Scouting

Scouting has been part of Westminster’s youth ministry since 1942. In 2016, celebrating their 75th anniversary, Cub Scout Pack membership was up to 100  children and Boy Scout Troop membership was 70 boys. In addition to the normal day camp for the youngest and a week of Summer Camp for older scouts, the Troop spent a week sailing the ocean around Florida’s Sea Base. Five Boy Scouts earned the Eagle Scout rank, bringing the Troop 129 total to over a 100 Eagle Scouts. The Venturing Crew is 17 boys & girls, many of whom tackled a 10-day trek at Philmont Scout Ranch in northern New Mexico.

WHO: Boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grade

WHAT: The oldest Pack in Alexandria. We have lots of fun activities planned this year including the Pinewood Derby, marching in the George Washington Birthday Parade, and Scouting for Food (collecting food for area homeless shelters). We also hope to have several opportunities to go camping. We hope you will join in on the fun!

WHERE: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4th Floor

WHEN: Join anytime! The pack meets once a month, dens meet 2-3 times a month.

HOW: Visit www.pack129.us for more information or contact cubmaster@wpc-alex.org.

WHO:
Troop 129: Boys, ages 11 through 17
Troup 130: Girls, ages 11 through 17

WHAT: Westminster’s Scouts has been serving the community since March 1942. We meet weekly, camp or conduct outdoor activities monthly, and attend 1 or 2 high adventures each year.

WHERE: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4th Floor

WHEN:
Troop 129: Tuesdays at 7:15 PM
Troop 130: TBD

HOW: Visit www.troop129.us for more information.
Troop 129: contact scoutmaster@wpc-alex.org.
Troop 130: contact troop130@wpc-alex.org.

WHO: Young adults, ages 14 through 21 (boys and girls)

WHAT: Venturing Crew 129 was created in 2013. Venturing provides the skills needed for young adults to make ethical choices, experience a fun program full of adventure and challenges, acquire leadership skills, and to take advantage of opportunities to advance their skills and knowledge in the areas of high adventure, sports, arts, hobbies, religious life, and Sea Scouting.

WHERE: Westminster Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall

WHEN: Join today! The crew meets about two times a month.

HOW: Visit www.crew129.us for more information or contact Jim Buchanan.