One thing the boys made clear was their love of fishing, so we headed out to Tyler State Park in Newtown for a day of hiking, fishing and fellowship. After a short hike to explore the park and scout out fishing sites we cooked lunch and then headed to the Neshaminy Creek (after some unfortunate run-ins with the bees). We're happy to report that all of our Scouts fishing that day caught fish, and we couldn't have been blessed with more perfect weather. It was a great day to enjoy the outdoors together!
We improvised after our trip to Hickory Runwas cancelled, and instead headed out to Tyler State Park to work with one of our Scouts on his Tenderfoot requirements including axe, saw and pocketknife safety, outdoor skills, and cooking, and even had him earn his "Totin Chip". It was a great day where we explored the park, learned about outdoor skills and safety, enjoyed the outdoors together and had some fun!
Bashore Scout Reservation Camping and HersheyPark!
Troop 4 Scouts enjoyed a visit to the sweetest place on earth - Hershey Chocolate World and HersheyPark, on the weekend of 5/30-6/1. We camped we visited Bashore Scout Reservation in nearby Jonestown, PA. Lots of adventures on this trip - a deer bumping our car, a torrential rainstorm, and a slow leak in on of our tires made the trip interesting for sure. Luckily the ranger at Bashore let us occupy the summer camp tents already set up for summer camp, eliminating the need to set up camp and get soaked on Friday night, which also kept us off the ground and dry. Despite some challenges, our Scout spirit allowed us to overcome the adversity to enjoy a great weekend together!
Troop 4 Scouts along with our friends at Cub Scout Pack 4 held a joint recruitment event on Thursday, 5/29 at Bridge Street Mini-Golf. It was a great evening of fun and fellowship, and Pack 4 was able to recruit 2 new Scouts! Many thanks to Bridge Street Golf for hosting our event!
Troop 4 Scouts along with our friends at Cub Scout Pack 4 honored those who sacrificed all for us at the Morrisville Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26th.
Troop 4 Spring Cleanup at Holy Trinity Cemetery
"Cheerful Service" Paying Our Respects on Memorial Day Weekend
Troop 4 Scouts along with our friends at Cub Scout Pack 4 volunteered to conduct a Spring Cleanup at Holy Trinity Cemetery on Saturday, May 24th. Scouts and their families cleaned up, replaced worn flags, and practicing "A Scout is Reverent" they also said a prayer for those resting at the cemetery.
"Cheerful Service" at the "Jousting Relay" station
Troop 4 Scouts volunteered to assist at the 2025 Washington Crossing Council Cubarama event at Ockanickon Scout Reservation on Saturday, May 3rd. Troop 4 ran the "Jousting Station", where Cubs rode a horse and used their lance/sword (both made out of pool noodles) to capture rings in a relay race. They also had fun trying to see who could toss their lance the furthest, and some even expended some of their energy on Anthony with their swords. Lots of smiling faces, all due to the cheerful service of Troop 4!
Troop 4 Scouts enjoyed their first camping trip together as a Troop at Quail Hill Scout Reservation during the weekend of April 26-28. We hiked to and around Kiely Pond, and visited the island which was used at one point as an Order of the Arrow ceremonial area. We also brushed up on our outdoor skills, including building an axe yard where the boys in attendance all earned their Totin' Chip. We also cooked our meals, learned how to clean up at a campsite, and enjoyed a great campfire program planned by the boys. We did have some rain Saturday, and experienced a chill in the evening into Sunday morning, but nothing could stop the boys from achieving and showing great Scout Spirit!
Troop 4 Scouts volunteered to assist with deliveries for the Holy Trinity Easter Lily Project on Good Friday, April 18th. Holy Trinity CYO sponsors a tradition of delivering Easter lilies to parishioners who have lost loved ones during the past church year. Presenting these beautiful flowers to fellow parish members lets them know that their Holy Trinity family remembers their loss and reminds them that their loved one is with our Lord in everlasting life. It was a great opportunity for the boys to earn service hours towards rank advancement in a very thoughtful and meaningful way.
February 2025
"Scout Sunday"
Happy 115th Birthday Scouting America!!
Troop 4 along with Pack 4 celebrated the 115th Anniversary of the foundation of Scouting in America last Sunday with their 1st Annual Scout Sunday!
Pack 4 Pinewood Derby
"Cheerful Service"
On February 4th Troop 4 came out to support the 1st Annual Pack 4 Pinewood Derby. It was a great day of racing, fun, and Scouting!
It’s not every day you get to pose with 1000+ pounds of butter! Learning lots about the resources of the great state of Pennsylvania and also about its agriculture (and having a lot of fun) at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg.
Holy Trinity Scouts BSA Troop 4 last night held our first Fall Court of Honor on December 19th to celebrate the achievements of our Scouts. Congrats to Ben and Mateo for earning the Scout Rank, and to Billy, Mateo and Caine for earning the Valley Forge Historical Trail medal during our recent 11-mile hike at Valley Forge. Thanks so much to Monsignor Eckert and Troop 4 leadership, parents, and our special guests, Nick Lapolla, Grand Knight of the Fr. Joseph D. Gallagher Council 3673 of the Knights of Columbus at Holy Trinity, and also the Scouts ofHoly Trinity Cub Scout Pack 4 for joining us in the celebration. I'm sure "The Pizza Man" is still stuck in everyone's head today! The future is bright for the boys of Troop 4!
Boy Scout Troop 4 and and Cub Scout Pack 4 teamed up today to salute our veterans at the LMT Veterans Day Parade. The boys did a great job marching in the parade while waving to the many spectators and giving out lots of candy. Great job, boys!
Incredible achievements today by Troop 4 Scouts with the completion of an 11-mile hike of the Valley Forge Historical Trail, with great weather, great fellowship, and lots of Scout spirit!