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

Date: February 22nd-23rd Get ready to ski! Starting this year, sign-ups for our group will be done on an individual basis using Shawnee’s online registration system. Navigate to https://www.shawneemt.com/liabilityrelease-multivisit And use these credentials to take advantage of our group rate: Group ID: 019dv Member Password: 2020member019 Scoutmasters and Troop CommitteeContinue Reading

Westmont United Methodist Church   Feb 16th. 9:30am   Scout Sunday is the primary date to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting. However, each chartered organization can use either of two other options to celebrate this special day.   Attend in full Field Uniform (aka “FullContinue Reading

February 9. 2:45 – 6:15 (3:00-6:00) Lutheran Church of Our Savior 204 Wayne Ave, Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033 Scouts will assemble at the church in full field uniforms and package/prepare meals to be delivered to “My Father’s House”, a non profit organization that primarily serves the needs of the homeless,Continue Reading

2020 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 8:30AM – 12:30 PM Edison Woods Conservation Area Litter Clean-up and Invasive Plants Removal   Waiver: A waiver will need to be signed by a responsible adult for all participants. MLK Day of Service Waiver.pdf   Address: EdisonContinue Reading

2020 January 6 6:30pm – 7:30pm Green Bar: An email meeting invite in 2 forms was sent for a Green Bar meeting on Monday night at 6:30pm. Pizza will be served. The meeting agenda includes: Camping trips through Summer Meeting plans through March Date and time for 2020-2021 troop planningContinue Reading

January 25 – 26 January 25: We meet at 6 am at the church, load the gear, and start the events at 7:30 am at Pine Hill.   All Scouts should review the packing guidelines and the participant guide located on our OneDrive site (copy of what is in theContinue Reading

Troop Meeting on December 17th  Bring a Scout-oriented gift to the meeting for the T179 annual Christmas Party Extravaganza! Come prepared this Tuesday night and bring a hand made, Scout-oriented gift in a paper bag for our Yankee Auction. Bring a snack or dessert too. Remember, this is not aContinue Reading