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
Congratulations to Jackson R. and Colin J. who both became Eagle Scouts on May 24th! We should all be proud of our brothers in scouting. Let them know! Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony info is in Events. Our Eagles Gallerywill be updated with their names/photos/information ASAP.Continue Reading
May 27th (Sat) 9:00 AM – 11:00AM – VFW/T179 Memorial Day flag ceremony. Scouts and their families are invited to help place American flags on the graves of our servicemen. This is a great way to honor Memorial Day. Please come in your Class A uniform. All scouts urged toContinue Reading
We will host Cub Scout Pack #179 on Saturday, May 13th from 5:00-6:00. Webelo-II cubs will bridge over to the Troop, let’s give them a warm welcome! Please arrive at 4:30 to help prepare. Continue Reading
Cabin Camping at Roosevelt March 25-26, 2017 ALL scouts departing Sat morn. The scouts have decided to go down to Roosevelt on Saturday morning instead of Friday evening. Arrive at church at 8 AM. Depart 8:15. Drivers: Mr. Stine, Mr. Martino and Mr. Fischer. Mr. Nitzberg bringing down Erik, TimContinue Reading
Come to the Haddon Twp Library on March 28th to take part in a session to learn about electronics. This will be a hands-on event run by the Troop (part of an Eagle Project). Continue Reading
A large component of my Eagle Scout Project is coming up I need some volunteers. My Project will feature a DIY electronics class at the Haddon Township Library on Tuesday, March 28 at 6:30 in which attendees will build a basic audio oscillator. I will need some volunteers to helpContinue Reading