Get ready for an unforgettable adventure this weekend at our November Campout on the 23rd-24th at Camp Highroad in Middleburg, VA! Join us for the thrilling Wilderness Survival campout where you'll have the chance to build your own shelter and brave the night under the stars—if you’re up for the challenge! (tents are also available). Prepare to channel your inner explorer as you cook a delicious dinner over an open fire. Remember, this is surviving in the wilderness - leave your electronics behind and immerse yourself in nature. Adventure awaits—don’t miss out! Trailer packing is at 8am on Saturday, with departure soon thereafter. REMEMBER: Bring your permission slip and lunch; wear hat, gloves, warm boots; check the weather and BE PREPARED for cold overnight. In addition to food costs, there is a $13 fee for adults if you are staying overnight, as that is what Camp Highroad charges each person to camp.'read more' for attendees

Once again, this year, SHUMC is supporting Fairfax County Police Department's Pajama Drive at the Mason District Station. Donations for NEW, unwrapped pajamas, socks, and slippers for ages 0 through 17 are encouraged. There is always a great need for larger sizes. If you would like to contribute, there is a collection box to the left as you enter the Sanctuary. The drive includes the entire month of December 2024. On behalf of Sleepy Hollow United Methodist Church, thank you for your support of this important community outreach program.

We had to make some adjustments to our campout schedule as there were no avialble overnights at Fort Mifflin in January. Our Philadelphia trip, along with an overnight stay at the fort, will now be February 22-23, 2025. We must know a month in advance if you are attending, so we will send out a sign up early January.
Our rocketry February campout is now February 1 / 2 at Camp Snyder as that is the only weekend a cabin was available.

The rechartering fees for Troop 875 are: $170/youth ($85 for dues + $85 for National BSA registration fee) and $65/adult, (covers National BSA registration fee) for January 1st – December 31st, 2025. An optional subscription to Scout Life Magazine is $15.To help keep cost low for our members, the troop is generously covering the cost of the Council’s participation fee of $80 / scout (ie you pay $170 instead of $250). There are 2 ways to pay, by check (preferred) or by Zelle (Troop875fallschurch@gmail.com). Include the attached registration form if you pay by check and submit it to Ms. Miceli on Monday.

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.