Northeastern Pennsylvania Council, Boy Scouts of America

Good luck and congratulations to Section NE-5, Order of the Arrow and all the officers, advisers and delegates from the 11 lodges of Section NE-5 arriving at Goose Pond Scout Reservation for the 2021 Section NE-5 Conclave. Your host lodge Lowwapaneu Lodge has been planning for a fun, exciting, and SAFE in person event for all our fellow Arrowmen. Welcome to Goose Pond and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Council

June 4th!! Please help us meet our match challenge and support scouting in NEPA!

We're Hiring! We are still looking for some good folks to round out our summer camp staff teams at Goose Pond Scout Reservation and Camp Acahela. What are you doing this summer? Interested in an amazing life-changing experience, making a difference in the lives of youth? Consider joining the team! Or maybe you know someone (ages 14 to 99) who would make an ideal camp staff member, let us know! Camp staff applications are available at https://nepabsa.org/employment-opportunities or at the Service Center.

With an hour to go, let's push this baby over $6K! KEEP SHARING! We met our match challenge, WHA-HOO...but let's keep it going! Today is the Day! Let’s heat up those credit cards! Support local Scouting through NEPA Gives at https://www.nepagives.org/.../boy-scouts-of-america.... #NepaGives... The awesome Hawk Family Foundation has generously offered a $2500 match... WE DID IT! See more

Please note that the Scout Shop & Service Center will be closed Sat, May 29 through Mon, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. Please take some time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. God Bless America.

We are getting close to our match goal! Let’s try to double it! KEEP SHARING! Today is the Day! Let’s heat up those credit cards! Support local Scouting through NEPA Gives at https://www.nepagives.org//boy-scouts-of-america-northeast. #NepaGives The awesome Hawk Family Foundation has generously offered a $2500 match... WE CAN DO IT!

This past weekend our Council held 2 great District Camporees with over 400 scouts and leaders attending, followed up by a super Cornhole Tournament to raise funds for Eagle scholarships. Extra special thanks to the event organizers, staffs and all who attended. Scouting in NEPA is getting stronger every day! Looking forward to summer camps around the corner... see you there!

Great opportunity to get your leaders and Scouts 12 & up vaccinated before summer camp! Please share with your Units & families!

Today is the Day! Let’s heat up those credit cards! Support local Scouting through NEPA Gives at https://www.nepagives.org//boy-scouts-of-america-northeast. #NepaGives The awesome Hawk Family Foundation has generously offered a $2500 match... WE CAN DO IT!

It starts at midnight tonight! It will be a day for everyone to support our Council through NEPA Gives at https://www.nepagives.org//boy-scouts-of-america-northeast. #NepaGives The awesome Hawk Family Foundation has generously offered a $2500 match... WE CAN DO IT!

Just in time for the holiday... our first ever Goose Pond ornament! As part of our centennial celebration, these pewter collectibles are available now at the Scout Shop for only $10 each. Get yours while they last. Message us if you’d like to arrange for remote payment and shipping!

We would like to give a huge congratulations to our newly elected 2021 lodge officers! We know for sure we will have a fantastic year with them!

Mark your calendars for an opportunity to snag some great patches!

Giving Tuesday may have passed, but there's still time to support our time-tested outdoor programs for boys and girls in your community! Thank you to all those who supported us this year! http://www.nepabsa.org/support/friends-of-scouting-donation

Join a Cub Scout Pack near you and escape the great indoors! Visit BeAScout.org for more information!

Today is Giving Tuesday! Consider supporting local Scouting by following the link below!

What a great, safe day at our annual Harvest Fest! It was a little different this year, but just as much fun for so many of our Council Cub Scouts and their fa...milies. Very proud of the staff and participants who were great about following all the safety protocols, being patient and still managing to have an AMAZING day at a great place, doing great things! Special shout out to Cindy J and all our staff who made it happen! See more

T.C. and Akela remind you to Be Wise and Sanitize!

Just a reminder that popcorn take orders are due on the Trails End site by Monday, October 26th! If you are having any difficulty submitting this, contact [email protected]!

This is a good read during a challenging time! If your unit is struggling to find an indoor location, get creative and let us know how we can help! https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org//how-to-find-an-altern/

Is your community hosting a trunk or treat for local kids? If so, participating in it opens up a great recruitment opportunity! Message us if you would like some cards for your goody bags

2020 Harvest Fest at Camp Acahela October 24, 2020 $6.00 per Person (Tickets required age 5 and Older)... Absolutely NO WALK-INS! ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Archery, BB Guns, Sling Shots, Crafts Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Bowling, Obstacle Course, Games, Haunted Campsite, and Concessions & Goodies (Available for Purchase) AND MUCH, MUCH, MORE

Congratulations to the new Brotherhood members of Lowwapaneu Lodge! And THANK YOU for all the Cheerful Service done at Goose Pond Scout Reservation. Your hard work is a major part of what helps Goose Pond to Be Prepared for the next 100 years of Scout camping.

Don't forget about the leaders meeting tomorrow night(Sept 30) at 6:30 PM! Check out the newsletter from Friday for the link or message us!

What are you doing to help your Scouts safely Escape the Great Indoors? Share this post and let us know!