GPS Address: 384 Watsons Mill Rd, Elmer, NJ 08318 or 384 Watsons Mill Rd, Elmer, NJ 08318 Roosevelt Campmaster: Rob Brookwood 856-358-8555 We are now finalizing the trip for summer camp on July 21st-26th (Week 4). We use the Haddon Township Police Station parking lot to do all the finalContinue Reading
The Scouts will be greeting, helping to serve and cleaning-up from our meal. The contributions earned from the fundraiser will help sponsor their trip to Camp Yawgoog in Rockville, RI. This will be the third year attending this camp and they have a blast swimming in mountain lakes, building andContinue Reading
Troop 179 was well-represented this year at away summer camp in Rhode Island!Continue Reading
Congratulations to Ryan Craft, Troop 179, friends, and his family for contributing to his earning the Eagle Scout rank! Ryan’s Court of Honor took place on 8 April 2023. Best wishes to him as he goes forward! Continue Reading
Please join Troop 179 Scouts, families, and friends as new Ranks are awarded to Scouts. Formal Merit Badge recognition as well as new ranks will be presented. See you there! 2023-March-16 7:00pm Westmont United Methodist ChurchContinue Reading
March 4, 2023 Check in: 7:00-8:00 a.m. Sled Inspection: 7:30 to 8:30a.m. Opening Ceremony: 8:30am Sharp Troop 179 returns to the Klondike Derby, ready to compete and win theContinue Reading
Online registration is now set: Garden State Council – Scouts BSA Winter Merit Badge College See the Class Catalog for all 23 badges offered. If there are pre-requesities for this badge, it’ll give you what requirements they are in here. The Class size is also here. See the BadgeContinue Reading
Sat, Sep 17, 2022 8:00 AM Parvin State Park, 701 Almond Rd, Pittsgrove, NJ 08318 The Jersey Devil Century (metric century) is the club’s premier ride. The ride takes place when temperatures are starting to cool and summer traffic has ebbed. Registration, parking, ride start & finish, are at the Thundergust picnic area of Parvin State Park. The routes wander through the rural country side and a few small towns of Cumberland and Salem counties. The terrain is is mostly flat with just enough climbs to challenge new riders and add interest for the experienced rider. Mail-in pre-registration is $25. Start anytime between 8 am to 9:00 am and ride at your own pace with two options of 31 or 62 miles. The 62 mile route has a food/rest stop (with bathrooms) located about half way through the route. An extra water stop is provided about 3/4th’s of the way through each loop. A few stores and deli’s are located along the way. After tackling either route, the rides return to the park for some of the best “century” food of the summer. Continue Reading
Congratulations to Ryan Craft for completing his Eagle Board of Review! The Board of Review was drawn from members of Garden State Council, Troop Committee, and former Eagle Scouts from T179. The Board approved in a unanimous vote on August 14. Thank you to Asst. Scoutmaster Snoke for introducingContinue Reading
Congratulations to Thomas Dezii, and to his family for contributing, in the earning of the Eagle Scout rank! Thomas’ Court of Honor took place on 6 August. Best wishes to him as he goes forward! Continue Reading
Holy Savior Gymnasium (50 Emerald Ave, Haddon Township, NJ) July 9th, from 11am to 1pm. We will be constructing “Blessing Bags” for Volunteers of America, an organization that assists our local homeless community. Blessing bags are quart sized plastic bags filled with personal hygiene products, non-perishable foods, and miscellaneous itemsContinue Reading