Scouting America Garden State Council, Pine Hill District

12/18/2024

11/24/2024

The Distinguished Conservation Service Award program has unveiled new medals available now for both youth and adult recipients.

10/04/2024

Range Activity SAFEty Training is now available online. All Scouts BSA troops, Venturing crews, and Sea Scout ships who provide unit-level sponsored/planned range and target activities must have at least one registered unit leader 21+ years of age take the Range Activity SAFEty online training available on my.scouting.org. This individual must be present at the range during the range and target activity(s). Participating in this training will help ensure a unit understands Scouting America’s range and target activities policies.

This training is not required for district/council-led range and target activities and is not a replacement for certified instructors who must be present to operate ranges per the Guide to Safe Scouting & National Range and Target Activities Manual.

--New training required for all SBSA troops who provide unit-level range and target activities (at least 1 leader trained over 21 yo who is present)

--This training is renewed every 2 years similar to Hazardous Weather and other trainings.

--No in-person training is available. This is online/mobile-only training.

--This does not replace the required certified instructors per GTSS & National Range and Target Activities Manual.

To access the updated training, log onto my.Scouting.org and search the catalog in the BSA Learn Center for “Range Activity SAFEty.” For additional information regarding Scouting’s Range and Target Activities, please refer to the Guide to Safe Scouting and the National Range and Target Activities Manual.

More info on programs your troop can run with the proper trained leadership.
https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/range-activities/scouts-bsa-shooting-sports/

Range & Target Activities FAQ:
https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/range-activities/range-activities-faq/

2024 Range & Target Activities Manual
https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/430-938-24-Range-and-Target-Activities-Manual_8.30.pdf

05/20/2024

05/02/2024

04/25/2024

Just a reminder on some of our districts future events coming up!

Our district dinner on May 8th will honor our DAM awardees, Dave Wark and Ed Siecienski! Registration closes May 1st to attend.

Don’t hesitate to come on out to our district committee open house on April 29th at 7PM to understand how we as a district support the BSA Scout mission. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

02/10/2024

Join us at Venturing Crew 690, where the Supreme Fun Maker (Program Director) of the Garden State Council has crafted a program specifically designed for young adults aged 14-20 who crave to bring excitement and adventure all year round to the Scouting community. We will support camping, Council and Districts activities at the same time creating new program!
Contact me if interested!

01/17/2024

Join the Pinewood Derby Committee to help make the Pine Hill District March 2 race the best ever! The meeting will be on Zoom, Contact your District Executive Preston Irving to get the link!

12/06/2023

Roundtable will be next Wednesday 12/13 at 7pm.

We will be doing a Recharter Help night.

If you need help with Recharter , a charter review, or would like to drop off completed charters please join us. Bring your laptop if you can.