Old Rag Trip 2023

On Saturday April 15th, the troop will take a 10+ mile hike to the top of Old Rag Mountain. We'll have lunch at the top of the mountain and camp near the Fire Road. Going to Old Rag is almost like going back in time. The mountain is made primarily of "Old Rag Granite", which is a billion years old. There's also intrusive basalt, which is a mere half billion years old. Who knows, there m... [...]

Nuclear Science Merit Badge

Join Troop 255 as we explore the Nuclear Science Merit Badge.  Learn about radiation, particle physics, isotopes, nuclear energy, nuclear medicine, and quarks. Tour and look into the core of a nuclear reactor! Link to merit badge requirements There are two sessio... [...]

Lenhok'sin Trail Crew (July 9-15)

This registration is for Crew - July 9-15 Troop 255 will be sending a crew to Lenhok'sin High Adventure Base at Goshen Scout Reservation to do a five-day backpacking trek camp. With a “plan your own adventure” option, each crew is able to personally tailor their itinerary to fit their... [...]

Philmont 2023

This is a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit for Philmont. Attention Troop 255, We will be doing a 9-day Philmont trek this summer, from August 6th to 14th. Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of America’s largest National High Adventure Base. For more information see the flyer here: [...]

Northern Tier 2024

Attention Troop 255, We will be doing a 9-12 day Northern Tier trek this summer, from August 6th to 14th. According to them: North America’s Canoe Country is a time like no other. With lakes stretching as far as the eye can see, all connected through a large web of waterways, Scouts can travel effortlessly across them in specially designed tripping canoes.... [...]