Pioneer District, New Birth of Freedom Council

Pioneer District, New Birth of Freedom Council Pioneer District of the New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America proudly serve Scouts in parts of Cumberland and York Counties. B.

Pioneer district is part of the New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America located in South Central Pennsylvania. We support Scouting units in parts of Cumberland and York Counties including the following school districts: Camp Hill, Carlisle, Cumberland Valley, East Pennsboro, Mechanicsburg, Northern York County, and South Middleton School Districts. The name Pioneer was chosen for our d

istrict name not only due to the fact that the area served as a "window to the west" during our nation's expansion in the 1800's, but more importantly, due to the importance of the area in the railroad industry in the same era. The Pioneer was a steam locomotive, purchased and placed into operation, by the Cumberland Valley Railroad in 1851. It remained in service until 1890. Hauling both passenger and work trains throughout the area, including Carlisle, Dillsburg and Mechanicsburg, the Pioneer has quite a storied history. Confederate General J.E. Stuart caused serious damage to the locomotive in October 1862 as he burned the Chambersburg rail yards, but it was repaired and returned to service.

New Birth of Freedom Council thank Troop 442 for representing our Council at the Flag day ceremony in Camp Hill! Great ...
06/12/2026

New Birth of Freedom Council thank Troop 442 for representing our Council at the Flag day ceremony in Camp Hill! Great job Scouts!!

05/28/2026

Good afternoon, Scouters!

Due to some unforeseen circumstances, the 2026 Pioneer District Pinewood Derby has been moved to Enola Emmanuel United Methodist Church located at 22 Salt Road in Enola, PA.

The 8am check in time is the same.

Please inform your scouting families of this important change.

The Pioneer District Pinewood Derby page, newsletter and page will have this update as well.

if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Yours in Scouting,

Misael Franqui

Pioneer District Director

05/01/2026

We are honored to recognize Fred Gellert and Donna Gellert of Carlisle as Eagle Level Sponsors of the 17th Annual Cumberland County Breakfast.
Their generosity reflects a deep belief in the mission of Scouting America—helping young people build character, responsibility, and leadership that lasts a lifetime.
Support like theirs ensures that the values of Scouting continue to reach the next generation, creating a ripple effect throughout our community.
We are incredibly thankful for their continued support and commitment.

We’re proud to recognize West Shore Home as an Eagle Level Sponsor of the 17th Annual Cumberland County Breakfast.Their ...
05/01/2026

We’re proud to recognize West Shore Home as an Eagle Level Sponsor of the 17th Annual Cumberland County Breakfast.
Their commitment to our community goes far beyond business—it’s about investing in the next generation of leaders. Through their support of Scouting America, they are helping young people develop character, leadership, and the skills that will shape their future.
At a time when strong values and mentorship matter more than ever, partners like West Shore Home make a real and lasting impact.
We are grateful for their leadership and generosity.
👉 Learn more about their work here: https://westshorehome.com/⁠�

01/01/2026

Happy New Year on behalf of the Pioneer District Committee and Commissioners!

Scouting for Food and Shelter Drive! Thank you to all the Packs, Troops, Crews and Ships that made this possible!
11/08/2025

Scouting for Food and Shelter Drive!

Thank you to all the Packs, Troops, Crews and Ships that made this possible!

Troop/Crew 190 Court of Honor!
08/24/2025

Troop/Crew 190 Court of Honor!

Troop 296 Court of Honor!
06/09/2025

Troop 296 Court of Honor!

Dylan C. Eagle Court of Honor - Troop 333! Congratulations!
06/08/2025

Dylan C. Eagle Court of Honor - Troop 333! Congratulations!

2025 Cumberland County Friends of Scouting Breakfast is a wrap! Troop 1988 did an outstanding job. More than 80 attend...
05/15/2025

2025 Cumberland County Friends of Scouting Breakfast is a wrap! Troop 1988 did an outstanding job. More than 80 attendees gather to Honor John Anthony. Thanks again to our Presenting sponsors Onsong LLC and Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation for leading the way and to so many other sponsors!!

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1 Baden Powell Lane
Mechanicsburg, PA
17050

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