Great Falls, Virginia
Service to our community and others is an important aspect of Scouting as evidenced by its inclusion in the Scout Oath wherein a scout pledges “to help other people at all times”. To encourage scouts and scouts family members to service the community, BSA Troop 55 became “Certifying Organization” in July 2014 to establish the […]
Great Falls Connection ( Wednesday, August 13 2014) “Ten teenage Scouts and two adult leaders from Troop 55 in Great Falls went on a life-changing trek through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains (part of the Rocky Mountains) at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, N.M., this summer. …” Artcle link here: http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2014/aug/13/experiencing-adventure/
All Scouts and families are invited to join BSA National Capital Area Council’s Family Camping Weekend at Goshen Scout Reservation. The weekend begins on Friday, August 29th and continues through Monday, September 1st, 2014. The cost is $15.00 per person. Your family will be able participate in activities such as: BB Gun, Rifle and Shotgun Shooting, Swimming, Archery, Waterskiing and […]
4th Annual Valley Rally Bike Ride(Saturday 13, 2014) is organized by BSA Shenandoah Area Council, it rides through parts of the Northern Shenandoah Valley in VA and Eastern Panhandle of WVA. This event will be held RAIN OR SHINE and offers a variety of routes including 25, 50, 65, and 100 mile routes. This is […]
Washington Post ( Saturday, June 05 2014) “… And there were members of Boy Scout Troop 55, from Great Falls, Va., who brought flags and streamers to help kick off the parade on Constitution Avenue NW. …” http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/throngs-gather-on-the-mall-to-celebrate-the-fourth-of-july-dc-style/2014/07/04/83b02ba6-038e-11e4-8fd0-3a663dfa68ac_story.html
The troop maintains a very active Facebook presence, with photos, outing and event updates. Visit us now!