Summer Camp date is set for 2018! July 22nd through July 28. We’ve reserved our spot at Roosevelt Scout Reservation for Summer Camp Week 5 (July 22-July 28). Because our troop decided on this week and we paid our deposit before Dec 31, 2017, we’ve saved each scout family $55Continue Reading
Congratulations to Matt Brahms, Eric Nitzberg, and Connor Stine for attaining Eagle Scout! Let them know how proud you are of their achievement when you see them! Eagle Court of Honor will be on January 7, 2:00pm, at Westmont Methodist Church. Ceremony info is in Events. R.S.V.P. : Gina-MarieContinue Reading
December 12th 7:00pm Edison School Woods We will host the cubs from Pack #179 for a night of toasted marshmallows, hot cocoa, Christmas carols, and possibly a US Flag retirement. Come on out and enjoy the night! If you know of a kid that enjoys this kind of thing, andContinue Reading
2017 Parade Details Saturday, November 25. Collingswood Holiday Parade, 8:30am Meet in the park, near the intersection of W. Zane and Park Ave (circled area below) before 9:00am. We must be line at 9:00am. Call 609-553-8810 or 610-653-8551 if you have problems assembling. Dress warm, in layers, with full fieldContinue Reading
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