Each Memorial Day Weekend, this year it’s May 22-24 (note the Friday departure day, Troop 875 camps at the Northern Virginia Gun Club in King George. This is a fun and popular event in which families are invited to join the scouts and participate in all the events. It is a weekend of firearm safety instruction and introduction to the shooting sports. This campout provides an opportunity to learn about firearms, under the guidance of experienced instructors and within strictly conductions. You will have the opportunity to shoot a bow and arrow, a .22 rifle, and a shotgun at clay pigeons (trap shooting). All participants who plan to shoot – scouts, parents, siblings, and guests alike – must attend mandatory safety training during troop meetings on May 4, 11, and 18. Parents are requested to sign the permission form in the attached letter and return it to the Scoutmaster by May 5th, to allow their child to receive firearms training. Even if you are unable to join the campout itself, your attendance at these safety meetings is expected as firearms safety training is important, and you will benefit from the classes.

Pencil in the date as we are waiting for confirmation, but we are hoping to hold a BSA swim test on Monday June 1st in place of our usual troop meeting. Tentatively schedule for Minnie Howard Aquatic Center, at Alexandria City High School, 3795 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302. All scouts and adults participating in aquatic events at summer camp MUST have a swim check, as well as all those attending Sea Base. We would like all Troop 875 scouts to take the test as we may do a water-based campout next year (canoe or white water) and the qualification is good for a year. More details will be provided once the date is confirmed.

To the entire Troop 875 Family: We are looking to update our Troop 875 Class B t-shirts by adding a custom design to the back, and we want it to come directly from our scouts and families.
Whether you are a digital art pro or prefer a classic pencil-and-paper sketch, we want to see your vision for the troop. Put on your "thinking camp" and get creative! We can’t wait to see the talent our troop has to offer and decide on a design that represents us all. Please submit your masterpiece by Monday April 27th.

SM Matt Hardy has sent out guidance for registering for merit badges during summer camp at Sinoquipe Scout Reservation. PLEASE SIGN UP ASAP, so you get the classes you prefer! 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

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.