This Week
Announcements for June 15
Closing Campfire / Court of Honor – Monday, June 15 at 7:30 PM – Time to wrap up the Scout year with our closing campfire. We’ll be distributing awards earned over the spring quarter, roasting hot dogs, and making smores. If the weather is good, we’ll be outdoors behind Supplee at the fire pit. If it looks like rain, we’ll move indoors to the sanctuary. Some reminders:
- The Eagle patrol should arrive at 6:30 PM for setup.
- Scouts should wear their complete Class A Uniform consisting of Scout pants, Scout belt, Scout shirt, Scout socks, neckerchief, slide, and merit badge sash if you have one.
- At least one parent should come with you. Friends and families are encouraged to attend.
- There are benches for the Scouts, but it’s a good idea to bring some lawn chairs for others.
Summer Camp Pre-Camp Meeting, Monday, June 22 – 7:00pm – We will be having a pre-camp meeting for parents and scouts on June 22nd at 7pm at Supplee. This will cover all details of camp and items that will need to be completed in advance of camp (such as medical forms).
National Jamboree – July 22-31, 2026 – Council filled our allotted Jamboree troops and added additional troops from the waitlist. It is not too late to register since people drop out and their spots become available. (https://scoutingphilly.org/adventures/activities/jamboree)
Sea Base – Summer 2027 – It’s not too soon to be thinking about our high adventure trip for 2027. If you are interested, reserve your spot now with a $100 deposit. We need to reserve the Sea Base adventures in early January. We will decide between St. Thomas, the Bahamas, and the Florida Sea Base before January.
Reminders
Troop Newsletter – The Spring 2026 version of The Eagle has been sent out via email. Check your inbox! It’s also available here.
Merit Badge Office Hours – In an effort to help Scouts complete any unfinished merit badges, we offer “Office Hours” by appointment on Monday nights from 7:00-7:30. If you/your Scout has a questions about a merit badge or wants to have work evaluated, please fill out the form and we will schedule time with a counselor or instructor. Click here to signup.
Wawa Coupons – Troop 542 raises money for the troop by selling Wawa coupons redeemable for their 6″ Shorti Hoagie. The coupons are $5 which is less than the value of the hoagie and a portion of the $5 goes to the troop to support its activities. This is a great deal! If interested in purchasing, please see Stephanie Dobbins.