On December 12, 2022, Troop 542 concluded its fall quarter with an annual Court of Honor. This ceremony, held every three months, acts as a checkpoint for the year, as well as a celebration of individual Scout and Troop accomplishments. The ceremony began with the investiture of new Scouts. Troop Read more…
On Friday, December 8, 2022, Troop 542 Scouts set off for a weekend of cabin camping and board game competition at Rodney Scout Reservation in North East, Maryland. On arrival, the Scouts unloaded their personal and troop equipment, and set up the campground for the weekend. This included starting fires Read more…
Troop 542 Scouts headed to Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania for their annual movie-making camping trip on Friday, November 18, 2022. Due to frigid weather, Scout patrols were assigned to heated cabins with working water and electricity. On Saturday morning, Scouts participated in different activities, such as Read more…
On September 24, 2022, 25 Scouts and seven adults from Scouts BSA Troop 542 set off on an ambitious and beautiful hike on the Appalachian Trail. On arrival at Kittatinny Point, NJ, the pack divided into novice and experienced crews. The experienced crew began its hike first, while the novice Read more…
The start of a new year of Scouting with Troop 542 normally begins with an opening campfire. However, the inclement weather on September 12, saw the Scouts move indoors to the sanctuary of Supplee Presbyterian Church. The opening Court of Honor kicked off with the “coronation” of new Senior Patrol Read more…