Where can I find Troop 63 ?

Every Monday night at 7:30 PM at the Scout House behind Francis Asbury Methodist Church at 1871 N. Great Neck Road
in Virginia Beach.

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Who is the Scoutmaster?

Col(RET) Vaden Blackwood with a supporting cast of 10 Assistant Scoutmasters

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What type of activities does the Troop participate in?

Besides the weekly meeting where a wide variety of training occurs Troop 63 goes on an weekend outing each month.  January we go to Washington DC at the beginning of the month and then a SKI trip towards the end.  OCT and APR are the district Camporees.  July is one week of Summer Camp and in Aug we go white water rafting.  The other months we go on local campouts.  Please see our Calendar page for more detail.

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What are the Scouting Values?

Scouting values are based on the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout Motto and Scout Slogan

Scout Oath

On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.

Scout Law

A Scout is TRUSTWORTHY.  A scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is a part of his code of conduct.  People can always depend on him.

A Scout is LOYAL.  A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, nation, and world community.

A Scout is HELPFUL.  A Scout is concerned about other people. He willingly volunteers to help others without expecting payment or reward.

A Scout is FRIENDLY.  A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs that are different from his own.

A Scout is COURTEOUS.  A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows that good manners make it easier for people to get along together.

A Scout is KIND.  A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. He does not harm or kill anything without reason.

A Scout is OBEDIENT.  A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.

A  Scout is CHEERFUL.  A Scout looks for the bright side of life. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.

A Scout is THRIFTY.  A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for the future.  He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.

A Scout is BRAVE.  A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at him or threaten him.

A Scout is CLEAN. A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean.

A Scout is REVERENT. A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.

Scout Motto

The Scout motto is BE PREPARED. A Scout prepares for whatever comes his way by learning all he can. He keeps himself strong, healthy, and ready to meet the challenges of life.

Scout Slogan

The Scout slogan is Do a Good Turn Daily. Good Turns are helpful acts of kindness done quietly, without boasting, and without expecting reward or pay. Doing at least one Good Turn every day is a normal part of a Scout's life.

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What does it take to prepare for a campout?

1. The meeting before the campout, we generally prepare the menus and check out the equipment. Reminder/Warning – those who do not help prepare the menus have little to say and no right to complain about what is served!
2. Scouts are highly discouraged from bringing their own food/snacks for campouts unless:
   1. There is a special dietary/medical condition involved, or
   2. The Scout is participating in a special cooking demonstration.
   3. NOTE: Adults are encouraged to eat the same foods as the Scouts when possible.
3. We ask that all campout fees be paid in advance so that food/supplies can be purchased. There is no such thing as a free campout!
4. Troop Cooking: In general, all Scouts are asked or one/two Scouts from each patrol are designated to show up on the Thursday evening before the weekend campout to do the shopping. Reminder – those who do not help have little to say and no right to complain!
5. Patrol Cooking: Each patrol is responsible for collecting the $$ and doing their own shopping prior to the campout. Each Scout in the patrol may also have a troop fee for other costs such as campsite fees, patches, entrance fees, or miscellaneous troop supplies. Remember - There is no such thing as a free campout and those who do not help have little to say and no right to complain!
6. If a Scout fails to sign up in the GREEN BOOK and pay for a campout in advance, they will not be allowed to participate in that event.
7. If a Scout pays for a campout and does not cancel before grocery shopping, no fees will be refunded. (The people doing the grocery shopping as well as the adult in charge of the event must be notified) There are also no refunds on advance fees paid by the troop that are non-refundable. The intent of this rule is that the troop treasury should not lose money because someone does not show up.
8. It is the individual Scout’s responsibility to obtain any telephone numbers he might need, i.e. fellow patrol members, adult leaders, etc.
9. A permission slip signed by custodial parent is required prior to departure for each troop campout and selected activities that require travel.

Please go to the Camping Equipment  page to download a list of recommended equipment.