Juniata Valley Scouting America to host showcase in Blair County

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Juniata Valley Council of Scouting America is hosting a “Scouting Showcase,” which will showcase a wide variety of scouting skills.

This free event, held at the Legion Park in Hollidaysburg from 4:30-8 p.m. on Aug. 15, will offer free food, door prizes and the outdoor experiences of a scout.

There will be hands-on activities related to camping, tomahawk throwing, lessons on knots and lashings, orienteering, geocaching and rain gutter races. There are scouting programs for all youth from Kindergarten through 20-years-old.

There will also be a chance to meet a real Eagle Scout and get a tour of a tepee. The scouting experience teaches problem-solving skills, instills good character and helps youth develop into self-confident young adults, according to the Scouting America.

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Leaders from all types of scouting units will be on hand to answer any questions that parents and youth have about the Scouting America program.

Pre-registration for this event is encouraged but not required. To be entered for door prizes, registration is required and can be done by clicking here . If you can’t make it to the event but are still interested in learning about scouting, visit the Scouting America website .

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