Summer Camp at Camp T. Brady Saunders 1723 Maidens Rd., Maidens, VA 23102 June 20-26, 2021 Camp T. Brady Saunders has 16 separate campsites, a large dining hall equipped with air-conditioning, a trading post, health lodge, aquatics program on Lake Dillon, C.O.P.E Course, remote controlled multi-station shotgun range, covered archery and rifle range, STEM program, a […]
Signal Knob Historian Reports – Scorpion & Sharks – Apr. 27-28, 2019
June 5, 2019 By
By Ian L. (Scorpion Patrol) During the April outing, Troop 55 did a 10-mile hike at Signal Knob. The Scorpions hiked with the Eagles. In 2.5 hours, we made it to Signal Knob where there was a radio tower. Since we were the first group up, we quickly occupied the closest campsite. The campsite was […]
Pohick Bay – Scorpion’s Historian Report – Mar. 23-24, 2019
June 4, 2019 By
By Ian L. During the outing, Troop 55 went to Pohick Bay in Lorton, VA. For lunch, the Scorpions had cold cuts with lettuce, provolone cheese, cheddar, ham, and turkey breast. After that, Troop 55 started sending out patrols to hike Pohick bay. The Scorpions and Bucks were sent last. We went on Red Trail […]
In the News: Connection Newspaper (1/6/2016) – Fifth, Sixth Graders Experience Camping at Wolf Trap
January 16, 2019 By
“First-time campers had a fun experience at an overnight camp out at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts Friday and Saturday on Columbus Day weekend. In addition to setting up tents, and cooking their own meals using Dutch ovens and camp stoves, the campers were taught archery, fly fishing, gardening, yoga, and about […]
In the News: Great Falls Connection (1/18/2016) – Boy Scout Troop 55 achieves its 100th Eagle Scout
January 16, 2019 By
Boy Scout Troop 55 achieves its 100th Eagle Scout. Boy Scout Troop 55, sponsored by St. Francis Episcopal Church in Great Falls, promoted five scouts to the Eagle Rank. The new Eagle Scouts are Andrew Dudzik, Corey Hodge, Joseph Kee and Paul Youssef, all attending Langley High School; and Nick Dunie who attends Fort Union […]
2017 Bahamas Sailing High Adventure Trip – Historian Report
September 15, 2017 By
2017 Bahamas Sailing High Adventure Trip by James Y. , Crew Historian On Friday, April 7th, 2017, Alex B., Jack B., Joe Z., Jon B., Sam G., and myself James Y., along with two adult leaders Dr. Jackson and Mr. Ye, met up at Forestville Elementary School at 6:30 PM. We carpooled down to Dulles Airport, […]
