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!

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—and an 800-foot zip line, a giant swing, a pamper pole, and a "vertical playpen." We will meet at SHUMC Saturday morning at 8am for trailer packing and deport shortly after. Make sure you bring your lunch and signed permission slip, check the weather and BE PREPARED. We expect to return Sunday around 10:30 AM; please monitor your email for confirmation on our exact arrival time.SCOUTS and ADULTS, please sign up in the event registration.

Please join us for our Troop Committee meeting on Wednesday, September 23, @7pm, at SHUMC. All parents are welcome, and committee members are strongly encouraged to attend. At the same time, Matt Hardy will lead an Assistant Scoutmaster (ASM) meeting to organize our campouts for the upcoming year.
Draft Meeting Agenda
2027 Dues: Reviewing and finalizing the annual dues structure.
Open Committee Positions: Several scouts aged out last year, leaving key committee roles open as their parents stepped down. We need volunteers to help fill these positions
Bylaws & Training: Updating troop bylaws and reviewing leader training requirements.
Major Troop Purchases: Gathering input on two necessary equipment upgrades (detailed below).
Equipment Input Needed: (1) Dehumidifier for the Scout Cellar: We need to replace our current non-working unit to protect our chuck boxes from mold and mildew. While we have reviewed Consumer Reports ratings, we would greatly appreciate real-world user feedback or recommendations before buying. (2) 12' x 12' Heavy-Duty Dining Flies: We are looking for sturdy tarp/canopy options that can handle strong wind gusts and light snow without collapsing, while remaining light enough to keep trailer weight manageable. We prefer non-pop-up designs to save cellar and trailer storage space, but given market availability, pop-ups may be considered if necessary. If you have advice or specific model recommendations, please bring them to the meeting.
As shared at our recent Court of Honor, this will be my final year serving as Committee Chair and Webmaster for Troop 875. Stepping back after 13 years as Committee Chair and 19 years as Webmaster was not an easy decision—working with our Scouts and families has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.
To ensure a smooth transition, we are looking for volunteers to step into the Committee Chair and Webmaster roles. Please reach out to me directly if you are interested or would like to learn more about what these positions involve. Thank you for your continued support of Troop 875

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.

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.