From May 31st to June 2nd, our troop will be going on our annual beach trip. Scouts and chaperones must have passed the swimming test to attend this campout. We will meet at the shed at 5 p.m. on Friday the 31st and will return on Sunday the 2nd. Our troop will have a day at the beach and will spend the evening on the boardwalk where they can play games or buy souvenirs. Scouts will need $35 for the cook and an additional $5 to pay their driver. Further information can be found in the troop email.

On April 28th, Matthew Xu will host his Eagle Project at the local nature center from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Scouts will be renovating a hiking trail by completing tasks such as installing placards, erecting poles, and removing old structures along the path. Scouts will be able to earn scout hours and SSL hours for participating in the project. Signup and more information can be found in the troop email.

On the weekend of April 6th, the troop will go on a biking trip along the nearby canal trail. We will meet at the PUMC shed on April 6th at 8 am and will arrive back at the same place in the afternoon of April 7th. This will be a DRY CAMPOUT, meaning that scouts must bring at least 4 liters of water. Signup and further information can be found in the troop email.

Our troop will go on a backpacking trip starting on March 2nd at a nearby forest. We will meet at the PUMC shed at 8:30 a.m. on March 2nd and will return at the same place Saturday afternoon on March 3rd. Scouts will need to pack a bagged lunch and drink for Saturday and should bring 3-4 liters of water, as this is a dry campout. A full packing list and signup information can be found in the troop email.

On February 2nd, our troop will travel to a nearby ski resort for our annual ski trip. The scouts will ski for two days and sleep for two nights. Scouts should bring sleeping bags and standard skiing gear. Lessons and skiing equipment will be available for rent if needed. More information can be found in the troop email.

On January 26th, our troop will meet at the PUMC and depart at 4:00 p.m. to register and set up the tents before dark. Dinner will not be provided on Friday, so scouts are expected to pack a bagged dinner. The annual Klondike Derby is an entertaining campout where troops from all over the council compete in various events, most notably, the sled race. In each event, scouts earn points based on multiple aspects, including camaraderie, teamwork, task completion, etc. Information on signup, pricing, and what to pack can be found in the troop email.

On December 19th, our troop will be hosting our annual holiday party during the regular troop meeting. We will also be having our Order of the Arrow election during this meeting. Additionally, all scouts are expected to purchase a gift at a value of around $20 for the White Elephant Gift Exchange. See the troop email for further information.

On December 9th, our troop will visit the famous Battleship New Jersey. On the way, we will stop to visit the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia to learn about its history. Upon arrival, scouts will be able to explore different parts of the ship and will attend various tours to learn about the battleship. See the troop email for signup and further details.

Our troop meeting will be at a local park on November 28th. Scouts will take a pickleball lesson and then be able to play against each other. Pickleball equipment will be provided. Scouts should show up with sneakers and their Class B uniforms. There will be two time slots: one from 7-8 p.m., and one from 8-9 p.m. See troop email for signup and further details.

On November 14th, a CPR and AED certification class will be held during the troop meeting. It will last from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; pizza will be provided. Those participating in the class must stay for the entire three hours. Note that parents going on a high adventure may be required to acquire this certification. Signup and registration will be in the troop email.