Some Laurel Caverns outing pictures are now online: – View Now Caption: Troop 55 Scouts Fresh From The Lower Caverns Take a look at the main Photos Page for additional outing photos we have posted as well.
Busch Gardens Outing
May 1, 2012
Busch Gardens Outing Nick H. – Acting Historian New Scout Patrol On the campout to Busch Gardens we had so much fun. Especially with the naval base after it which was very interesting because of all of the cool gadgets that they used. The campout had everybody psyched before we went, and there was a great turnout. …
Fairfax County Officer Visits the Troop
April 17, 2012
During the April 11th meeting Fairfax County Police Officer Twamley visited with the troop to supplement the month’s theme of Public Service. Officer Twamley discussed the training and education it takes to become a police officer and shared some interesting anecdotes with the boys. He then opened it up for questions. …
Seven Springs Outing Reports
April 17, 2012
Troop 55 visited Seven Springs ski resort in February. Seven Springs Outing Tim F., Sharks Patrol The Seven Springs ski trip was a lot of fun and very exciting. It started with us getting on a commercial bus at about 5:15 P.M. and leaving about 5:30 P.M. The trip went smoothly until we arrived at the hill leading into …
Camp Fraser Outing – Bears Report
March 29, 2012
Well…it rained. We had barely been at our campsite for half an hour when it began, and it rained on and off throughout the entire outing. The mud it created was everywhere, and it caused the Klondike Derby racing plans to be canceled. The Bears patrol shared a dining fly with the Bucks patrol, and made some …
BSA 55 Participates in Boy Scout Chess Tournament
February 27, 2012
1st Annual Boy Scout Akela Chess Classic – February 11th, 2012 On February 11th the 1st Annual Boy Scout Akela Chess Classic was held at Potomac Baptist Church in February 2012 Chess Tournament Lowe’s Island, VA. Organizer and sponsor Roger Claff decided to create a tournament for Boy Scouts this year after having had …
Vikings, Bears and Dragons Post on the Dec 17 Cooking Competition
January 3, 2012
Submitted by Charles S. – Viking Patrol The cooking competition was an over all fun experience for the Vikings patrol. Most of the younger scouts in the patrol helped out by gathering the supplies needed to cook, while the older and more experienced scouts made and prepared the food. In the view of the Vikings patrol …
