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.
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.
Check out the EPA Section YouTube Channel and Podcast on Youth in Amateur Radio:
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/
Points of Contact – EPA Scouting Councils/Committees:
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA | |||
| Chester County Council | https://www.cccbsa.org/ | ||
| Columbia-Montour Council | https://columbiamontourbsa.org | ||
| Cradle of Liberty Council | https://www.colbsa.org/ | ||
| Hawk Mountain Council | https://hmc-bsa.org | ||
| Minsi Trail Council | https://minsitrails.com | ||
| New Birth of Freedom Council | https://newbirthoffreedom.org | ||
| Northeastern Pennsylvania Council | https://www.nepabsa.org/ | ||
| Pennsylvania Dutch Council | http://padutchbsa.org | ||
| Susquehanna Council | http://susquehannabsa.org | ||
| Washington Crossing Council | https://www.washingtoncrossingbsa.org/ | ||
| GIRL SCOUTS OF THE U.S.A. | |||
| Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania | https://gshpa.org | ||
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania | https://gsep.org | ||
| Girls Scouts of NYPENN Pathways | http://www.gsnypenn.org/ | ||
| INDEPENDENT SCOUTING MOVEMENT ORGANIZATIONS | |||
| Trail Life USA of Pennsylvania | https://www.traillifeusa.com/ | ||
| American Heritage Girls | https://www.americanheritagegirls.org/ | ||
| Outdoor Service Guides | https://outdoorserviceguides.org/ | ||
| Royal Rangers | https://royalrangers.com/ | ||
| Royal Ambassadors | http://www.royalambassadors.com/ | ||
| Cadet Counselors | https://www.calvinistcadets.org/ | ||