November 16, 2024

Troop 55 Senior Dinner

Troop 55 recently hosted a dinner for Senior scouts, former eagle scouts and former scoutmasters.  In the photo, from back left to right are:  Bob MacKichan (scoutmaster ’99 – ’08), Gary Pan (scoutmaster ’09 – current), Drew Smith, Sam Dyment, Adam Cook, Steve Cook, James Pungello, Clayton Barber, Brad Hodge, Garrett Pan, Grant Smith, Chuck Cook […]

Laurel Caverns Outing Pictures

Some Laurel Caverns outing pictures are now online:     – View Now         Caption:  Troop 55 Scouts Fresh From The Lower Caverns Take a look at the main Photos Page for additional outing photos we have posted as well.

Busch Gardens Outing

Busch Gardens Outing Nick H. – Acting Historian New Scout Patrol On the campout to Busch Gardens we had so much fun. Especially with the naval base after it which was very interesting because of all of the cool gadgets that they used. The campout had everybody psyched before we went, and there was a great turnout. Although […]

Fairfax County Officer Visits the Troop

During the April 11th meeting Fairfax County Police Officer Twamley visited with the troop to supplement the month’s theme of Public Service.  Officer Twamley discussed the training and education it takes to become a police officer and shared some interesting anecdotes with the boys.  He then opened it up for questions. Several of the new […]

Seven Springs Outing Reports

Troop 55 visited Seven Springs ski resort in February. Seven Springs Outing Tim F., Sharks Patrol The Seven Springs ski trip was a lot of fun and very exciting. It started with us getting on a commercial bus at about 5:15 P.M. and leaving about 5:30 P.M.  The trip went smoothly until we arrived at […]

THE 2013 NATIONAL SCOUT JAMBOREE

THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A JAMBO LIKE THIS. EVER. High adventure like you’ve never seen. Whitewater, climbing, zip lines, mountain biking, and much, much more. (Not to mention all of the things you’ve grown to love about the jamboree: patch trading, SCUBA, arena shows, Technology Quest … who could ask for more?) History created by […]

Camp Fraser Outing – Bears Report

Well…it rained.  We had barely been at our campsite for half an hour when it began, and it rained on and off throughout the entire outing.  The mud it created was everywhere, and it caused the Klondike Derby racing plans to be canceled.  The Bears patrol shared a dining fly with the Bucks patrol, and […]