Events

Scoutmaster Minute: The Scout Leadership had a successful planning session last week and prepared a series of activities that should help our Nova Corp advance and provide fun at the same time. In terms of advancing, we had an opportunity to use the Cub Run Rec Center pool on Sunday evening to run several Scout's through the BSA Swim Test for 2nd and 1st Class ranks...all were successful. As we close out August and begin the last week of summer vacation please make the most of it before being chained to virtual classes all day...that means get outside. I think [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: Service to Others. We had some excellent teamwork this past week while performing service around the grounds of CUMC to clean up the sidewalks and parking areas from debris that had accumulated over the past year. Due to a generous donation of 6 tons of gravel from Luck Stone, we now have a great location for the Troop trailer at the activity field. Multiple Scouts participated and as you can see from the photos...many hands make light work. Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth. — Muhammad Ali   MEETINGS/ACTIVITIES Those [...]

Scoutmaster Minute:  The delayed New Scout Campout was a success. Lots of advancement, laughter, comrodiery, jokes, campfire songs, fire building, knots, axe yard, and good food. Oh and it rained...ALOT...a proper breaking in of the new scouts. While we have not been camping since January, the guys knocked the rust off pretty quickly. The new cooking setup expedited meal production and therefore Scout satisfaction. All in all a small taste of "normal", which I beleive the boys really needed along with a healthy dose of outdoor living. Reminder - Get those tents hanging out to dry ASAP.   The best [...]

Scoutmaster Minute:  As we hurdle towards an insane amount of screen time and eye strain come Sept 8, I am very pleased that we are finally back to putting the Outing in Scouting. Yes I have been waiting a long time to say that. Really looking forward to this long over due campout to bring our New Scouts into the fold with some new skills and adventures. Everyone seemed pretty excited last week as they started to build meal plans and the prospect of not being surrounded by 4 walls. The key to success is to listen and leverage the resources [...]

MEETINGS   1. This Week July 28: Outdoor Clean Up @CUMC (All) Uniform: Class B We are going to use this meeting night to perform some service hours around the grounds of CUMC. This will count as a Troop activity and service hours, especially for Nova Corp scouts. All attending must have a face, wear work gloves, bring your own water bottle. We also need rakes, scoop shovels, push brooms to pick up debris and gravel. Wheelbarrows or other types of wagon/cart would be helpful. Check in with Mr. Taylor upon arrival. Those attending must comply with the following: Sick individuals must stay home [...]

Scoutmaster Minute: Great week. The hike on the Henry Hill Loop was beautiful, reminded me of walking in fields around my grandparents home. So nice to see everyone that attended, even if faces were hidden behind masks. The week was capped off with Bryan Hong's Eagle project, including seeing him enjoy his 1st pizza. Yes that's right...2 major milestones in one day. Hope your all keeping cool, I know a few of our Scouts are lifeguards at our neighborhood pools so they for sure get they chance. We have an important discussion this week about the Journey to Eagle that [...]

MEETINGS   1. This Week July 14:  Hike Manassas Battlefield (LandSharks) Uniform: Class B  The Land Sharks have planned a nice evening hike to get us together again in the outdoors which also allows for plenty of social distancing. Everyone must have a mask to participate. All should have a water bottle and a small snack is recommended. Proper footwear is recommended, as we may get rain prior to the hike, see also the gear list below. ## Nova Corp attendance will count as an activity. All Scouts must bring the attached permission slip signed, even if a parent is participating. WHEN: 7:00 - 8:30pm, [...]