May 15, 2025

2017 Bahamas Sailing High Adventure Trip – Historian Report

 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, […]

Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America is a 501 (c)3 organization dedicated to honoring and remembering our veterans.  Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, the mission of Wreaths Across America to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as over 1,100 additional locations in all 50 U.S. […]

Merit Badges Afloat – April 16-17th – Limited spots available – register before January 20th

Do you enjoy Sailing?  Just want to try it out?  You’re invited to attend our Spring Boy Scout ‘Merit Badges Afloat (MBA)’ Sponsored by Sea Scout ‘Ship 1942’ – National Flagship When:             Saturday 8:00am, April 16 to Sunday 4:30pm, April 17, 2016 (NOT an Overnight Event) Where:            Washington Sailing Marina, 1 Marina Drive, Alexandria, VA  […]

Register Now for White Oak Outing – November 14-15

When: November 14-15, 2015 Where:White Oak Canyon Hike and Rose River Farm Time: Arrive at the St. Francis parking lot at 6:30 am, November 14, 2015 Return to St. Francis mid afternoon on Sunday, November 15, 2015 This November, Troop 55 scouts will enjoy a day hike at White Oak Canyon followed by an overnight […]

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

May 25-26th 2024 Potomac Canoeing Outing Registration

When:  May 25-26, 2024 Time: Arrive at St. Francis parking lot at 9:00AM  on Saturday, May 25th and return to Great Falls Library noon around 12:00pm on Sunday, May 26th  Camping: Rohrbach Group Campground, 18316 Burnside Bridge Rd, Sharpsburg, MD 21782 ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/6QXmGDTDExcBsfiw95 ) (Only 1 hours 15 minutes away from Great Falls, VA) . Patrol will cook Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast. Canoeing/Kayaking meeting: Brunswick Family […]

Cheatham Annex&Busch Garden Trip Historian Report

By James Y. (Scorpion Patrol Historian) On June 12th, on a Friday afternoon, we all gathered around Saint Francis Church to prepare to leave. We packed up our belongings into the cars. Then, at around 5:30 PM, we headed out for a long three hour drive. Three hours later, we arrived at Cheatham Annex, a […]