Opportunities For Scouts

For Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA and Teens. Patriots’ Path Council offers so many fun activities throughout the year for Scouts of all ages. Get outside of your regular meetings, and join us at one or more of these great programs. Many of them are designed for dens, troops, crew. Some are suitable for the entire groups and and others are also available to individual Scouts and families.

Toys for Tots

Toys for Tots Drive

The Patriots’ Path Council Community Service Committee asks the packs, troops and crews of the council to assist with the annual drive of new and unwrapped toys. You can collect toys and donate to an organization of your choice, or drop off toys at the following locations for donation to the United States Marines Corps’ Toys for Tots program.

Council collection locations – during normal Scout Shop hours:
Council Service Center lobby in Cedar Knolls through December 14
Mountainside Scout Shop through December 14
Drop-offs at other locations can be arranged; please contact Linda Cummings.
For more information on the toy collection drive, contact Linda Cummings at [email protected]

Merit Badge Workshop

Merit Badge Workshop

The Merit Badge Introduction Workshop, a virtual event sponsored by Patriots’ Path Council Advancement Committee, will be held Saturday, November 21, 2020.

Opening ceremony at 8 a.m. and the program ends at 1:10 p.m.

The purpose of the workshop is to introduce badges to the Scouts and to help them understand the merit badge process. For most of the merit badges, Scouts will be able to obtain a “partial,” but will not be able to complete the merit badge at this event. All the supporting faculty will be available in the days following the workshop to provide follow-up support for Scouts to complete their badge(s).

Registration is now open. Registration closes Sunday, November 8, at 11:59 p.m. Registration is $10; additional per class fees are listed in the class catalog.

 

Chess Tournament

Patriots’ Path Council Virtual Chess Tournament 

cubopschess Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 9am

  • Open to all youth members of Patriots’ Path Council
  • This will be an unrated tournament with a max time of 20 minutes per game with four or five rounds.

            Register here. All Scouts are welcome to register! For now we’ll be using a friendly chess website to play online tournaments. After you register, you will receive, website information, a username and a password.

Munsee Klondike

Munsee Klondike February 13

The Munsee District will hold its 2021 Klondike Challenge February 13, 2021 8 am to 5 pm at Watchung Reservation.This year’s theme is “Masters of the North.” More Information (PDF).

Morris County Parks Programs

Park Commission Offers Scout Programs

The Morris County Park Commission is offering a variety of programs to Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA, including merit badge offerings. All the programs are offered at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education

Family Camping at Camp Wheeler

Family Camping at Camp Wheeler

Pricing: $75 per family per session. We offer two weekend-long sessions:

  • July 24- 26, 2020
  • August 7 – 9, 2020
Visit the camping page for more information and to register. Activities include: Archery, BB Guns, Boating, Campfires, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming and Funyaks.
Franklin Institute Camp In

Franklin  Institute Camp In

Sleeping Bag? Check! Pillows? Check! 350-ton locomotive? Check!

Experience the most unique sleepover in Philly at The Franklin Institute! Great event for scouts! Visit our website for more information, pricing and Camp In dates

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Sesame Place

Scout Group Tickets at Sesame Place

Bring your Scout group of 15 or more, earn your 2019 Patch and save over 75% on admission! Ticket is valid for one visit any operating day Monday – Friday June 24 – September 2, any operating day September 7 – January 1, 2020. Receive one complimentary ticket for every 10 paid! Troop Tax ID required. Visit the Sesame Place website for more information. View the Sesame Place flyer.

Online Pricing:  Ages 2+: $15 + 7.4% tax = $16.11;  23 months and  younger: Free

New at Camp - Shooting on Sundays
 Patriots’ Path Programs – Sunday Shooting

Sunday Shooting when available.
All Archery and BB Gun shooting –  1.25 hour sessions begin at 12:00pm at Camp Wheeler in the Kent Center (requires the presence of a camp range officer. Alternate start times may be available – call Tom – 973-347-5428) Fees: Shooting with your own instructor $60 per session. Shooting with our instructor $70 per session.

HIkes at Allamuchy - Complete Requirements!
 Patriots’ Path Programs – Hikes at Allamuchy

ALLAMUCHY CHALLENGE TRAIL – is a self-guided trail which tests various Scouting skills. Group size should not exceed 12.
A guide is available from camp master at check-in. Minimum required equipment: pad, pencils, compass, Scout Handbook.
PARTICIPATION PATCH AVAILABLE – $3.00
HISTORIC SITE HIKE (self-guided) – an easy walk /hike (2 miles) Walking shoes a must and dress for the day’s weather. Trail
guide is available from camp master at check-in PARTICIPATION PATCH AVAILABLE – $3.00
HISTORIC TRAIL (self-guided) – an easy 4 OR 5 mile walk/hike back into the history of the area (both on and off the camp
property). Trail guide available – CALL TOM AT 973-347-5428. PARTICIPATION PATCH – $3.00

Please note: Requirements you can do on the hike.
TIGER – Required : Backyard Jungle #1, 2 IN THE WILD: #1, 2, 4,
WOLF – Required: Call of the Wild: #3 Paws on the Path: #1, 4, 6, 7 Elective Code of the Wolf: #2a, b & 3b
BEAR – Required: Fur, Feathers and Fern: #1
ARROW OF LIGHT & WEBELOS – Required : Walkabout: #6   Elective; Into the Woods: #1, 2, 3

View the Saturday Programs flyer for more information.

Weekday Programs at Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation- October 21, 2019 - May 29, 2020

 Patriots’ Path Programs – Weekday Programs

Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation offers a variety of 1½ – 2 hour programs to Cub Scout and Webelos dens after school on any mutually agreed upon day and start time during the dates indicated below. View Flyer for fees and more information.

Programs include Archery, BB Gun, Bear Cooking, Bear Knots, Compass, Self Guide Historic Hike or Historic Trail, Webelos Knots, Webelos Cooking.

Rutgers Geology Museum

Rutgers Geology Museum

Earn your Earth Rocks Merit Badge with us! Group Tours, Birthday Parties, Special Events, Field Trips, Fossil Hunting, Guest Lectures.

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One World Observatory

Scouts Day at One World Observatorycubopsoneworld

Come SEE FOREVER at One World Observatory. Start at the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, where you can truly feel the city’s invincible spirit! The package includes a Limited Edition OWO Scout Patch and a ticket to the Observatory. Scouts of all ages are invited to this fun and educational outing at the top of the world. To purchase, call (212) 602-4063 or email [email protected]. For more information, visit https://oneworldobservatory.com/

Historic Trails

Historic Trails

We have several historic trails that let Scouts explore New Jersey’s rich history. Several historic trail hikes are suitable for Cub Scovictory trail medal with pinuts.

  • The Jockey Hollow Trail for Cub Scouts 11-2019 has a 5 mile Cub Scout trail at Morristown National Historical Park
  • Victory Trail -pick your own date to hike this historic 13 mile urban trail from Elizabeth, NJ to Springfield, NJ. The route follows the British advance into New Jersey that was stopped at the Battle of Springfield.
  • Winnebago has a Cub Scout historic trail – 2 miles
  • Allamuchy offers a guided weekday or self-guided weekend 4-5 mile hike and a shorter historic site hike.
    • ALLAMUCHY CHALLENGE TRAIL – is a self-guided trail which tests various Scouting skills. Group size should not exceed 12. A guide is available from camp master at check-in. Minimum required equipment: pad, pencils, compass, Scout Handbook. PARTICIPATION PATCH AVAILABLE – $3.00
    • HISTORIC SITE HIKE (self-guided) – an easy walk /hike (2 miles) Walking shoes a must and dress for the day’s weather. Trail guide is available from camp master at check-in PARTICIPATION PATCH AVAILABLE – $3.00\
    • HISTORIC TRAIL (self-guided) – an easy 4 OR 5 mile walk/hike back into the history of the area (both on and off the camp property). Trail guide available – CALL TOM AT 973-347-5428. PARTICIPATION PATCH – $3.00
Liberty Hall Museum - Scout Programs

Liberty Hall Museum – Cub Scout Programs

  • Art Adventure (Webelos elective adventure: Art Explosion
  • The Forest Around Us (Webelos elective adventure: Into the Woods)
  • Scouts, Spies and Soldiers: A Revolutionary Adventure (Wolf elective adventure: Code of the Wolf)
  • Green Thumbs (Wolf elective adventure: Grow Something)
  • Marble Mania (Bear elective adventure: Marble Madness)
  • Fur Real! That’s for the Birds!  Or a closer look at our furred and feathered neighbors. (Bear elective adventure: Fur, Feathers and Ferns)
  • Tall Tales of the American Revolution (Tiger elective adventure: Tiger Tales)

For more info, visit http://www.kean.edu/libertyhall/visit/cub-scouts or call 908.527.0400.

Patriots’ Path Programs for Cubs & Scouts BSA

Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation offers a variety of 1½ – 2 hour programs to Cub Scout and Webelos dens after school on any mutually agreed upon day and start time during the dates indicated below. Programs include Archery, BB Gun, Bear Cooking, Bear Knots, Compass, Self Guide Historic Hike or Historic Trail, Webelos Knots, Webelos Cooking. View the Weekday Flyer for Fees and More Information..

Weekend Camp Programs – Saturday programs are available to groups who are camping for the weekend or for day trips. A few programs are also held Sundays. Classes and programs are either scheduled, self-scheduled or available upon request. Most are suitable for Cub Scouts and Webelos; and a few are for Scouts BSA only. View the weekend programs flyer.

 

New! Patriots’ Path Programs – Sunday Shooting

Sunday Shooting when available. All Archery and BB Gun shooting –  1.25 hour sessions begin at 12:00pm at Camp Wheeler in the Kent Center (requires the presence of a camp range officer. Alternate start times may be available – call Tom – 973-347-5428) Fees: Shooting with your own instructor $60 per session. Shooting with our instructor $70 per session.

Franklin Institute Camp In

2019 and 2020 Dates for Camp In

 

Liberty Hall - Scout Programs

Scout Programs

 

Medieval Times Scout Specials

Year Round

 

Rutgers Geology Museum Patch Tours

Ongoing

PPC Weekend Cub Scout Programs

Ongoing

PPC Weekday Cub Scout Programs

Ongoing

Historic Hikes for All Scouts

Ongoing

Toys for Tots Drive

The Patriots’ Path Council Community Service Committee asks the packs, troops and crews of the council to assist with the annual drive of new and unwrapped toys. You can collect toys and donate to an organization of your choice, or drop off toys at the following locations for donation to the United States Marines Corps’ Toys for Tots program.

Council collection locations – during normal Scout Shop hours:
Council Service Center lobby in Cedar Knolls through December 14
Mountainside Scout Shop through December 14
Drop-offs at other locations can be arranged; please contact Linda Cummings.
For more information on the toy collection drive, contact Linda Cummings at [email protected]

Patriots’ Path Council Virtual Chess Tournament

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  • 1) Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 9am
  • Open to all youth members of Patriots’ Path Council
  • This will be an unrated tournament with a max time of 20 minutes per game with four or five rounds.

            Register here. All Scouts are welcome to register! For now we’ll be using a friendly chess website to play online tournaments. After you register, you will receive, website information, a username and a password.

Scout Opportunities with our Partners

Franklin Institute Camp In

Sleeping Bag? Check! Pillows? Check! 350-ton locomotive? Check! 

Experience the most unique sleepover in Philly at The Franklin Institute! Great event for Scouts! Visit our website for more information, pricing and Camp In dates,

 

 

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Franklin Institute

From its unforgettable overnight experiences to its extraordinary group visits, The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pa., works hard to make sure Scout groups always have an amazing experience. Space-themed activities are always popular at the museum, and The Franklin Institute has all levels of Scouting covered.

Activities include:

  • Fels Planetarium – On a daily basis, the museum offers shows such as “The Sky Tonight” and “To Space and Back.”  You’ll be put into an immersive 60-foot dome to provide you an amazing view for cosmic exploration.  Planetarium shows are included with individual visits and are just a $5 add-on for groups.
  • Night Skies – Filled with out-of-this world astronomy activities, these special events are led by Derrick Pitts, our chief astronomer, and are designed to give you a full education on stars, planets and other celestial objects.

For more information, visit www.fi.edu. Don’t forget – the best way to enjoy a daytime visit is with a group of 15 plus. You save more than 25 percent on tickets!

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Medieval Times – Scout Appreciation

Enjoy a two hour tournament, four course meal and thirty magnificent horses. All Scouts in attendance will receive the Medieval Time patch. Scout shows available year round. View the flyer for contact info and other information.

Scouts Day at One World Observatorycubopsoneworld

Come SEE FOREVER at One World Observatory. Start at the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, where you can truly feel the city’s invincible spirit! The package includes a Limited Edition OWO Scout Patch and a ticket to the Observatory. Scouts of all ages are invited to this fun and educational outing at the top of the world. To purchase, call (212) 602-4063 or email [email protected]. For more information, visit https://oneworldobservatory.com/

Rutgers Geology Museum

Earn your Earth Rocks Merit Badge with us! Group Tours, Birthday Parties, Special Events, Field Trips, Fossil Hunting, Guest Lectures.

Form more info, view flyer and check our website. geologymuseum.rutgers.edu 

Liberty Hall Museum – Cub Scout Programs

  • Art Adventure (Webelos elective adventure: Art Explosion
  • The Forest Around Us (Webelos elective adventure: Into the Woods)
  • Scouts, Spies and Soldiers: A Revolutionary Adventure (Wolf elective adventure: Code of the Wolf)
  • Green Thumbs (Wolf elective adventure: Grow Something)
  • Marble Mania (Bear elective adventure: Marble Madness)
  • Fur Real! That’s for the Birds!  Or a closer look at our furred and feathered neighbors. (Bear elective adventure: Fur, Feathers and Ferns)
  • Tall Tales of the American Revolution (Tiger elective adventure: Tiger Tales)

For more info, visit http://www.kean.edu/libertyhall/visit/cub-scouts or call 908.527.0400.

Cub Scout Opportunities

Scouts BSA Opportunities

Merit Badge Workshop

The Merit Badge Introduction Workshop, a virtual event sponsored by Patriots’ Path Council Advancement Committee, will be held Saturday, November 21, 2020.

Opening ceremony at 8 a.m. and the program ends at 1:10 p.m.

The purpose of the workshop is to introduce badges to the Scouts and to help them understand the merit badge process. For most of the merit badges, Scouts will be able to obtain a “partial,” but will not be able to complete the merit badge at this event. All the supporting faculty will be available in the days following the workshop to provide follow-up support for Scouts to complete their badge(s).

Registration is now open. Registration closes Sunday, November 8, at 11:59 p.m. Registration is $10; additional per class fees are listed in the class catalog.

 

Patriots’ Path Council Virtual Chess Tournament 

cubopschess Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 9am

  • Open to all youth members of Patriots’ Path Council
  • This will be an unrated tournament with a max time of 20 minutes per game with four or five rounds.

            Register here. All Scouts are welcome to register! For now we’ll be using a friendly chess website to play online tournaments. After you register, you will receive, website information, a username and a password.

Munsee Klondike February 13

The Munsee District will hold its 2021 Klondike Challenge February 13, 2021 8 am to 5 pm at Watchung Reservation.This year’s theme is “Masters of the North.” More Information (PDF).

Park Commission Offers Scout Programs

The Morris County Park Commission is offering a variety of programs to Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA, including merit badge offerings. All the programs are offered at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, located at 247 Southern Boulevard in Chatham Township. Click here for more details and registration information.

Patriots’ Path Programs – Hikes at Allamuchy

ALLAMUCHY CHALLENGE TRAIL – is a self-guided trail which tests various Scouting skills. Group size should not exceed 12.
A guide is available from camp master at check-in. Minimum required equipment: pad, pencils, compass, Scout Handbook.
PARTICIPATION PATCH AVAILABLE – $3.00
HISTORIC SITE HIKE (self-guided) – an easy walk /hike (2 miles) Walking shoes a must and dress for the day’s weather. Trail
guide is available from camp master at check-in PARTICIPATION PATCH AVAILABLE – $3.00
HISTORIC TRAIL (self-guided) – an easy 4 OR 5 mile walk/hike back into the history of the area (both on and off the camp
property). Trail guide available – CALL TOM AT 973-347-5428. PARTICIPATION PATCH – $3.00

Please note: Requirements you can do on the hike.
TIGER – Required : Backyard Jungle #1, 2 IN THE WILD: #1, 2, 4,
WOLF – Required: Call of the Wild: #3 Paws on the Path: #1, 4, 6, 7 Elective Code of the Wolf: #2a, b & 3b
BEAR – Required: Fur, Feathers and Fern: #1
ARROW OF LIGHT & WEBELOS – Required : Walkabout: #6   Elective; Into the Woods: #1, 2, 3

View the Saturday Programs flyer for more information.

Historic Trails

We have several historic trails that let Scouts explore New Jersey’s rich history. Several historic trail hikes are suitable for Cub Scovictory trail medal with pinuts.

  • The Jockey Hollow Trail for Cub Scouts 11-2019 has a 5 mile Cub Scout trail at Morristown National Historical Park
  • Victory Trail -pick your own date to hike this historic 13 mile urban trail from Elizabeth, NJ to Springfield, NJ. The route follows the British advance into New Jersey that was stopped at the Battle of Springfield.
  • Winnebago has a Cub Scout historic trail – 2 miles
  • Allamuchy offers a guided weekday or self-guided weekend 4-5 mile hike and a shorter historic site hike.
    • ALLAMUCHY CHALLENGE TRAIL – is a self-guided trail which tests various Scouting skills. Group size should not exceed 12. A guide is available from camp master at check-in. Minimum required equipment: pad, pencils, compass, Scout Handbook. PARTICIPATION PATCH AVAILABLE – $3.00
    • HISTORIC SITE HIKE (self-guided) – an easy walk /hike (2 miles) Walking shoes a must and dress for the day’s weather. Trail guide is available from camp master at check-in PARTICIPATION PATCH AVAILABLE – $3.00\
    • HISTORIC TRAIL (self-guided) – an easy 4 OR 5 mile walk/hike back into the history of the area (both on and off the camp property). Trail guide available – CALL TOM AT 973-347-5428. PARTICIPATION PATCH – $3.00
New! Patriots’ Path Programs – Sunday Shooting

Sunday Shooting when available.
All Archery and BB Gun shooting –  1.25 hour sessions begin at 12:00pm at Camp Wheeler in the Kent Center (requires the presence of a camp range officer. Alternate start times may be available – call Tom – 973-347-5428) Fees: Shooting with your own