Friends of Scouting

Friends of Scouting is the Pennsylvania Dutch Council's annual giving campaign.  Supporters of Scouting through (FOS) help to provide programs & services to over 10,000 youth annually.  The annual cost to provide Scouting to one youth member is $171.00.

See the New Friends Of Scouting Patch For 2011


 Programs and Services
Made possible by your Friends of Scouting Gift!!

The year round and summer time operations of two Nationally Accredited Scout Camps, Bashore Scout Reservation and J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation. (over 7,000 youth and adults use the camps throughout the year)

  • Activities with minimal fees in which Scouts can participate, like Family Camp, Day Camp, Camporees, and Breakfast Hikes.
  • The Scouting for Food program which provides over 130,000 lbs of food to the community.
  • Training opportunities for our over 3,500 Volunteers.
  • A full Service Scout Service Center and Shop, which provides support for the entire Council, serving over 212 units who provide Scouting to youth.
  • A professional Staff to help units reach out to the youth of our communities and assist in keeping the promise of Scouting.
  • Liability Insurance for our chartered Organizations and our adult leadership.
  • Friends of Scouting, provides 18% of the annual budget to operate Scouting in both Lancaster and Lebanon Counties.  Your gift and support is greatly appreciated!

Please consider supporting one or more Scouts each year with your investment in the future of the youth in our communities. Donate To Scouting Now For more information on Friends of Scouting please contact Margie Ferguson at 717-394-4063  or  margie.ferguson@scouting.org