High Adventure Camp:    Massawepie Adirondack Trek Center based at Massawepie Scout Camps in Tupper Lake, NY.  A video about Adirondack treks is available here.

• What?  High Adventure 2026 Interest Meeting

• Why?  Assess interest and commitment for a 2026 remote canoeing/backpacking trip through the Adirondack Mountains

• Who?  Any scout who expects to be Star Rank or higher by June 2026, and at least one parent of each scout attending.

  • Why limited?  Massaweppie limits Trek crew sizes due to campsite and other considerations.  Scouts who will be Star rank or above have demonstrated the minimum skills necessary to safely complete a challenging trek.

  • Why do parents need to attend this interest meeting?  High adventure requires a higher degree of planning and training than traditional summer camp.  Parental awareness and involvement is essential to providing scouts a safe and successful experience.

• When?  Monday, 8/4 at 7pm 

• Where?  Zoom (contact Committee Chair Scott Thompson for the link)

• What if my scout cannot attend the interest meeting?  Space on trek is limited.  Priority enrollment will be given to scouts who attend the interest meeting.   

• Questions?  Scoutmaster Jared Ekholm and/ or Committee Chair Scott Thompson 

Troop 1115 Field Day - 10 August.  Troop 1115 is overhauling our camping gear for the 2025-2026 camping season, and we need to get everything ready.  Scouts will learn how to use the new propane tanks (no more wasteful small green cylinders), setup new dining flies (no more standing in the rain), inventory chuck boxes, and go through all troop gear to make sure it’s serviceable.  We also enjoy some water themed games, food, and fun. 

Where:FBCS Upper Parking Lot

When: 2PM-6PM

Eagle Scout Project: Tyler Eckholm

             Who: All Scouts and friends of Scouts

             What: Algae clean up, mulch spreading, planter box builders, paint scraping....Please wear boots not crocs and bring shovels, gloves and paint scrapers

             Where: FBCS

             Why: Scouts can work on this capstone project and support Tyler on the road to Eagle Scout! 

             When:Saturday, August 23...9-2PM.  Sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4AA4AF28A0F85-57612918-tylers#/             

 Eagle Scout Project : Oliver S.

            Who: All scouts and friends of scouts

            What: Posting trail markers on the walking path of Winkler Botanical Preserve

            Where:Winkler Botanical Preserve, 5400 Roanoke Ave. Alexandria, VA 22311

            When: Saturday September 13th Time TBD

Please Notify Us - If your son is considering joining Troop 1115, please notify Scott Thompson, Committee Chair, at cdrsfthompson@gmail.com

Age Requirements - Your son can join Boy Scouts if they have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10 years old - OR - have earned the Arrow of Light Award (as a Cub Scout) and are at least 10 years old - OR - are age 11 but have not reached age 18.

Troop Meetings - Most meetings are held on Mondays from 7:15pm to 8:45pm at First Baptist Church of Springfield from September to June. Weekend campouts occur approximately once every month. We typically do not meet the Monday following a campout and on holidays. 

Parents Complete Youth Protection Training - All parents must complete online YPT training and keep your completion certificate on file. All adults are subject to YPT requirements whether or not training has been completed. 

Provide Us with Parent Contact Info and AOL’s BSA# - Provide your preferred email addresses which will be added to the Troop 1115 email distribution, as well as home address and parent cell phones. If your son is already a Scout or Cub Scout, please additionally provide their BSA member number.  

Electronic Youth Transfer Application - Your son will be transferred to the Troop electronically by the Pack Committee Chair shortly after the Crossing Ceremony. If your son is not in Pack 1115, we will email you an electronic application to complete - there may be a small online fee to process.  

Health Form - Provide us with the Scout’s and Parent’s (if you ever camp) BSA Health Form A&B. Plan to have Form C completed by a doctor before May 1st if attending Summer Camp (includes adults). Forms are good for up to one year - your current Cub Scout Pack forms may still be valid if you have one.

Consent Form - Complete and turn in your annual Troop Activity Consent Form (Scouts and adults). This form covers all activities for the year, except Summer Camp. Certain campouts may require a separate consent as required by the campsite.

Driver Info - Adults who drive a Scout other than their own son, provide the make/model/year of your vehicle, provide a PDF of your valid driver’s license and current insurance card. Please email these to troop1115b@gmail.com.

Annual Dues - If you are crossing from Pack 1115, there will be no dues collected until Fall. If you are crossing from another Pack or are new to Boy Scouts, please go to www.Troop1115Store.com to pay your annual dues. Monthly campouts are pay-as-you go and include the cost of food for Scouts and attending adults. 

Uniforms - 

Class A uniforms are the formal tan shirt and green pants for the first meeting of each month, Courts of Honor and other special occasions. Class B uniforms consist of the red Troop 1115 t-shirt and green Scout pants. 

Scout Shop Purchases - Here's what you need to buy at the Boy Scout's Scout Shop at 5232 Port Royal Rd, Springfield, VA 22151:

• Tan Scouts BSA shirt

• Green Scouts BSA pants

Troop Purchases - Here's what you need to buy online at www.Troop1115Store.com

• "1115" Patch for your Class A uniform

• Class B t-shirt (red)

• Class B hoodie (grey with red print) (optional) 

As part of your annual dues, the Troop will provide:

• a Troop neckerchief

• a Troop woggle (for your neckerchief) 

• green Boy Scout epaulets (for your Class A uniform shirt)

• Boy Scout Scout Handbook

It's important to have a complete Boy Scout Class A uniform and Class B t-shirt - see attached Class A Uniform Patch Placement for details. 

Crossing from Cub Scout Pack 1115 - if you are crossing from Cub Scout Pack 1115, following the crossing ceremony in Feb/Mar, your Scout will attend the remainder of the Boy Scout Troop 1115 meeting which ends at 8:45pm; parents will attend a new Scout parent orientation. 

Crossing from another Cub Scout Pack - if you are crossing from another Cub Scout Pack, notify your Pack's leadership and the Troop 1115 Committee Chair of your decision. The Troop will coordinate the process for transfer. 

New Parent Orientation - A series of parent meetings will be held at First Baptist Church of Springfield to provide training, collect final paperwork and answer any questions parents may have. All parents should plan to attend.

• Mon, Feb TBD - New Parent Orientation - Troop 1115 - after the AOL Crossover Ceremony, your son will go directly with the Boy Scouts to their Troop meeting. Parents will have a separate orientation on how Troop 1115 works and answer any questions. Final paperwork will be collected. 

• Mon, Mar TBD 7:15pm - New Parent Advancement Training

• Mon, Mar TBD 7:15pm - Committee Training

• Mon, Mar TBD, 7:15pm - Merit Badge Training

Summer Camp - Registration and payments start in Feb/Mar. To get the early-bird discount, sign up and pay for Summer Camp at www.Troop1115Store.com (for adults, only registered BSA leaders may attend). Go to www.Troop1115.com for more details.

Scout Skills (New Scout) Campout - TBD, 2026 - It's very important that your Scout attend this first campout typically in March/April - don't miss the registration deadline. 

Monthly Campouts - Sign up at our Troop store as soon as possible for our monthly campouts. Regular campout attendance is important in order to advance and learn Scout skills. Deadlines are real and payments are non-refundable. 

Parents Camping - Effective August 1, 2023, per BSA policy, only BSA registered adults leaders may camp overnight with Scouts. Non-registered parents may drive Scouts to/from campouts, but may not stay overnight. Parents who would like to camp may register as a Unit Scouter Reserve - contact the Troop Committee Chair for more information. 

Patrol Method Overview - The Troop is boy-lead and uses the Patrol Method, which is VERY different from Cub Scouts. Parents should encourage their Scout, but not do their work for them. We’ll discuss this more at the parent orientation. See attached required reading on the Patrol Method. 

www.Troop1115.com - Our website is the main source of all Troop information such as events, announcements, updates and full calendar of events. Bookmark it on your computer and phone.

www.Troop1115Store.com - Payments and registration for all events are through our Troop store website. Bookmark it on your computer and phone. Troop 1115 does not accept cash or checks for payments of any kind - all payments are made through our online store.

Questions? - Scott Thompson, Committee Chair, e: cdrsfthompson@gmail.com 

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Required forms links: (submit forms to Hayzell Gollopp, e: shine1992@gmail.com)

• BSA Health Forms - A&B Required Now, C Required for Summer Camp

• Troop 1115 Consent Form 2024

Other links:

• Troop 1115 Website

• Troop 1115 Store

• Class A Uniform Patch Placement

• Patrol Method Overview (required reading)

• BSA Youth Protection Training