Troop 1396 is about to make a splash at Trout-O-Ree, April 10–12 at Graves Mountain Lodge in Shenandoah. Get ready for a weekend packed with epic fishing tales, campfire laughs, and outdoor adventure with Scouts from the Prince William, Burke Lake, and Cub Run Districts — and maybe even the one trout big enough to become a legend.

With four awesome places to fish — the Rose River, Robinson River, Catch & Release Pond, and Pay Pond — there will be plenty of chances to cast a line and test your luck. Bring extra socks and a backup pair of shoes, because soggy feet are basically part of the adventure, and if you are 16 or older and heading for the rivers, do not forget your fishing license and trout stamp.

• Permission Form

• Trout-O-Ree Guide

• Registration Deadline: *** March 31, 2026 @ 9PM ***

• Campmasters: Victor Tasiemski, Tim Larkin

• Departure: Depart LRMS on April 10, 2026 @ 5:30pm

• Cool Weather Packing List

• Campsite Location: Grave Mountain Lodge, 3626 Old Blue Ridge Turnpike, Syria, Virginia 22743

• Directions

• Weather Report

• BSA Medical Forms Part A & B 

• Campout Check-in and Expense Report 

• Online Payments 

This year, Troop 1396 is heading to Antietam National Battlefield for a powerful weekend of learning, reflection, and adventure.

Known as the site of the bloodiest single day in American history, more than 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or missing on September 17, 1862. During the campout, Scouts will hike the battlefield, walking the historic ground to see key locations firsthand and learn why this battle became a turning point in the Civil War.

Join us as we explore history where it happened, build endurance on the trail, and grow together through leadership, teamwork, and shared experience.

• Permission Form

• Registration Deadline: *** March 10, 2026 @ 9PM ***

• Campmasters: Dennis Caravantas, Diann Tarney

• Departure: Depart LRMS on March 20, 2026 @ 5:30pm

• Cool Weather Packing List

• Campsite Location: Antietam Creek Campsite: 17844 Canal Rd Sharpsburg, MD 21782 (sites 9-13)

• Directions

• Weather Report

• BSA Medical Forms Part A & B 

• Campout Check-in and Expense Report 

• Online Payments 

Calling all kitchen cowboys, charcoal wranglers, and Dutch-oven daredevils!

It’s time to break out the iron, light the charcoal, and prepare for a sizzle-and-rizzle showdown that will echo through the campsite (and possibly the mess kits).

Each patrol will attempt to impress the judges — or at least avoid total culinary disaster — by cooking a two-course Dutch oven meal:

• 1 Entrée

• 1 Dessert

Judging will be based on:

• Taste (important)

• Presentation (mostly important)

• Doneness (very important)

• Originality (did you mean to do that?)

One patrol will hoist the Golden Spoon in victory.

Others may be left scraping burned mystery food into the woods. Such is camp life.

Bonus Adventures!

• A 5-mile hike with orienteering will be available for those who need the requirement — or just enjoy walking off dessert.

• Cabin space is limited, so grab a bunk before someone else claims the good one.

Bring your best recipes, your worst ideas, and your sense of humor.

Let the chaos begin!

• Permission Form

• Registration Deadline: *** February 17, 2026 @ 9PM ***

• Campmasters: Justin Hall, Matt Stewart

• Departure: Arrive at LRMS on February 27, 2026 @ 5pm

• Cool Weather Packing List

• Campsite Location: BSA Horseshoe Scout Reservation: 1286 Ridge Rd, Rising Sun, MD 21911

• Directions

• Weather Report

• BSA Medical Forms Part A & B 

• Campout Check-in and Expense Report 

• Online Payments 

• Photo Albums: 2026 , 2024, 2023, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016 

Cooking Resources

• Dutch Oven Cooking 101

• Dutch Oven Temperature Chart

• Troop Cookbook

• Youtube's Cowboy Kent Rollins Dutch Oven Cooking Playlist

• Youtube's Cowboy Kent Rollins Dutch Oven Deserts Playlist

Get ready, Scouts—Troop 1396 is gearing up for another unforgettable Klondike Derby Campout! Winter is calling, and we’re hoping Mother Nature delivers just the right amount of snow to turn the trails into the ultimate playground for sled races, cold-weather challenges, and classic Klondike fun.

This is your chance to put your outdoor skills to the test, work as a patrol, and strengthen friendships while embracing the adventure of winter camping. From competitive events and problem-solving stations to warming up around the campfire under a star-filled sky, the Klondike Derby is all about teamwork, resilience, and having a great time together.

So bundle up, pack your cold-weather gear, and bring your best Scout spirit. Don’t miss out on one of the highlights of the winter season—let’s make this year’s Klondike Derby one to remember. Let it snow, Troop 1396! ❄️⛺️

• Permission Form

• Registration Deadline: *** January 11, 2026 ***

• Campmasters: Doug Henry, Sue Straka

• Departure: Arrive at LRMS on January 30, 2026 @ 5:30pm

• Cool Weather Packing List

• Campsite Location: Camp William B Snyder, 6100 Antioch Rd, Haymarket, VA 20169

• Directions

• Weather Report

• Klondike Derby Info Packet

• BSA Medical Forms Part A & B 

• Campout Check-in and Expense Report 

• Online Payments