday
8:45 - 11:45 AM
12:45 - 5:00 PM
7:00 - 9:30 PM
Friday
8:45 - 11:45 AM
1:00 - 7:30 PM
9:00 - 10:30 PM
Saturday
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Telephone support
available:
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(P) 570-754-7552
(F) 570-754-7889
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Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation
Remaining Camp Calendar Dates
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 Camp Meade - Boy Scout CampWeek 5 July 20 - July 26 Week 6 July 27 - August 2 Week 7 August 3 - August 9 Trail to Eagle Camp July 27 - August 2 Camp Duportail - Cub Scout Camp Week 5 July 21- July 25 Cub Scout Resident Camp August 1 - 3 Webelos Extended Camp Session 1 August 10 - August 13 Session 2 August 13 - August 16 |
Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation
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 It has been a great summer here at good ol' sunny Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation. All of the Scouts and leaders are having the time of their lives learning new skills, experiencing new adventures, and drinking all of t  he slushies that their stomachs can hold. Many troops/packs have already handed in their reservation form for the 2015 summer season! But don't worry we will save you a spot. (As long as you hand in your $100 deposit for Camp Meade or $20 deposit for Camp DuPortail.) For summer 2015 reservations please contact Kathryn Tylka at 570-754-1755 or kathryn.tylka@scouting.org. |
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Path of the Warrior
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The Path of the Warrior - Coming to Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation on July 26, 2014The Lenni Lenape Warrior Trail is about a return to the child-like sense of adventure that many may have lost because of everyday routines. The Lenni Lenape Warrior Trail wants to keep this sense of adventure alive in our youth BEFORE they lose it. This is a day filled with fun and adventure as our Cub Scouts embark on an obstacle course. With their adult partner, the boys can also go to the lake for fishing, the bb gun and archery ranges, and try tomahawk throwing.
The committee for the Lenni Lenape Warrior Trail needs your help to make this possible. If interested in assisting with this adventure day, we would love to have you on the volunteer staff. In ret urn for volunteering, you will receive a Lenni Lenape Warrior Trail T-shirt and the satisfaction of being a part of this adventure day in its infancy. You may also contribute to the all day pot-luck picnic for staff and partake in the enjoyment of new friends and fellowship.
Please contact Tim Barrett at 610-367-5091 to volunteer or click here for additional information. |
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2014 National Youth Leader Training
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Leadership is a key factor in the development of a Boy Scout/Venturer. One of the most valuable things Scouting offers is the opportunity to be a leader and to develop his or her leadership skills. The National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) course provides an exceptional opportunity for the youth to do just that.
NYLT is an intensive six day training experience for Senior Patrol Leaders, Assistant Senior Patrol leaders, Patrol leaders and other youth leaders as well as prospective troop leaders and venture crew leadership. The course uses a systematic approach to teach contemporary leadership skills, with an emphasis on both theory and practical application in a Scouting context. For the Scout who desires to be a better and more effective leader NYLT is an unparalleled opportunity.
The Hawk Mountain Council is offering NYLT August 10-15, 2014 at the Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation. Additional information may be found here and on our website .
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2014 Trail to Eagle (TTE) Camp
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The Trail to Eagle program will run from July 27, 2014 to August 1, 2014 (week 6). This program is available to any Scout who has achieved the rank of first class and is the age of 13 by the start of the program.
Applications for the program are available at the Hawk Mountain Council, Beaver Family Service Center and on our website. The fee for the program is $340.00. Any questions please feel free to call Rudy Benkert, Trail to Eagle course director, at 570.739.2752.
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Fall Membership Recruiting is Just Around the Corner
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Mark your calendars to attend one of three Cub Scout Fall recruiting workshops. On August 21, August 26, or September 3 you can learn about new district recruiting tools that will be used during a NEW recruiting initiative and how to run a successful sign-up night. District Executives will have portable pinewood derby tracks, raingutter regatta tracks, and other games that can be used during your sign-up night. Come to a recruiting workshop to see how you can bring the excitement to your pack.
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NEW Cub Scout Adventure Program
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 Please click on the document title below for more information on exciting program updates!
Cub Scout Program Transition Information
The New Cub Scout Adventure Program for 2015-2016
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| 2014 Popcorn Sale |  July is here and the 2014 Popcorn Sale is just around the corner. Are you prepared to have the best popcorn sale ever? Have you filled out a commitment form? Have you signed up to attend the Popcorn Kickoff on Wednesday, July 30 at FirstEnergy Stadium? If you have not already done both of these please do so at your earliest convenience. Here are some easy steps to ensure your sale is a success: - Complete the Unit Commitment Form and submit it to Council.
- Contact Show and Sell locations and set up dates to sell. If you want to sell at a WaWa the weekend of September 13-14, contact Sally Trump at sally.trump@scouting.org.
- Sign up and attend the Popcorn Kickoff on Wednesday, July 30 at 6:00 PM at the FirstEnergy Stadium. You will hear about what is new for 2014 and you will also hear how other units have been successful! Arrive at 5:15 PM for a tour of the stadium.
- Submit a Unit Sales Plan to the Council by August 13 and your unit popcorn kernel will receive a special gift.
- Submit your Show and Sell order by August 13.
Please contact Sally Trump (484-824-5404 or sally.trump@scouting.org) or Josh Potts (610-926-3406 or joshua.potts@scouting.org) with any questions you may have regarding any aspect of the Popcorn Sale. |
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Car Show and Unlimited Division Pinewood Derby
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 Polish This Inc., 2014 Annual Car Show and Unlimited Division Pinewood Derby is an event you will not want to miss. If you missed out on the Pinewood Derby as a kid or want to relive good memories of the race, it is not too late!! The Hawk Mountain Council has partnered with Polish This, Inc. to offer a special Pinewood Derby race on September 14, 2014 at Fleetwood Park. For more information and to register click here. |
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2015 Venturing Week
|  Get ready for Venturing Week at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation in 2015! During the week of July 26, 2015 you could be having the time of your life by using wilderness survival skills and participating in a STEM adventure. Experience activities that are ONLY available to Venturers and enjoy a bonfire at the end of your stay. Base Camp Raven will be your home for the week, so get ready to have some fun and learn more about the great outdoors. For more information please contact Kathryn Tylka at 570-754-1755 or kathryn.tylka@scouting.org. |
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2015 World Scout Jamboree
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The World Scout Jamboree is a gathering of tens of thousands of Scouts and Guides from almost every country in the world who, for ten days live together, experience each others cultures, take part in exciting activities and have an amazing adventure. Find out more by clicking here... |
FIRST ANNUAL WINTER BREAK S.T.E.M. UNIVERSITY
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 Save the date... December 27, 2014. After the excitement of the holiday rush is over, young people are looking to get out of the house for the next adventure. Plan on attending the First Annual Winter Break Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) University organized by the Hawk Mountain Council.
STEM disciplines are considered by many to be the foundation for academic and professional fields of an advanced society. In many forums - including political/governmental and academic - the strength of the STEM workforce is viewed as an indicator of a nation's ability to sustain itself.
At the very core of our mission, in the Hawk Mountain Council, we are working hard to align ourselves with local education and other programs to help enrich the lives of Scouts. Did you know that the STEM program has existed in the Boy Scouts of America since the very beginning of our program? Some of the very first merit badges were STEM related; they just were not referred to that way. A great example is the Computer merit badge which has been offered since 1968, much earlier than computers were adopted in the mainstream. We have continued to be cutting edge including the recent release of the Robotics merit badge.
STEM recognition in the BSA comes in the form of the NOVA award and the prestigious SUPERNOVA award. These awards are presented to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers who display knowledge and understanding of STEM concepts through the completion of project requirements. Please click here for more information on the awards programs.
If you would like to be on the founder's committee of this event, please email Joshua Potts at Joshua.potts@scouting.org or call 610-926-3406.
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Council Calendar of Events
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JULY 2014
20 Camp Meade Week 5
21 Camp Duportail Week 5
27 Camp Meade Week 6
27 Trail To Eagle Camp, HMSR
27 Lenni Lenape Warrior Trail for Cub Scouts
30 Popcorn Kick-off, First Energy Stadium, 6:00 PM
31 Council Reservation Visitation and Board Meeting, 5:30 PM
HMSR-Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation
BFSC-Beaver Family Service Center
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HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE SUMMER!
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SEE EVERYONE AT SUMMER CAMP!
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Cacoosing District Picnic - Mark your calendars..Wednesday, August 13 for the Cacoosing District Picnic. We will be kicking off the fall program with a fun filled evening of fellowship and program information. We will also present the District Award of Merits. We hope to see you there. For more information click here.
Roundtable meeting announcement - Beginning September 2014, the Cacoosing District Roundtable will be held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Bern Lutheran Church, 820 West Leesport Road, Leesport, PA
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HOPE EVERYONE IS ENJOYING SUMMER CAMP!
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Save 5%
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SCOUT SHOP SAVINGS
Shop at the Hawk Mountain Council or Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation Scout Shop and SAVE! Bring this coupon with you and get a 5% discount on Official Uniform clothing items (includes belts and socks). | |
Offer VALID - through December 2014
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