Camp Tuckahoe

We are looking forward to you joining us for our Restart Scouting Summit this evening! Our Rendezvous crew wants you to stop by the Jolly Dragon Tavern for a cool, refreshing root beer before we discuss the most important thing-Restarting Scouting! We look forward to seeing you!

It is wet and rainy here this afternoon at Camp Tuckahoe, but we have been spared any severe storms. The forecast up until about 7pm still looks rainy so tonight's Restart Scouting Summit will be in the Dining Hall! See you tonight!

There is no better way to "restart Scouting" than by stepping into the outdoors with friends and exploring. The New Birth of Freedom Council will be taking two crews to the Philmont Scout Ranch next summer June 14-28 to experience some of the best high adventure opportunities Scouting offers. Scouts and leaders will trek across a fraction of the 140,177 acres of rugged mountain wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo Range of the Rocky Mountains in northeastern New Mexico. A Philmont Trek is a challenge, but one that brings memories, team building, personal growth, and skill development. Are you ready for adventure? Learn more and sign-up at https://tinyurl.com/nbofphilmont2022.

As you prepare to restart Scouting, have you taken a look at your October unit calendar yet? Halloween Day, held Saturday, October 23, is the perfect way for families and units to come together to enjoy the beautiful fall weather at Camp Tuckahoe. Cub Scouts, Webelos, parents, siblings, and leaders are all welcome. Those who attend will be able to participate in BB gun shooting, Sling Shot shooting, games, activities, tasty treats, BYO-pumpkin carving/painting, and crafts. Plus, everyone is highly encouraged to wear a costume to really get into the Halloween spirit. Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/halloweenday2021.

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The New Birth of Freedom Council Climbing Committee is offering a COPE and Climbing Foundations course the weekend of June 5 and 6 from 8 AM to 5 PM. This training prepares the student to run the Climbing Tower at Camp Tuckahoe & Hidden Valley Scout Reservation or other artificial surfaces, teach the Climbing merit badge, and participate as an instructor in future classes. Learn more and sign-up at: https://newbirthoffreedom.org//cope-climbing-foundations-/

Our 2021 Scouts BSA Leader's Guide is now available! Use the link below to check it out and see what cool stuff we have to offer this summer. https://tinyurl.com/jedmn20t

Volunteers this weekend for Project Hercules Service Day. Help us restore Camp Tuckahoe by helping clear brush and burning brush piles. Dress warmly in boots, hats, and gloves. Be sure to bring a water bottle with you to camp. Register Here https://newbirthoffreedom.org//14/camp-tuckahoe-service-d/

Our Shooting Sports Committee has a range of training opportunities available this spring for both Scouts and Scouters! There is no better way to spend a Saturday than at one of our camp shooting ranges with other Scouts. Rangemaster Training: February 20th NRA Shotgun Shooting Training: April 10th NRA Rifle Shooting Training: April 11th... NRA Rifle Instructor Training: April 17th Find out more about these training opportunities or register at https://newbirthoffreedom.org/shootingsports/

Camp Tuckahoe is hosting CPR/AED Certification on March 6 and Wilderness and Remote First Aid Training on March 20-21. Both trainings teach individuals the skills needed to be successful when the unexpected happens. These trainings are also required for those adults attending any of the BSA High Adventure Bases. Learn more and register at https://newbirthoffreedom.org/warfa/

We had a small, but strong crew of volunteers up at camp this weekend working on some clean-up from the first two days of timbering. Thank you to Matt Haar, the Steckbecks, Chris Shelly, the Holbrooks, and Jeff Fenstermacher for helping out this weekend!

Trivia Tuesday answer! Camp Tuckahoe opened to Scouts in 1948, although it was originally known by a simpler name. Learn more about Camp Tuckahoe at https://newbirthoffreedom.org/camping-2/camp-tuckahoe/