We had a great time at the Antietam outing. We gathered at St Francis at 6:30 am and hit the road by 7:30. It only took us about an hour and a half to get to the campground on the edge of the battlefield because it is pretty close to Great Falls. We set up camp and by 10 am or so we were ready to start the main …

  An Indy 500 Experience    An Indy 500 Experience By: Nick D. Eagle Patrol   I get out of the car and yell back to my mom “see ya Monday,” and I hear “have a good trip,” Then I meet my friends Kevin, Timmy and Jordan inside Ms. Bells house.  I ask for a To-Go cup and grab some coffee before we pile into the car. …

  Troop 55 Boy Scouts Celebrate Memorial Weekend with Inaugural Baden-Powell Hike    On May 25th, sixteen Boy Scouts and Adult Scouters from Troop 55 honored our nation’s heroes by participating in the 7.2 mile Baden-Powell Hike in Washington DC.  Sir Robert Baden-Powell was the famous English General and founder of …

Summer Camp at Ockanickon Scout Reservation June 22 – June 28, 2014 NOTE: Scouts that need a letter for their schools (to miss the last few make up days) should see Mrs. Dudzik at a troop meeting to get this Camp Ockanickon is located in Pipersville, Pennsylvania.  Highlights of this awesome camp include: Chef-prepared …

April 9 Court of Honor: Historians report Troop 55 held its latest Court of Honor (COH) on April 9. Our Troop holds a COH once a quarter. This special event is an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments and achievements of the scouts. Family members are encouraged to attend, especially for scouts who are receiving …

Whitewater Rafting May, 2014 Photo Links:  Video Links:  Pick the read more to read full report!! This weekend, we went whitewater rafting. Not only was it a complete blast with awesome food, whitewater rafting, and an awesome campfire, but it was also a good experience for the new scouts, as there were 12 of them on …

  Troop 55 shirt   What I liked on the trip: 1. I rode the Lochness Monster. 2. I went inside of the Curse of Darkastle 3. I rode the Griffon 4. I ate at the Trapped Smokehouse 5. I rode LE Catapult 6. I went on the Mach Tower 7. I went on Escape from Pompee   I went to Busch Gardens. I was with Mrs. Bell and Katie. …