Category:

Upcoming Events

2023 New Scout Hike

by Webmaster March 14, 2023

written by Webmaster

Come one, come all, to the great outdoors, where the sun shines bright and the wind roars, where the trees are tall and the rivers flow, and the mountains stand high with a majestic glow.

We’ll hike and climb and explore the land, with out backpacks full of the ten essentials, a small trash bag, and a notepad and pen, we’ll go exploring!

So come on scouts, don’t hesitate. Join us on March 26th on Sunday morning at 10 AM at Hanson Park Nature Center at

Nature Overlook Drive, Ashburn, Virginia.

Wear Class A and weather appropriate clothing. Looking forward to seeing you all!

Scout

19 Going

3 days left to RSVP

RSVP Here

March 14, 2023 0 comment

Upcoming Events

May Campout – Canoe Adventure on the Shenandoah River

by Webmaster February 20, 2023

written by Webmaster

Event Date: May 12-14

Sign up by: by Apr 7th

Where? Front Royal, Virginia

Description:

“Almost Heaven, West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River” sound familiar? Are you ready for an exciting and adventurous canoe trip down the Shenandoah River? Join us for a two-day outing where you will learn paddling skills, river safety, camping techniques, and more. You will also enjoy the scenic beauty and wildlife of one of America’s most historic rivers.

We will depart on Friday evening at 6 PM from Rosa Lee Carter and drive to Front Royal and camp at Low Water Bridge Campground. We will rent canoes from Front Royal River Company where they will provide us with all the necessary equipment, transportation up river, and provide instruction. We will have 2 adventures to choose from!

Scout Crew #1: “Burners Ford to Bentonville”

The younger scouts will launch canoes 7 miles upstream and paddle 3-4 hours down the Shenandoah River starting at Burners Ford to Bentonville. Along the way, we will encounter some small rapids, eddies, and bends that will test our skills and teamwork. This adventure will cost $63.47 for scouts and $47.21 for adults.

Map (MUST HAVE): https://frontroyal.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ShenandoahRiverMaps_Bentonville-to-Luray.pdf

Scout Crew #2: “Seekford Landing to Front Royal Outdoors”

The older scouts will launch canoes 23 miles upstream and paddle from Seekford landing to Low River Bridge Campground. On Sunday morning, the crew will wake up and complete the rest of the journey to Front Royal Outdoors. This adventure will cost $84.40 for scouts and $68.14 for adults.

Both crews will set up our tents, cook our dinner, and have a campfire program with stories and songs. We will also practice some scout skills such as knot tying, fire building, first aid, and navigation. We will sleep in tents under the stars and listen to the sounds of nature.

Please pay by April 7th to attend the event and give the scouts time to prepare!

Merit Badge Requirements Satisfied

- Camping Merit Badge, Requirement 9b4 – Take a non-motorized trip on the water of at least four hours or 5 miles.

- Canoeing Merit Badge Opportunity – ONLY if decided as a group to earn it. – http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb033.asp

Tickets

The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.

Scout - Seekford Landing

$84.40

Unlimited

Hide my attendee data from public view.

Adult - Seekford Landing

$68.14

Unlimited

Hide my attendee data from public view.

Scout - Burners Ford to Bentonville

$63.47

Unlimited

Hide my attendee data from public view.

Adult - Burners Ford to Bentonville

$47.21

Unlimited

Hide my attendee data from public view.

February 20, 2023 0 comment

Upcoming Events

April Campout – Scout Skills

by Webmaster February 20, 2023

written by Webmaster

Event Date: Apr 21-23, 2023

Sign-up by: Mar 17

Location: Camp Highroad, Frontier campsite

Address: 21164 Steptoe Hill Road Middleburg VA 20117

Description:

The Survivorman Challenge is a weekend adventure where scouts test their wilderness survival skills in a realistic scenario. The scouts are divided into three levels based on their experience and skills, and each level faces different challenges and tasks. The scouts must find or purify water, build shelter, start a fire, signal for help, apply first aid, and navigate using natural or essential tools. The campout is designed to teach scouts how to cope with unexpected situations, use their scout basic essentials, and follow the seven priorities of survival. The adults provide support and guidance from a base camp, but let the scouts take charge of their own survival.

This outing is open to everyone and costs $35.00 for scouts and $16 for adults.

References: Meeting Plans & Ideas: WILDERNESS SURVIVAL – Troop Leader Resources (scouting.org)

Tickets

The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.

Scout - Overnight

$35.00

Unlimited

Hide my attendee data from public view.

Adult - Overnight

$16.00

Unlimited

Hide my attendee data from public view.

Who's coming?

89 people are attending April Campout – Scout Skills

February 20, 2023 0 comment

Upcoming Events

March Campout – Teambuilding with Zipline & Ropes at Verdun

by Webmaster February 20, 2023

written by Webmaster

Event Date: March 24-26

Sign-up by: Feb 28th.

Location: Verdun Adventure Bound

Campsite: Kestral Nest

Address: 17044 Adventure Bound Trail, Rixeyville, VA 22737

Description

Do you have what it takes to challenge yourself on a ropes and zipline course at Verdun? Join us for a thrilling and rewarding outing where you will test your physical and mental skills, overcome your fears, and have fun with your fellow scouts.

We will depart on Friday evening at 6 PM from Rosa Lee Carter and drive to Verdun Adventure Bound, a non-profit organization that offers outdoor education programs. We will participate in their COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) course, which consists of low and high elements that require teamwork, communication, problem-solving, trust, and leadership.

We will start with some warm-up activities and safety instructions. Then we will move on to the low elements, such as balance beams, spider webs, trust falls, and group challenges. These elements are close to the ground and help us develop our group dynamics and confidence.

Next, we will tackle the high elements, such as climbing walls, cargo nets, swings, platforms, bridges, and ziplines. These elements are suspended above the ground and require harnesses and helmets. They challenge us to face our fears of heights and speed while having fun.

We will end our outing with a debriefing session where we will reflect on our experience and share our feedback. We will also receive certificates of completion from Verdun Adventure Bound.

This outing is open to all scouts and the cost is $95.50 per scout which includes COPE course fee. $22 for Adult leaders (No ropes course).

References

Verdun Adventure Bound: https://www.verdunadventurebound.org

Scouts: $65 for ropes course + $12 campsite fee + $15 for grubfee = $95.50 / scout.

Adults (No ropes course): $16 + $6 campsite fee = $22.

Who's coming?

29 people are attending 2023 March Ropes and Zipline

February 20, 2023 0 comment

Program Upcoming Events

Summer Camp 2023

by Webmaster December 28, 2022

written by Webmaster

Troop 761 will be going to Camp Olmsted at Goshen Scout Reservation from 6/25 – 7/1, 2023. Dozens of Merit Badges, campfires, special programs, and the Olmsted Olympics are all on offering, not to mention some of the best Camp food in the eastern US. Please join us for the Troop 761 Event of the Year! Please fill out all fields in the registration and pay the fees of: Youth: $500 and Adults: $140. There may be extra fees if we utilize bus transportation (TBD), participate in ATV Program, and a couple of merit badges. If you are a vegetarian or don’t eat specific foods, you MUST tell us now, while registering. If you are a first year Scout camper, we’ll sign you up for the Trailshead Program.

Merit Badge and Program List is here: https://www.gotogoshen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2023-Olmsted-Program-Schedule.pdf

Schedule: https://www.gotogoshen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2023-Olmsted-Program-Schedule.pdf

Registration for this event will close on March 15th, 2023 for existing scout patrols. On April 7th, registration closes for new scout patrols.

Scout - Paid via Zelle

22 Going

RSVP Here

Adult - Paid via Zelle

5 Going

RSVP Here

Tickets

Who's coming?

The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.

Scout - Paid via Credit Card

$500.00

Unlimited

Hide my attendee data from public view.

Adult - Paid via Credit Card

$140.00

Unlimited

Hide my attendee data from public view.

Who's coming?

45 people are attending Summer Camp 2023

December 28, 2022 0 comment