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Welcome to the BSA Troop 230 Website

BSA Troop 230’s program revolves around the great outdoors.  We are a backpacking troop and will start hitting the trail in March and go until November.  Most of our backpacking has been on the Appalachian Trail in Southeastern Pennsylvania.  We average 5-7 hikes per year with at least 3 of them being overnight trips or longer.  Recently we have completed a 14 mile hike on the Pinchot Trail in Lackawanna County in the Pocono’s.  Some other trails that we have hiked are Ricketts Glen, French Creek, Hickory Run State Park, and Monacacy Hill, a very local trail that is approximately 5 miles of various terrain and small challenges along the way as to not discourage the boys.  This is a great way to introduce the boys to hiking. 

Minature Golf Outing Monday May 20th

Posted on May 16 2013 - 12:49pm

This week’s meeting is being relocated to Waltz’s Golf Course for a round of miniature golf.  We are unable to use the church and we thought it would be  fun to play a round of golf.  So please arrive at 7:00Pm at Waltz Golf Course on Ridge Pike in Limerick in Class C uniform.  For those that do not know what that is it is your red shirt and pants and shoes of your choosing.  The cost will be $4.00 per person.  If you have any questions please let us know.  We would really appreciate if you were able to register online for this so that we can have a count as to how many people will be there, Register Here

French Creek Weekend Report by Special Correspondent JT

Posted on May 14 2013 - 10:10pm

On Friday, the scouts and their leaders were all packed up and ready to go to French Creek. The scouts arrived at campsites 15&16 in the early evening. The boys were eager to camp, hike, fish and do various other activities. Little did they know, the rain gods were angry and were summoning a massive storm. To complicate things, some scouts did not bring their rain gear. I bet they will never forget it again! We huddled under our dinning fly, to avoid the pounding of the strong force of the rain. Although the conditions seemed harsh, the scouts whipped up a fun game of charades that soothed the moment. That night we had a snack of chips and salsa and the orange drink Tang. As the night started to settle down, the boys went into their sleeping bags thinking of the trip ahead.

June Camping Trip Save the Date

Posted on May 14 2013 - 4:11pm

We will be camping the weekend of June 7-June 9.  Plans are still being made and more details to come. Stay tuned. Cost to be determined. Register Now

2013 Summer Camp Merit Badge Selection

Posted on May 14 2013 - 3:20pm

At Monday Night’s Meeting Scouts were handed their Merit Badge Selection Sheets for Summer Camp. Scouts need to select their merit badges by June 1, 2013 so that we can be sure they have their merit badge books and have time to complete the pre requisites.  Attached you will find the necessary information as it stands today.  Please complete the Scout Registration Form and hand in as soon as possible but no later than June 1st. Also attached is the listing of merit badges available along with the pre requisites that must be completed before camp.  If you have any questions about any of the badges ask an older scout or a leader. More information will be provided as we receive but we wanted to provide the information to you to start your selection process. 

5 Mile Hike Scheduled

Posted on May 14 2013 - 3:04pm

On Saturday, May 25th, Mrs. Bani & Mrs. Studt will be hosting a 5 mile hike.  We will be hiking Monacacy Hill in Douglassville.  More details will be coming shortly.  Please register online as soon as possible.  The deadline for registering is Tuesday, May 21st.  This hike is needed for those that are working towards first class as a requirement.  If you are around it would be a great day to get it done

20 Mile Hike Scheduled

Posted on May 8 2013 - 1:03pm

On Saturday, May 25th, Dominick F. will be hosting a 20 mile hike for those that are 13 years of age or higher.  We will be hiking the Perkiomen Trail as this hike is a requirement for those that are interested in the Hiking Merit Badge.  More details will be coming shortly.  Please register online as soon as possibleThe deadline for registering is Tuesday, May 21st.  I have included the Hiking Merit Badge Requirement s along with a hike plan sheet so that you have to help you prepare for your merit badge.  Dominick will be providing the leaders with the hike plan that we will be following and details will be forthcoming.

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