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If your family lives in Southwestern Pennsylvania and portions of the Potomac region in Maryland and West Virginia, and your child isn’t already involved with the Scouts BSA, enrolling them as a Cub or Scout with the Laurel Highlands Council may well be the best...

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...

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...

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...

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!)...

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...

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...

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...

As an organization, the Scouting America (BSA) has had a long history of teaching young Americans the values of service, preparedness, resourcefulness, and other aspects of leading an ethical life. But have you ever wondered how the history of Scouting America began,...

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...