Troop 1916, Mclean va
Prepared. for life.™️
News and Notes:
A recent outing:
Troop Outing – Sandy Spring Adventure
On November 6th, our troop took on the ropes course at Sandy Spring, MD. Equipped with harnesses and guided by a safety briefing, we climbed, balanced, and zipped through trails of varying difficulty. Around 30 members participated, making it an exciting and challenging experience. Afterward, we camped overnight, enjoying the stunning night sky despite the freezing temperatures. Morning departure was tough in the cold, but the adventure was well worth it!
An upcoming event:
Troop Outing – Anitietam National Battlefield Hike
The Troop will hike the Burnside Bridge Loop (2.5 mi) plus the Snavely Ford, Connector, and Final Attack Trails (2.9 mi). For those interested, there are opportunities to continue to more trails.
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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:
Leadership
Problem-solving
Collaboration with others
Time management
Communication
Most importantly, Scouts learn that the work they do can make a real impact in the world.
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Recent Service Projects:
2,118,449+ BOYS & GIRLS
2,500,000+ EAGLE SCOUTS
13,200,000+ SERVICE HOURS
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Scouts BSA: Prepared. for Life.™️
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