Scoutmaster David and the 334 leadership lead the Troop during summer camp the week of July 8th-14th at Resica Falls Scout Reservation. This was David’s 20th year in charge! The troop took fourteen boys to this year’s camp earning 35 merit badges as well as getting a number of requirements done in 17 more badges. Nyjay, […]
Scouts BSA Troop 334
HAPPY 75TH BIRTHDAY
HAPPY 75TH BIRTHDAY On April 30th 1943 while World War II was in full swing Troop 334 was first chartered at St Alban’s Church Ridge and Fairthorne Ave in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. Now 75 years, 70 Eagle Scouts, 6 Scoutmasters, and 3 locations later we are still going strong and serving the youth of our […]
Valley Forge Military Academy and College Visit
On Monday April 9, 2018 The Troop was invited to a talk and short tour of Valley Forge Military Academy and College. We were honored to have the opportunity to talk with Colonel Stuart Helgeson USMCR https://www.vfmac.edu/dvteam/col-stuart-b-helgeson-usmcr/ , Colonel Seitz, Cadet Ball, Cadet Mooney (the youth leadership at the Academy) and Lawrence M. D’Andrea Dean of […]
Scout in the Spotlight- Den Chief Jimmy
When a very young quiet Jimmy came to Troop 334 our leadership had some concerns if they would be the best choice for him. After a few conversations it was decided that not only did they think they could lead Jimmy, they wanted to lead him. He may be quiet but he makes a big […]
Parents Night with Guests from Troop 3
On Monday February 26, 2018 Troop 334 hosted its annual Parent’s Night celebration with a few extra special moments. After acknowledging advancements in the ranks, covering some other business and watching the year in review video, we applauded David Craighead for 20 years of Scoutmaster leadership https://scouting334.org/scout-spotlight-scoutmaster-milestone/ It was then time to invite our special guests to […]
Scout In the Spotlight- Scoutmaster Milestone
David Craighead began his personal scouting journey on Sept 1, 1974 when he joined Troop 334 along with his brothers. He completed his Order of the Arrow Ordeal in 1978 and made the gradual and ultimate rise to Eagle Scout in 1981. He accepted the calling of Scoutmaster of Troop 334 on March 1, […]