For Communications merit badge scouts are writing newsletter articles about troop outings, you can find their submissions in the Merit Badge > Communication MB Folder

Scouts interested in working toward the Eagle-required First Aid merit badge should sign up for the first session where we will go over the requirements and the plan for completing the merit badge. It likely will take 3-4 sessions and one weekend session to complete. The first session will be on Monday, March 10 at 7:30 pm (time of the normal troop meeting for BT8). ASM Tucker will begin working with the scouts to cover some of the initial requirements. All interested scouts are invited to attend, but please sign up in advance.

BT8 will head back to Camp Freedom in the Heritage Scout Reservation in southwestern Pennsylvania for a week of summer camp from June 22-28, 2025. It is important we get our roster as rounded out as possible before March 30th. Please read more details, register ASAP in the event tab, and make payment so we can add your Scout to the Roster.

Ski Trip Attendees:

The Troop Ski Trip starts Friday! Please read through the final details carefully.

Carpools: If you are part of a carpool you will receive instructions soon. We will be meeting at driver's addresses. Be aware that you may need to plan for dinner, either bringing bag dinner or stopping along the way. Confirm with your driver. Carpool link

Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service will host an invasive cleanup in Rock Creek Park on Saturday, Feb 22nd, 10 am to 12 noon (see here for details). Rank and SSL hours available.

The Philmont Crews will be going to Airville, Pennsylvania for a shakedown on February 14 - February 16. We plan to leave Friday after school and will return Sunday morning. We'll be staying at a heated bunkhouse. On this outing we will be focusing on having the right gear and breaking in some of our newer gear. Please make sure to follow the specific packing list attached. We will be hiking 6-9 miles on Saturday and Sunday. We will be cooking outside, just like we will at Philmont!