April 20, 2024

High Adventure Survey

Here is the link to the High Adventure survey:  http://doodle.com/poll/3pzczrs6etqxda2p We have a robust High Adventure program at Troop 55.   High adventure opportunities are a great way for our more experienced scouts…

WEBELOS Open House

Troop 55 WEBELOS Open House  Get in on the Adventure with Boy Scouts of America Troop 55! Click Here for the printable open house flyer  The Boy Scouts of Great Falls Troop 55 would like to warmly extend an invitation to all WEBELO 2 Cub Scouts, or 5th and 6th grade boys to attend an outdoor open-house event on […]

Religious Award- Purple Knot November 4 at 6:30

 “A Scout is Reverent” All Scouts show this by being faithful in their duty to God. Some go further to study and qualify for a religious emblem.  Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 6:30 before troop meeting Library, St. Francis Church  Scouting is a time of intense growth and change in young men.

September Outing Historian Reports

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September Outing – Canoe Trip By Jason J. (Bears Patrol Historian) On an early Saturday morning, we arrived at the church around 7:00 am. It took us a while to get on the road, but soon we found ourselves on the border of Virginia and Maryland.   From our campsite, it was pretty easy to […]

Troop 55 Volunteer Opportunities October 2015 – We need you!!

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Lots of Scouting Volunteer Activities this Month – Pick the image to learn more!! St. Francis Country Fair, Court of Honor, First Time Campers, Pack 55 Camp Fire, and the Great Falls Haunted House – All of these are activities where our scouts are needed.  Links to all these activities can be found by clicking […]

Hurry – Late Fee approaching …. September 26-27th Shenadoah Canoe Outing Registration

When:  September 26-27, 2015  – Last day to register before Late fee is September 16th!! Where:  Shenandoah River, near Harper’s Ferry Time:   Arrive at the St. Francis parking lot at 7:00 am, September 26, 2013 Return to St. Francis early  afternoon on Sunday, September 27th

OA Centenial Tour

OA Centennial TOUR Camp Snyder – NCAC July 26, 2015 The National Order of the Arrow is celebrating its Centennial this year. It was founded 100 years ago at the Treasure Island BSA Camp about 10 miles from the Ockanickon Scout Reservation, our 2014 summer camp location. All Scouts and Scouters will be welcomed.