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CubCast - January 2013

January 2013 - Working With Core Values/Monthly Themes and Your District Roundtable

As a den leader or pack committee member, are you confused by many different monthly Core Values and themes? Look for help at your roundtable, but what’s a roundtable? Well, be confused no more as Assistant Council Commissioner Cheri Pepka of the Chief Seattle Council explains implementing the Core Values and monthly themes fun and the joys of participating in roundtable.

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ScoutCast - January 2013

January 2013 - How to Handle Bullying in the Troop

Welcome to the new ScoutCast for Scout leaders and parents! This series of monthly podcasts is designed to bring you topics that you might not feel comfortable talking about at roundtable meetings (but should). Perhaps these episodes will give you talking points for your meeting.

So please join hosts J.D. Owen, editor-in-chief of Boys’ Life and Scouting magazines; Paula Murphey, senior editor of Boys’ Life; and our very special guest for this first Scoutcast, New York Times best-selling author of 26 books, including The Wonder of Boys and Leadership and the Sexes, Michael Gurian as they discuss the best ways to handle bullying in your troop.

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Northeastern Pennsylvania Council
Boy Scouts of America

2013 Summer Camp Fees

Goose Pond Scout Reservation

	Paid in Full by May 15th	Paid after May 15th
Scouts	$290.00	$310.00
Extra Adults	$95.00	$95.00

Goose Pond Venturer Camp

	Paid in Full by July 14th	Paid after July 14th
Venturing Youth	$300.00	$330.00
Venturing Adults	$80.00	$80.00

Camp Acahela

	Paid in Full by May 15th	Paid after May 15th
6-Day Youth	$290.00	$310.00
6-Day Adult	$95.00	$95.00
6-Day Den Chief	$95.00	$95.00

3-Day Youth	$190.00	$210.00
3-Day Adult	$75.00	$75.00
3-Day Den Chief	$75.00	$75.00

Cub Scout Day Camp

	Paid in Full by May 15th	Paid after May 15th
Cubs	$90.00	$105.00
Pixies	$5/Day	$6/Day

Parent & Pal Family Camp

	Paid in Full more than 1 week in advance.	Paid less than 1 week in advance of the weekend (by the Friday before)
Scouts	$45.00	$55.00
Extra Adults	$45.00	$55.00

Camping Opportunities in
Northeastern Pennsylvania

Boy Scout Camp at
Goose Pond Scout Reservation

A proud tradition of adventure and excitement in the outdoors has been Goose Pond's from the first campers in 1920 to the Scouts who walked through the gates just last year.

At Goose Pond, you will find something for everyone, from the newest Tenderfoot to the most intense Eagle. From Pathways to merit badges to the C.O.P.E. course and Voyager program for the elite outdoors-men, there's an exciting adventure ready for you.

For more information CLICK HERE.

Cub Scout Resident Camp at
Camp Acahela

Get ready to go a on a Jungle Safari at Camp Acahela this summer!

There are two exciting Cub Scout overnight camping opportunities to choose from this summer running each week in July.

For more information CLICK HERE!

Cub Scout Day Camps

Get ready for a week of outdoor fun being held three different weeks at three different locations - with one near you.

Day Camp is a daytime outdoor experience conducted of five days. Cub Scouts will be challenged by lots of activities that may include: nature, hiking, sports fishing, games, archery, and much more!

For more information CLICK HERE!

Cub Scout Parent and Pal
Family Weekend Camps

Parent and Pal Weekend is designed for spending one-on-one quality time with your son. It is the perfect 24-hour program for new or experienced campers.

For more information CLICK HERE!

Year Round Camping Opportunities

Goose Pond Scout Reservation and Camp Acahela offer year round camping opportunities.

Special programs offered at the camps including Project C.O.P.E. at Goose Pond and rock climbing at Camp Acahela

For more information including open site and cabin information visit our weekend camping section.

To make your weekend camping reservation, contact the Scout Service and Training Center at 570-207-1227 with your completed weekend camping application.

Venturing Camp Opportunities

Goose Pond Scout Reservation and Camp Acahela offer Venturing Camp opportunities.

It is with great pleasure that the Northeastern Pennsylvania Council, BSA presents you with the 2012 Goose Pond Scout Reservation Venturing Camp (GPSR-VC) Leaders Guide. This is the Third annual Venturing Week at GPSR, a Nationally Accredited Venturing Camp. The Northeastern Pennsylvania Council is dedicating a week of summer camp for those of us that wear "green."

Sign-ups for this program are made by contacting John Sepcoski @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email.

Youth can attend this Venture Camp as provisional's. The staff at GPSR and additional Venture Crew leaders will be on staff that week. Both male and female leadership have been secured. So even if you as a leader are not available to attend, the youth still can.

Financial Assistance Request

United Way of Lackawanna & Wayne Counties
United Way of Wyoming Valley
& Northeastern Pennsylvania Council, BSA

The United Way of Lackawanna & Wayne Counties, the Susquehanna County United Way and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Council have collaborated to help serve low income youth and their families from Lackawanna, Wayne and Susquehanna Counties. These Scouts are faced with a special financial challenge.

The Scoutmaster, Cubmaster or Venturing Crew Advisor of the packs, troops and crews based in these counties are in the best position to have knowledge of Scouts and families in the Unit who are most in need of assistance. By working through the Scoutmaster, Cubmaster or Crew Advisor, this will help identify any needs more accurately and readily. This practice is not meant however to exclude parents or other leaders from directly applying for financial assistance, as long as requirements are met.

These United Ways have targeted specific needs-based funds to be utilized in Lackawanna, Wayne, and Susquehanna Counties to serve youth and families in need. These funds may be requested to supplement a variety of Scouting related purposes which may include, but are not limited to: registration fees, uniforms, insignia, badges, handbooks, activities, special trips, educational programs, and other related Scouting expenses. The NEPA Council will subsidize 70% of these expenses, and the Scout’s family or Unit will need to cover 30% of these costs. Should your son need a Campership to attend an NEPA council operated summer camp, requests are to be made separately using a Campership Request Form. This form is available at the Scout Service and Training Center or can be found on the council website at www.nepabsa.org. Campership requests are due by May 1 and will typically cover up to 50% of the fees.

United Way funds are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Requests for needs-based assistance will be honored only when the Scout and his parent fill out either the form on the back of this sheet and/or the Campership Request Form (which can be requested separately). In both cases, documentation of public assistance must be attached. If the United Way funding is exhausted for that particular year, the Council will continue to honor needs-based requests as funds are made available.

Submit completed applications (DOWNLOAD) directly to the Scout Office at: 1 Bob Mellow Drive, Moosic, PA 18507 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Summer Camp in
Northeastern Pennsylvania

Goose Pond Scout Reservation

Camp Leaders Kickoff Meeting – March 21, 2011

Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
300 Meadow Ave., Scranton, PA

This kickoff meeting & celebration is designed for all leaders attending Goose Pond this season. We especially invite your troop Senior Patrol Leader to attend with you.

You must RSVP … the number that will be attending by 3/18 to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This or 570-207-1227 x234.

CLICK HERE for more information on Summer Resident Camp at Goose Pond Scout Reservation.

Cub Scout Outdoor Camping Programs
3 to Choose from!

Camp Acahela Resident Summer Camp Program

3 Day Adventure Camp runs Sunday through Tuesday, ideal for Wolves and Bears or 6 (that's right, SIX) Day Resident Camp runs Sunday through Friday, ideal for Bears and Webelos.

2011 Cub Scout Resident Camp Flyer