October 2015

Dolly Sods Adventure James Y. – Scorpions On a Saturday morning, we left at about 8:00 AM for a three hour drive to Dolly Sods. When we arrived, each patrol was split up. Not only was this a hiking trip, but also, each patrol would by itself instead of camping as a troop.   The Scorpions had only three real members, …

First Time Campers Report James Y., Scorpions Historian On a Friday morning, some Boy Scouts and other organization volunteers arrived at Wolf Trap National Park to volunteer for the First Time Campers program at around 8:00 AM.    We set up picnic tables, the food and gear, and unloaded tents to prepare for the 5th …

When: November 14-15, 2015 Where:White Oak Canyon Hike and Rose River Farm Time: Arrive at the St. Francis parking lot at 6:30 am, November 14, 2015 Return to St. Francis mid afternoon on Sunday, November 15, 2015 This November, Troop 55 scouts will enjoy a day hike at White Oak Canyon followed by an overnight camp at …

September Outing – Canoe Trip By Jason J. (Bears Patrol Historian) On an early Saturday morning, we arrived at the church around 7:00 am. It took us a while to get on the road, but soon we found ourselves on the border of Virginia and Maryland.   From our campsite, it was pretty easy to spot the Potomac River. The …

Lots of Scouting Volunteer Activities this Month – Pick the image to learn more!! St. Francis Country Fair, Court of Honor, First Time Campers, Pack 55 Camp Fire, and the Great Falls Haunted House – All of these are activities where our scouts are needed.  Links to all these activities can be found by clicking on the …