March 9, 2010— The Scorpion patrol celebrated February's theme of World Religions by hosting a great series on religious diversity, including guest speakers and Scouts of different faiths. Scouts from Muslin, Jewish and Christian faiths shared their beliefs and traditions and showed each other that we're not so different after all, and that understanding each other is a great way to correct misconceptions, break down barriers and celebrate the Brotherhood of Scouting. (Read more...)
February 5, 2010— Single-digit temperatures, sub-zero wind chills and deep-fried Oreos. Yup, it must be Klondike. Mr. Lawrence filed a report from the deep freeze that was Round Valley Youth Center this weekend. Read all about it in our Parent/Leader Forum. (Read more...)
January 22, 2010— Got a question about Scouting? Requirements? BSA Policy? Ask Andy! We're excerpting some Boy Scout-related questions (and answers) from this long-time District Commissioner's online "advice column." It's entertaining, informative and sometimes even surprising, with lots of "I didn't know that" moments for leaders and parents of all experience levels. (Read more...)
January 19, 2010—
The Annual Pahaquarra District Klondike is in less than two weeks -- does your son's patrol know what it's all about? After consulting with tea leaves, Ouija Boards and the limited documentation available, Mr. Boyd and
January 18, 2010— Mr. Lawrence sent in a great trip report on the Troop's excursion to the Naval Academy Jamboree in Annapolis, Maryland. The scouts and leaders had a jam-packed weekend of early rising, heated tents, chocolate-chip pancakes and "sizzle burgers," plus cool merit badges, machine guns and "Saving Private Ryan's" Dale Dye. Oh, and there might have been an award of some kind involved too. Read on to find out! (Read more...)
January 13, 2010— Troop 200 won the Philmont lottery this year and has room for a crew to Scouting's Mecca. In our forum, Scoutmaster Lawrence talks about why your son should consider going on this potentially once-in-a-lifetime trip. If time, money and "readiness" concerns are keeping him from considering it, this is a must-read conversation. Login or register now, and join in this important discussion. (Read more...)
January 5, 2010— It's our Annual "Adventure in the Arctic," where Scouts brave frigid temperatures and drink lots of hot chocolate. Who knew you could have so much fun in the snow? More information is on the way, but be sure to save the date: January 29-31 at Round Valley. (Read more...)
December 20, 2009— The Sphere reports on an 11-year-old North Carolina Scout who found a stolen purse containing nearly $2,000. Edward Myers and his siblings were helping neighbors plant trees in a Greensboro park when he spotted a purse on the creek bank. (Read more...)
December 19, 2009—
Scuba Diving, Inventing and Geocaching are just a few of the new Boy Scout Merit Badges that will be available by the end of 2010.
Find out more about these exciting new merit badges and when you'll be able to start earning them. Who knows -- you could even be the first Scout to do it! (Read more...)
December 14, 2009— We had the honor of visiting the most decorated battleship in United States history: BB-62, The "Big J" -- otherwise known as the Battleship New Jersey. We slept in crew bunks, ate in the mess hall and got to climb inside the 16" gun turret. It was an incredible trip through living history that we'll never forget. (Read more...)
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Parking Lot along Spruce Run (details TBD)
The South Branch Watershed Association needs our help once again to keep our local waterways clean! We will be meeting near Spruce Run as part of the organization's Annual Clean-Up Day. Stay tuned for additional details or contact Mr. La Tournous if you... (Read More...)
