by Morgan McCallister | Jun 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you love hiking and camping in the great outdoors, wilderness survival and first aid training are among the most useful skills you can learn. They can mean the difference between a safe trek and a dangerous one, and they can save your own life and the lives of...
by Morgan McCallister | May 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Independence Day is arguably the most beloved American holiday of the year, and when you’re a member of Scouts BSA, you’ll never miss out on the best 4th of July celebrations. Every Scout troop and council can make their own plans for America’s birthday, but many will...
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 Morgan McCallister | Apr 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Going camping is a fun and formative all-American pastime, and knowing how to pack for a successful trip is a skill all children can benefit from developing. Your child can learn everything they need to know about camping and gain countless other skills (and friends!)...
by Morgan McCallister | Apr 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
When the once-forbidding winter weather has softened and plant life begins re-emerging for the year, restless lovers of the outdoors might understandably find themselves daydreaming about their next backpacking adventure. If you’re one of them, and it’s a passion that...
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...
