Foundation
Troop 3 Bylaws
Troop 3’s Bylaws can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mqAqO76DRm2aChylSu_B5IPKjOlzVbjQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112827243103812723431&rtpof=true&sd=true
Outdoor Activities
Troop 3/1003 visits GoApe! zip-line and high-adventure course
Have you ever wanted to swing from the trees? Do an obstacle course in the air? Zip through the woods as fast as a car?
Outdoor Activities
Troop 3 & 1003 visit Mt. Vernon and Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum
Troop 3/1003 venture to Northern Virginia to visit a President’s home and learn about space! By Abbi Powell, Troop 1003 Webmaster On Friday, February 17th,
Recruitment
Cubs to Scouts Transition Presentation
Hello new Cub Scout Parents! Here is our Cubs to Scouts presentation that we presented at our last AOL Pack meeting. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13cgwOCww3refixEIUnrwdISm7v_XmHqJ/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=112827243103812723431&rtpof=true&sd=true
Merit Badge
Personal Management Merit Badge Resources
Hi scouts, You can find the Personal Management Merit Badge presentation here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15_E7HAwMyB-JVLLjHGwhh32xXrbjhtNE/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112827243103812723431&rtpof=true&sd=true Personal management is about mapping a plan for your life that will
General
Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility – even our volunteers
One of the great things about the Scouting organization is that we have adult volunteers that can bring their professional backgrounds to this organization and
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Troop 3/1003 Celebrate the Holidays!
Troop 3/1003 started out their holiday season quite early with Scouting for Food. Scouts in Troop 3/1003 collected 496lbs of food that was then donated
Outdoor Activities
Crabtree Meadows Troop 3 & 1003 Winter Campout
Our Scouts and Scouters with BSA Troop 3 and Troop 1003 went for their January 2023 Winter Campout and Hike this past weekend on Meadows
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Apple Harvest 2022
Apple Harvest 2022 Camp Shenandoah, Swoope, VA -Abbi P., Webmaster, Troop 1003 At Apple Harvest 2022, we set up camp, and then headed over to
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Join Scout Night with Troop 3 & 1003
Join Scout Night at St Jude’s Catholic Church in Louisa was a fun event that we were invited to by Pack 183 to show off
Outdoor Activities
September 2022 Campout – Merit Badges and More
For Our September campout, we spent two days on the Lake enjoying boating, paddle boarding, fishing, canoeing, STEM, and genealogy. While there, scouts worked on
Outdoor Activities
Fall 2022 Outdoor Activities
Gear up, Go out, Have fun! Check out what we have in store for you. For more events and details, check the calendar.
Outdoor Activities
Troop 3, Troop 1003, & Pack 183 AOL scouts go backpacking!
On Saturday, August 6th and Sunday August 7th, 2022, scouts from Troop 3, Troop 1003, and Arrow of Light (AOL) scouts from Pack 183 went
Outdoor Activities
Personal gear list & MB/Rank items for St. Mary’s Hike – August 2022
The Gear There are many gear lists on the internet chock full of information ranging from the bare essentials to making long distance contacts using
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Your vote is needed!
Please vote for the two Merit Badge activities for the September 2022 camping trip. You can vote here: https://strawpoll.com/polls/e7ZJOQGE5y3
Outdoor Activities
Troop 3 and Troop 1003 visit Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
On Friday, July 22, 2022 Troops 3/1003 joined Troops 154/1154 from Fluvanna, VA to attend “Operation Overnight,” at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, in
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We welcome our newest Eagle, Cameron Brown!
Welcome to the fold, Mr. Cameron Brown. Cameron became BSA Troop 3 Eagle Scout #59 on Saturday, 30 July 2022.
NOVA
NOVA – Shoot!
Resources for the NOVA Shoot! “Projectiles and Space” content can be found here. NOVA – Shoot – Requirements and Background NOVA – Shoot – Workbook
Recruitment
New Joiner Resources – New Parent Flyer and Welcome
Troop leadership can use this two-page handout for new joiners. You can download the handout here: https://www.bsatroop3.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Adult-leader-resource-New-Parent-Flyer-Welcome-to-our-Troop.pdf
Outdoor Activities
Camp Rock Enon 2022
Troop 3 & 1003 enjoyed a fun-filled week of camp at Camp Rock Enon in Gore, VA. Scouts completed the Robotics merit badge, Woodworking ,
Recruitment
Join Scout Night – Recruiting Videos
The Youtube playlist for the Troop JSN videos can be found here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLald_fvioVOsed2cRKE0zGmxbsw-cAXPx Individual JSN videos for Troop 3 and Troop 1003 are posted below
Outdoor Activities
Pack 183, Troop 3, & Troop 1003 – ADA Accessible Hike
What a great time our Troop had with Pack 183 at the Lake Anna State Park ADA Accessible hike! Members of the pack and troop
Outdoor Activities
June is National Camping Month!
Did you know that June is National Camping Month? History of Camping While there was a time when ‘camping’ was just called ‘being alive’, that
Outdoor Activities
Summer 2022 Outdoor Activities
Gear up, Go out, Have fun! Check out what we have in store for you. For more events and details, check the calendar.
Recruitment
New Joiner Resources – Join Scout Night – Troop 3/1003 Overview
New Joiner Resources – Join Scouts Night – Troop Overview
General
Welcome New Scouts!
Welcome newly minted Boy Scouts from Louisa Cub Scout Pack 183! Trindon B. and Jackson R.
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Outdoor Activity URLS, Templates, & Workbooks
Outdoor Activity Tracking Workbook For Scouts and Scouters wishing to track advancements for various activities related to camping, hiking, and backpacking, I have a created
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Outdoor Ethics Award (and how to earn it)
Scouters, your scouts (and you) can work towards earning the Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award. To help scouts and scouters track their progress, you can use
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CitiSci (Conservation Good Turn opportunities)
Leaders, here is a great FREE tool that will help you integrate public science projects with Conservation Good Turn opportunities. In 2007, a group of
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Leave No Trace Youth Educator Library
Leave No Trace education can be fun and meaningful! These free resources come from our most popular curricula. We’re always working on something new, so
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LNT Trainer Tracking
Background: this form was previously used at the Pack and Troop level to assist the Outdoor Activity Coordinators in tracking who is able to assist
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Discover the Forest
Leaders, here is a FREE resource that lets you Discover the Forest. Using a simple “Rainy Day”, “Last Minute Activity”, and “Free Activity” button, you
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How to Read Trail Signs, Markers, and Blazes
What Are Trail Markers Used For? Trails just don’t spontaneously appear. They are planned, built and blazed so people can travel safely from trailhead to
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How to Hang a Bear Bag the PCT Way
There are multiple techniques to hang a bear bag, but when I first learned the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) method, it’s been my favorite option.
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MyLifeOutdoors – Backpacking Tips, Tricks, Technology, and Thoughts
I’m Steven, a backpacker who is a little too obsessed with gear. I talk about backpacking gear, tips, tricks, technology, ultralight and traditional load-outs, epic
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TREAD Lightly!
TREAD PRINCIPLES Travel Responsibly on land by staying on designated roads, trails and area. Go over, not around, obstacles to avoid widening the trails. Cross
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Respect Wildlife
Respect Wildlife means… Putting the well being of wildlife ahead of your own wishes. Even the best intentions can cause harm. When you disturb wildlife,
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Play Clean Go
Follow these simple steps to Stop Invasive Species in Your Tracks REMOVE plants, animals and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicle. CLEAN your gear before entering
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National Park Access Pass
The Access Pass, part of the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series, is available free for US citizens or
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Virginia State Parks License Plate
Revenue from the sale of these plates will be used to improve, maintain and conserve Virginia State Parks. Virginia State Park license plate owners will
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Don’t Move Firewood
Virginia The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has issued several quarantines to protect the state’s natural and agricultural resources from harmful pests like
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Parent’s Guide to Leave No Trace
A Parent’s Guide to Leave No Trace Education Today’s young people learn a lot of their Leave No Trace education from schools, camps, scouting programs and
ScoutResources
Webmaster
Welcome aboard, Webmaster! As the Troop webmaster, there are a few roles and responsibilities that you will fulfill to earn the title of “Webmaster” and
