Scouts BSA Troop 680 / PO Box 147, Mount Vernon, VA 22121

Troop 680

Chartered by the Friends of Alexandria Catholic Scouting, Inc.

Looking for a Cub Scout Pack, pleas visit Pack 680 (www.pack680.org)

Whitewater Rafting Trip

(June 20-22, 2025)

Over the weekend of June 20th-22nd, Troop 680 went whitewater rafting and camping at ACE Whitewater in Oak Hill, West Virginia. After a long drive up on Friday, Scouts embarked on a perilous trip down the New River Saturday morning. There were a total of 22 rapids, from class two to class five. While no Scouts or leaders had an out of boat experience, certain Scouts certainly came close. Halfway through our trip, we landed for a hearty lunch. After rafting all morning, we went to the waterpark and had a blast swimming. After a long day of rafting and swimming Scouts retreated to the campsite for a well-earned night's rest. On Sunday morning, we started the long journey home. Scouts packed up their gear and headed to Mass at Saint Peter and Paul Church where we had the unique opportunity to process the Eucharist around the Church. On the way home, we stopped at Sheetz for lunch. We then unpacked the gear at Northrop Hall and went home.

Announcements

IN-PERSON AND ON-LINE MEETINGS AND EVENTS LISTED BELOW

- June 1 - Annual Planning Meeting and BBQ at Northrop Hall at 5:30 PM..
- June 8 - PLC Meeting at 5:00 PM at Northrop Hall
- June 13 - Make-up date for swim test. This one will be at Franconia Rec Center. Please coordinate with Mr. Rough if you would like to attend.
- June 15 - No Meeting - Father's Day
- June 20-22 - Whitewater Rafting Trip
- June 22 - Regular Troop Meeting at 5:00 PM at Good Shepherd.
- June 29 - Summer Court of Honor at Good Shepherd at 5:00 PM. See patrol assignments to the left.

Upcoming Events and Deadlines:

June 13 - Make-up date for swim test at Franconia Rec Center from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Please coordinate with Mr. Rough.
June 20-22 - Whitewater Rafting Trip.
June 29 - Summer Court of Honor. Patrol assignments are:
- Cobras - Desserts
- Screaming Goats - Sides
- Dark Dragons - Entrees
- Narwhal Blades - Snacks
- Dark Titans - Drinks

Scout Sunday - February 1, 2025

Troop 680 and Pack 680, chartered by the Friends of Alexandria Catholic Scouting, Inc. celebrated Scout Sunday at Good Shepherd Catholic Church together with Venture Crew 1022 (chartered by Good Shepherd) and Catholic Scouts and leaders from other BSA units in the Colonial District, including Pack and Troop 301 (chartered by VFW Post 609) and Girl Scout Troop 53801 (chartered by Bush Hill Presbyterian Church)

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