Troop 131,
I hope you are enjoying the snowy weekend! As a result of the weather, we will not hold a meeting this Monday!
Remember that a scout is helpful and should do a good turn every day, so be sure to assist your family and neighbors if they need help!
See you all next week!
FACEBOOK – BSA TROOP 131 – Alexandria, VA
Parents – I now have admin access to the troop Facebook account, so if you would like to be able to see or post photos to it from troop activities, please put a request in to join and I will add you!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/315489231900796
KLONDIKE DERBY? – February 6th– 8th
Some people expressed interest in attending the Four Mile Run District Klondike Derby, see link below. In lieu of camping for two nights (Friday and Saturday), there is also the option to camp only one night or not at all and make this a day trip. Camp High Road is about an hour’s drive away. Scouts you will have to build a shed to participate, so please keep that in mind!
Unfortunately, I will be out of town that weekend, however, if there is sufficient scout interest and enough adult participation, we will register to attend. Look for a link from Mr. Grocki if you are interested.
https://scoutingevent.com/082-107994
Who: Everyone in Troop 131 is invited!
What: 21st ANNUAL – FOUR MILE RUN DISTRICT KLONDIKE DERBY
When: Friday February 6th -8th 2026
Where: Camp High Road, Middleburg Virginia
Why: Because it looks like a lot of fun!
We have the option to camp or make this a day trip. Given that this is scouting, my preference is for camping at least one night!
Cost: $35/ person
WILDERNESS FIRST AID
To attend high adventure camps 2-3 people on each crew are required to have CPR and Wilderness First Aid training. Either Adults or Scouts can fulfill this minimum requirement, however, we would like the adults to take this training if they can. The training is good for a two-year span, and I included the link below for anyone interested in taking it.
The training takes place at Camp Snyder and is a full weekend (12-14 hours on Saturday and 8-10 on Sunday). You do NOT camp overnight and you can sleep in your own bed on Saturday night!
https://www.gotosnyder.org/year-round-events/outdoor-preparedness-initiative/
ACCOTINK BAY DISTRICT – Merit Badge Jamboree – January 31st
For those that are interested, see link below.
https://scoutingevent.com/082-mbj2026
UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING – February 21st
Adults, for those that are interested, see link below.
https://scoutingevent.com/082-2026UofS
SCHEDULE: One Month(ish) Look Ahead
2026
Monday, January 26th – Troop Meeting – 7:30 PM (ACPS – No School)- CANCELED
Saturday, January 30th – Accotink Bay District Merit Badge Jamboree – Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Monday, February 2nd – Troop Meeting – 7:30 PM – Immanuel Church on the Hill
Friday, February 6th– 8th – Klondike Derby – Camp High Road (Tentative)
Sunday, February 8th – Scout Sunday – Immanuel Chapel (At the Seminary)
Monday, February 9th – Troop Meeting – 7:30 PM (PLC- 6:45) (BoR)- Immanuel Church on the Hill
Monday, February 16th – No Troop Meeting – Federal Holiday – Presidents Day
Friday, Feb. 20th – 22nd – Winter Camping – Orienteering and Hiking – Prince William Forest
Saturday, February 21st – University of Scouting – Hayfield Secondary School
Monday, February 23rd – Troop Meeting – 7:30 PM – Immanuel Church on the Hill
