Posts by Lyndsay Seibel
How Eagle Scout Projects Give Back to Their Communities
Key Takeaways Eagle Scout is Scouting’s highest rank, earned by fewer than 10% of Scouts. It requires completing years of rigorous requirements before a Scout turns 18. The Eagle Scout Service Project is the capstone requirement: Scouts must independently plan, organize, and lead a project benefiting a school, religious institution, or community organization. Eligible beneficiaries…
Read MoreGrand Opening of Leonard and Jane Schwab Center for Scouting
New Service Center at Camp Potomac OLDTOWN, Md. — September 19, 2026 — Scouting America, Laurel Highlands Council celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Leonard and Jane Schwab Center for Scouting at Camp Potomac on Saturday, September 19. The new center will serve Scouts, Scouters and families in the Potomac District and…
Read MoreThe Harry E. Mangle Memorial Dinner: A Night That Shapes Tomorrow’s Leaders
Key Takeaways The annual Harry E. Mangle Memorial Dinner returns Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. It’s a flagship fundraiser for the Laurel Highlands Council, supporting Scouts across the Penn’s Woods District serving the counties of Bedford, Cambria, Indiana, and Somerset. Funds raised help pay for camping,…
Read MoreHeritage Reservation Welcomes Troops for Inclusive Summer Camp Experience
Scouts from Maryland and West Virginia Experience Merit Badges, Outdoor Adventure, Fellowship, and the Spirit of Scouting [FARMINGTON, PA] — Heritage Reservation was proud to welcome Troop 89, a Special Needs Troop from Maryland, and Troop 1870, chartered out of the West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind in Romney, WV, for a week…
Read MoreSupport Adventure, Leadership, and Learning Through the Laurel Highlands Popcorn Fundraiser
Key Takeaways The annual Scouting America popcorn fundraiser helps Scouts pay for camp, activities, uniforms, supplies, and adventures. More than 70% of popcorn sales support local Scouting programs and youth opportunities. The Laurel Highlands Council’s Boy Scout fundraising popcorn program helps Scouts build confidence, communication skills, responsibility, and goal-setting habits. Supporters can buy popcorn from…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Wood Badge in Scouting America
Key Takeaways Wood Badge is Scouting America’s premier leadership training program for adult volunteers. The course is open to leaders from Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, Exploring, and other Scouting programs. Modern Wood Badge focuses on leadership, communication, teamwork, and project management rather than outdoor skills alone. Participants complete a personalized “ticket” consisting…
Read MoreCelebrating America250 With Scouting America: Service, Citizenship, and Community
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] As we approach the 250th birthday of America, communities across the country are gearing up for a once-in-a-generation Fourth of July celebration known as America250. This milestone is a chance to…
Read MoreFlags United Ceremony at Flag Plaza Scout Center to Bring Together Statewide and National Flag Initiatives Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
On July 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., Flag Plaza Scout Center will serve as the site of Flags United, a landmark patriotic ceremony bringing together two major flag initiatives: Flags Across Pennsylvania and the Flag Sojourn, led by the National Flag Foundation. This historic event represents the convergence of statewide and national efforts honoring the…
Read MoreScouts Across Pennsylvania Near Completion of “Flags Across Pennsylvania” Initiative Ahead of Flag Day
From February 8 through June 14, 2025, Scouts across the Commonwealth have been participating in a historic statewide initiative known as Flags Across Pennsylvania, a collaborative effort led in partnership with the Pennsylvania Sheriffs’ Association to honor the American flag, civic responsibility, and community service. The initiative features three American flags — plus one Scouting…
Read MoreTroop 150 Makes History with Back-to-Back “Troop of the Year” Honors
[Wexford, PA] — Troop 150 has officially made history after being named the recipient of the American Legion Outstanding Scouts BSA Unit Award for the second consecutive year, becoming the first troop to ever earn the recognition back-to-back. The award recognizes excellence in leadership, service, training, outdoor programming, advancement, and community impact among American Legion-sponsored…
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