On the weekend of January 24^th, the Troop participated in the annual NCAC Klondike Derby campout.  The weather was perfect as snow was on the ground, but the skies were blue and sunny for both days.

In early January, the troop went on the annual ski trip to Timberline Resort in Davis, WV.  We rented 3 houses and enjoyed fresh powder as region received 3-4 inches of new snow during our stay.

The December campout was held on December 7 and was a caving campout at Grand Caverns in Grottos, VA, and covered requirements for the Exploration Merit Badge

On November 9, the troop went on a Orienteering campout.  They worked in small patrol groups to learn Orienteering basics and completed several fun and challenging treks.

On November 1, the troop got a private tour of the Carderock Naval Surface Warfare Center

The Fall backpacking trip was held on the weekend of October 12 in the George Washington National Forest. The troop hiked the Signal Knob trail, which required Scouts to scramble over large, automobile sized boulders while carrying their packs. The older scouts took a longer trail in preparation for Philmont, while several first year scouts hiked their first backpacking. All Scouts were rewarded with sweeping views of the Shenandoah Valley.

The first campout of the 24-25 School year was the held on the weekend of September 21 and was a Canoe campout in Harper’s Ferry, WV.   The troop was taught the requirements for the Canoe Merit Badge, and the ones who had not already earned the badge were awarded it.  The troop also enjoyed a rock climbing wall and played light up capture the flag.

From August 3rd to August 9th, 2024, Troop 773 attended Summit Bechtel Reserve High adventure camp. Scouts learned rock climbing skills, hiked, rode on ziplines (including the mile long big zip), rode mountain bikes, skateboards, and went whitewater rafting in the mountains of West Virginia.

On the week of June 23, 2024, Troop 773 attended Camp Olmsted at the Goshen Scout Reservation. Patrols spent the week camping in the woods, earning merit badges, enjoying water sports, and hosting nightly campfires.

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.