On Sunday, January 31, approximately 25 Scouts from Troop 542 spent the afternoon at Speed Raceway in Horsham, PA. They enjoyed activities that included racing electric go-karts around a large, indoor track as well as playing games in an arcade. All attendees wore masks and followed social distancing guidelines.
Scouts BSA Troop 542 held its December rank advancement and awards ceremony on Monday, December 14 via Zoom. Senior Patrol Leader Andy W opened the proceedings with the investiture of 8 new Scouts. Troop Scribe Sam W followed with the presentation of merit badges achieved by Scouts this fall. Collectively, Read more…
On Friday, November 6, Troop 542 Scouts traveled to Rodney Scout Reservation in North East, MD, for an Olympics-style competition during the Troop’s final tent camping weekend of the fall. Six patrols competed in the tournament that included activities such as soccer, frisbee, and a tug of war. Each patrol Read more…
On Saturday, October 9, Troop 542 Scouts headed to French Creek State Park for a weekend of tent camping and an orienteering competition. Eight patrols competed to find points throughout the trail system using a compass and map. At each point, the Scouts had to take a picture. The Python Read more…
A fall chill was in the air as the Scouts of BSA Troop 542 gathered for their opening campfire ceremony on Monday, September 14. It was the first time the Scouts have gathered since March. Due to the ongoing pandemic, this year’s campfire looked a bit different. Everyone wore masks Read more…
Scouts BSA Troop 542 in Maple Glen, PA, awarded the rank of Eagle to four of its Scouts at two Court of Honor ceremonies held this summer at Supplee Presbyterian Church. Scouts Kyle J. Higgins and Benjamin M. Rhodes were honored during a ceremony held on July 11, and Scouts Read more…
Scouts BSA Troop 542 held its closing campfire ceremony via Zoom on Monday, June 15. The Senior Patrol Leader opened the proceedings with the investiture of 18 new Scouts to the troop. This part of the ceremony includes a video explaining the 12 points of the Scout law and is Read more…
The Covid-19 pandemic and social distancing practices have compelled the leadership of Scouts BSA Troop 542 to transition to virtual meetings. The stay-at-home order began when the troop was conducting scoutmaster conferences and board of reviews. Recognizing the impact of school closings and the cancellation of extracurricular activities would have Read more…
On February 21, 36 Scouts from Troop 542 departed Supplee Presbyterian Church for a weekend of cabin camping at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation, a 700-acre expanse of land in Schuylkill Haven, PA. On arrival, everyone unpacked, set up camp and turned in for the night. The Scouts rose early Saturday Read more…
Christian Allemang, Viet Tran, and Lars Knudsen of Troop 542 in Maple Glen, PA, received the Eagle Scout Award, the highest rank attainable in Scouts BSA, at a recent Court of Honor ceremony held at Supplee Presbyterian Church. Each Scout also received a citation from State Rep. Todd Stephens and Read more…