Get ready to kick off the scouting year with an unforgettable weekend. Our first campout will be at Camp Highroads, and it promises to be packed with adventure. The weekend features a Team Challenge Course and a thrilling High Ropes Course—an experience you will remember forever. High Ropes Highlights:

• Three Levels of Challenges: Test your skills at heights of 20, 35, and 45 feet.
• Four Bridges Per Level: Participants must conquer four distinct obstacles on each level before moving to the next.
• Epic Features: Includes an 800-foot zip line, a giant swing, a pamper pole, and a "vertical playpen."

Stay tuned for more details as the campout date approaches.

Join Troop 875 at Capital One Arena on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM as the Washington Capitals take on the Boston Bruins in pre-season hockey action This is the only HOME preseason game so you won't want to miss it. This fundraiser is a fantastic opportunity for Scouts, family, and friends to gather, enjoy a game together in a dedicated group seating section, and support our troop. Tickets are available for a suggested price of $20 each, with any additional donations to Troop 875 greatly appreciated. To reserve your seats, please fill out our online ticket request form and submit your payment via cash, check, or Zelle directly to the troop. For questions or further details, please reach out to Matt Hardy at mhh2424@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there to cheer on the Caps!

Parker, along with his brother and parents, was a valued part of the Troop 875 family before their move to Lorton. His Scouting journey began in the Transatlantic Council—where he had the memorable distinction of crossing over into Scouts on Normandy Beach, France—followed by 2 years with Troop 875, and then Troop 4673 in Lorton, where he served as Senior Patrol Leader.
For his Eagle Scout Service Project, Parker completed a major overhaul of his high school’s theater workshop, by painting, constructing storage, and optimizing organization to better serve theater productions.
Congratulations and thank you for your commitment to Scouting America.

As I shared at our Court of Honor, this will be my final year serving as Committee Chair and Webmaster for Troop 875. Making the decision to step down from these roles was not easy—being deeply involved with our Scouts has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. However, as capacities shift, the simple reality is that I no longer have the time needed to give either position the full attention it deserves. It is time to pass the baton and welcome fresh energy to help guide the troop forward.
While I am stepping down from these roles, I am certainly not disappearing. I will remain registered as a committee member and look forward to supporting our Scouting community in quieter ways.
To kick off the year, our first Committee Meeting will be held on a non-scout meeting evening—we are aiming for the week of September 20th. Keep an eye out for a final date and location announcement soon.

To ensure the safety of our youth and maintain full compliance with Scouting America’s Barriers to Abuse policies, all adults attending any troop overnight campout must be officially registered adult leaders. Registration requires completing Safeguarding Youth Training and a background check.
Please note that council approval typically takes 1 to 2 weeks (and can take longer during peak season), so please plan ahead if you intend to camp with us!

Great news—the NEW Troop 875 Class B t-shirts have arrived!They will be available for purchase at Monday troop meetings. Thanks to a bulk order discount, we're able to pass the savings on to you: shirts are just $15 each, cash or check. Look for them on display in the lobby.