Troop 179 Summer 2020 Weekend Trip Mohican Outdoor Center | Delaware Water Gap 50 Camp Mohican Rd, Blairstown, NJ 07825 July 23 – 26 This is a car camping trip meaning we’ll drive our vehicles near our campsites. There are raised platforms and we’ll set our tents up on those.Continue Reading
Due to unforseen circumstances, the Scoutmasters must cancel the regular meeting. A follow-up will be posted with future info. Continue Reading
Great job to the members of Troop 179 who biked today! Mile 0 Lloyd Hall/Art Museum Park on Sedgley Drive (parking lot has 2 hour enforced maximum) Parking, Bathrooms. Mile 4.6 Regal UA Main Street Theatre, Manayunk, Parking. Start for riders wanting a shorter ride. Mile 5.6 MainContinue Reading
Due to COVID-19 lockdown, BSA Troop 179 was unable to plant flags at Calvary Cemetery on Memorial Day for veterans and their families. The Troop instead gathered for the task on July 3rd. Thanks to all that attended! Photos from the event are on the Troop OneDrive: http://link.bsa179.org/photogallery Continue Reading
The Troop welcomes Webelos from Cub Scout Pack #179! Thanks to everyone that joined the bridging ceremony on June 30th. We’re looking forward to sharing our Scouting adventures with you! Photos from the evening are available at the Troop photo site http://link.bsa179.org/photogallery Continue Reading
Camp Connected by the Garden State Council Opens Today (May 29) Garden State Council’s CAMP CONNECTED presents: VIRTUAL SCOUTS BSA SUMMER CAMP Get ready for a fun, interactive camp experience like no other! Choose 4 merit badges per week from our list of 14 offered during camp! Plus, virtualContinue Reading
Unlike past years, the Troop was unable to work with the VFW to plant flags at Cavalry Cemetery for Memorial Day at the graves of veterans and their families. Because Scouts across the USA are all in a similar situation due to COVID-19, The BSA has called for Scouts toContinue Reading
May and June, 2020 Please contact the Troop at troop@bsa179.org if you would like to support the effort of one of our senior Scouts, working toward his Eagle. I need your help with my Eagle Scout Project. My project is to make 150 masks for people experiencing homelessness in Camden. Continue Reading
All for One, One for All The Troop has been busy, with everyone working remotely and independently! The Troop would like to thank the older scouts that already have that MB. Your attending, listening and providing input is valuable and makes all the difference to those New Scouts. It strengthensContinue Reading
On April 9, we are having a virtual meeting at 7pm via Teams (https://teams.microsoft.com/_) The exact connection link will be sent out shortly before the meeting time. There are 3 matters before the troop: Troop Elections Service How the Troop will conduct business during these days of quarantine. Continue Reading