Support Scouting

Your generosity is an investment in "HONOR" Scouting is something that works its way deep into the minds and hearts of the young men and women it touches. Ask any old salt who claims to have been a Scout to repeat the Scout Oath and, despite the fact that he has probably forgotten much, he will recite "On my honor..." without hesitation. Isn't a program that can have that much impact on a life worth your support? Even if you can't be an active leader, your financial support can insure that the good work Scouting does continues here in Northeastern Pennsylvania with a number of programs tailored to match your ability to give.

Friends of Scouting

Northeastern Pennsylvania Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing strong character, good citizenship, and promoting physical fitness in the youth of this region. Your financial gift of any size ensures that Scouting's 90 year tradition of serving youth will continue here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. We depend on families, leadership, and community organizations that benefit from Scouting to help out with direct contributions.

Endowment Fund

To insure the future of our council and our ability to continue serving the youth of our area, our council has created a special Endowment Fund. The money in the Endowment Fund is carefully invested by a corporate trustee, under guidelines given to it by the Council Executive Board. The purpose of an endowment fund is to never spend the principal of the fund. Instead, interest earned by the fund each year is transferred into the operating fund to help finance the council's programs.

The endowment fund needs to grow each year. The National Boy Scout Council believes that ultimately 25% of a council's operating budget will need to come from this kind of income. Everyone can help build our endowment fund in any of the following ways.

• The Tribute Fund - A wonderful way to recognize or memorialize others, while helping insure youth are touched by Scouting's values.
• James E. West Fellowship - The James E. West Fellowship Award is bestowed on all individuals who donate at least $1,000 to the Endowment Fund.
• Scouting Heritage Society - The Heritage Society recognizes individuals who leave a contribution in their will, make an outright donation, or some other investment vehicle to benefit the Northeastern Pennsylvania Council Endowment Fund.
• The 1910 Society - To qualify for this prestigious recognition, an individual, company, or organization must donate $25,000 or more to the Council Endowment Fund.
• The Founders Circle - In order to qualify for the Founders Circle an individual must make a minimum contribution of $100,000 to the local council endowment fund of the donor's choice.
• Estate Planning - The Boy Scouts of America conducts estate planning seminars through out the United States. We have included an on-line version of this seminar here at our website. This presentation is for information only. Please do not do anything before speaking to a qualified estate planner.

Camping in Northeastern Pennsylvania Council

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 e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 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

2011 Roving Day Camps - 3 To Choose From

This Year's Theme: Jurassic Pack

2011 Day Camp Reservation Form

2011 Parent & Pal Weekends - 4 To Choose From

• June 11-12 at Goose Pond
• June 18-19 at Goose Pond
• July 9-10 at Acahela
• Aug 13-14 at Acahela

Parent & Pal Weekends - An action-packed, 24 hour, overnight camping experience for a Cub Scout and his Parent/Partner.

2011 Parent and Pal Flyer

CLICK HERE for more information on all our Cub Scout Summer Camp Programs

Camp Index

Camping Opportunities in Northeastern Pennsylvania

Financial Assistance Request

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. .