Activities

Monthly Activities: 

We strive to have an outdoor weekend activity monthly during the year. Here's a list of the types of activities that we participate in. While we try to include different activities each year, we always go back to our old favorites.

• Summer Camp at Camp Yawgoog in Rhode Island (week 6)

• Camping and hiking at the Cape Cod National Seashore

• Camping and bike riding at Nickerson State Park

• Camping at Shawme-Crowell State Forest

• Turkey Shoot (Camping and shooting event at BSA Camp Greenough in Yarmouth)

• Carabiners Indoor Climbing in New Bedford

• Klondike Derby (Winter camping and skills competition at BSA Camp Greenough)

• Skiing at the Gunstock Mountain Resort

• Skiing at the Blue Hills Ski Area and other resorts throughout Mass. and New Hampshire

• Backpacking at Sandy Neck Beach Park

• Backpacking in Western Massachusetts

• Canoeing and Camping at Washburn Island

• Canoeing and Camping on the Saco River in NH/Maine

Community Service:

The Troop also participates in a number of community service projects and events. Here are some recent events.

• Organizing a food drive for Falmouth Service Center

• Assisting Falmouth Service Center with collecting and sorting food donations for Thanksgiving

• Litter cleanup for Coastal Sweep

• Attending and participating in ceremonies for Memorial Day, Flag Day and Veterans Day

• Falmouth Christmas Parade

• Eagle Scout Projects

Fundraising:

The Troop raises funds to offset fees related to activities and to purchase needed equipment and supplies. The Scouts also have the opportunity to earn money for their ISA (Individual Scout Account) that can be used to offset the cost of activities or to purchase personal equipment (sleeping bags, backpacks, etc).

• Popcorn Sales (each boy gets a percentage of what they sell for their ISA)

• Annual Spaghetti Dinner

• Serving dinner at the Marine Lodge (ISA)

• Falmouth Sprint Triathlon (ISA)