From November 11th to 13th, Troop 1920 got to experience the joy of Thanksgiving, but in the woods! Our Thanksgiving camping weekend with the Arrow of Light scouts was the perfect mix of outdoor skills, amazing food, and plenty of laughter. Even with Thanksgiving around the corner, these scouts showed up ready for adventure! This […]
Valkyrie Service Day is a nationwide movement dedicated to community service, where scouting units and local organizations come together to do a good turn in memory of Bel Air Scout Mackenzie Opdyke. Troop 1920 hosted its third annual Valkyrie Service Day at Shamrock Park in Bel Air on Saturday, Nov. 8. More than 300 volunteers
Our October backpacking trip was one a remember! From October 17th to 19th, Troop 1920 embarked on an epic weekend full of fun. The crisp fall air, and a trail full of adventure made this trip a perfect blend of challenge and fun for Troop 1920! Scouts practiced trail etiquette, navigation skills, and teamwork right
On Saturday, September 27th, Troop 1920 laced up their boots and headed to Aberdeen, MD for an exciting day of orienteering. It was a skill-building adventure that combined hiking, navigation, and teamwork. Set in wooded trails and open fields, the scouts were challenged to put their map-reading and compass skills to the test as they
From September 5th to 7th, Troop 1920 welcomed the Arrow of Light Scouts for a weekend adventure at Broad Creek. The AOLs camped with our troop, but cubs of all ranks had a chance to experience the excitement of Scouting alongside older troop members. This is our main cub scout recruiting campout of the year.
From July 13 to 19, Troop 1920 went to Seven Mountains Scout Camp in Spring Mills, PA. Throughout the week, Scouts dove into a wide range of exciting activities that challenged their skills and sparked new interests. Throughout the week, scouts were able to participate in things like swimming, kayaking, and canoeing, go to the
“I always knew I wanted to do a project with the animal shelter. I’ve always been an advocate for helping out animals in any way you can. The people at the Humane Society of Harford County have been extremely helpful and supportive of my project, and I wouldn’t have wanted to work with any other team. I
In their outdoor activities, Scouts learn to bring the clothing and gear they need, to make good plans, and do their best to manage any risks. But now and then, something unexpected happens. When things go wrong, the skills of wilderness survival can help make everything right again. WE SURVIVED! In order to complete the
The 61st West Point Scoutmasters’ Council Invitational Camporee was held at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, on the weekend of April 11th, 2025. We have arrived! Our troop was invited as light fighters, which means we backpacked over three miles to the campsite. What a view! Setting up our campsite!
Honoring Growth and Leadership The Spring Court of Honor was an exciting one! It was an exciting time to see members of Troop 1920 advance in ranking as well as receiving recognition for merit badge and role achievements! The Ceremony “”On my honor” – what an ennobling phrase! Three short words, nine letters, but the