July 24 – July 30 After being held back for two years, Troop #179 is ready to travel and adventure! Mark your calendars! We are heading to Camp Yawgoog in Rhode Island. Important Links for 2022 Camp at Yawgoog 2022 Yawgoog Merit Badge Schedule 2022 Yawgoog Merit Badge Pre-reqsContinue Reading
Blue Mountain Summit to Lehigh Gap (13.6 miles) April 2nd – April 3rd Appalachian Trail (AT) backpacking trip Sat. and Sunday over Knifes Edge and Bake Oven Knob. This is a “rugged” section of the AT, but T179 has done it before and it’s a blast. Some hard work,Continue Reading
February 12, 2022 Check in: 7:00-8:00 a.m. Sled Inspection: 7:30 to 8:30a.m. OpeningContinue Reading
Date: January 29 Deadline for commitment to participate: Jan-25. Get ready to ski! Meet at WUMC 7:30am for roll-call and then to caravan-travel together to the lodge. Due to COVID-19 considerations, the Troop will not stay overnight for this trip, it is a one-day event. Lift ticketsContinue Reading
Note: This is a date change from the original date of Jan-25. Join us for the formal recognition with families, friends, and the public in attendance of Troop members that have advanced. Continue Reading
2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Monday, Jan. 17, 2022 8:30AM – 12:30 PM Litter Clean-up and Invasive Plants Removal What: MLK Day of Service – Cooper River Park Litter Clean-up and Invasive Plants Removal. A volunteer event for the entire family. Dress for the weather. YouContinue Reading
December 21 7:00pm 10 Pershing Avenue T179 Holiday Party and Yankee Gift Exchange. Make a home-made, scout-oriented gift and put it in an un-marked paper bag. We will select and “steal” gifts from each other. Put some thought into what your gift will be. There will be a fireContinue Reading
MERIT BADGE COLLEGE December 3, 4 and 5, 2021 Additional Details Merit Badge College Schedule and Info (view “2021” items) Note Location is now in Pine Hill! Pine Hill Scout Reservation, 120 Watsontown, New Freedom Rd., Pine Hill, NJ 08021 Merit Badge College is our next camping trip. ThisContinue Reading
T179 Gettysburg Battlefield Trip – Exploring the Billy Yank and Johnny Reb Trails November 19-21, 2021 This trip is an outstanding day-hiking trip as we conduct a self-guided, but informed hiking tour of the Battlefields and Cemetery. We leave Haddon Twp Friday evening, tent camp Fri and Sat nightContinue Reading
December 12. 3:00pm – 6:15pm Lutheran Church of Our Savior 204 Wayne Ave, Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033 Troop 179 Community Service Opportunity The Scouts from T179 have been asked to prepare a complete dinner for the clients at My Father’s House (MFH) in Gloucester City (https://www.rehab.com/my-fathers-house-gloucester-city). MFH is a nonContinue Reading