Outings

Troop 835 goes on at least one outdoor weekend outing each month. Depending on the type of trip, you’ll pack very differently. We’ve got printable guides below, so that you won’t forget anything.

We welcome family members on our trips, but before you come along, read our letter to parents about camping with us.

2025-26 OUTING SCHEDULE

September: Camping on the Outer Banks // October: Backinging at Grayson Highlands // November: Canoeing at Merchants Millpond // December: Iron Chef Cooking Competition // January: Ski Trip at Sugar Mountain // February: Colonial Williamsburg // March: Camping and Horse Riding (Location TBD) // April: Backpacking in Shenandoah National Park // May: Boating at Pamlico Seabase

Biking on the trails of the Uwharrie National Forest (2018)

A beautiful day of canoeing on Merchant's Millpond (2020)

Helping the Outer Banks recover from Hurricane Dorian (2019)

Descending into the caves of the Shenandoah Valley (2019)

PACKING LISTS AND SUGGESTIONS

Backpacking Packing List

Scoutmaster Ruth’s Guide for Lightening Up

Backpacking Food and Snack Suggestions

Car Camping Packing List

Hiking Essentials document - We love the outdoors, and often our backpacking outings aren’t enough. Join us for a day hike!

*Remember, cotton clothing is always heavier, slower to dry, keeps you too hot when it's warm, and keeps you too cold when it's cool. Troop 835 knows that COTTON KILLS!

Note for all activities: Any member should feel free to ask the Committee Chair, the Scoutmaster, or the Treasurer (look at "Contacts" page) for a discount or a full scholarship on any trip, should there be a hardship to afford it. Never decide you cannot attend one of our events because of cost!