Magazine SPRING 2015

Inside Overcoming obstacles A century of service: 100th anniversary of the Positive youth development Program partners Upcoming events

Cradle of Liberty Council

Contents ABOUT THE COUNCIL...... 4 GET CONNECTED!...... 4 Facts...... 5 OVERCOMING OBSTACLES...... 8 Youth Protection...... 9 Training...... 9 Scouts In Action...... 11 A CENTURY OF SERVICE...... 12 Cub Adventures summer camp...... 14 cub Community Day camps...... 15 Resica Falls Scout Reservation...... 18 POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT...... 20 Council Events...... 24 SPECIAL EVENTS...... 27

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INDEX Cradle of Liberty Council Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University...... 26 Soul...... 31 Battleship Cove...... 28 Philadelphia Union...... 7 Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom...... 23 Philadelphia Zoo...... 16 The Franklin Institute...... 2 Scout Shop...... 30 Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union...... 32 ’s End...... 26 Morey’s Piers...... 6 United States Tennis Association...... 29 National Constitution Center...... 10 Wells Fargo Center...... 22 NorthStar Adventure at Dutch Springs...... 28 Whitewater Challengers...... 17 SPRING 2015 3 Mission The mission of the Boy Scouts of ABOUT THE COUNCIL America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values The provides the nation’s foremost youth of the Scout Oath and . program of character development and values-based leadership Scout Oath training, which helps young people be “Prepared. For Life.” For 105 On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country years, Scouting has provided youth with dynamic outdoor programs and to obey the Scout Law; that build character, foster participating citizenship, and encourage to help other people at all times; personal fitness. In 2014, the Cradle of Liberty Council served nearly to keep myself physically strong, 16,000 youth throughout Philadelphia, Montgomery and Delaware mentally awake, and morally straight. Counties in more than 500 packs, Boy Scout troops, Scout Law co-ed crews, and career Explorer posts chartered to civic, A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, faith-based and educational community organizations. Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.

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4 SPRING 2015 SCOUTING FACTS

Cub Scouting is a year- Boy Scouting is an exciting Venturing is a program Exploring is a dynamic work round program uniquely leadership and character for young men and women site based career education designed to meet the needs development program for in high school and college program for young men and of boys in the first through young men ages 11 to 18. designed to help them grow women ages 14 through 20. fifth grades and their families With the support of adult into responsible and caring With the support of business through fun and challenging leaders, boys learn self- adults through educational and the community, Explorers activities designed to promote confidence and develop and recreational experiences develop social and leadership education, develop character personal values guided by the with an emphasis on high skills while gaining real- and build self-esteem. ideals found in the Scout Oath adventure and advanced world career experience. and Law. leadership training. Join today at BEASCOUT.ORG

The Cradle of Liberty Council serves Scouting programs in the Philadelphia, Montgomery and Delaware Counties. Here are some statistics that speak to the program’s impact on nearly 16,000 youth and families in the council last year:

8,385 13,240 301 Merit Youth Eagle Badges Attended Scouts Earned Summer 70,000 Awarded Camp Service Hours Top Three:

Cooking (557)

First Aid (482) $40,000 In Camperships Awarded Citizenship in the World (430)

SPRING 2015 5 SCOUTING 2015 NEW! SECLUDED CAMPING SITES FOR 2015!

Morey’s award-winning amusement piers are just part of what makes our Beach Jams premier scouting events in the US. Our event specialists ha ve put together two awesome events with fun-filled activities uniques to each. Our 2015 Bea ch Jam weekends offer a NEW camping BEACH JAM venue that boasts a more enhanced and enjoyable cam ping experience. • World Class Amusement Piers filled with exciting rides and attractions • Camping on Wildwood’s famous beach • Swap Tent - bring your pins, buttons, crafts and get set to swap! SPRING • MAY 15-17, 2015 • NEW - A yummy S’Mores Bar • NEW - Sand Castle Building Contest • NEW - Big Screen Movie on the Beach FALL • SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2015 • NEW - Hayrides on the Beach • NEW - Beach Bonfire • Delicious catered meals • Free Boardwalk Tram Rides

SALUTE TO SCOUTING BEACH BOP JULY 11, 2015 MAY 30, 2015 Morey’s Piers is delighted to offer a scouting event that features admission to Designed for younger scouts - Cub Scouts, and Daisies - Beach Bop our amusement piers AND beachfront water parks. offers all the fun of Beach Jam wrapped into one day! And as a special bonus, And, as a way to say THANK YOU to scout councils, Morey’s Piers will donate Beach Boppers get to enjoy a splashing good time in Raging Waters Water $1 for every registered scout to the council that supports their troop. Plus, your Park. Your Beach Bop adventure includes: admission includes a catered luncheon, live entertainment, and a commemorative gift! (You must register in advance to receive your commemorative gift.) • Admission to Raging Waters Water Park

• Admission to the amusements on Morey’s Piers Register by May 31st for the best savings! •A kid-friendly lunch served in our beachfront catering pavilion (next to Raging Waters)

FOR INFORMATION VISIT WWW.MOREYSPIERS.COM OR EMAIL US AT [email protected] • 609-522-3900 EXT. 1195

overcoming obstacles Eagle Scout Christian Matcovich Serves as an Example for All

Each of us has different obstacles that we are faced with as we go about our daily life. Some obstacles are given to us from others, some are environmental, or possibly even obstacles that are personal that we must overcome. Christian Matcovich, a Cradle of Liberty Council Scout who earned the rank of Eagle Scout this year, has faced extra obstacles but he has never let that get in his way. Christian, a member of Troop 481 in the Lafayette District, contends with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. This condition includes low muscle tone through his torso (he cannot support himself without aid) and the inability to control muscle spasms in his arms and legs. In addition, he is non- verbal but sharp as a tack. These medical conditions confine him to a wheelchair with many supports, as well as a Dynavox that he uses to communicate. Despite these conditions, Christian has a way of looking at life that is very unique: always with a smile and a positive attitude! Christian has been a Scout starting as a young Cub Scout and working his way through Arrow of Light and into Boy Scouts. He has always enjoyed camping and attending as many Scouting activities as possible, and his mom Mary has made sure that he doesn’t miss an event. Even when Christian was elected to become a member of the Order of the Arrow, he and his family greeted the Ordeal with excitement and optimism. No challenge has ever been too big for Christian to overcome, and he is a proud Even when he got nervous during his board member of Unami Lodge, One. After his ceremony, of review and struggled to recall his answers, he was all smiles and very proud to show-off his sash! Christian was able to regain his composure and As Christian worked on his progress towards persevered to answer all the questions asked of Eagle, he maintained his positive attitude and cheerful him. smile. His Eagle project was assembling many aid Christian is an example to us all of what is boxes for needy children, and he surpassed his goal possible when you don’t let any obstacle get in the on the number of boxes to ship! When it came time way of achieving your goals. If we all approach for his Eagle Board of Review, Christian worked with challenges the way Christian does, with a big his teacher and Dynavox to record answers to possible smile and a positive attitude, we can accomplish questions that are asked at typical boards of review. anything we set our minds to. . 8 SPRING 2015 youth protection The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. To maintain such an environment, the BSA has developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with resources for all levels of the program. Being a leader in the BSA is a privilege, not a right. The quality of the program and the safety of our youth members call for high-quality adult leaders. The adult application requests background information that should be checked by the unit committee or the chartered organization before accepting an applicant for unit leadership. Additionally, national criminal background checks are conducted on all adult leaders through the council. Youth Protection Training is required for all registered volunteers in the Boy Scouts of America and must be taken every two years. New adult leaders cannot register unless they submit proof with their application that they have completed Youth Protection Training, which is available online at MyScouting.org. Steps to Reporting Child Abuse: 1. Ensure the child is in a safe environment. Call 911 in cases of medical emergencies. 2. Immediately report suspected child abuse to ChildLine by calling 1-800-932-0313 or go to www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis. 3. Notify the Scout executive or his/her designee. Find out more at scouting.org/youthprotection TRAINING Every Youth Deserves a Trained Leader!

Common sense tells us training is important, and research shows the importance of trained leaders. A trained leader is knowledgeable and more confident in the role being performed. Trained leaders exhibit a knowledge and confidence that is picked up by people around them. Trained leaders impact the quality of programs, leader tenure, youth tenure, safety, and a whole lot more. A trained leader is better prepared to make the Scouting program all it can be!

All adult leaders in Cradle of Liberty Council units must be position-specific trained, along with having current Youth Protection Training. This includes all Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters, Cubmasters and assistant Cubmasters, den leaders and assistant den leaders, Venturing crew advisors and assistant advisors, Varsity coaches and assistant coaches, Sea Scouting mates and skippers, committee chairs, and committee members.

Many training sessions are available to complete online at MyScouting.org. In-person training sessions are also available for position-specific courses, specialty courses and for more advanced training courses like . Check out the online training calendar for a course near you. Find out more at colbsa.org/training Sign-up to receive our monthly training newsletter, Trained Today.

SPRING 2015 9 BOY SCOUT and CUB SCOUT DAYS at the

BOOK YOUR TROOP OR PACK TODAY! Enjoy an action-packed day learning about American history and the importance of good citizenship—all while meeting merit badge requirements!

Boy Scout and Cub Scout Days Scouts can…  November 7, 2015  Participate in a Flag Raising Ceremony  November 21, 2015  Play an interactive quiz game about the First Amendment  March 19, 2016  Uncover facts about some of America’s most famous documents  Step into the role of lawyer, witness, judge or juror while participating Pricing in a mock trial Scouts: $14 Adults: $12  Meet police officers, fire fighters, and park rangers One free for  Create craft projects and sing beloved patriotic tunes every 10 Scouts  Explore the museum’s signature exhibits, including Freedom Rising and the Story of We the People Includes admission to the museum and special scout day  Did you know? The museum also offers a Scout Day Fun Patch! activities. Lunch not included.

Troop leaders will receive a customized Scout Day agenda prior to visiting.

Reservations required. Book your group today! Contact Group Sales at 215.409.6800 or email [email protected].

For badges offered, sample agendas, and other information, visit constitutioncenter.org/scouts. Reprinted with permission from Boys’ Life, April 2015 SPRING 2015 11

100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ORDER OF THE ARROW Scouting’s National Honor Society, Founded Locally, Celebrates A Century of Service In April 1915, unbeknownst the original ceremony, and much to all involved, the Philadelphia more. The celebration will also Council set a process in motion include the creation and burial of by hiring E. Urner Goodman to a time capsule of centennial items run the council’s summer camp on and other treasures, with the goal of the Delaware River. On July 16, exhuming and opening the capsule 1915, Goodman and his assistant for the Order and Unami Lodge, camp director at Treasure Island, One’s sesquicentennial anniversary Carroll A. Edson, completed the on July 16, 2065. Both events will first ceremony of many to induct also feature a museum filled with members into an honor society of artifacts related to both the history sorts. The idea was such a success of our Order as a whole and of that it continued on and other Unami Lodge, One. Docents will hall allows 600 campers to eat in camps began to adopt the idea. provide an interactive experience comfort in a single sitting. The This society later becameto museum visitors as well. This Native American village will be a known as the Order of the Arrow event will be attended by hundreds fully functioning, pre-European and was integrated into the Boy of Arrowmen from around the contact Lenni Lenape village staffed Scouts of America as its National country and you won’t want to miss by knowledgeable Arrowmen with a Honor Society in 1948. Since that out. You can sign up now at www. passion for American Indian Affairs fateful day in 1915, Unami Lodge, unamilodge.org/100. and by visiting experts from the local One served the Philadelphia area The 2015 Section NE-5Barea. Trainings at the conclave will until the council merged. When Conclave will take place at Resica be staffed by notable Arrowmen and the Philadelphia and Valley Forge Falls Scout Reservation on May familiar faces, including national Councils merged in 1996, the lodge 29 to 31, 2015. In terms of venue, chief Alex Call and Northeast continued its service to the newly Resica Falls has a lot of great things Region chief Matt Bell, as well as formed Cradle of Liberty Council to offer. The reservation itself past national officers. To allow as where it still exists today in its 100th comprises 4,200+ acres including many Arrowmen as possible to visit year of service. two camps, Camp Big Springs and celebrate the centennial of our In celebration of serving for 100 and Camp Firestone. It includes Order and Unami Lodge, One, years, Unami Lodge will be hosting two lakes as well as a large stretch the opportunity to attend both the an event at Resica Falls Scout of the Bushkill Creek, a popular Section NE-5B Conclave and the Reservation for all Arrowmen. This destination for world-class flyCentennial Celebration have been event will take place on Sunday, fishing, and an extensive system of opened to all Arrowmen across the May 31, 2015 at 12 PM. It will hiking . The Richards Arena will country. involve many once in a lifetime be the location of the theme shows More information can be events such as the unveiling of for both conclave and the centennial found at conclave2015.org and at ArrowTour (a traveling national celebration, with professional quality facebook.com/conclave2015. . museum), gathering of former lodge lighting and sound in a unique chiefs, meet the man with national outdoor atmosphere, and seating for representatives, re-enactments of 800. A recently remodeled dining

SPRING 2015 13 TIGERS, WOLVES, BEARS & WEBELOS wild west

CUB ADVENTURES 2015 MUSSER SCOUT RESERVATION · pennsburg, pa

ARCHERY • BBS • FISHING • CRAFTS • STEM • CAMPFIRES • SLING SHOTS • AQUATICS Day Sessions Half Week Resident Sessions Full Week Resident Sessions (Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4PM) (4-day, 3-night) (7-day, 6-night) $150 early bird by 5/15/15 $160 early bird by 5/15/15 $270 early bird by 5/15/15 $175 regular $185 regular $320 regular Adult Fee: $30 Adult Fee: $80 Adult Fee: $130 July 6-10 July 5-8 • July 8-11 July 5-11 July 13-17 July 12-15 • July 15-18 July 12-18 July 20-24 July 19-22 • July 22-25 July 19-25 July 27-July 31 July 26-29 • July 29-Aug. 1 July 26-Aug. 1

MUSSERSR.ORG • 484-654-9213

14 SPRING 2015 2015 COMMUNITY

DAY CAMPS Cradle of Liberty Council Experience the wild WEST adventure near you this summer! TYPICAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: • ARCHERY • BBs • CRAFTS

Day Camps typically run from 9 AM • HIKING to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. • NATURE Registration cost includes all crafts and activities, a Day Camp shirt and • SPECIAL a patch. Lunches are not provided; please pack a lunch each day with your GUESTS Scout’s name on it. Siblings of Scouts • SKITS & may only attend if they are children of the volunteer camp staff. SONGS

Newlin Grist Mill 219 South Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342 June 22 to 26 Roxborough Scout House Henry and Wigard Avenues, Philadelphia, PA 19128 June 22 to 26 Torresdale Boys & Girls Club 4500 Linden Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114 July 6 to 10 Bryn Athyn Church School 550 Tomlinson Road, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009 July 13 to 17 Fort Washington State Park 45 West Mill Road, Flourtown, PA 19031 July 20 to 24 Lorimer Park 183 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 July 20 to 24 Haverford Reserve (Twilight Camp*) 9000 Parkview Drive, Haverford, PA 19041 July 27 to 31 Smedley Park 20 Paper Mill Road, Springfield, PA 19086 August 3 to 7 *Twilight camp runs an abbreviated program at a reduced cost. Please see website for details.

Early Bird Regular Scout with Sibling Fee Adult Volunteer (For day camp vol- Fee Fee unteers only; age 3 (by 5/15/15) (after 5/15/15) Fee** to kindergarten) $115 $140 $25 $25 **For a Scout to qualify for this rate, adult must be selected to serve on day camp staff and volunteer for the entire week. COLBSA.ORG/DAYCAMP · 484-654-9213

SPRING 2015 15 WAKE UP WITH WILDLIFE! Experience Overnight Adventures at the Zoo. Scouts take a guided night hike around the Zoo, have fun with up-close animal encounters and earn badge requirements! Visit philadelphiazoo.org/learn for more information or call 215-243-5353 to reserve your groups Overnight Adventure today!

3400 West Girard Avenue n Philadelphia, PA 19104-1196 n 215-243-1100 n philadelphiazoo.org

WANTED: SCOUTS LOOKING FOR A SUMMER ADVENTURE! 2015 BOY SCOUT SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM Resica Falls Scout Reservation • East Stroudsburg, PA

2015 Schedule Week 4 July 12 to 18 Week 1: June 21 to 27 Week 5: July 19 to 25 Week 2: June 28 to July 4 Week 6: July 26 to Aug. 1 Week 3 July 5 to 11 Week 7: August 2 to 8

• More than 65 merit badges including 11 Eagle required • First Year Camper Program • Aqua Park with Water Slide • Shooting Sports: Rifle, Black Powder, Shotgun, Archery, Action Archery, and Sporting Arrows • Native American Village: Longhouse—Archaeology, Indian Lore & Fly Fishing merit badges • Media Center featuring Radio, Digital Technology, Moviemaking, and Photography merit badges • Welding and Metal Working merit badges • COPE and Climbing Program • High Five Adventure Club–Daily High Adventure excursions for older Scouts • Troop outing opportunities: Mountain biking, swimming in the Bushkill, Dragon Boating, Hiking, Delaware River Canoe Trips, & much more!

Early Regular *$25 discount if name is entered in Bird Fee Fee Adult online registration system and $50 (by 5/15/15)* (after 5/15/15) Fee** deposit received by 3/1/15 with balance due 5/15/15. **Free leader ratios: 1 free for every $374 $399 $190 10 Scouts RESICAFALLS.ORG • 484-654-9213

18 SPRING 2015 HIGH ADVENTURE AT RESICA FALLS SCOUT RESERVATION Must be at least 13 years of age to participate. These programs are offered each week provided enough participants register. Paddle-Rama River Trip Are you looking for a challenge this summer that will test your strength and skills while canoeing down a river? Do you have other friends that are looking for an adventure that isn’t the typical week at summer camp? If you are looking for more adventure this summer and enjoy the water, then Paddle-Rama is for YOU! Join us for a week of canoeing 80+ miles down the Delaware River. During the trip, Scouts will get the chance to learn advanced canoeing techniques, sleep at campsites along the river, make their meals using different cooking methods, and have the experience of a lifetime with your friends! Paddle-Rama is geared toward Scouts that want more adventure than a normal week at camp, as well as Venturers that want to have a great summer experience. Canoeing experience is a must, but there is still time to hone your skills before the summer! ResicaFalls.org/paddle Fawn Run Hiking Program Fawn Run is the perfect opportunity for Scouts whose troop is camping at Resica Falls but want more adventure than a typical week of camp, or for Scouts that want to do some awesome backpacking through the beautiful ! Scouts on the Fawn Run program will get to hike the reservations trail system while learning how to make meals on the trail and taking in the beautiful scenery that surrounds you. Fawn Run isn’t just hiking—Scouts also get to enjoy exciting program activities like tomahawk throwing, black powder shooting, fly fishing, sporting arrows, and much more! You won’t want to miss the excitement and adventure that awaits on a Fawn Run excursion this summer! ResicaFalls.org/fawnrun

2015 Schedule *$25 discount if name Week 4 July 12 to 18 Early Regular is entered in online Week 1: June 21 to 27 Week 5: July 19 to 25 Bird Fee Fee registration system and Week 2: June 28 to July 4 Week 6: July 26 to Aug. 1 (by 5/15/15)* (after 5/15/15) $50 deposit received by 3/1/15 with balance due Week 3 July 5 to 11 Week 7: August 2 to 8 $374 $399 5/15/15. 484-654-9213

SPRING 2015 19 POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Tufts University Researcher Gets to the Heart of Effective Youth Programs use, and teen pregnancy. Instead, we have come to understand that realistically, there are no more challenges at this point in one’s life compared to any other. Research even bears out that teens value relationships with their parents, embrace core values regarding education and social justice, and gravitate to others who share these values. It’s time to give teens more credit, and to take a look at their lives from the positive youth “It’s time to let you in on Scout Oath and Law.” Nothing development perspective. Baden- Scouting’s dirty secret: Scouting in there about camping, knots, Powell knew this, and in one of is not a camping program.” I first aid, or even snipe hunting. my favorite quotes said, “The boy braced myself and prepared to Scouting is at its core, a character is not governed by don’t, but is led dodge tomatoes as I made that development program and a by do.” pronouncement to a room of leadership development program. At the core of the positive youth volunteers and program staffers It’s what we at our research lab development perspective is the at Philmont last summer, but they call: a positive youth development idea that all youth have strengths never came. Instead, what followed program. and the potential to change. That’s was a discussion on the latest The study of adolescence each and every single Scout in your research in youth development began at about the same time as unit. Yes, even him. B-P knew this programing and a conversation on the founding of Scouting, and too and even remarked, “The sport the ways that we could all work it’s incredible that after these in Scouting is to find the good in together to be even more effective one-hundred-plus years, Baden- every boy and develop it.” in our shared mission: to promote Powell’s wisdom continues to bear Fortunately, there are also great positive youth development. If you out as we better understand what it strengths in the organizations haven’t ripped this page out to use takes to produce physically strong, that surround a Scout, and as a fire starter yet, then I promise mentally awake, and morally those too should be brought to what I’m about to tell you will straight young people. One of bear in order to foster positive make you a more confident leader, the most marked changes in the youth development. These are and a more well-informed parent, perception of young people over the families, schools, teams, and a better prepared Scouter, so the last few decades has been to and community organizations keep an open mind and let’s get distance ourselves from the deficit that surround a young person. started! model of adolescence, which has Understanding the systems that The official mission longof viewed this developmental surround a Scout is important to Scouting is, “to prepare young period as the ‘storm and stress best help them grow, or as Baden- people to make ethical and moral years’. Adolescents had been Powell said, “It is only when you choices over their lifetimes by viewed as successful if they avoided know a boy’s environment that instilling in them the values of the the pitfalls of depression, drug 20 SPRING 2015 By Brian Burkhard Brian is a researcher at the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University and is an Eagle Scout. He also served the Cradle of Liberty Council as a district executive and field director. you can know what influences to of Scouting with the mission of each Scout has the opportunity bring to bear.” Identifying and Scouting. These skills are what to participate in activities and combining the individual strengths young people will use throughout that they are given positions of of a young person with those of their lives and what will aid them responsibility and leadership when their environment is the formula in making those ethical and moral appropriate. for positive, healthy development. choices. Camping, advancement, As our lab continues to research What then makes an effective and the uniform are incredibly positive youth development, youth development program? Or effective methods, but they are and how Scouting can be a further, how can an organization there to serve a higher purpose contributing factor in promoting like Scouting best impact the lives and mission. A crooked gig line, well-being in a young person, I of the young people it serves? an upside-down tent fly, or a burnt hope that you can take the positive Again, research has identified pancake are all teaching moments. youth development perspective three principles that effectiveDon’t forget to see the forest for and bring these brief lessons back youth development programs the trees, or as B-P said, “Teach to your unit, school, or family. share in promoting the positive Scouts not how to get a living, but Know that all youth can development of young people. how to live.” change for the better, be sure that The first of these “Big Three” is The last of the “Big Three,” is each Scout has an adult in the unit positive and sustained adult-youth an opportunity for participation in that they can count on and with relations. Every Scout should have and leadership of valued activities. whom they connect, and be sure a connection with an adult in the The leadership requirement of that everyone gets a chance to be program who they can count on Scouting is ever-present, but a leader or take on responsibility. to support them unconditionally. there are always smaller scale And please, use the methods of It doesn’t mean that you as the opportunities for even Tiger Scouts Scouting in service of the mission. Scoutmaster need to be this in the to be given an important role in the The camping, advancements, life of every Scout, but as a leader, activities that they enjoy. Ahead uniform, and patrol system are you should make sure that there of his time again, B-P described tools that serve a higher purpose: is someone in the unit who fills this well when he said, “The more a path towards positive youth this need. As Baden-Powell put responsibility the Scoutmaster development for which Baden- it, “When a boy finds someone gives his patrol leaders, the more Powell charted a course over a who takes an interest in him, he they will respond.” Be sure that century ago. . responds and follows.” Second of the “Big Three,” the program needs to have life- skill building curricula. This is when the camping context of Scouting really shines. But, the lesson isn’t about knot-tying; it’s about problem-solving! The lesson isn’t a race to collect the most canned food; it’s about empathy! The lesson isn’t about making a pancake breakfast bereft of burned batter; it’s about perseverance! Please, never confuse the methods

SPRING 2015 21 Wells Fargo Center Scout Shows 2015-16

Disney On Ice Monster Jam Villanova Trans-Siberian Orchestra October 2-3 Philadelphia Flyers Dec-Jan WWE Live October Men’s Basketball December July 10 November

TM Harlem Globetrotters The Liacouras Center PPL Park March Sesame Street Live Philadelphia Soul Ringling Bros. Circus Select Events Select Events Spring 2016 May February 2015-16 2015-16

Find out how Scouts & Families can take advantage of the following:

Discounted Tickets • Fundraising Opportunities • Limited Edition Scout Patches • Discounted Food Vouchers Group Experiences (Color Guard, Popcorn Sales, Meet & Greets, etc.) • Meeting Space Opportunities

For more information please contact our Scout Coordinators: Rebecca Courter at 215.952.5637 or [email protected] Tom McCarthy at 215.952.2935 or [email protected] SCOUT NIGHT CAMPOUT 2015 Saturday, June 6 ONLY 00 In Cooperation With $34 per person

• Starlight Admission to Dorney 5–10 p.m. • Overnight Campout in the Park • Scout Night Picnic 6–7:30 p.m. • After-Hours Exclusive Ride Time • “Dinosaurs after Dark” Excursion • Special Patch • Free Overnight Parking in special lot convenient to Campsite

Ticket Orders Accepted from Scout Units Only. For more information or to order tickets visit dorneypark.com/COL Orders must be received by May 30. Limited Camping Space, Order Today. Scout families are invited to participate in this event.

CONTACT: Cradle of Liberty Council 484.654.9270 | Dorney Park 610.391.7793

ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 30 Limited Campsites. Order Today.

© 2015 Cedar Fair, L.P. DP15-024 COUNCIL EVENTS Please note that dates are subject to change. July 2015 For the most up-to-date information, please 3 Independence Day (service center closed) visit colbsa.org and click on the “Events” tab. 5-11 Cub Adventures Program Week #1 Specific calendars are available online for local 5-11 Resica Falls Scout Reservation Week #3 district events, training sessions, and camping 6-10 Cub Scout Day Camp (Torresdale) opportunities. 12-18 Cub Adventures Program Week #2 12-18 Resica Falls Scout Reservation Week #4 May 2015 13-17 Cub Scout Day Camp (Bryn Athyn) 2 Cub Scout Bait and Bull’s-Eye 19-25 Cub Adventures Program Week #3 2 BB Range Master Course 19-25 Resica Falls Scout Reservation Week #5 3 Archery Range Master Course 20-24 Cub Scout Day Camp (Flourtown) 8-10 Philmont Training Weekend 20-24 Cub Scout Day Camp (Huntingdon Valley) 13 Edward Town Taws Reception 26-1 Cub Adventures Program Week #4 15-17 Order of the Arrow Spring Service 26-1 Resica Falls Scout Reservation Week #6 Weekend #2 27-31 Cub Scout Day Camp (Haverford) 16 BB Range Master Course (recert.) 28-8 2015 World Scout in Japan 17 Archery Range Master Course (recert.) 25 Memorial Day (service center closed) August 2015 26 Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner 2-7 National Youth Leadership Training 29-31 Order of the Arrow Conclave 2-8 Resica Falls Scout Reservation Week #7 31 Unami Lodge, One 100th Celebration 2-8 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) June 2015 3-7 Cub Scout Day Camp (Springfield) 8 Aqua Pennsylvania Golf Classic 13 Cub Scout Carnival September 2015 16 5th Annual Cradle of Liberty Gala 7 Labor Day (service center closed) 19 “Lighting the Way” Friends of Scouting 11-12 Order of the Arrow Trade-O-Ree Recognition Event 25-27 National Youth Leadership Training 20 FishFest Weekend #1 20 Shooting Sports Day 26-27 Webelos Woods 21-26 National Youth Leadership Training 26 APEX: Ropes, Bow, Barrels, and Hawks 21-27 Resica Falls Scout Reservation Week #1 30 Rocket Into Scouting Coordinated Fall 22-26 Cub Scout Day Camp (Glen Mills) Recruitment Night 22-26 Cub Scout Day Camp (Roxborough) 28-4 Resica Falls Scout Reservation Week #2 29 Richie Ashburn Golf Classic Find out more at colbsa.org/rocket

24 SPRING 2015 December 2015 5 University of Scouting 5 Order of the Arrow Brotherhood Blitz 5 Venturing Hunting Opportunity 24-25 Christmas (service center closed) 31 New Year’s Eve (service center closed)

October 2015 January 2016 9-11 Order of the Arrow Fall Fellowship 1 New Year’s Day (service center closed) 16-18 Philadelphia Encampment 3 Unami Lodge, One Annual Dinner 17 Cub Scout Fall Fest 18 Martin Luther King Day 18 Cub Scout Fall Fest (service center closed) 20 Sporting Clays Classic 23-25 COPE Weekend 24 Cub Scout Fall Fest February 2016 12-14 & 25 Cub Scout Fall Fest Encampment 15 Presidents’ Day (service center closed) November 2015 1 Cub Scout Day at the Philadelphia Zoo 1 Cub Scout Fall Fest March 2016 25 Good Friday (service center closed) 5 Camping Committee Meeting 7 APEX: Health and Safety 14 Shooting Sports Day April 2016 14 Scouting for Food Bag Distribution 2 Shooting Sports Day 21 Scouting for Food Collection 8-10 COPE Weekend 26-27 Thanksgiving (service center closed) 15-17 Order of the Arrow Spring Service Weekend #1 22-24 Venturing Weekend

May 2016 6-8 Philmont Training Weekend 14 Cub Scout Bait and Bull’s-Eye 20-22 Order of the Arrow Spring Service Weekend #2 30 Memorial Day (service center closed)

June 2016 10-12 Order of the Arrow Conclave 11 Cub Scout Carnival 18 Shooting Sports Day

SPRING 2015 25 Calling all Cub Plan your Science Adventure! The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel and Boy Scouts University is where scouts discover the FUN of science! Join us for three fun-filled science adventure days and work towards badge and adventure requirements!

Visit ansp.org/scouting or call 215-299-1060 for dates and other opportunities.

SCOUTING FOR SCIENCE DAYS

Reptile and Insects and Watery Worlds Amphibian Day Spiders Day Day November 14, 2015 February 27, 2016 April 9, 2016

ansp.org SPECIAL EVENTS The Cradle of Liberty Council holds a dozen special fundraising events throughout the year to benefit our programs. These events include our Annual Cradle of Liberty Gala, Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner, various “Good Scout” Award dinners and receptions, a Sporting Clays Classic, and two golf tournaments.

Spring/Summer 2015 Special Events

Wednesday, May 13: Edward Town Taws Community Service Reception Huntingdon Valley Country Club Honoring Robert Duff Tuesday, May 26: Eagle Scout Reunion & Recognition Dinner The Union League of Philadelphia Honoring Pat Gillick Monday, June 8: Aqua Pennsylvania Golf Classic Commonwealth National Golf Club Tuesday, June 16: 5th Annual Cradle of Liberty Gala The Union League of Philadelphia Honoring Craig Adams, Bob Lux, Kevin Mazzucola, and Frank “Mack” Stulb Monday, June 29: Richie Ashburn Golf Classic The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale Find out more at events.colbsa.org

SPRING 2015 27                  

SCOUTS Ever wonder what SCUBA DIVING is like?

Underwater Encounter at Dutch Springs  3 hours in length  8 scout minimum  Fun Patch included Discover SCUBA NEW!  3 hours in length JUST for SCOUTS  Get an in-depth introduction to scuba diving and go on a guided tour in the lake with a certified scuba instructor!

Bob Hahn

Dutch Springs · 4733 Hanoverville Road · Bethlehem, PA 18020 · 610-759-2270 · www.dutchsprings.com                  

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