This SUNDAY, February 8th, Troop 875 will be providing dinner for the 44 guests of the hypothermia shelter hosted by Sleepy Hollow United Methodist Church. This will take the place of our regular Monday troop meeting; there will not be a meeting on the 9th.
We need the following:

• Volunteers: We need volunteers to help serve dinner to our guests.
• Donations: Food / Money / Time: Please drop off food donations at the church anytime after 4:00 PM on Sunday. Monetary donations can be given to Ms. Miceli at a future meeting, $5/ scouts will cover the cost of the meal.
• Sign Up Here to Volunteer and to read more details about this important service project.

Thank you for your time, effort, and contributions to help provide this delicious meal!

Pack 855 is looking for a few extra hands to help their scouts race to the finish line. If you can spare some time to volunteer, Sign Up to Volunteer Thanks for supporting the Pack!

Troop 875’s city campout is rescheduled for February 21st-22nd, 2026 at the legendary Fort Mifflin, Philadelphia, PA. Please make sure your event registration is up to date. While at Fort Mifflin, we will get a personal guided tour of the Fort with uniform and weapons demonstration in the company of a Revolutionary or Civil War soldier and a cannon demonstration. But that’s not all! First we will visit the Philadelphia historic district. We will begin at the Independence Visitor Center then visit the Liberty Bell, Constitution Hall, Declaration House and end with seeing where Ben Franklin is buried at the Christ Church Burial Ground. Finally, we will eat dinner at The Reading Terminal Market Saturday night – try a Philly cheesesteak - prior to going to Fort Mifflin. Wow, don’t miss it! Agenda is attached. FEES for adults is $35 + food. Scouts, bring money for food, snacks, and souvenirs. Wear Class A uniform (no neckerchiefs needed). PLEASE READ the attached agenda and don't forget: lunch, permission slip, money for dinner, sleeping bag, mat, and pillow. Breakfast will be provided at Fort Mifflin.

This summer, Troop 875 is breaking tradition and heading to a brand-new destination. We are excited to announce our 2026 summer camp at Sinoquipe Scout Reservation, nestled in the scenic mountains of Fulton County, PA. Set around a beautiful 10-acre lake, Sinoquipe comes highly recommended for its high-energy programs. Whether you are a brand-new Scout or a seasoned veteran, there is something for everyone. It offers over 40 merit badges, a Lakusin program for first-year Scouts, a Trailblazer second-year Scout program (focusing on 2nd and 1st Class Ranks), and a variety of evening activities. Cost is $525, checks should be made out to Troop 875 and given to Christina Bruegger (Treasurer), Renee Miceli (Committee Chair), or Matt Hardy (Scoutmaster). Sign Up for Summer Camp Here

Wolf Trap District Merit Badge Day is Saturday, March 14th at Fairfax Presbyterian Church from 9am to 4 pm (1st session 9a to noon, 2nd session 1 to 4p).
This is a Wolf Trap District event, and scouts from our district have priority registration. If you are not approved when you register, please contact Renée Miceli as the council has some members of the troop incorrectly assigned to other districts (rcmice@yahoo.com).
Register at this link: https://scoutingevent.com/082-110053

The hypothermia prevention program is run by Bailey’s Shelter. During the winter months, December 1 to April 1, Bailey’s Shelter is open 24 hours a day and has more overnight guests than they can accommodate. Various churches in the area take turns in opening up their doors as hypothermia prevention shelters. SHUMC is so gracious to provide housing for 3 weeks. Guests are bussed from Bailey’s Shelter where they can find respite from the cold during the day, to the “overflow” shelters at night, and returned to Bailey’s the next morning. We never know how many guests we will serve until they arrive, but each year we are told to plan for the maximum which is 40 guests plus 4 staff.