The troop participated in Camp Tuscazoar’s Pig Gig event this year. Every year, the camp hosts a pig roast fundraiser and offers a merit badge for the scouts to earn. This year was radio merit badge. In addition, Mr. Wagner worked with the first year scouts to have them work on tenderfoot advancement. We will…
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Sign up for 2nd Annual “Camping Out to End Hunger”
Northminster Presbyterian Church and the Troop is sponsoring a drive to collect non-perishable food and personal hygiene items on November 11-13th at the church. The scouts will camp out in front of the church for 48 hours continuously collecting donations as contributors “drive thru” and drop off goods to fill the troop’s tents. Donations will…
Stories from the Trail: Backpacking Minister Creek, PA
Troop 155, with support from Modern Woodmen, was able to invest in backpacking gear. The troop purchased 8 backpacks and lightweight tents. This past weekend, our investment paid off as we had 10 first time backpackers attend this trip. The trip started off Friday night, stopping at our traditional visit to the Oil City McDonalds….
Pig Gig – Radio Merit Badge Sign Up
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Shooting Sports Camp Sign- Up 08/19 – 08/21
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Planning Meeting
Last weekend the troop had their annual planning meeting at the Sterling’s house. Outings were planned for each month through the end of next summer. The troop scribe, Preston, took good notes. After lunch, the scouts played basketball and swam. Be sure to check the 155 calendar for events.
Sarah’s Vineyard
Scouts worked four-hour shifts at Sarah’s Vineyard during their Summer Solstice Festival. They sold cold water, lemonade, ice tea and soda at the 155 tent. They walked around and sold drinks from a small cooler to make extra tips! Each boy earned about $50 for their scout accounts! Scouting stories were told by old timers that…
Senator LaRose Visits Camp Manatoc
One of the requirements for First Class rank was met this morning when the scouts met with Senator LaRose [R]. Frank LaRose, representing our 27th District, is an Eagle Scout as well as a member of the executive board for the Great Trail Council. The Senator spoke with the scouts about what he is…
Camp Update: Day 3 Early Morning Edition
I won’t say yesterday was uneventful, but unfortunately HIPAA laws prevent me from saying more. But this morning, the scouts won the retreat banner. This means at dinner tonight at 5:30, the scouts will be lowering the flag at retreat as well as marching. What a treat for the parents for Family night. Bring your…
Camp Update: Day 1
My day started at 5:30 AM when the scouts in the text next door started chatting. I didn’t know I could whisper so loud, or so Mr. Wagner told me. I’m not sure why they were up, I can only guess it was the excitement to go eat breakfast. The official start of the day…