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Official page for the Aviation Trails Scouting District in Western Pennsylvania.

10/29/2026

Scouts BSA has released the October 2026 edition of the Eagle Scout leadership service project workbook. The new workbook is shorter and easier to use. It focuses on what a Scout needs to do to complete an Eagle Scout leadership service project.

Download the new workbook at https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/eagle-scout-workbook/

10/28/2026

The Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award is presented to those that improve students’ lives by proactively modeling and teaching Scouting values. The award may be presented to teachers, educational support staff, and school administrators who stand out from their professional peers in instilling Scouting Values for students. This Award is intended to recognize non-scouting educators, who are nominated through local units.

A unit may nominate one individual per year on each school campus.

Dr. Fretwell, the 2nd Chief Scout Executive, was born and educated in Lewis County Missouri, was a graduate of LaGrange College and Professor of Education at Columbia University. Dr. Fretwell championed Scouting programs as extracurricular learning activities that promote positive values and community service.

The award will be presented at our annual Community Service Awards Brunch on February 15th, 2027.

Applications are due by October 31, 2026. If you have any questions or would like a copy of the application, contact Ken Smith at [email protected].

10/28/2026

CLASSES ARE FILLING UP, SO REGISTER TODAY!
https://scoutingevent.com/527-2026AVDMBU

Aviation Trails District Merit Badge University
Penn State Beaver Campus (General Classroom Building)
December 5, 2026 - 7:00am to 6:00pm
$15 per Scout for the day

Merit Badges - Note that some are already FULL
*- Eagle required

American Heritage
Animation - FULL
Archaeology (available all day in lobby)
Artificial Intelligence - FULL
Aviation (this is an all-day class AND includes a field trip to the USAF 911th Air Wing at the Pittsburgh Airport) - FULL
*Citizenship in the Community - FULL
*Citizenship in the Nation
Collections
*Cooking
Cybersecurity
Digital Technology
Disabilities Awareness
*Emergency Preparedness
*Family Life - FULL
*First Aid (this is an all-day class)
Gardening (available all day in lobby)
Heath Care Professions
Insect Study (available all day in lobby)
Mining in Society
Music
Oceanography (available all day in lobby)
*Personal Management - FULL
Reading
Salesmanship
Scouting Heritage
*Sustainability - FULL
Theater

Don't forget!! Halloween bookmarks and our official B.A.R.F. cards are now available. Contact Ken Smith (kenneth.smith...

10/27/2026

Don't forget!! Halloween bookmarks and our official B.A.R.F. cards are now available. Contact Ken Smith ([email protected]) to get yours today!

10/25/2026

MISSION MILESTONE!! Just over 100 Scouts and their friends came out to Camp Baker today for our Mission 10 Target Day. They spent the day taking part in all kinds of target in field sports events, including BB, archery, slingshot, stomp rockets, disc golf, and more!

Many of those Scouts came out for free or at half price after their Cub Scout Pack met all or most of the mission parameters. Congratulations to those packs, and we hope to see even more next year!

10/22/2026

⚜️ SCOUTS BSA TEST LAB — HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SCOUTING!

🏅 Want to be among the first Scouts to try out potential new merit badges?

The Scouts BSA Test Lab gives Scouts the opportunity to explore, test, and provide feedback on potential new merit badges before they become official!

🔬 Here's how it works:

✅ Explore potential new merit badges.

✅ Work with a registered adult to complete the requirements.

✅ Share your feedback by completing a survey.

✅ Receive a certificate for your participation!

🌟 Your feedback can help shape future merit badges and create exciting new opportunities for Scouts across the country!

🔗 Learn more and explore the Test Lab:
https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/test-lab/

⚜️ Be part of the future of Scouting!

10/21/2026

All set up and ready for all the little ghosts and goblins at the Moon Township Spooktacular!

10/16/2026

Are you prepared?

The transition from an Arrow of Light Scout den to a Scouting America troop is an important stage in the Scouting journey. New adventures, new friends, and new challenges await.

Explore the Arrow of Light to troop transition using the QR code in the graphic or find the link in the comments.

10/15/2026

📰 The October edition of the Aviation Trails District E-News is out now! Scan the QR code in the image to check it out!

Trying to follow the QR directly from your cell phone? To scan a QR code that is already saved as a photo or screenshot on your phone, use the following methods based on your device type.

For iPhone Users:

You can read the QR code directly from your Photos app using the built-in Live Text feature.

1. Open the Photos app and select the screenshot or photo of the QR code.
2. Tap the Live Text icon (a small square with three lines of text) in the bottom-right corner of the image.
3. Tap or long-press directly on the QR code within the photo.
4. Select Open in Safari or the corresponding action from the pop-up menu.

For Android Users (Samsung, Pixel, etc.):

You can use Google Lens or Circle to Search to read the image immediately.

• Method 1: Google Photos / Google Lens
1. Open the Google Photos app and select the QR code image.
2. Tap the Lens button at the bottom of the screen.
3. Google Lens will automatically read the code and display the link directly over the image. Tap it to open.

• Method 2: Circle to Search (Supported Devices)
1. Open the image or website displaying the QR code on your screen.
2. Press and hold the Home button or the navigation bar at the bottom of your screen until the overlay appears.
3. Tap or circle the QR code to extract and open the link.

Would you like to receive the E-News directly to your inbox? Open the E-News, scroll down to the "E-News Subscriptions" section, and sign-up! It's that easy!

Be sure to share with your units and families!

Address

567 Pittsburgh Road
Rochester, PA
15074

Website

https://lhcscouting.org/districts/

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