As the Project Manager, Matthew took on the task of demolishing and rebuilding two wooden bridges on a running trail. Since Peninsula Catholic High School’s track team uses the trail that is behind the school in a wooded area for practices and races. Matthew hopes that his project will be used for years to come.
The Troop added another had an unforgettable memory to the never ending bucket list of activities. The charted boat of choice was the Ocean Eagle. Scouts and Scouters casted their lines in hopes of catching something.
Well, a variety of fish were caught, including several baby sharks! Did they sing the “Baby Shark”theme song?🙂. This trip was definitely a blast filled with fond memories and friendship.
Ahhhh, the nice drive down to the Outer Banks is never disappointing! Another unforgettable weekend filled with sun, sun, fun, fun and more fun. From hanging out at the beach to doing Dutch oven desserts.
Several Scouts & Scouters went to the Philmont Scout Ranch during the Summer for the annual Philmont trek in New Mexico. The crew of 11 put in over 50 miles spanding a week. They had to hike up and down mountains while one of them was at least well over 10,000 feet above sea level and the other, roughly at 9,000 feet. Gladly, the Philmont Crew came back home safe and sound! For Scouts and Scouters who haven’t made the trek yet, definitely put it on your scouting bucket list!!
Birds flying around the Newport News Golf Course May have found some newly built houses to nest in. John’s Eagle Project was repairing bluebird houses at the Newport News Golf Course in cooperation with Hampton Roads Bird Club.
If you haven’t been to Sandy Bottom Nature Park in a few years, chances are you never noticed the rotted outside amphitheater next to the nature center. Brandon took on the task of revamping the amphitheater by replacing the wood from the benches and damaged braces with new lumber.
The Knights of Columbus held their annual 4th of July ceremony, alongside Troop 242, Troop 27 and Pack 242. Life Scout Brady gave an extraordinary speech about scouting and lessons learned along the scouting trail. The ceremony is a reminder of patriots who sacrificed themselves for the freedom we have each and everyday.
Peninsula Catholic High School was the beneficiary of newly updated Stations of The Cross due to Connor’s Eagle Project. The next time you visit Peninsula Catholic, stop by and get a look at the work he did along with the many volunteers from the troop.
If you didn’t get a chance to volunteer for Joshua’s project, it was pretty interesting. Josh installed sun sail shades behind the Parish Office at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Denbigh. The 1st phase was digging, pouring concrete, and installing foundation frames to create the foundations for two sun sail poles. The 2nd phase was installing the poles, mounting the sails to the building and attaching the sun shade sails to the poles to finish off the project.
Troop 242