On Friday, October 22, 2021, more than 50 Scouts and adults embarked on Troop 542’s first rock climbing camping trip at Tohickon Valley Park in Point Pleasant, PA. The campsite was relatively local, being a 40-minute drive from the Troop’s meeting place at Supple Presbyterian Church. Led by instructors from Read more…
On Sunday, March 14, Scouts from Troops 541 and 542 joined Supplee church members online to observe Scout Sunday during its 9:30 a.m. worship service. The prelude to the service included prerecorded video of Scouts playing various musical selections. Troop 542 Senior Patrol Leader Andrew Wang served as worship assistant Read more…
The first service project of the year was a highway cleanup on Saturday, March 6. That morning, 17 Scouts and 10 adults braved snow and wind to clean up Fort Washington Avenue from Limekiln Pike to the 309 overpass.
Scouts BSA Troop 542 traveled to Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville, PA, on Saturday, February 27. There, 54 Scouts took part in activities that included skiing, snow tubing, and rides at an indoor water park. All scouts and leaders wore masks and followed COVID prevention guidelines.
On Sunday, January 31, approximately 25 Scouts from Troop 542 spent the afternoon at Speed Raceway in Horsham, PA. They enjoyed activities that included racing electric go-karts around a large, indoor track as well as playing games in an arcade. All attendees wore masks and followed social distancing guidelines.
Scouts BSA Troop 542 held its December rank advancement and awards ceremony on Monday, December 14 via Zoom. Senior Patrol Leader Andy W opened the proceedings with the investiture of 8 new Scouts. Troop Scribe Sam W followed with the presentation of merit badges achieved by Scouts this fall. Collectively, Read more…
On Friday, November 6, Troop 542 Scouts traveled to Rodney Scout Reservation in North East, MD, for an Olympics-style competition during the Troop’s final tent camping weekend of the fall. Six patrols competed in the tournament that included activities such as soccer, frisbee, and a tug of war. Each patrol Read more…
On Saturday, October 9, Troop 542 Scouts headed to French Creek State Park for a weekend of tent camping and an orienteering competition. Eight patrols competed to find points throughout the trail system using a compass and map. At each point, the Scouts had to take a picture. The Python Read more…
A fall chill was in the air as the Scouts of BSA Troop 542 gathered for their opening campfire ceremony on Monday, September 14. It was the first time the Scouts have gathered since March. Due to the ongoing pandemic, this year’s campfire looked a bit different. Everyone wore masks Read more…
Scouts BSA Troop 542 in Maple Glen, PA, awarded the rank of Eagle to four of its Scouts at two Court of Honor ceremonies held this summer at Supplee Presbyterian Church. Scouts Kyle J. Higgins and Benjamin M. Rhodes were honored during a ceremony held on July 11, and Scouts Read more…