Scouts BSA Troop 876, Alexandria VA

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Welcome !

Welcome to Troop 876! We are a BSA Troop dedicated to girls aged 11 to 17 who like to camp, make friends, learn, and challenge themselves.

Scouting is all about adventure, family, leadership, and especially fun!

BSA strives to build a better future for your child by teaching them skills they'll carry with them into adulthood.

Our motto - Be Prepared - applies not only to the practical skills your scout will learn, but also the leadership and teamwork skills that will prepare them for the future.

It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.

Swim Test

Posted on Apr 19 2025 - 10:09pm

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There will be a swim test at the GW Rec Center from 3:00 - 4:00pm on Sunday April 27 for those who didn't make the March one. This will satisfy rank requirements and is needed for Summer Camp, and any water-based activities planned by the Troop. A trained Female Adult is also needed to attend.

Eagle Scout Project - April 26, 10AM - 4PM

Posted on Apr 19 2025 - 10:07pm

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All scouts and families are invited to help Oliver Wilson (Troop 993 Life Scout) with his Eagle Project, spreading wood chips, installing wooden borders, clearing weeds, and tearing down an old shed to make the space safer and more fun for the kids who use it. It will be at Pillar Church of Woodlawn: 9001 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309. Please wear Class B uniform and bring a water bottle. All time spent helping will be counted as service hours.

Scoutbucks Balance

Posted on Jan 28 2025 - 12:26pm

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Hello everyone,

Your most recent Scoutbucks balance can now be found online at the link below:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y__rVLvtYW0TCHM_40CHL95-aBHlI8l-nLlf3aXNVu0/edit?usp=sharing

This balance includes your 2024 balance, the most recent fruit basket sales contributions, and total balance. Scouts are already requesting funds to use for the ski trip, so that is noted as well. If you have any questions, please email the treasurer at treasurer@troop876g.org and copy a 2^nd adult for Youth Protection purposes.

Thank you,

Mr. Runnels

General information from our Troop Handbook relating to Scoutbucks can be found below or at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X-8JfTAb7skN5I5rKEnQneu2QzRKRrj0/view.

Troop 876 Handbook and Frequently Asked Questions

Posted on Jan 23 2025 - 8:53am

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Hello Everyone,

Please find the updated version of our Troop 876 Handbook approved by the Troop Committee and Scoutmaster. The Handbook provides general information of how Troop 876 functions (e.g. organization, meetings, court of honor, uniforms, camping, etc), and in a new appendix, it answers Frequently Asked Questions. We answer questions such as:

Q- Who makes sure my Scout makes progress on advancement and merit badges?

Q- How does the Troop track advancement, campouts, service hours and merit badges progress?Q- Can an Assistant Scoutmaster sign off on their scout’s advancement requests? Can a Merit Badge counselor sign-off on their child’s merit badge completion?

Q- Can adults participate in an overnight event?

Q- What is High Adventure? What are the guidelines for participation with Troop 876?

Q- How do Scouts gain approval of the Eagle Scout project and apply for Eagle Scout rank?

Q- How do I make payments to Troop 876 or seek reimbursements?

Q- How do Scoutbucks work for Troop 876?

Q- Are there annual Troop 876 fees?

Q- Does Troop 876 provide financial support to its Scouts?

Q- How does the Membership Renewal process work?

The link to the document is below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X-8JfTAb7skN5I5rKEnQneu2QzRKRrj0/view?usp=sharing

Thank you,

Mr. Runnels

Troop 876 Scoutbucks Information

Posted on Sep 7 2024 - 11:56am

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Hello everyone- Below is general information about Scoutbucks and their use within our Troop. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thank you,

Mr. Runnels

Fundraising & Scoutbucks

Troop 876 participates in fundraising activities such as annual Fruit Basket sales and we ask that all scouts participate in fundraising in order to help ensure the Troop has sufficient funds for the planned scouting year.