Troop 228 joined the Venture Crew for a Philmont prep hike on Sunday, October 11th. The 7-9 mile trek topped at 1,500 feet above sea level and had spectacular views of the Hudson River. Our scouts found an abandoned bulldozer that they would…
Our scouts spent time cutting back the overgrowth of invasive vines that had completely covered the homestead’s historic shed. Click to see the dramatic results!
Troop 228 hosted a bike trip and overnight campout along the Erie Canal at Lock 9. The lock gates and building were rebuilt after the hurricane washed everything away. Our senior scouts bicycled 50 miles round trip and several of the new scouts…
Troop 228 remembers William E. Kelly (Bill) who passed away on September 15, 2015 in his home in Ridgefield, CT at the age of 94. Bill first became involved in scouting in 1930 as a cub scout with Troop 16 in…
Congratulations to our four scouts who were presented with the Ad Altare Dei Emblem by Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.
On April 11, 2015, Troop 228 set out on an eight mile hike along the Appalachian Trail. After spending the night at the RPH shelter, the troop woke early and proceeded through Fahnestock State Park. By mid-afternoon, the troop arrived at…
Boy Scout Troop 228 in Somers recently returned from a week long sailing, snorkeling and fishing expedition in the Florida Keys. The group participated in the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base program located in Islamorada, Florida. Since 1980, this…
