January 7, 2025 Are you a Scout looking to experience one of Scouting America’s High Adventure Bases? Check out this scholarship fund, which has been created through a generous gift from John and Isabell Lescure via the Flynn Family Foundation. This is a merit-based scholarship based on the applicant living the Scout Oath and Law. […]
Category: Council News
Call for Nominations for the Silver Beaver Award
September 17, 2024 Do you know an extraordinary Scouter? The Silver Beaver Award is for Scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within the Pine Tree Council. Nominations for the Silver Beaver Award are due no later than November 15, 2024. The Silver Beaver Awards will be presented at the Annual Council Recognition […]
Youth Protection Updates 9.1.2024
These updates are effective 9/1/2024 Accommodations The older youth Scouting America programs (Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouting, and Exploring) encourage leadership development, growth, and independence by recommending that youth share accommodations with other youth (must be the same gender per Barriers to Abuse). However, we also recognize that exceptional circumstances may warrant a parent or legal guardian sharing […]
Where to go Camping: Kennebago Scout Camp
July 11, 2024 A Wilderness Experience in Maine’s Rangeley Area If your scout troop focuses on training and practicing scouting skills in an off-grid environment, welcome to the Kennebago Scout Camp. This wilderness camp was generously established by the Stephen Phillips Preserve and is dedicated to enhancing the outdoors activities taught by the Scouting program. […]
Scout Executive Announcement
June 27, 2024 Please join us in congratulating Matt Klutzaritz on his promotion to Scout Executive of Pennsylvania Dutch Council. Fortunately, Matt will be with us through the end of July, giving us a little extra time to put a plan together to make sure our council can carry on with business as usual in […]
Welcome New Council Staff
June 14, 2024 We have two new members joining our team. Zac Clark is stepping into the role as Camp Hinds Ranger, bringing with him a wealth of experience from upstate New York near Cooperstown. Often referred to as a “Zack of all Trades,” Zac is passionate about fishing and hunting. This marks his second […]
2024 Distinguished Citizens Dinner
June 3, 2024 Scouts Honor Shawn Gorman and L.L.Bean at 45th Annual Distinguished Citizens Dinner at Holiday Inn by the Bay On a pleasant spring day on May 16th in Portland, Maine, more than 200 business leaders and Scouts gathered at the Holiday Inn by the Bay for the 45th Annual Distinguished Citizens Dinner. The […]
Update on Mandatory Leader Training
June 1, 2024 Continuing with the goal of ensuring all Scouts have a trained leader, the Council Training Committee has announced the next training requirement for 2025. Before the 2025 recharter is submitted, all assistant Scoutmasters must be fully trained. This is in addition to the current mandates of required training for Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Venturing […]
Boy Scouts of America to become Scouting America
May 17, 2024 The Boy Scouts of America announced that it will rebrand to Scouting America, reflecting the organization’s ongoing commitment to welcome every youth and family in America to experience the benefits of Scouting. The change will go into effect on February 8, 2025, the organization’s 115th anniversary. Read the Aaron on Scouting article […]
Camp Hinds Centennial Capital Campaign
April 1, 2024 Want to leave your mark at Camp Hinds? Donate a brick to pave a walkway into the Dining Hall! Commemorate your Scouting memories as a part of Camp Hinds 100th anniversary! 100% of proceeds will be invested back into Camp Hinds facilities. Click here for more information and to order your brick
