Boy Scout Scout Troop 3 Easton
Serving Easton, Pa. and the Lehigh Valley
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
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
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
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.
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
Get ready for bacon s'mores! Troop 3 will be back at BaconFest selling its signature snack on November 4 and 5, 2023 in Centre Square, Easton, PA. In addition to s'mores, we'll be selling water, soda, and sports drinks. Stop by and support the troop! Visit our Facebook event page for BaconFest. Our signature bacon … Continue reading BaconFest 2023
On Sunday, 10/1/2023, a number of the troop's scouts got together to work on Lucas's Eagle Scout project: agility ladders for Seeing Eye puppies. Earlier this year, Lucas raised $1,600 through fundraisers to fund the project including a car wash and "bowling for puppies". At the latter event, scouts and families got to bowl while … Continue reading Eagle Project: Puppy Ladder Build, Part 1
Troop 3's tradition is to visit a different summer camp every year. After going to Camp Minsi in Summer 2021, we decided to visit Citta Scout Reservation in 2022. Located in the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey, Citta featured lots of merit badges, the opportunity to swim in a cedar lake, and - of … Continue reading Summer Camp 2022 @ Citta Scout Reservation
In June 2022, Troop 3 changed things up and ventured indoors for bowling at Bar-Don Lanes. Interested in scouting? Contact us!
In June 2022, Troop 3 returned to its traditional role of providing the color guard for the alumni parade at Lafayette College's annual reunion. Interested in scouting? Contact us! Three scouts lead the Alumni Parade in June 2022.
Boy Scout Scout Troop 3 Easton 