by Lyndsay Seibel | Apr 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Camp Potomac Unveils Resident Camp Plans for the Summer of 2024 Oldtown, MD—On April 12, the Scouting America, Laurel Highlands Council and the leadership of the Potomac District announced plans to reintroduce resident camp to Camp Potomac, located in Oldtown. The...
by Lyndsay Seibel | Apr 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
The first Earth Day was announced in 1970 in response to increasing air pollution caused by leaded gasoline and unregulated industrial practices in the US. It garnered bipartisan support and led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as well as...
by Lyndsay Seibel | Mar 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Scouting Every Day in Some Way Scouting 365 Breakfast Pittsburgh, PA: Scouting America, Laurel Highlands Council recently announced a brand-new event to share the impact of Scouting on today’s youth: Scouting 365 Breakfast. The breakfast will host a variety of Scouts...
by Lyndsay Seibel | Feb 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
From the time they are old enough to grasp a toy gun that ejects water, foam darts, discs, or ping pong balls, children take noisy and unbridled delight in shooting things. Many parents are understandably cautious about allowing their children to play with projectile...
by Lyndsay Seibel | Feb 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you’re considering enrolling your child in the Scouting America, or if you’re a parent or guardian who is new to Scouting programs, you may feel a little overwhelmed by the thought of preparing your child for their first camping trip. Because camping forms such a...