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Scouting America Troop 55

Scouting America Troop 55 fosters youth development through outdoor adventures and community engagement, promoting skills, leadership, and fellowship. We create lasting memories while instilling values of respect, teamwork, and service in our scouts.

Join Troop 55 for our October backpacking outing. Scouts will carry their own gear, hike as a patrol, and set up camp together, building confidence with every mile. 🥾 Troop 55 plans on conducting community service in support of StF&rsquo;s Family Fest followed by a back packing trek along the Difficult Run portion of the Fairfax Cross County Trail to Lake Fairfax.&nbsp;

2026 Outing October: Back Packing

The Difficult Run District Camporee will celebrate America&rsquo;s 250th at Camp Highroad from September 25th to 27th. &nbsp;The Difficult Run Camporee is a district-level Scout event featuring skill competitions, outdoor activities, and themed challenges designed to promote teamwork, leadership, and Scout skills. The Camporee will be a themed fun weekend filled with Scouts BSA skill competitions and meeting other Scouts from around our area. &nbsp; The camporee skill competitions take place by patrols (a patrol is a group of 8-10 Scouts within a troop). These competitions usually cover fundamental outdoor skills like fire building, knot tying, or cooking&hellip; or they could just activities just for fun like relay races, memory games, and more. &nbsp;Time to display our Scout skills mastery.

2026 Outing September: Difficult Run Camporee

The Diffficult Run District Camporee will celebrate&nbsp;America&rsquo;s 250th&nbsp;at Camp Highroad from September 25th to 27th. &nbsp;The Difficult Run Camporee is a district-level Scout event featuring skill competitions, outdoor activities, and themed challenges designed to promote teamwork, leadership, and Scout skills. The Camporee will be a themed fun weekend filled with Scouts BSA skill competitions and meeting other Scouts from around our area. &nbsp;The camporee skill competitions take place by patrols (a patrol is a group of 8-10 Scouts within a troop). These competitions usually cover fundamental outdoor skills like fire building, knot tying, or cooking&hellip; or they could just activities just for fun like relay races, memory games, and more. &nbsp;Time to display our Scout skills mastery.&nbsp;Dates: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Friday-Sunday, September 25-27, 2026Assembly: &nbsp;Saint Francis Church parking lot at 6pm Friday eveningReturn: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sunday by Noon at the Great Falls LibraryCost: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $75.00 per participant

2026 Outing September: District Camporee

Join Troop 55 friends and families for an escorted whitewater rafting outing that blends adventure with fellowship. All experience levels are welcome; professional guides will provide instruction and safety gear. This shared time on the river offers space for conversation, laughter, and connection as we live out our call to welcome and community. Please register each participant so we can plan rafts, transportation, and meals accordingly.

2026 Outing August: Whitewater Rafting Outing

Troop 55 Annual Membership Dues Join our community of supporters and become a member today. Your membership not only grants you access to exclusive benefits but also directly supports our mission. 🤝 Thank you for choosing to be part of our cause. Together, we can make a positive impact on our community. 🚀 Ready to make a difference? Start your journey by becoming a member now!

Troop 55 Annual Membership DuesJoin our community of supporters and become a member today. Your membership not only grants you access to exclusive benefits but also directly supports our mission. 🤝Thank you for choosing to be part of our cause. Together, we can make a positive impact on our community. 🚀Ready to make a difference? Start your journey by becoming a member now!

Troop 55 Membership (July 2026 - June 2027)

Brave the Premier Via Ferrata in North AmericaClimb the &ldquo;Iron Way&rdquo;, take in the stunning scenery, ascend breathtaking heights, and create memories to last a lifetime &ndash; or at least until the next time you visit!During this 3.5-5 hour long climbing experience, you&rsquo;ll gain 1085 feet in elevation, cross a 150 foot high suspension bridge over 200 feet long, and reach exposed heights of 280 feet.Zip Line Canopy Tour:NROCKS&rsquo;s North Fork Valley Canopy Tour was the first of its kind in this part of West Virginia and is still the longest, most scenic in the region. It begins with a short practice zip line to shake off first-time jitters while learning the simple techniques that will keep you safely zipping through the trees. After successful completion of the practice zip, it&rsquo;s, as they say, all downhill from here (and thankfully so!)With 7 zip lines up to 60 feet high in the air and spanning 680 feet in length, the Canopy Tour is sure to quench your thirst for adventurous fun and allow you to enjoy the beauty of the North Fork Valley from your perch high in the trees!Why this trip matters: &bull; You&rsquo;ll learn real rock climbing skills &bull; You&rsquo;ll work as a team in traversing cliffs or through the tree canopy &bull; You&rsquo;ll push yourselves and have a blast doing itTrip Snapshot: &bull; Where: NRocks, SV &nbsp;&bull; When: Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18, 2026. &nbsp;Assemble at Saint Francis Church Parking Lot at 7:30a. &nbsp;Return by 2pm SundayCost: &nbsp;$&nbsp;Gear &amp; Prep: &bull; Scout Class A &amp; B, cold weather camping gear, boots for climbing, water bottle, Scout bookThere will be a mandatory safety briefingFor more information about NRocks, please visit https://nrocks.com

2026 Outing November: Via Ferrata & Zip Line

Spend a night aboard the historic USS Constellation with Scouting America Troop 55. Scouts will experience life at sea through hands‑on programs, guided tours, and group activities that build skills and teamwork. Join us on board for a unique overnight adventure! Get an immersive hands-on historic experience with 21st century relevance that encourages teamwork, critical thinking, and learning. Walk in the footsteps of sailors and learn about life aboard a mid-19th century Navy sailing warship, a World War II era Navy submarine, or a Coast Guard Cutter that served for 50 years, including witnessing the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Just as importantly, groups have fun! Assembly: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Saint Francis Church parking lot at 8am Saturday morningReturn: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Sunday by 1pm&nbsp;at Saint Francis ChurchCost: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;$85; Registration closes on Wednesday, March 3, 2027 at 6pm.

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