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Scouting America Garden State Council Welcome to the official page for the largest youth serving organization in South Jersey.

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The Council is committed to providing an outstanding Scouting experience to youth and adult volunteers throughout South Jersey. It is the Council’s goal to continue to be recognized as “The Premier Provider” of exceptional youth programs throughout South Jersey.

⏰ One More Week to Save on Uniforms!Time is running out — our 20% OFF full uniform offer ends on October 31!Buy a comple...
10/24/2026

⏰ One More Week to Save on Uniforms!

Time is running out — our 20% OFF full uniform offer ends on October 31!
Buy a complete Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, or Venturing uniform and save big.
Plus, get 10% off everything else in your order!

Stop by your local Scout Shop and gear up before this deal is gone for good!

Registration Now Open: Pine Hill Merit Badge CollegeJoin Pine Hill District on December 5 at Gateway Regional High Schoo...
10/23/2026

Registration Now Open: Pine Hill Merit Badge College

Join Pine Hill District on December 5 at Gateway Regional High School for the Winter Merit Badge College! Open to all Scouts, with 25 merit badges currently offered.

📅 December 5 | Check-in at 8 AM
💲 $25 per Scout | Adults attend free
📍 Gateway Regional High School, Woodbury Heights, NJ

Bring lunch and paper Blue Cards. Advance registration is required, and class sizes may be limited!

Click here for event details and registration: https://scoutingevent.com/690-meritbadgecollege #

Celebrating the Women Making a DifferenceThe Garden State Council is proud to recognize an outstanding group of women wh...
10/22/2026

Celebrating the Women Making a Difference

The Garden State Council is proud to recognize an outstanding group of women whose leadership, professional accomplishments, and dedication to their communities inspire others across South Jersey.

This year's honorees include:

Women of Achievement
Silvia Catalan-Culnan - Councilwoman, Mount Laurel Township
Mariel Giletto - Practice Lead, Business and M&A, Flaster Greenberg PC
Meredith Lavery Lorrilliere - Executive Vice President, Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey
Krista McConnell - Director of Cape May County Campus & Community Outreach, Atlantic Cape Community College; Commissioner, City of Wildwood
Kimberly Schalek Downes - Vice President, Business Development, Government and External Affairs, New Jersey American Water
Ann Wiser - Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer, Lockheed Martin

Young Woman Professional of the Year
Kimberly Schieber - Senior Business Development Executive, radius180

Woman Scouter of the Year
Ashley McCormick - Council Special Needs Committee, Crossroads District Special Needs Chair, District Member at Large, and Merit Badge Counselor

Join us on Monday, November 30, at Scotland Run Golf Club as we celebrate these remarkable women and their contributions to our communities! You can help make this celebration a success and support Scouting opportunities for youth across South Jersey by becoming an event sponsor, making an outright donation, or purchasing a program book advertisement.

Visit our website to learn more about the honorees, explore ways to show your support, and join us in celebrating their achievements!

https://gardenstatescouting.org/women-of-achievement/

Your Unit. Your Style. Your Scouting Pride.Looking for a way to represent your pack, troop, or Scouting adventures? Our ...
10/22/2026

Your Unit. Your Style. Your Scouting Pride.

Looking for a way to represent your pack, troop, or Scouting adventures? Our online store offers custom apparel to help you show your Garden State Council pride wherever you go.

Explore the store and find gear for your next Scouting adventure!

Start Shopping Today! https://scoutingamericagardenstate.mjcorpstore.net/list

Crossroads District Trivia Night – December 12!Get ready for a uniform-free night of food, fellowship, and friendly comp...
10/22/2026

Crossroads District Trivia Night – December 12!

Get ready for a uniform-free night of food, fellowship, and friendly competition! Join us at the Mantua Masonic Lodge for an evening of trivia, a basket raffle, and plenty of fun.

📅 Saturday, December 12 | 6:30-10 PM
📍 Mantua Masonic Lodge, 45 Mantua Blvd., Mantua, NJ
🎟️ Tickets: $30 per person

🏆 Gather your team, test your knowledge, and see who takes home trivia glory! This event is open to Scouters, friends, family, and non-Scouters. This is an adults-only event.

⏰ Register by November 29! https://scoutingevent.com/690-crossroadstrivia

Ready to Become a Den Chief?Scouts BSA and Venturers can build leadership skills, mentor younger Scouts, and make a last...
10/21/2026

Ready to Become a Den Chief?

Scouts BSA and Venturers can build leadership skills, mentor younger Scouts, and make a lasting impact through Den Chief Training!

Join us on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM at the Rowan Scout Training Center in Westampton.

Training is instructor-led, and the $15 registration fee includes a Den Chief Handbook. Space is limited to 12 participants, so register today!

🔗 Sign up here: https://scoutingevent.com/690-108555

Scouts gain more than outdoor skills and new experiences. They build the qualities that set them up for success: leaders...
10/20/2026

Scouts gain more than outdoor skills and new experiences. They build the qualities that set them up for success: leadership, confidence, teamwork, responsibility, and resilience.

These are the qualities that give Scouts an EDGE in the classroom, in their communities, and throughout life.

Want your child to grow these skills while making friends and having fun? Now is a great time to join Scouting!

Find a local unit and discover the EDGE that Scouting can give your child. beascout.org

One Week Away — Reserve Your Seat!Join us on October 27 at the Wildwoods Convention Center as we celebrate Assemblyman A...
10/20/2026

One Week Away — Reserve Your Seat!

Join us on October 27 at the Wildwoods Convention Center as we celebrate Assemblyman Antwan L. McClellan, Assemblyman Erik K. Simonsen, and Barbara Stafford Jones at the Cape May County Distinguished Citizens Award Reception.

Be part of an evening celebrating leadership, service, and community while supporting Scouting programs for young people throughout South Jersey.

Reserve your seat today: https://gardenstatescouting.org/cape-may-dca/

🏕️ Build Skills. Gain Confidence. Get Ready for Adventure!Ready to take the next step toward First Class? Join Osprey Di...
10/20/2026

🏕️ Build Skills. Gain Confidence. Get Ready for Adventure!

Ready to take the next step toward First Class? Join Osprey District for the 2026 Scout Skills Weekend, October 23-25 at Roosevelt Scout Reservation!

Scouts BSA troops from across Garden State Council are invited to a weekend of hands-on learning, skill-building, and advancement preparation. This is all about learning and growing, with no competition or rankings!

🌲 Bring your whole troop! Camping is optional, and Saturday-only participation is welcome.

🔗 Register today: https://scoutingevent.com/690-scoutskills

Camp Card Fall Campaign Is Underway!Help your Scouts raise money for campouts, activities, uniforms, registration, and m...
10/15/2026

Camp Card Fall Campaign Is Underway!

Help your Scouts raise money for campouts, activities, uniforms, registration, and more with Camp Cards!

Units can purchase cards for $2 each and sell them to family, friends, and community members at any price they choose. Supporters get a chance to save while Scouts build funds for their next adventure.

The campaign runs through October 31, so there’s still time to get involved!

Contact your District Executive to learn more.

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