Scouting America, Jersey Shore Council

10/19/2026

Please note our altered schedule the rest of this year

OCTOBER
Tuesday, October 20: 9am–1pm
Wednesday, October 21: 9am–4pm
Thursday, October 22: 9am–1pm
Friday, October 23: 9am–1pm
Monday, October 26: 9am–4pm
Tuesday, October 27: 9am–4pm
Wednesday, October 28: 10am–4pm — LATER OPENING
Thursday, October 29: 9am–4pm
Friday, October 30: 9am–1pm

NOVEMBER
Monday, November 2: 9am–4pm
Tuesday, November 3: 9am–4pm
Wednesday, November 4: CLOSED
Thursday, November 5: CLOSED
Friday, November 6: CLOSED
Monday, November 9: 9am–1pm
Tuesday, November 10: 9am–1pm
Wednesday, November 11: CLOSED
Thursday, November 12: 9am–4pm
Friday, November 13: 9am–4pm
Monday, November 16: 9am–4pm
Tuesday, November 17: 9am–4pm
Wednesday, November 18: 9am–4pm
Thursday, November 19: 9am–4pm
Friday, November 20: 9am–4pm
Monday, November 23: 9am–4pm
Tuesday, November 24: 9am–4pm
Wednesday, November 25: CLOSED
Thursday, November 26: CLOSED
Friday, November 27: CLOSED
Monday, November 30: 9am–4pm

DECEMBER
Tuesday, December 1: 9am–4pm
Wednesday, December 2: CLOSED
Thursday, December 3: 9am–1pm
Friday, December 4: 9am–1pm
Monday, December 7: 9am–1pm
Tuesday, December 8: 9am–4pm
Wednesday, December 9: 9am–4pm
Thursday, December 10: 9am–4pm
Friday, December 11: 9am–4pm
Monday, December 14: 9am–4pm
Tuesday, December 15: 9am–4pm
Wednesday, December 16: 9am–4pm
Thursday, December 17: 9am–4pm
Friday, December 18: 9am–4pm
Monday, December 21: 9am–1pm
Tuesday, December 22: 9am–1pm
Wednesday, December 23: CLOSED
Thursday, December 24: CLOSED
Friday, December 25: CLOSED
Monday, December 28: 9am–4pm
Tuesday, December 29: 9am–4pm
Wednesday, December 30: 9am–4pm
Thursday, December 31: 9am–1pm

10/19/2026

🎢 THANK YOU FOR AN INCREDIBLE 32ND ANNUAL SIX FLAGS CAMPOREE! ⚜️

What an incredible weekend at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey!

This year, we had the privilege of welcoming over 1,100 Scouts and Scouters from FIVE different states for a weekend filled with adventure, fellowship, excitement, and memories that will last a lifetime!

An event of this size doesn’t happen without an incredible team working behind the scenes, and we want to recognize the people and organizations who helped make it possible.

👏 A HUGE thank you to:

* The Six Flags Great Adventure Group Sales Team and Park Staff
* Ocean County Department of Engineering
* Ocean County Department of Roadworks
* Jackson Township Police Explorers
* Jackson Township Department of Public Works
* Our very own Jim McGuire, Bryan Martin,Scott Ireland and Melissa Williams from Troop 6/600

From months of planning and preparation to the countless hours spent working throughout the weekend, your dedication, flexibility, and willingness to go above and beyond made this event a success!

And, of course, THANK YOU to the Scouts, volunteer leaders, and families who traveled from near and far to join us. Your enthusiasm and Scouting spirit are what make this tradition so special, year after year.

32 years of Scouting adventures at Six Flags, and we’re nowhere near finished!

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for the 33rd Annual Six Flags Camporee in 2027!

Until next year, thank you for another unforgettable adventure! ⚜️🎢

10/07/2026

The Jersey Shore Council office and scout shop will be closed on:

🔹 Friday, October 9 — Staff will be supporting our Sporting Clays Tournament.
🔹 Monday, October 12 — In observance of the holiday.

We will reopen on Tuesday, October 13.

Thank you for your understanding, and thank you to everyone supporting our Sporting Clays Tournament!

09/18/2026

Congratulations to Ann Marie Baker on receiving the Good Turn Award at the 30th Annual Garden Party last night

09/18/2026

Please note that the Scout Store and Council Office will have adjusted hours on Monday, September 21. We will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

09/12/2026

“Mom, get the keys. I’m 100% sure there was at least one first responder who showed up that day who was tired.”

That was Jackson’s response when his mom offered to let him skip this year’s September 11th memorial because he was exhausted from adjusting to middle school.

He put on his Scout uniform and went.

Jackson started attending the memorial as a Wolf Scout in Pack 39, Brick. Each year, he stops at the Weeping Angel for a moment of silence and visits Mr. Green, who lost a family member on September 11th.

Years ago, Mr. Green thanked Jackson for remembering.

Jackson, then only in fourth grade, replied:

“I know I’m young and wasn’t there, but I won’t let people forget.”

This year, Jackson brought fellow Scout Austin with him to hear Mr. Green’s story.

This is what we mean when we say Scouting builds character.

The camping, badges, adventures, and skills are important—but they’re tools for something bigger.

We’re helping young people become adults who understand service, citizenship, empathy, duty, and commitment.

Scouting doesn’t just give kids something to do.

It helps shape who they become.

That’s why we Scout. 🇺🇸

Want Scouting to be part of your child’s story?

Visit www.beascout.org , enter your ZIP code, find a local Cub Scout Pack or Scouts BSA Troop, and get connected with a program near you.

Find your Scout unit. Start their adventure. Build character for life.

Story shared by Scout parent Kate and adapted with permission.

08/21/2026

Today marks a new milestone in the history of the Jersey Shore and Monmouth Scouting America Councils.
Last evening, both councils held meetings of all voting members and both unanimously approved their merger.

Monmouth and Jersey Shore Councils look forward to combining to provide a quality program, camping opportunities at three diverse camps, membership growth, and retention in a safe environment for the youth that we serve.

Our sincere thanks to the voting members of both Councils, all the volunteers and the staff for your support and vision as we move forward in service to Scouts in Atlantic, Ocean, Monmouth, and parts of Middlesex, Cape May, and Burlington counties.

JP Bartolomeo - Monmouth Council President
Richard Gilchrest – Jersey Shore Council President
Duane Hunt – Jersey Shore Council Commissioner
Robert Kee – Monmouth Council Commissioner
Bray Barnes – Monmouth Council Interim CEO
Matt Adams – Jersey Shore Council Acting Scout Executive

08/20/2026

Office Hours Update

Please note that the Jersey Shore Council office will have adjusted hours this Thursday and Friday:

🕘 Thursday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🕙 Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

We will return to our regular office hours on Monday. Thank you, and we hope everyone has a great weekend!

08/15/2026

Every Scouting parent is thrilled when their child completes their Board of Review and attains the Eagle Rank, but how about when three brothers do it on the same evening. Let me introduce you to Toms River, NJ, Troop 20's newest Eagle Scouts (l-r) Andrew, Christopher and Matthew Genthe. Scouting America Northern Lights District, Jersey Shore Council, BSA

08/13/2026

Dear Scouting Families, Volunteers, and Supporters,

We’re excited to share a simple way to support our Council, strengthen Scouting, and earn rewards by helping others learn about solar energy.

Through our Trinity Solar partnership, Jersey Shore Council and Units receive funding when qualified referrals lead to a consultation or installation—and through 12/31, you can earn referral rewards, too.
How It Works
Know someone with high electric bills or interest in solar? Refer them through our Council’s Trinity Solar program.

What's in It for You?
• Earn $1,000 for your first completed installation referral
• Earn $3,000 for each completed referral after that
• No limit to how many homeowners you can refer
• No need to be a homeowner or interested in solar yourself

How Every Qualified Referral Helps Our Council and Supports Local Scouting
Units earn $100 per completed home evaluation, and each installation brings $1,000 to the Council, which is split 50/50 with the referring unit. This is in addition to your referral rewards.

To date, Trinity Solar has contributed $89,100 to our Council. Together, we can grow that impact, while helping our friends and family find a way to save on their utility costs and have a positive impact on our environment.

Ready to Refer Someone?
https://trinity-solar.com/organization/jersey-shore-council/
• Use our Council referral link above and include your name and contact information in the notes section.
• Enter Troop/Unit/Pack number, if applicable
Thank you for supporting Scouting and spreading the word. Every referral can make a difference.

Trinity Solar will contribute $100 to your local unit with every qualified appointment that is created through this program. Raise $500 for your local unit and $500 for Jersey Shore Council Boy Scouts of AMERICA any time you or a fellow member goes solar with Trinity Solar. Refer a Friend to earn $2...