This campout existed for some time until around 2006 when the event ceased operation. In 2016, in an effort to spur more recruitment of Cub Scouts into Boy Scouts, the event was reorganized and rerun by Black River District. At … Continued
In the early- to mid-90s, the troop frequently visited the Harley-Davidson factory in York County, Pennsylvania. The troop would first camp overnight in a cabin at nearby Camp Tuckahoe. The next day they would go on a two hour tour … Continued
For the 50th anniversary of the Morris-Sussex Area Council, scouts from several troops came together for a fall camporee at the Schiff Nature Preserve in Mendham in 1986. The camporee took place on a piece of property owned by Mr. … Continued
Another historic trail hike, Monmouth was the site of one of the largest Revolutionary War battles, famous for George Washington’s ambush tactics against Sir Henry Clinton’s troops. Here, the scouts navigate through forests and even historic buildings in the town … Continued
In the 2010s, the Troop started regularly attending Operation Zero at Sabattis Adventure Camp in Long Lake, NY. This cold-weather camping adventure tests scouts’ cold-weather camping knowledge and skills. At Operation Zero, participants can expect to partake in a high-adventure … Continued
A very local destination in Hackettstown, Stevens State Park has been home to only a few Troop 236 campouts, usually those that last only one night. This is another campout where scouts work on rank advancement, go on short hikes … Continued
In the past when the troop has gone here, the scouts and leaders stayed in separate cabins. On this campout, the main attraction is the field of ringing rocks. These rocks quite literally ring when hit with something like a … Continued
Jockey Hollow is one of three major Revolutionary War historic sites in New Jersey, famous for being the Continental Army’s main winter encampment during the harshest winter of the war in 1779-80. In the past, when the troop visited this … Continued
The troop holds multiple Courts of Honor throughout the year to award scouts with rank advancement, merit badges and awards. The first Court of Honor of each year is held in September. In 1995, the first September campout was a … Continued
