Annual Events

The following is a list of the major activities for Troop 111. It is intended to provide a brief overview of each activity along with the related documents. For a complete list of current activities, ALWAYS CHECK THE CALENDAR which you can do by clicking here.

Klondike Derby – February
Patrols from area troops compete, testing their scouting in a cold environment, themed as an Alaskan prospecting course.

Alonzo Stagg 50/20 Hike – March
A one day multi-troop hike that challenges scouts to hike 50 miles in a single day!

New Scout Campout – March or April (depends on Easter)
A single overnight campout intended to introduce New Scouts to Troop Equipment Setup and Use, along with some Team-Building Games.

Projectoree – April
A multi-troop competition on scouting skills.

Spring Scout Skills Weekend – June
Semi-annual outing for helping younger scouts field test skills required for advancement.

Summer Camp – July
The annual summer camp program for all Troop 111 scouts.

Guns and Arrows – September
Marksmanship games.

Marine Corps Marathon – October
The annual summer camp program for all Troop 111 scouts.

Poinsettia and Christmas Wreath Fund Raiser – October
Troop 111’s annual fund raiser.

Baltimore Orienteering Meet – October
Orienteering is meant to be a cross-country race with map and compass through unknown terrain, a kind of treasure hunt for strategically placed markers. A good orienteer needs strong legs, a subtle brain, and the ability to exert both at the same time, which is rare.

Scouting for Food – November
An annual food drive supporting community food banks.

Fall Scout Skills Weekend – November
Semi-annual outing for helping younger scouts field test skills required for advancement.

Leave a Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.