Anawanna Trails District, Laurel Highlands Council

04/24/2026

Our April Edition of Tales from the Trails, the Anawanna Trails Newsletter, is out now! Included in this edition is an article about the recovery of Camp Anawanna following the March 13 windstorms, Eagle Scout spotlights, and other happenings within the Anawanna Trails District of Scouting America. https://mailchi.mp/scouting/tales-from-the-trails-13056852

03/21/2026

We are all set up and ready to race at Kids Fest at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum!

03/21/2026

🇺🇸 Calling all Cub Scout Packs & Scouts BSA Troops!! The VFW in Avella has 8 large bags of flags ready for a proper retirement ceremony and needs YOUR help!

Troops 1305B & G have already stepped up to take 2 bags — but there are still 6 bags left that need a home. This is a wonderful opportunity for Scouts to honor our flag, serve their community, and earn some meaningful experience along the way. Interested? Contact Iny Decker Marks for more information!

03/14/2026

One week until Kids Fest!
Visit the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum from 10 am to 4 pm next Saturday for a day of fun activities for the whole family.

Make sure to bring any children's books you would like to donate, and if you're interested in scouting, stop by our booth!

Observer-Reporter United Way of Washington & Greene Counties GG&C Bus Company Washington UPMC Washington Laurel Highlands Council, Scouting America

New location this year! KidsFest 2026 will be held on March 21 at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2026 Vendors Adagio HealthAllegheny Land TrustAmbulance and Chair EMSAnother You Face PaintingBig Brothers Big Sisters of Greater PittsburghBlueprintsBradford HouseCASA for KidsCh...

03/09/2026

Article in the Observer-Reporter about the District Pinewood Derby that took place on Saturday 2/28.

Thank you to the volunteers who helped make the event a success and congratulations to the scouts who competed!

https://www.observer-reporter.com/news/local-news/2026/mar/02/local-cub-scout-troops-partake-in-annual-pinewood-derby/
Laurel Highlands Council, Scouting America

The Church of the Covenant in Washington was abuzz Saturday morning as Cub Scout packs gathered to compete in the annual Pinewood Derby. The scouts of the Laurel Highlands Council’s Anawanna Trails District competed with their homemade derby cars, all required to weigh five ounces or less. “In t...

02/21/2026

Did you know that Laurel Highlands Council has camperships available to defray some of the cost of Summer Residence camp at Heritage? Details are as follows (apologies for the lengthy post!).

The purpose of a campership is to assist those Scouts with a financial need to attend a summer camping experience. Completion of this form DOES NOT automatically guarantee a campership.

Applications must be received by March 1. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Notification of camperships awarded will go to the Unit Leader and to the parents/guardians. All award amounts are based on early bird discounts. Awards will be credited directly to camper registrations and will show as "Pending" until the Scout's attendance at camp is verified.

All information must be completed. Camperships are not transferable to either another Scout or another year. A few things to keep in mind:

1. In order to receive any Campership awards, Scouts must have their names in the registration exactly the same as on their application.

2. Individual campership applications must be submitted for EACH SCOUT requesting assistance.

3. DO NOT combine family members on the same form.

4. DO NOT include adult camping costs or information.

Don't delay; apply today!

02/21/2026

Next saturday is race day!

The schedule for our annual District Pinewood Derby is below. There is still time to sign your Pack up! Registration closes at midnight tomorrow.

https://scoutingevent.com/527-ATPWD26

02/20/2026

‼️LAST CALL FOR REGISTRATIONS ‼️

One final reminder that registration for this year's Anawanna Trails District Pinewood Derby is End of Day Saturday February 21 (11:59 PM).

We have a few Packs we are still waiting to register. If registering, please remember to register s a PACK rather than individual Cubs.

We will see you bright and early on the 28th for Race Day!

Rev up your engines and join us for our annual Anawanna Trails Pinewood Derby this FEBRUARY! It's going to be a day full of fast cars, thrilling r

02/17/2026

Registration for the annual Merit Badge University at @ PennWest California hosted by Eagle Valley District, Laurel Highlands Council closes on February 28! Many classes still have openings, but are filling up fast!

As a reminder there are both Merit Badge classes AND adult training this year so there really is something for everyone!

Registration is set to close on February 28th for our 27th Merit Badge University. Still space available in both our Scout and Adult Education classes. www.eaglevalleymbu.org

02/14/2026

Spring into Scouting! It’s that time of year! Families are looking for new adventures, and we want to help you welcome them into your Troop. Join the 2026 National Scouts BSA Spring Recruitment Kickoff, where there will be proven strategies, creative ideas, and helpful resources shared to make your spring recruitment efforts a success. Register today!

What: 2026 Scouts BSA Spring Recruitment Webinar
When: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 8pm ET
Where: Zoom Webinar

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Let’s help more families than ever experience Scouting! Join us to Spring into Scouting!

Don’t Delay, Register Today!

https://scouting-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_szcBBJliT1y0q7GJMRdVVQ #/registration

Also, please let us know when your Spring recruitment event / Open House Date will be this Spring. This is an excellent opportunity to get those new kids involved in your Troop just in time for them to attend Summer Camp. And remember if they just recently join Scouting with your Troop in May, they can still get the Early Bird Fee! This is a Huge incentive so let’s take advantage of this excellent opportunity to grow your Troop!

If you have any questions or need some help/guidance please do not hesitate to contact our Membership Specialist, Chris Clark at Chris.clark "at" scouting.org.