Amateur Radio is ideal for STEM education. It can lead to a lifetime hobby that is both fascinating, fun and practical.

Make Radio Operating Easier (MORE) Project
Interested in getting an Amateur Radio license? Project MORE can help advise on licensing and mentoring for youth over 12.
See the flyer: http://n2re.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/More-Flyer-CFP.pdf
View the MORE website: http://n2re.org/m-o-r-e-project

ANNOUNCEMENT
May 2021 – The EPA Section is pleased to welcome Andrew “Drew” McLuckie as our the Section Youth Coordinator. Drew was a Scout leader in what is now known as Scouts BSA (formerly Boy Scouts of America) for more than 30 years. He has also worked with youth in organizations such as DeMolay and Tee-ball leagues.

Youth Fall 2021 Newsletter by Drew McLuckie, W3ZW
click here to read


Check out the EPA Section YouTube Channel and Podcast on Youth in Amateur Radio:

On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLxVNZ1HEF9gTaPf-QhvJNA
Via Podcast: https://epa-arrl.org/podcast-1/

SCOUTING

The K2BSA Amateur Radio Association is dedicated to extending the reach of amateur radio within the Scout movement. Toward that end, they provide a Radio Scouting information and upcoming events through the website, social media, and newsletter. Key events include Jamboree on the Air as well as national and world Jamborees.

RESOURCES

Radio Merit Badges: https://k2bsa.net/radio-merit-badge/

EPA-ARRL Liaison to Scouting / PIO Job Description

ARRL Scouting webpage

Points of Contact – EPA Scouting Councils/Committees:

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA      
Chester County Council http://www.cccbsa.org
Columbia-Montour Council http://columbiamontourbsa.org  
Cradle of Liberty Council http://www.colbsa.org/
Hawk Mountain Council  http://hmc-bsa.org  
Minsi Trail Council http://minsitrails.com
New Birth of Freedom Council http://newbirthoffreedom.org
Northeastern Pennsylvania Council http://nepabsa.org  
Pennsylvania Dutch Council http://padutchbsa.org
Susquehanna Council http://susquehannabsa.org
Washington Crossing Council http://buckscountybsa.org
       
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE U.S.A.      
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania http://gshpa.org  
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania http://gsep.org  
Girls Scouts of NYPENN Pathways http://www.gsnypenn.org/
       
INDEPENDENT SCOUTING MOVEMENT ORGANIZATIONS      
Trail Life USA of Pennsylvania http://www.traillifeusa.com/
American Heritage Girls http://www.americanheritagegirls.org/
Baden-Powell Service Organization http://bpsa-us.org/  
Indian Guides/Adventure Guides http://www.adventureguidesandprincesses.com/
Royal Rangers http://royalrangers.com/
Royal Ambassadors http://www.royalambassadors.com/
Cadet Counselors http://www.calvinistcadets.org/
Cadet Counselors http://www.calvinistcadets.org/