On several occasions, the Troop took canoe trips on the Delaware River, both for fun and sometimes to train for larger campouts (like Mead Base). On one of those excursions, Mr. Moon and Joe Rizzo, Sr. rescued and recovered several … 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
This park is located where George Washington and his troops famously crossed the Delaware on Christmas night in 1776 during the Revolutionary War. At Washington Crossing, the troop camps on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River and hikes the … Continued
This Civil War battlefield used to be a popular destination for the troop. The Battle at Gettysburg is infamous for having the most casualties of any Civil War battle and for being a turning point for the Union in the … 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
