Let's come together to celebrate the accomplishments of our Scouters, Crews, Packs, and Troops in 2023!

We will gather to salute the Eagles who fledged throughout 2023, reward deserving Scouters, reflect on the year, enjoy fellowship at the Silver Moon Banquet Hall, browse the patches and memorabilia silent auction items, and partake in a tasty meal.

Fellowship begins at 4:30. For $30, you can enjoy stuffed chicken breast, meatless baked ziti, macaroni and cheese, steamed vegetables and dessert. You can also choose to donate an extra $30 to sponsor the meal of an attending Eagle Scout. Scouts who passed their Eagle Boards of Review in 2023 are free, but must register so we know you're coming.

The program will start with recognition of this year's class of Eagle Scouts, followed by dinner, then a volunteer recognition program and awarding of Silver Beaver awards. Register now! The deadline to register is April 5th.

FOR ALL CUB-LEVEL SCOUTERS!  A BALOO-trained leader must be present at any pack overnighter or Webelos camping adventure!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 26

PREP MEETING: March 26, 6-9 p.m. (Farragut United Methodist Church, 61 PA-864, Montoursville, PA 17754)

TRAINING: April 12 - April 13 (Begins @ 6 p.m. Friday, estimated ending by 8 p.m. Saturday)

TRAINING LOCATION: Camp Karoondinha, 225 Thomas Dam Road, Millmont PA (Parking will be in the main lot. Trainees will hike into camp.)

CHECK-IN: @ Maintenance Shed next to the parking lot. (Training begins PROMPTLY @ 6 p.m. Friday)

PREREQUISITE CERTIFICATE REQUIRED: MUST COMPLETE!  Go to my.scouting.org > My Training > Training Center > Expanded Learning  > Baloo (new page will open) > click! BALOO Prerequisite Training

Complete the online course, print your certificate, and bring it with you to the Prep Meeting!

This training introduces Cub Scout leaders (and parents!) to the skills needed to plan and conduct Pack level outdoor activities, particularly camping! Each Pack should have more than one BALOO trained Scouter! This is an OUTDOOR, OVERNIGHT TRAINING, check weather reports, plan and dress accordingly, and read “WHAT TO BRING” on the registration flyer that is downloadable from this site.  To help keep the cost reduced, please bring something to share for cracker barrel snack Friday night and a bag lunch for Saturday. You and your den will plan and prepare your own breakfast; dinner will be provided for Saturday night!

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is the required outdoor training for all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters to complete the requirements of Basic Training. The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in The Scouts BSA Handbook. The course is also ideal for Venturing leaders because it focuses on skills that build confidence and competence in leaders conducting outdoor camping experiences. Youth who will be 18 years old soon should be trained if they are planning to be an assistant for a troop. (Youth Protection Guidelines will be followed.)

This fun-filled, hands-on weekend training event is designed to provide Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, WEBELOS Leaders, Troop Committee members and other new scout leaders with the basic camp skills required for Tenderfoot through First Class ranks. Outdoor skills are critical to the success of the Scouting program, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills will provide leaders with the basic outdoor skills information needed to start a program right.

• You must attend both the Tuesday evening and the Fri/Sat weekend trainings to complete this course.
• Additional information on the weekend session will be provided at the Tuesday, March 26 training.
• Since this is a practical application of outdoor skills, the weekend portion of the course will be held rain or shine.
• You will need a completed copy of the BSA’s Annual Health and Medical Record form at check-in Friday night at Camp Karoondinha. Only parts A & B need to be filled out by you, no physical exam is required.

Completion of Youth Protection, Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specifics and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills courses are all required to be considered TRAINED by the BSA for the Scoutmaster/Assistant SM position. You must be fully trained for your registered position in Susquehanna Council.

PREP MEETING: March 26, 6-9 p.m. (Location: Farragut United Methodist Church, 61 PA-864, Montoursville, PA 17754)

TRAINING: April 12 - April 13 (Begins @ 6 p.m. Friday, estimated ending by 8 p.m. Saturday)

TRAINING LOCATION: Camp Karoondinha!  (Parking will be in the main lot, Trainees will hike into camp)

CHECK-IN: @ Maintenance Shed (Training begins PROMPTLY @ 6 p.m. Friday)

Questions/concerns? - contact course director Chuck Mertes at 570-971-1312 or email cmertes@troop172.com