July 22 to July 25 Thurs – Sun. Meet at Dr. Conway’s house 10 Pershing St. On this trip we will be day hiking and scrambling over rocky trails in The Shawgunks of New York (“The Gunks”). This will be the 3rd Gunks trip for T179. Trip leaders areContinue Reading
Congratulations to Jack M., and his family that helped propel him, to earn the Order of the Arrow! Jack completed all of the short-term and long-term camping requirements within his rank, something not easy to do (especially during COVID-19). Then he completed The Ordeal and was awarded Order membershipContinue Reading
May 28 6:00pm The troop traditionally honors veterans this weekend with flag placements on the graves of soldiers at Calvary Cemetery off Route 70. Usually done on Saturday morning- we are now doing this on Friday night at 6 pm to accommodate the weather for the weekend. We shouldContinue Reading
Due to COVID-19 constraints, the trip this year is cancelled. We’re working on some alternative activity ideas. If you would like to share an idea, please email the Troop. Sorry, and thanks. Continue Reading
Due to COVID-19 considerations, our annual trip is in doubt. Stay tuned, we’re working on it! Continue Reading
Troop 179: We are continuing with equipment maintenance and inventory. We will meet at the church basement again, at 7 pm. Continue Reading
In evaluating Coronavirus transmission risk, and in light of increasing coronavirus infections in the State of NJ and the Delaware Valley, the decision has been made to cancel this weekend’s Gettysburg trip. The next regular meeting night, 10-November, will be advancement and Board of Reviews. A staggered schedule laterContinue Reading
It is an honor to present Troop 179’s most recent Eagle Scout, Mr. Harris R. Mr. R. has been in Scouting since Cub Scouting, and has been an active member and leader of Troop 179 since 2014. He has had many leadership roles within the troop. His Eagle service projectContinue Reading
Cold weather camping in search for the Gettysburg Ghosts. November’s camping trip is on the weekend of 13-15! It will be an exciting trip to Gettysburg! We will camp at a local Boy Scout camp and visit the museum, town, and battle field! It’s been reported many of the GettysburgContinue Reading