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

- July 6 - No meeting (Fourt of July Holiday)
- July 13 - No meeting (Summer Camp)
- July 20 - Meeting TBD due to return from summer camp on July 19.
- July 27 - Regular Troop Meeting at 5:00 PM at Northrop Hall

Upcoming Events and Deadlines:

July 13 - 19 - Summer Camp at Ockanickon. (Sign-up closed)
August 10 - 16 - Sea Base High Adventure: Coral Reef Sailing St. Thomas, US VI (Sign-up Closed).
August 22-24 - Assateague Beach Campout (Sign-up Genius now open via the restricted pages)
August 30 - September 1 - Good Shepherd International Festival. (Sign-up coming soon). Troop 680 will help on:
- 5K Run - August 30 (morning) - sign placement and takedown
- Overnight Security August 31 - The Troop will camp at Good Shepherd to make sure nothing gets stolen overnight
- Children's Rides - September 1 - The Troop will assist in running the older children rides.

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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