Keystone District Scouters

"I saw that the fencing was really old and decaying, so I thought, maybe they could use a little help," Jordan Hoyt said. A member of Troop 2025 in Richland. Hoyt led a team of Scouts and adult volunteers to fix fencing, build new picnic tables, and create three owl boxes for Stackhouse Park. Kudos to Jordan for a job well done! Congratulations! #EagleScout #LHCScouting #ThisIsScouting ... https://wjactv.com//eagle-scout-project-leads-to-improveme

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Just a friendly reminder to stake your tent!

Join us Live at noon today for a demo on signing up for merit badge classes (which opens on Thursday April 15!) and to take questions about this summer's programs! The session will be recorded in case you need to check it out later!

The Little Conemaugh River was stocked with fish in Cambria County on Saturday afternoon, March 20, 2021. Volunteers from Boy Scout Troop 2251 and Cub Scout Pack 51 released trout from the Route 53 Bridge in Wilmore to the breast of the Wilmore Dam. The Wilmore Sportsman’s Club raises about 8,000 of these trout every year, according to Marlin Minor, a long-time member of the club. It’s a lot of work, and it’s all volunteer work. We have a great group of guys that are doing it, he said. They helped us load the fish at the hatchery this morning, and they’re out on the creek stocking the fish. From what I understand, they’re having a good time, Minor said.

The Scout Shop in Johnstown is closing early today. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Tree planting help wanted. Chestnut Ridge and Keystone Districts have a need for Earth Day (April 22) tree planting coordinators. Tree planting location will be on the Ghost Town Trail at the pavilion along the trail near the Eliza Furnace in Vintondale. The coordinator will need to be able to coordinate four or more volunteers to help plant their district’s tree at the pavilion. The Chestnut Ridge District coordinator will also coordinate with Ed Patterson of Indiana County ...Parks and Trails (which controls the site) to arrange for preliminary preparation of the ground. Coordinators will also arrange for media (both print and electronic) coverage of the event. Coordinators may decide to plant their trees at the same time or separately depending on what they feel is best and media availability. For more information or to volunteer please contact Kenan Kevenk at 814 533-1646 or by email at [email protected].

How long till it melts?! Enter for a chance to win a camping package worth $200 from our Johnstown Scout Shop. To enter: Like this post Share this post... Comment the date you think the snow pile will be gone Hurry! The last day to enter is Wednesday, March 4th at noon! Follow along with up dates on this page. We'll be announcing the winner as soon as the snow melts!

The Johnstown Service Center will be opening late today Monday, February 22nd, because of the inclement weather. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Recruit More Cub Scouts with Learn How to Camp The COVID-19 Pandemic has made it harder for us to recruit new Scouts. But fear not! A group of LHC volunteers is... working hard to provide you with a new tool in your recruiting toolbox: Learn How to Camp! The need for social distancing has caused many families to skip their regular vacation plans and try camping for the first time. Being first timers, though, they lack outdoor skills, and many didn’t have much fun. Scouts to the rescue! Our outdoor skills are legendary, so why not use them to attract new families to our program? Reserve your local park or playground now for spring recruiting! The guidebook, promotional materials, and a registration web page are being quickly developed for use in early spring of 2021. Learn How to Camp What it is: A supplement to your units’ regular recruiting program A guide for packs and troops to use together to aid in recruiting Roughly 3 hours in length, but flexible to meet your needs A non-traditional new-Scout recruiting opportunity Local, Local, Local A program that can be done in YOUR TOWN, near YOUR MEETING PLACE A fun opportunity for PARENTS and KIDS to learn skills and have fun Free to participants Minimal expenses paid by local units (You probably already have much of what you’ll need. Let us know if you need help.) Developed by volunteers for volunteers Learn How to Camp What it isn’t: A council program A trip out of town to a camp Day Camp / Camporee / Etc. An overnight camping opportunity (NOTE: Laurel Highlands Council will have two family camp opportunities during the summer. Families who decide to join Scouting will have a great opportunity to try out their new camping skills in a safe, friendly environment!) For more information, contact Mark Brenneman, Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] See more

SAVE THE DATE! (Be aware the council site currently lists incorrect dates.) https://www.lhcscouting.org/daycamp

There will be a meeting on Saturday, January 30 at the Maintenance Bldg at Camp Seph Mack beginning at 9:30am. This meeting is to work at planning the Merit Bad...ge weekends that will take place at Camp Seph Mack. At this time only 2 weekends are being planned due to the request for volunteer to help (see attached flyer) for this and other events at camp being very low. If you were unaware that volunteers were needed and you wanted to help out please use the email on the bottom of the flyer to let the organizers know of your interest. They also hope to see you at this meeting to help plan these events.

The Laurel Highlands Council has Camperships available to any LHC Scout who will be attending an LHC Resident Camp or Day Camp for the summer of 2021. Follow the link below to the Campership Application Worksheet. Applications are due by March 1st. www.lhcscouting.org/camping/resources

Hey Cub Scout Leaders! Looking for some neat ideas to get your Cub Scouts active in a virtual environment? Check out these ideas from today's Cub Chat!

Community Service Opportunity! The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is looking for volunteers at the large distribution at the Galleria in Johnstown. You will be helping about 1000 families. As a volunteer will be loading the boxes into cars, then helping with tear down of the event. All volunteers must be 15 years or older are required to wear masks and closed toed shoes; most volunteers wear sneakers. This event will take place rain or shine.... Below is the information about the event as well as a link each volunteer needs to complete to sign up. Date: Wednesday, January 13 Time: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm Location: 500 Galleria Dr, Johnstown, PA 15904 (the distribution will take place in the BonTon parking lot) Volunteer Parking: volunteers will park across the street in the Toys R US lot. To sign up as a volunteer, please complete the link below: https://pittsburghfoodbank.tfaforms.net/4834324 If you know anyone looking to sign up to receive food, please have them register with the link below: https://www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/get-/drive-up/johnstown/

In light of the forecasted snow storms, the Johnstown Scout Shop will be closed for the rest of the day. Please stay safe!

Join us for an Exploring Open House on December 9th at 6:00 p.m. This Exploring Club will focus on Health Care and related fields. Register now for the Open House by visiting www.lhcscouting.org/HealthCareExploring.