Friends of Scouting is a critical annual fund-raising campaign that assists the Patriots’ Path Council in offsetting program costs and providing quality service. The true cost of Scouting is much greater that what local dues and camping and event fees cover. All packs, troops and crews are encouraged to participate in the campaign to give families the opportunity to contribute. Schedule your presentation as part of your annual calendar and encourage participation – everything helps to support a strong Scouting program. Yearly registration fees go directly to support the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

Donations made through the above link are applied to the 2024 council campaign.
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2023 Top Contributing Companies

  • Build America Mutual
  • Schneider Electric
  • Bank of America
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Newman’s Own
  • Novartis
  • Verizon
  • Bristol Meyers Squibb
  • JP Morgan Chase
  • Johnson and Johnson
  • Merck
  • PSE&G

The Patriots’ Path Council uses the contributions made through the Friends of Scouting campaign to:

  • Maintain camp properties and a service center
  • Organize new Scouting units and support existing ones
  • Provide professional support and leader training
  • Distribute program resources and regular communications
  • Criminal background checks for adult leaders

PATRIOTS’ PATH COUNCIL, INC. IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION (TAX ID: 22-3661431)

2024 Unit Resources

We appreciate all the unit FOS champions that support Friends of Scouting by organizing a presentation, spreading the word to parents, making the first donation on the presentation night and the follow up necessary to reach your unit’s goal. As a thank you we have a recognition program for units with several levels. Check out the 2024 Recognition Program for Units to see what your unit can earn. Thanks again for supporting FOS. It allows us to provide the Scout program which makes a difference in the lives of the over 12,500 youth in our council.
Letter to Families
Patriots’ Path Council Facts
Unit Goal Incentives
Individual Recognition Items
Blank Pledge Card