Please RSVP now for our campout August 14-16 at Camp Campbell on Kerr Lake: https://forms.gle/vLDr5M3vGguutCSS6

We plan to do some field games, fishing, and waterfront activities. It should be a great time. More details about Camp Campbell can be found here: https://www.ocscouts.org/camping-outdoor-programs/camp-campbell/

Also, a reminder that we are meeting this Tuesday at the fishing pier at the East Ocean View Community Center (9520 20th Bay St), not at the church.

Congratulations to Eli C and Owen who successfully passed their Eagle Scout boards of review tonight! Well done gentlemen! Remember, "there is no end to the Eagle Scout trail". Once an Eagle, always an Eagle.

We have some more Eagle Scout applications in process, so stay tuned for more announcements like this coming soon!

Our bike outing on the Elizabeth River Trail tonight is cancelled due to current and possible inclement weather. We will see everyone at the East Ocean View Community Center fishing pier (9520 20th Bay St, Norfolk, VA 23518) next Tuesday!

Next Tuesday, we will meet at Jeff Robertson Park in West Ghent to bike the Elizabeth River Trail from there to Town Point Park and back. Bring your bike, helmet, and water bottle. If you are in need of any of those items, please contact one of the scoutmasters so we can try to make arrangements for you.

This August 14th – 16th, we will camp at Camp Campbell on Kerr Lake for some aquatics and fishing activities. More information on this relatively primitive BSA camp here: https://www.ocscouts.org/camping-outdoor-programs/camp-campbell/

Finally, for those who are interested, you can earn the Liberty in Action badge by completing some basic activities and a little bit of service. We may decide to do this as a troop later this year, but you can always get a jump start ahead of us. See more information here: https://mediafiles.scoutshop.org/Liberty_in_Action_A250_Challenge_Final.pdf

Please let me know if you have any questions about our summer plans. We don’t plan to meet at the church again until August. I will keep sending weekly announcements in the meantime.

Thanks everyone,

Scott

I am considering a visit to the National Jamboree on Sunday, July 26th. It’s a long 5.5 hour drive each way, so I’m looking for any scouts and adults interested in attending and carpooling. (I am also checking with parents of scouts in the council jamboree troop.) My thought is to drive up Saturday afternoon/evening and stay in Beckley, WV. Visiting hours are 10am – 4pm. Then drive home Sunday evening. Could stay somewhere partway back if needed.

Day pass costs $103. More information here: https://jamboree.scouting.org/visitors/ticket-information/

Let me know as soon as possible if you are interested.

Thanks,

Scott

We will meet at the church this Tuesday, June 16th. Adults will review the proposed troop calendar and budget in the committee meeting. Youth will have a game night – please bring a board or card game to share!

For the remainder of June and July, we will get out of the building and host weekly outings. Please see our troop calendar for the most up-to-date plans: https://www.troop5norfolk.com/calendar/. Some outings are weather-dependent so please stay tuned for any updates as dates draw nearer.

Please let me know if you have any questions. We’re looking forward to a fun summer!

Scott

Thank you to everyone who attend our court of honor tonight and congratulations to all who earned badges.

I have just learned tonight that there is a last minute opening in the National Jamboree contingent. You must be 12-17 years old during the Jamboree on July 22-31st, and First Class rank is recommended (but not required). If you are interested in attending, please let me know ASAP as the slot may fill quickly. More information on Jamboree here: https://jamboree.scouting.org/

Reminder to join us this Thursday, May 28th at 6:30pm at St John Lutheran Church where we will welcome our newest scout Jack at Pack 191’s crossover ceremony. All troop youth, leaders, and parents are invited to attend. (This event will have a space theme.)

We will be doing future planning the next two weeks. Please come help shape the future activities of our troop. Let your youth leaders know what events and program features you want to repeat, which ones you’d prefer to skip doing again, and what new things you want to try!

• On June 2nd, the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) will lead the troop in planning our weekly summer outings. All troop youth, leaders, and parents are encouraged to attend.
• On June 9th, the PLC will conduct its annual planning for September 2026 – August 2027. Adult leaders are highly encouraged to attend. Other troop youth may optionally attend as well.

Finally, please RSVP at https://forms.gle/1P9spHHVJBWXKhWi9 for the Scout Night with the Norfolk Tides on Friday, June 12th. Game time is 6:35pm at Harbor Park, with camping on the field after the game. Tickets are $19 each and camping vouchers are $5 each. We are trying to finalize plans for this event by the end of this week.

Thanks everyone,

Scott

First, I want to congratulate Eli G for being selected to work on staff at Pipsico this summer. We wish you all the best in this extension of your scouting journey!

There are 2 events your should RSVP for now:

• Owen plans to have an Eagle project workday this Saturday, May 23rd, with Sunday, May 24th as a backup or additional day as needed. The project will take place at the Dadson Arms Apartments at Dadson Ct in Virginia Beach (near the CBBT). Please RSVP at the link below if you have not already RSVP’d directly to Owen. Wear sturdy shoes. If possible, bring water, safety glasses, and work gloves. (He will have some on site if you cannot bring your own.)
  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesWHoyhmgIN_G1CCjSNx32MnC_GiYteHbNKTxTNeZdIuFiRg/viewform?usp=header

• Please RSVP now for the Scout Night with the Norfolk Tides on Friday, June 12th. Game time is 6:35pm at Harbor Park, with camping on the field after the game. Tickets are $19 each and camping vouchers are $5 each. We need to know who would like to camp so that we can ensure we have sufficient adult coverage. Thanks.
  https://forms.gle/1P9spHHVJBWXKhWi9

Looking ahead to next week:

• Tuesday, May 26th is our spring court of honor around 7:00pm in the social hall of the church. Scouts will meet at 6:30pm for an abbreviated troop meeting ahead of the ceremony. If the weather is nice, we may venture as a group to Dairy Queen afterwards. Scouts seeking awards, merit badges, and advancements should ensure all requirements are completed and approved no later than Friday, May 22nd.
• Thursday, May 28th, we will welcome our newest scout Jack at Pack 191’s crossover ceremony, 6:30pm at St John Lutheran Church. All troop youth, leaders, and parents are invited to attend.

And further out:

• On June 2nd, the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) will lead the troop in planning our weekly summer outings. All troop youth, leaders, and parents are encouraged to attend.
• On June 9th, the PLC will conduct its annual planning for September 2026 – August 2027. Adult leaders are highly encouraged to attend. Other troop youth may optionally attend as well.

Let me know if you have any questions. Looking forward to summer!

Scott

Lots of upcoming events to mention. I’ll go in chronological order to avoid confusion if possible.

• This weekend, May 15-17, is our river rafting expedition and campout. Those attending should meet at the church at 6pm on Friday. Contact John with any questions.
• Owen plans to have an Eagle project workday on Saturday, May 23rd, with Sunday, May 24th as a backup or additional day as needed. The project will take place at the Dadson Arms Apartments at Dadson Ct in Virginia Beach (near the CBBT). Please RSVP directly to Owen if you are able to come and support his project. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water, safety glasses, and work gloves if possible.
• Our next court of honor will be on Tuesday, May 26th around 7:00pm in the social hall of the church. Scouts will meet at 6:30pm for an abbreviated troop meeting ahead of the ceremony. If the weather is nice, we may venture as a group to Dairy Queen afterwards. Scouts seeking awards, merit badges, and advancements should ensure all requirements are completed and approved no later than Friday, May 22nd.
• On Thursday, May 28th, we will welcome our newest scout Jack at Pack 191’s crossover ceremony, 6:30pm at St John Lutheran Church. All troop youth, leaders, and parents are invited to attend.
• On June 2nd, the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) will lead the troop in planning our weekly summer outings. All troop youth, leaders, and parents are encouraged to attend.
• On June 9th, the PLC will conduct its annual planning for September 2026 – August 2027. Adult leaders are highly encouraged to attend. Other troop youth may optionally attend as well.
• Finally, please RSVP at https://forms.gle/1P9spHHVJBWXKhWi9 for the Scout Night with the Norfolk Tides on Friday, June 12th. Game time is 6:35pm at Harbor Park, with camping on the field after the game. Tickets are $19 each and camping vouchers are $5 each.

Please let me know what questions you have. Thanks everyone for your continued involvement with and support of our troop.

Scott