Jan 18
During the first two weeks of August, 2011, six scouts and three adult leaders from Troop 100 (DC District) traveled to South Africa and Lesotho for high adventure, service, and fellowship with the Lesotho Scout Association. The group participated in cultural exchange, hiking, exploration and conducted a service project for the local community. Troop 100 is accepting donations of gently-used camping …
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Jan 18
Earn the International Activity Patch: The International Activity Badge is a three-inch diameter multi-colored patch to be worn on the right pocket of the uniform to recognize participation in unit, council, and world scouting international activities. The International Activity Badge was initiated in 1962 by the Transatlantic Council, BSA and General Bruce Clark. The patch …
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Dec 27
The NCAC 2013 Jamboree Committee is seeking qualified adult leaders to lead twelve Boy Scout Troops and four Venturing Crews to the 2013 National Jamboree. Attached is an announcement that has previously appeared in the Scouter Digest, but the degree to which it has reached many of our best qualified adult leaders is unknown. The …
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Sep 05
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May 13
Scouts Visit the Swedish Embassy Thirty Scouts and leaders from Falls Church Boy Scouts Troop 349 participated in an International Scouting Day on May 28 at the Embassy ofSweden near Washington Harbor. They learned about Sweden, Swedish Scouting, World Jamborees, and knot tying during the 3-hour event. After sampling Swedish drinks and cookies, several Scouts …
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