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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
(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
Friday
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Saturday
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2016 Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation
Summer Camping Season
It is not too late!
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 If you have a Scout not signed up for Summer or Day Camp call 610-926-3406 to find out how to make it happen. We promise...... everyone will have an opportunity for FUN and ADVENTURE.
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2016 Camping Programs
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Click on a link below to find additional information on our great camping opportunities.
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Program Planning Workshop
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 District & Council volunteers plus staff are providing a morning of information and training for all units in the Hawk Mountain Council. This three hour interactive session will allow volunteers to gather knowledge on the following topics: - Fall Cub Scout, Science of Scouting, recruiting plan
- National BSA Lion Cub program changes
- Cub Scout, Summer Passport, activity/patch program
- PA law, Act 153; background checks for youth serving volunteers
- New Cub Scout Program evolution
- Journey To Excellence, Performance Recognition Program
- My.Scouting.org resources
- 2016 Cub Camping and Daniel Boone Satellite Day Camp
- 2016 Training Requirements
- Popcorn Sale updates for the new company, Trails End
Coffee, hot chocolate, donuts, and fruit will be provided. This FREE informative morning will take place at the Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation in the Miller Dining Hall on May 21, 2016 from 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM. Call Brian Beddow at 610-926-3406 for additional information.
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Trainer's EDGE
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Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - The purpose of the Trainer's EDGE course is to provide and help develop the platform skills of a trainer. This course is intended to "train the trainer" on behaviors and resources while offering hands-on experience in methods and media. You will have the opportunity to be in front of the group. The group will offer feedback that will help you improve your skills as a trainer. Feedback is a gift. We want to make sure it is given in a positive, helpful way. Click here to register.
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Wilderness First Aid
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Friday, June 3, 2016 to Sunday, June 5, 2016  The Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course will help you prepare for the unexpected. This fast paced, hands-on training is designed to meet the needs of trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts and individuals working in remote locations. The training consists of classroom instruction. Click here for additional information.
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National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) 2016
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 National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed program designed to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and crews, and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. Hawk Mountain Council's NYLT course will be held August 7-12, 2016 at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation. Read more... |
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2016 Scout Night and Sleepover at the Fightin' Phils
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 On Friday, June 10, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, all registered members of the Hawk Mountain Council are invited to FirstEnergy Stadium to continue the tradition of "Scout Night" at the ballpark and to enjoy America's favorite pastime with family and friends. Sleepover under the stars after the game. ...
Tickets are available at the Hawk Mountain Council, Beaver Family Service Center, 5027 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605 or Download and mail your reservation form.
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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills and Boy Scout Leader Training
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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) will be offered in June, August and October 2016 at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation.
This course is designed to meet the needs of Scoutmasters; Assistant Scoutmasters, interested Troop Committee Members, new adults from Webelos dens and Commissioners by helping you master basic camp skills required for Tenderfoot to First Class. Boy Scout Leader Specific Training (BSLST) focuses on troop operations and is part of becoming "Trained" for Boy Scout Leaders. This training will be offered Sunday afternoon immediately following IOLS. If you choose to take both courses, you can be fully trained in one weekend! Click on a link below to register for IOLS and/or BSLST.
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Mandatory Leadership Training
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 Training is an important part of learning to become an effective leader. The important scouting position you hold will be easier and more effective once you develop the skills necessary to deliver a quality scouting program every Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venturer desires. Every youth member of Scouting deserves a Trained Leader.
Click here for Hawk Mountain Council's Training News. Training information including, "What it takes to become a trained leader" can be found on our training homepage. Check out our council calendar for upcoming leadership training topics and dates.
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 The Hawk Mountain Council is excited to announce Trail's End Popcorn as the new popcorn supplier for the 2016 sale. Read more...
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N6-528-16 Wood Badge Course
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 Are you looking toward your next position of leadership? Now's the time to step up and complete your training by taking Wood Badge! Read more...
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For Scouts and Scouters of all ages......
Not sure which gear to buy? Need tips for maintaining your equipment?
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Tell Us Your Story
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 Scouts experience some of the most amazing adventures and educational experiences that last a lifetime. We are looking for stories about how Scouting has impacted the lives of scouts and/or scouters in a positive fashion. If you have a story and would like to share it via social media, Scoutwire and website postings, please contact Hawk Mountain Council at 610-926-3406 or submit a request for resource information to hawk.mountain@scouting.org.
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Council Event Calendar
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May 2016
17 Council Training Committee Meeting, BFSC, 7:00 PM
20-22 OA Service Weekend, HMSR
21 Council Program Launch, HMSR
24 Council Camping Committee Meeting, BFSC, 7:00 PM
25 Council Advancement Committee Meeting, BFSC, 7:00 PM
30 Memorial Day, Offices, Scout Shop and HMO Closed
June 2016
2 Class of 2015 - Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner, Crowne Plaza Reading, 6:00 PM 3-5 Wilderness First Aid, HMSR, 6:00 PM (Friday) - 11:00 AM (Sunday) 10 Scout Night and Sleepover at the Fightin' Phils, First Energy Stadium, 6:30 PM 11 Maintenance Committee, HMSR, 8:00 AM 11 Trainer's Edge, HMSR, 8:00 AM 11-12 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills, HMSR, 8:00 AM (Saturday) - 12:00 PM (Sunday) 12 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training, HMSR, 12:30 PM 13 Units finalize Popcorn Sale Leadership (Unit Popcorn Kernel) 19 Boy Scout Camp Meade - Week 1 20 Cub Scout Camp DuPortail - Week 1 21 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training, HMSR, 7:00 PM 21 Council Training Committee, HMSR, 7:00 PM 22 Council Advancement Committee, HMSR, 7:00 PM 26 Boy Scout Camp Meade - Week 2 27 Cub Scout Camp DuPortail - Week 2 28 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training, HMSR, 7:00 PM 28 Council Camping Committee, HMSR, 7:00 PM
HMSR- Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation
BFSC- Beaver Family Service Center
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May 2016 24 District Commissioner Staff Meeting, Epiphany Lutheran Church, 7:00 PM June 201613 Scout Skills Meet, Albright College, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Appalachian District Washington DC 2016 Bus Trip. Click here to register.
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May 2016
18 District Committee Meeting, Schuylkill Tech Center - North, 6:15 PM
18 District Commissioner Staff Meeting, Schuylkill Tech Center - North, 6:15 PM
18 District Roundtable, Schuylkill Tech Center - North, 7:15 PM
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June 20161 District Committee Meeting, Greater Reading Chamber-Wyomissing Training Center, 7:00 PM
8 District Roundtable, Bern Lutheran Church, 7:00 PM
14 Commissioner Staff Meeting, Greater Reading Chamber-Wyomissing Training Center, 7:00 PM
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June 2016
1 District Committee Meeting, Pennside Presbyterian Church, 7:00 PM
8 Frontier District Recognition Dinner, St. Columbkill Church, Boyertown, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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Scout Shops and Service Centers
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Beaver Family Service Center and Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation will be closed on:
May 30, 2016 - Memorial Day
SUPPORT - HAWK MOUNTAIN COUNCIL
Hawk Mountain Council Scout Shop and Hawk Mountain Outfitters' carry a wide variety of Scout uniforms, books, manuals, recognition items, and many other camping and Scout items. Any item in the official BSA Catalog, on www.scoutstuff.org, or Custom Design orders may be special ordered for you.
Our Scout Shops accepts payments for camp and district/council activities, and also processes advancement orders. Contact Tina Schweitzer at 610-926-3406 for additional information. Master Card, VISA, Discover and American Express are accepted.
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Save 5%
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SCOUT SHOP SAVINGS
Shop at the Hawk Mountain Council or Hawk Mountain Outfitters and SAVE! Bring this coupon with you and get a 5% discount on Official Uniform clothing items (includes belts and socks). Cannot be combined or used during store-wide sales | |
Offer VALID - through December 2016
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