Scouts, finally done with marching band and fall sports, were able to get back out there. An AOL scout from Pack 3 joined the Troop. We enjoyed cooking, the boulder field, tent camping, camp fires, and the rain.
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Fall 2025 Five Mile Hike
Some members of the troop hiked the Wolf Rocks loop on the Appalachian Trail. We welcomed a special guest from France!
Fall 2025 Court of Honor
Many scouts earned rank and badges, and we recognized the outgoing Patrol Leader Council.
Eagle Scout Project: The South Side Stairs
Troop 3's latest Eagle Scout project is focused on improvements to the South Side Stairs in Easton, PA. The stone stairs climb from Smith Avenue up to Lachenour Avenue. Under the leadership of Life Scout John Danaher, the troop is painting the metal railings and the chain link fence attached to them, as well as … Continue reading Eagle Scout Project: The South Side Stairs
20-Mile Hike: Easton to Bethlehem
In May 2024, Troop 3's scouts walked from Easton, Pa. to Bethlehem, Pa. - and back again - to complete the 20-mile hike requirement of the Hiking merit badge. The troop used the part of the Delaware & Lehigh Trail that connects the two Pennsylvania cities. The entire 165-mile trail (of which we only hiked … Continue reading 20-Mile Hike: Easton to Bethlehem
Troop 3 Takes Manhattan
In April 2024, Troop 3 headed to New York City. One of our older scouts, who turns 18 later this year, always wanted to go to the City, and our scouts wanted to make that wish a reality! After camping Friday night at William H. Pouch Scout Camp on Staten Island, we caught the Staten … Continue reading Troop 3 Takes Manhattan
Introductory Backpacking Trip: Wharton State Forest
Troop 3 Easton's go-to destination for introductory backpacking trips is Wharton State Forest, located in the Pine Barrens region of southern New Jersey. The park office can be found at 31 Batsto Road, Hammonton, NJ. Wharton State Forest offers easy access, flat terrain, and an excellent backpacking campground. Check out this year's trek to Wharton … Continue reading Introductory Backpacking Trip: Wharton State Forest
Court of Honor, Spring 2024
Troop 3 Easton held its Spring Court of Honor on March 20, 2024 at College Hill Presbyterian Church in Easton, PA. We were joined by Chip, a 4-month-old yellow Labrador Retriever, who is a Seeing Eye puppy in training. We had four scouts advance in rank (Scout, Tenderfoot, First Class, and Eagle) and a total … Continue reading Court of Honor, Spring 2024
Wharton State Forest Backpacking Trip, March 2024
Boy Scout Troop 3 Easton held its annual introductory backpacking trip to Wharton State Forest in the Pine Barrens on March 16 and March 17, 2024. Activities included learning how to backpack, an impromptu game of football, and cooking on camp stoves. View the full Google Photo Gallery.
Scout Sunday 2024
On February 4, Troop 3 and Pack 3 celebrated Scout Sunday with College Hill Presbyterian Church. The church is the troop and pack's charter organization, and this Scout Sunday represented 100 years of scouting's association with the College Hill Presbyterian Church. Scouts sitting in the pews during the Scout Sunday service. A group photo with … Continue reading Scout Sunday 2024
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