Getting ready to make the ocean their home, Troop 875’s 2nd Sea Base crew has departed for the Coral Reef Sailing adventure at Florida Sea Base. Enzo, Ezra, Jack F, Michael, Owen, ASM Nate Greiner and Dan Rappoport will have an unforgettable week aboard a sailing vessel over 40 feet long, navigating the beautiful waters of the Florida Keys and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. They will enjoy sailing & navigation, snorkeling & coral reef ecology, fishing & exploration and life aboard a tall ship. We can't wait to her all about this exciting adventure!

Great news—the NEW Troop 875 Class B t-shirts have arrived!They will be available for purchase at this Monday’s troop meeting. 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.

Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) is a training course designed to give youth leaders in Troop 875 the tools, organization, and confidence they need to succeed in their roles. It is co-delivered by the Scoutmaster and the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) / Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL). This training is essential for any scout aspiring to a position of responsibility within the Troop. This training is mandatory every year, even if you've taken it before.
If you are First Class or higher, holding a position of responsibility is required for rank advancement. If you're interested in becoming a Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Den Chief, Instructor, Quartermaster, Historian, or any other leadership role, you must attend this training.
To attend, you must be at or near First Class or higher, or have special permission from SM Hardy. Please note: All positions of responsibility will be offered exclusively, to scouts who complete this training – no exceptions.
It will be held on August 22rd-23rd, overnight at a campground TBD. PLEASE SAVE THE DATE.

We need your leadership! Pack 855 is hosting their Join Scouting Night and needs older Scouts to help run stations, mentor new families, and show recruits what Scouting is all about.
Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, September 1st
• Time: 6:00 PM (Set up) | 6:30 PM–7:45 PM (Stations & Clean up)

Where We Need Help
Station Leaders & Helpers: Rocket launches, fire building pie-tin challenges, s'mores & Dutch oven popcorn, target fishing casting, first aid/stretcher carries, setting up tents, and more.
Sign up here to help with Pack 855 Join Scouting Night
This is a great opportunity to earn service hours, demonstrate leadership, and recruit the next generation of Scouts into our program.

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.

A quick reminder to bring your handbooks to troop meetings. There is often time to work on rank requirements, so you need your book to record your achievements. At meetings, scouts are shown and taught an advancement skill. Scouts can practice on their own with the help of their handbook and other scouts. At a later meeting, scouts can demonstrate the skill to a leader, who will sign it off in their handbook.