The Juniata Valley Council, Scouting America was chartered in 1934 and serves Blair, Centre, Huntingdon, Juniata, and Mifflin Counties in Central Pennsylvania.
The purpose of the Scouting America, incorporated on February 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress in 1916, is to provide an educational program for boys, girls, and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness.
Over 60 community-based organizations throughout Blair, Centre, Huntingdon, Juniata, and Mifflin Counties in Central Pennsylvania receive national charters to use the Scouting program as part of their own youth work. These organizations, which operate 95 local Scouting Packs, Troops, and Crews, have goals comparable with those of Scouting America, include religious, educational, civic, fraternal, business, and labor organizations, corporations, professional associations, and citizens groups.
We also partner with several local community organizations and businesses in meeting the needs of our communities.
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Juniata Valley Council, Scouting America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and in other ways to prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive to instill are based in the Boy Scout Oath and Law.
Programs
The various programs include:
Cub Scouting. A family and home centered program for boys and girls in Kindergarten through fifth grade.
Scouts BSA. A program for boys and girls (starting February 1, 2019) 11 through 18 designed to achieve the aims of Scouting through a vigorous outdoor program and peer group leadership with the counsel of an adult Scoutmaster.
Venturing. An active, exciting program for young men and women 14 through 21 built around five program fields of emphasis: advancement, high adventure, personal development, service, and special programs and events.
Funding
The Juniata Valley Council, Scouting America receives financial support from corporations, businesses and individuals, camping and activities, special events, product sales, investment income, and through our three United Way partners Centre, Huntingdon, and Mifflin-Juniata.
Facilities
Council Service Center
The Council Service Center is located at 9 Taylor Drive, Reedsville, Pennsylvania. The Service Center serves as the clearinghouse for all information, program support, and unit/individual records.
The Juniata Valley Council Scout Shop, located at the Council Service Center, offers a full line of Scoutmerchandise including uniforms, equipment, literature, insignia, recognition items, craft supplies, badges, and Scouting accessories.
Seven Mountains Scout Camp is 7 miles west of the Council Service Center. This 220-acre year round outdoor educational facility offers a wide range of activities including hiking, tent camping, swimming, boating, overnight cabin facilities, and a heated dining hall seating up to 375.
Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders Through Scouting
Discover inspiring stories from families and participants who cherish their Scouting journey.
‘Joining the Juniata Valley Council was the best decision for my child’s growth and confidence.’
‘The outdoor adventures and leadership activities have truly been life-changing for my son.’
‘The dedicated support and engaging programs have made a lasting impact on our entire family.
‘Juniata Valley Council goes above and beyond to create meaningful experiences for every Scout.’
