Get ready for a star-spangled adventure with Troop 1396! Join us for a thrilling campout at Gunpowder Falls, a historic visit to Ft. McHenry, and an unforgettable overnight on the USS Constellation, where you'll sleep in hammocks under the night sky.
Registration Deadline: *** April 29, 2025 @ 9PM ***
Campmasters: Kevin Weaver, Matt English
Departure: Arrive at LRMS on May 16, 2025 @ 5pm
Campsite Location: Camp Bowers 11757 Camp Cone Rd, Glen Arm, MD 21057
Troop 1396 is excited to announce our upcoming campout, "Adventures on the Gorge"! We'll be exploring the historic Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine in West Virginia, where we'll venture into the underground tunnels and discover the rich history of coal mining. Join us for a fun-filled weekend of excitement, learning, and bonding with fellow scouts.
Registration Deadline: *** March 25, 2025 @ 9PM ***
Campmasters: Chris McDonough, Jacob Boyer, Adam Parazo
Departure: Arrive at LRMS on April 4, 2025 @ 5pm
Campsite Location: Camp Bowers 860 Stage Coach Road, Woodstock, Virginia 22664
Calling all culinary masters, iron chefs, and charcoal wizards!
It's time to fire up those Dutch ovens and get ready for the most epic battle over the coals – our legendary Cast Iron Chef Cooking Competition!
Each patrol will submit 1 entrée and 1 dessert to be judged on:
Taste, Presentation, Doneness, and Originality
Gather your ingredients, dust off your Dutch Oven, and get ready to unleash your culinary chaos!
Let the cooking games begin!
Registration Deadline: *** February 18, 2025 @ 9PM ***
Campmasters: Justin Hall, Matt Todd, Brick White
Departure: Arrive at LRMS on February 28, 2025 @ 5pm
Campsite Location: BSA Horseshoe Scout Reservation: 1286 Ridge Rd, Rising Sun, MD 21911
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Get ready, scouts—this year’s Troop 1396 Klondike Derby Campout is shaping up to be the most exciting yet! We’re crossing our fingers and praying for snow to make the trails perfect for sled races, winter challenges, and frosty fun.
Put your skills to the test, bond with your fellow scouts, and enjoy the magic of winter under the stars. From thrilling team events to warming up by the campfire, this is your chance to embrace the cold and create memories to last a lifetime.
Don’t miss out—pack your winter gear, bring your energy, and let’s make this Klondike Derby unforgettable. Let it snow, Troop 1396!
Registration Deadline: *** January 7, 2025 @ 10PM ***
Campmasters: Ed Egee, Chris McDonough
Departure: Arrive at LRMS on January 24, 2025 @ 5pm
Campsite Location: Camp William B Snyder, 6100 Antioch Rd, Haymarket, VA 20169