The Order of the Arrow (OA) is considered somewhat of a “secret” organization within the Boy Scouts of America. Really, it’s a National Honor Society within the Boy Scouts. In order to enter the Order of the Arrow, a scout … Continued
The troop has visited the Coast Guard Academy and Mystic Seaport in southeastern Connecticut for years. The troop drives up and camps in tents at nearby Camp Tadma. At the academy, scouts and leaders get to tour the facilities and … Continued
This historic park in Pennsylvania was the site of the 1777-1778 winter encampment by George Washington and his Revolutionary War soldiers. Hiking along the historic trail, scouts and leaders get to see historic buildings – including a refurbished wooden cabin … Continued
The Black River District Camporee is a campout where troops from all over Black River District come together and enjoy a weekend in the woods (in the past, it’s been held at Camp Wheeler) and partake in some sort of … Continued
This trip has been popular for some time and is somewhat of a Spring Break getaway. Usually during Spring Break, the troop heads down to Washington D.C. for four days and three nights to explore our country’s capital. One year … Continued
This campout involves the local troops coming together to host a collaborative event at Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve where local Cub Scouts come and see what Boy Scouting is all about. The Boy Scouts generally camp from Friday night until … Continued
Troop 236 has been participating in the Klondike Derby for years (and the Blizzard Blast in the early years), but it wasn’t until 2006 when Mr. Maguire became Scoutmaster that Troop 236 really became impassioned with this winter campout. The … Continued
