Troop 1916, Mclean va

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Eagle Scout Court of Honor

Troop 1916 had an Eagle Scout Court of Honor yesterday. The weather couldn’t have been nicer, and the beautiful May evening was the perfect opportunity for a Court of Honor. One of the fundamental tenets of Scouts is advancement, especially recognition of the Eagle Rank — the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program. The Troop recognized all those who had earned the rank during the past calendar year. Due to the pandemic, special Eagle Courts of Honor were not able to be held, and this event recognized many who were unable to celebrate previously.

Check out the Eagle Scout Court of Honor photos here.

Make a Difference

Scout-age youth experience dramatic physical and emotional growth. Scouting offers them opportunities to channel much of that change into productive endeavors and to find the answers they are seeking for many of their questions.

Outdoor Skills

In the outdoors, youth have opportunities to acquire skills that make them more self-reliant. They can explore canoe and hiking trails and complete challenges they first thought were beyond their ability. There is no greater teacher than the great outdoors.

Timeless Values

Scouting programs instill in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives.

A Scout preparing to raise the flag of the United States of America.

MISSION

Troop 1916 is a traditional scouting troop. We operate according to the BSA established Aims and Methods of Scouting. With over 35 years of scouting history behind us, Troop 1916 is a well-trained member of the Scouting community. We are committed to making a difference in Northern Virginia. Scouts often participate in community service activities such as volunteering time and collecting food for the hungry.

PURPOSE

A goal of Scouts BSA is to help youth develop into honorable adults. Scouting’s values can be incorporated into one’s home or school. Scouts have many opportunities to learn skills of leadership, of the outdoors, and of life. Each Scout decides what they will learn and how quickly they will do it. As a Scout progresses, the value of their achievements will be reinforced through recognition and accomplishments during outdoor adventures.

OUR PLAN

Scouts BSA uses eight fundamental methods to meet a Scout’s hope for fun and adventure, and to achieve Scouting’s aims of encouraging character development, citizenship, and mental and physical fitness. A Scout troop functions best when all eight methods are employed.

Monthly Campouts

The Lumberjack Patrol preparing dinner back at their campsite after a long day at the Cape Henlopen Beach

Camping is a creative, educational experience in cooperative groups living in the outdoors. It uses the natural surroundings to contribute significantly to physical, mental, spiritual, and social growth.

They'll earn advancement and experience success
They'll unplug from technology
They'll grow more independent
They’ll make new friends
They'll have lots of fun!

Producing service-oriented young men and women

While completing community service projects, Scouts develop real-world skills that will help them succeed in middle school, high school, and beyond. They practice: