December 2-3 at Browns Mills Permission form and schedule is available in the Troop OneDrive. The troop’s next trip is just down the street in Browns Mills for Merit Badge College (MBC). MBC is an opportunity for scouts to earn merit badge and some rank advancement too. The tripContinue Reading
Our trip to Gettysburg was wet, as we figured. We learned that a large garbage bags slipped over the bottom of a sleeping bag can add needed warmth if you bring a summer bag on a late Fall trip and that our scouts have a great “can-do” spirit – wantingContinue Reading
The Gettysburg Trip is still on. Get ready! We will have two departing groups: Friday – Leaving Westmont Methodist at 7:00pm. Led by Mr. Stine. Saturday – Leaving Westmont Methodist at 7:00am. Led by Dr. Conway and Mr. Clark. Trip cost is still the same. Because the weather might includeContinue Reading
Eagles Needed! The Collingswood Holiday Parade Committee is welcoming Eagle Scouts from Troop 179 to ride in this year’s parade on November 25th at 10:00am. The committee will arrange for rides in classic cars. Please email bsa179@outlook.com if you’ll be available, to get additional details. Thanks! Continue Reading
Flag Retirement at Highland Tavern Saturday October 21st 9am Bring your worn American flag and participate in the honorable decommissioning of it and other flags with the Troop. What: T179 has been asked to lead an American flag retirement ceremony. This will be a special event and an opportunity for allContinue Reading
Boy Scout Troop 179 Food Drive Collection Sun Nov 5, 12 to 2 pm Help collect and put away food for one of our area’s primary food pantries. On average, 40 families a week are provided food donations from this much-needed service. Here’s all you need toContinue Reading
2017 Caving and Hiking in Carlisle PA Overview This is a car camping trip. We’ll briefly xplore the Conodoguinet Cave in Carlisle and then go on a couple of day hikes. Troop 179 last did this in 2015. Troop boys should arrive at Westmont Methodist at 3:30pm on FridayContinue Reading
Connor Stine’s Eagle Scout Project Come support Connor Stine’s Eagle Scout Project this Saturday, October 7, 2017, from 2-6pm at the playground at Newton Lake Park. We will be building a kiosk at the playground (on Lakeshore Dr., just beyond Lees Ln) and installing 8 mile markers. Please come for as long asContinue Reading
Haddon Township Annual Block Party – September 23, 2017 The Troop has been asked to construct the rope bridge as we’ve done the last several years. This really does take a lot of hands to make work – including any parents too. Set-up 8:30am – 12noon Bridge guides: 12noonContinue Reading
Salem nuclear power plant is running a scouting badge program on Saturday, September 16, 8:30am – 2:30pm. This program is open to Scouts grades SEVEN and above and there is no cost to participate. Registration Continue Reading