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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
SUMMER HOURS
Sunday
1:00-5:00 PM
9:00-10:30 PM
Monday
8:30-11:30 AM
12:30-4:30 PM
7:00-9:30 PM
Tuesday and Thursday
8:30-11:30 AM
12:30-5:00 PM
7:00-9:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30-11:30 AM
12:30-5:00 PM
Friday
8:30-11:30 AM
1:00-7:30 PM
9:00-10:30 PM
Saturday
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National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) 2016
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 The primary goal of National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is to develop leadership skills. To be a good leader, you need knowledge, the right tools, and the chance to practice. At NYLT, you learn how to lead a group, navigate group dynamics and improve group performance. You will learn and then practice these leadership skills: - Communicating Well
- Finding Your Vision
- Setting Goals
 - Preparing Plans
- Developing Your Team
- Solving Problems
- Effective Teaching
- Resolving Conflict
- Making Ethical Decisions
- Leading Yourself
- Valuing People
- Servant Leadership
Hawk Mountain Council's NYLT course will be held August 7-12, 2016 at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation. Read more...
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 TRAINING NEWS!!! |
Join us at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation during our summer camp season and become Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster "TRAINED" by participating in Boy Scout Leader Specific Training. Click on a link below to register.
Click here for additional Hawk Mountain Council's Training News. 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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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills and Boy Scout Leader Training
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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) will be offered in 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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2016 Camping Programs
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If you have a Scout not signed up for Summer or Day Camp please contact our council office at 610-926-3406 to find out how to make it happen. We promise...... everyone will have an opportunity for FUN and ADVENTURE.
Click on a link below to find additional information on our great camping opportunities.
Cub Scout Camp DuPortail
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Lion Cub Program Advances
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 Hawk Mountain Council is now participating in a BSA National Lion Pilot Program. Our council is one of 187 councils nationwide that will deliver this newly written program and provide feedback to ensure the program is sustainable and meets the needs of youngest participants and their families. Click here for information on this program.
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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. Click here for additional information and forms.
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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?
Click on the image and get answers to your questions.
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A Guide to Scouting Shoulder Loops
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Blue, orange, silver, gold and two shades of green. Scouting shoulder loops come in multiple colors to help you identify a fellow Scout or Scouter.
But what do all the different colors mean? And which do you wear if you're involved in multiple programs?
Click here for a quick guide .
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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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June 2016
26 Boy Scout Camp Meade - Week 2 27 Cub Scout Camp DuPortail - Week 2 28 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training, HMSR, 7:00 PM
July 2016
3 Boy Scout Camp Meade - Week 3
4 Cub Scout Camp DuPortail - Week 3
4 Independence Day, Beaver Family Service Center Closed
5 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training, HMSR, 7:00 PM
10 Boy Scout Camp Meade - Week 4
11 Cub Scout Camp DuPortail - Week 4
12 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training, HMSR, 7:00 PM
17 Boy Scout Camp Meade - Week 5
18 Daniel Boone Satellite Homestead Day Camp
19 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training, HMSR, 7:00 PM
24 Boy Scout Camp Meade - Week 6
26 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training, HMSR, 7:00 PM
26 Joint Meeting of Council Committees, HMSR, 7:00 PM
29-31 Cub Resident Camp, HMSR
31 Boy Scout Camp Meade - Week 7
August 2016
1 Vacation Bible School - CEFC, HMSR
2 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training, HMSR, 7:00 PM
7-10 Webelos Resident Camp - Session 1, HMSR
7-12 National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), HMSR
10-13 Webelos Resident Camp - Session 2, HMSR
13-14 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills, HMSR
14 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training, HMSR, 12:30 PM
16 Council Training Committee Meeting, BFSC, 7:00 PM
20 Appalachian District Washington DC Trip
23 Council Camping Committee Meeting, BFSC, 7:00 PM
24 Council Advancement Committee Meeting, BFSC, 7:00 PM
HMSR- Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation
BFSC- Beaver Family Service Center
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Appalachian District Washington DC 2016 Bus Trip. Click here to register. |
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Have a safe and fun summer. Enjoy your camp experience.
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July 20166 District Committee Meeting, Greater Reading Chamber-Wyomissing Training Center, 7:00 PM
12 Commissioner Staff Meeting, Greater Reading Chamber-Wyomissing Training Center, 7:00 PM
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Have a safe and fun summer. Enjoy your camp experience.
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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:
July 4, 2016 - Independence 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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