Current news for Troop 893 for Girls
Scoutmaster Minute I have two thoughts for this week, as today is Father’s Day. Many thanks to all the Dads in the Troop and those who have supported those of us in the troop! Without your guidance, support, staying up with homework, helping with campout prep, being at games, recitals, and the other innumerable ways Dads [...]
Scoutmaster Minute The 893 summer camp shakedown happened this week, all campers going to Camp Olmsted turned in paperwork, chose bus seat mates and tent mates. We discussed some summer camp packing list items and tips for packing. Not discussed was the most important thing to pack: a sense of adventure. For some scouts this is [...]
Scoutmaster minute We had a great planning session this week and set out ideas on what to do for meetings and activities through the summer. While there are plans for continued achievements to meet rank and work on merit badge I’m pleased to see some fun, for the sake of fun, also worked into the plan. [...]
Scoutmaster Minute This weekend was the 46th Annual 893 Family Camping Canoe Trip, and we had near perfect weather. Some members of the troop had been before as siblings, this marked the first time that the 893 Girls Troop took part as members of a troop. The girls had a great showing, and clearly got into [...]
Scoutmaster Minute Getting out into Nature, seeing some history and enjoying fellowship of other Scouts are some of the reasons why we are active in this program. This week we walked over five miles across the Manassas Battlefield along “Blue Trail” dotted with historic canon, fences, and buildings; spotting all kinds of signs of animals and [...]
Scoutmaster Minute Today is the official, formal, day to celebrate the moms in our life. The moms who help with scraped knees, nudge along in projects, give encouragement when needed and a firm guiding hand when also needed. Who help sew on uniform patches, help you shop for needed scout gear, get you to your events [...]
Scoutmaster Minute Planning some key dates for activities and campouts was a key accomplishment from this week’s PLC, and marks another milestone as the scouts do more to plan troop activities. These dates have been entered into the troop calendar in TroopMaster, details will come as the troop plans them. Today’s visit to the pool [...]
Scoutmaster Minute There is great joy in seeing a troop come together at a team. This weekend our first troop campout was a success by all counts with scouts selecting a tent site, assisting each other with tent set up, cooking and eating as a patrol in the sun (and wind), providing service to our hosts, [...]
Scoutmaster Minute I hope everyone has been able to enjoy some down time away from school and other regular activities during the Spring Break. Perhaps you were able to do some traveling or visit with family, especially with both Easter and Passover holidays celebrated this weekend. Rest when you're weary. Refresh and [...]
Scoutmaster Minute This week focused on preparation for our first campout experience. By preparing well beforehand we ensure we are ready for what faces us during the activity. While I missed this meeting due to work travel, reports are that it went well and that the Historian and Webmaster met to learn about the website before [...]
