October 11, 2026

Boy Scout Troop 55B & 55G

Great Falls, Virginia

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Handbook

When you join Troop 55, each family is provided with a printed version of the Troop Handbook containing the information on the pages linked below.  Your printed Troop Handbook will also include the Troop Roster so you’ll have contact information of fellow scouts and adult leaders.

TROOP 55 HANDBOOK

Requirement to Achieve various ranks in Scouting

  • Advancement Requirements, Policies and Procedures
  • Assistant Scoutmaster Responsibilities
  • Clothing, Layering, Rain Gear, Foot Gear
  • Community Service
  • Frequently Asked Questions and Forms
  • How Troop 55 Works
  • Personal Gear for Backpacking
  • Personal Gear for Car Camping
  • Sleeping Bags and Backpacks
  • Troop 55 Bylaws: Finances
  • Troop 55 Bylaws: Introduction, Review and Adoption, Philosophy, Membership
  • Troop 55 Bylaws: Scouts
  • Troop 55 Bylaws: Troop Equipment and Advancement
  • Troop 55 Bylaws: Troop Organization and Responsibilities
  • Troop Committee Roles and Responsibilities
  • Troop Organization

Visit Troop 55’s Facebook Page


facebook The troop maintains a very active Facebook presence, with photos, outing and event updates. Visit us now!

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BSA 55 Video Highlights

VA Governor Inauguration Parade - 2022
  • Camp Olmsted 2017
  • Ressica Falls Summer Camp - 2018
  • Memorial Day 2016
  • December Cooking Competition and Open House
  • White Oak Canyon Hike - Nov, 2015
  • Volunteer Fairfax Award
  • Canaan Valley
  • Canoe Trip
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • View other videos and outing pictures

Our Mission

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Troop 55 is dedicated to the fulfillment of this mission and vision and places a strong emphasis on providing the tools and training for young men to learn to make ethical decisions while having a fun and adventuresome time.

Our Chartering Organization

BSA Troop 55 is supported by our chartering organization, St. Francis Episcopal Church in Great Falls, VA.
  • St. Francis Episcopal Church

2025 May Outing

Scout Name or Family Name

Annual Troop 55 Dues 2024-2025 $50 ($100 after Dec 31, 2024)

Scout or Family Name

REI Tent Payment

Scout or Family Name

2023 NPS Volunteer Award


Troop-55-NPS-Award-Certificate

2015 Volunteer Fairfax Award to Troop 55


Troop-55-Award-Certificate

SignUpGenius Items

Troop 55 uses SignUpGenius to manage RSVPs for activities. Below are the most recent items:
  • Troop 55 2019-2020 High Adventure
  • 12/15 Adopt a Highway
  • 12/15 Wreath Across America
  • 12/19 Holiday at Senior Center

Troop 55 High Adventure History!


high-adventure

Links

  • Donate to Scouting
  • National Capital Area Council
  • Placement of Patches on Uniforms
  • ScoutStrong PALA
  • STEM / Nova / SuperNova
  • The Scout Zone

Important Emails

Scoutmaster(55G):Gary Pan
Scoutmaster(55B):Fadi Shadid
Board of Review:BSA55BOR
Committee Chair:Troop55CommChair
Activities:Troop55Activities
Webmaster:Troop55Webmaster

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