Announcements | Troop 895 | Supporting the Youth of Falls Church, VA since 1957

First Year Camping Trip – Blue Ridge Regional Park

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Web Master

Our first campout with the new scouts at Blue Ridge Regional Park.

Tags: Camping And Outings

Church Cleanup

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Web Master

Troup 895 spread mulch and cleaned the ground of our sponsoring organization, the Falls Church Presbyterian Church.

Tags: Service Project

Backpacking Campout at Marsden Tract

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Web Master

The troop enjoyed the warm weather this weekend, practicing their backpacking skills with a campout at Marsden Tract and a 12 mile hike along the C&O Canal and the Potomac River.

Tags: Camping And Outings

Winter Court of Honor and Spaghetti Dinner

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Web Master

The troop recently held its Winter Court of Honor and spaghetti dinner. A wonderful evening celebrating our scouts’ accomplishments with family and friends.

Tags: Court Of Honor

Climbing Campout!

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Web Master

The first overnighter of the new year was a lock-in at Vertical Rock climbing center. Scouts and adults had a great time!

Tags: Camping And Outings

Fire Station Visit

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Web Master

Thank you to the Arlington County Fire Department and Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department for hosting the troop for a visit to the Falls Church fire station Monday night! Our scouts really enjoyed talking with the firefighters, seeing the gear and vehicles, and learning about fire safety and how the fire department responds to fires.

Tags: Camping And Outings

Starting the New Year

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Web Master

The troop is off to a strong start in the New Year with an Eagle Scout project! Collecting books for the DC non-profit Turning The Page.

Tags: Eagle Scout, Service Projects

Scouting for Food 2023

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Web Master

This past weekend during Scouting for Food, Pack 657 and Troop 895 collected 3,750 pounds of non-perishables for Columbia Baptist Church’s food pantry. Thank you to our Falls Church neighbors for your generosity!

Tags: Scouting for Food, Service Projects

Fall Court of Honor

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Web Master

The troop recently held its Fall Court of Honor and our Eagle Court of Honor at Falls Church Presbyterian Church. Several rank advancements and many merit badges earned. Congratulations to Abe for receiving his Eagle rank, which was presented by his grandfather, who is also an Eagle Scout!