09/26/2026
Scouting is about more than earning badges, learning skills, or wearing a uniform. It is about building character, developing leaders, serving others, and becoming the kind of person others can count on.
A great example of that spirit was on display recently as Troop 288 alum and Eagle Scout Jason Strauss coordinated with his friends and colleagues to host an awesome "Heroes Night” for Cub Scout Pack 456!
Thank you, Jason, for giving back to Scouting and creating an experience the Cubs will remember. They had a fabulous time—and, more importantly, they got to see firsthand what it means to live the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
That is the Scouting value we see throughout Hunterdon County**. Scouts are learning to lead, to serve, to take responsibility, to work as a team, and to put the needs of others ahead of themselves. Those lessons don't end when a Scout ages out of the program. They become part of who they are—as students, employees, community members, parents, and leaders.
From Cub Scouts taking their first steps on the trail to Scouts BSA members pursuing the rank of Eagle, Scouting builds character and leadership one experience at a time.** And Hunterdon County is stronger because of the young people who make that journey.
Jason's story is a wonderful reminder that "once a Scout, always a Scout." The lessons learned in Scouting create a responsibility to give back, mentor the next generation, and help others find their own path.
🦅 Now it's your turn.
If you're a young person looking for adventure, leadership, friendship, service, and the opportunity to become something more—be a Scout.
And if you're a parent, give your child the opportunity to discover what Scouting can do for them.
The trail is waiting. Take the first step.
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