Boy Scout Troop 993, Alexandria VA

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Welcome to Troop 993's website! Troop 993 was chartered in 1958 by the Wesley United Methodist Church and has been proudly serving the community for over 50 years! The troop meets every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, located at 8412 Richmond Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22309. Troop 993 subscribes to the three aims of Scouting: Teaching boys values, citizenship and physical fitness. Additionally, the troop actively provides service to the community. We strongly adhere to the boy-run, boy-led troop philosophy, with adult leaders acting as mentors and advisors. If you are interested in finding out more about our troop, please email the Committee Chair, Tom Cross @ tcc82ag@aol.com.

Monday's Troop Meeting - Fort Hunt Park

Posted on May 16 2025 - 3:32pm

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Mondays Troop meeting is at Fort Hunt Park, starting at 7pm and finishing at 8:30pm. We will be doing navigation, so wear Class B uniform, and bring a water bottle and your compass.

Eagle Project - Gabriel Lucas Kinlow

Posted on May 16 2025 - 3:32pm

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Please see the attached fliers for information on Gabe Eagle Project, and sign up here: https://signup.com/go/BAKCahR to help out.

Paul Sanders Eagle Project

Posted on May 16 2025 - 3:32pm

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A reminder to sign up online for Paul Sanders Eagle Project 31 May - 1 June at Edison High School. For more information and to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EAFAE29AAFCC07-56906140-pauls

Cub Scout Day Camp - Youth Volunteers Needed

Posted on May 15 2025 - 1:31pm

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There is an opportunity to staff Accotink Bay Day Camp at Gunston Hall June 23-27. Scouts can earn upwards of 35 service hours.

This year's Day Camp theme is Invention Convention! We have stations like Games (team games, obstacle course), Scout Skills station (knots, compass skills, et cetera), Science & Nature or Arts & Crafts, and Water Rockets This is an excellent opportunity to showcase and build leadership skills with youth and adults.

Youth and adults should register as Staff. When you enter the name/address, there is a field to enter one’s age. Use code DCSTAFF25

Fill out two attached forms (Day Camp Staff Agreement, Day Camp volunteer application)
For Scouts 14+ year olds, submit proof of completion for

YTP (expires after July 2025)
Den Chief training
Hazardous Weather training (expires after July 2025)

For Scouts BSA under 14, submit proof of completion for

Den Chief training
Hazardous Weather training (expires after July 2025)
Must have a unit leader present.

All Scouts earn service hours for their work

For any questions, reach out to Tom Scala, Day Camp Program Director, 703-582-5044.

993 Facebook Page

Posted on May 15 2025 - 1:31pm

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If you are on Facebook, search for BSA Troop 993 - Alexandria, VA and join the private group. It is a way to share/store pictures. If you have any questions, contact Tom Cross at tcc82ag@aol.com.