October 2014

Troop 55 received a write up in the Great Falls Connection about their volunteer activities this Friday October 31. The Troop is very excited to construct and run the haunted house this year. To learn more about this story click HERE.

From Oct. 15th to Nov. 15th,  the web site of the program “President’s Volunteer Service Award” is upgraded to a new version, you may experience some software glitches for your service record hours during this “soft launch” period.  Please let Mr.  Ye know if you see any service data missing, and he will contact the …

Dolly Sods Backpacking Trip October 25-26, 2014   When: October 25-26, 2014 Where: Dolly Sods Wilderness, Monongahela National Forest, WV Time: Arrive at the St. Francis parking lot at 6:30 AM on Saturday morning Saturday, October 25th Return to St. Francis by late afternoon on Sunday, October 26nd   Dolly Sods and …

Please use the PayPal form below, or from the main Troop 55 website, to pay for your scout’s dues. You may also bring a check made to BSA Troop 55 to the next meeting or outing. Your troop dues help support the troop and the scouts in all the great activities we do throughout the year. Pay Dues Now: Scout Name:

September Outing:  Canoe Trip on the James River We had an early morning departure from St. Francis Church for our trip to Virginia’s James River and the Breeden Bottom campsite.  The scenery on the way to the campsite was beautiful; rolling hills, farms, and eventually mountains with deep valleys.  The weather was …

  On Sunday, September 28th  and Monday, September 29th, 36 campers in fifth and sixth grade experienced a camping adventure at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. The program was allowed under special permit by the National Park Service and it was the first time that people have been allowed to camp …