Troop 683 meets in the St Raymond’s Parish Hall (8750 Pohick Road, Springfield, VA 22153), Wednesdays 7:30 to 8:30 PM
every week except over Christmas vacation and during summer camp. Troop 683 was formed in late-2005 and is
rapidly building a reputation for excellence.
Troop 683 is "Scout-run" in both word and practice. Our purpose is to help Scouts become honorable men. To
achieve this, Troop 683 uses an active outdoor program that encourages youth leadership to build moral strength and character,
foster citizenship and develop physical, mental, and emotional fitness.
The Troop’s annual program is developed by the Scouts themselves and includes monthly campouts and other special activities
and service projects such as: Scouting for Food, Scouting on the Mall, Camporees, religious retreats, and other district and council
events. Monthly campouts typically start with a departure on Friday evening around 5:30 and a return home Sunday
morning or early afternoon depending on the location of the campout.
Summer camp in 2011 will be at Rock Enon Boy Scout Resident Camp in Gore, Virginia, from 8 to 14 July. Summer camp cost is yet to be determined
(camperships are available). In coming years, high adventure activities will be added such as Sea Base, Philmont Scout
Reservation, and Northern Tier Canoe Base.
Each spring the Troop holds a mulch sale to raise money to support our program. Each Scout and his parent(s) are
expected to participate.
All Scouts are expected to wear uniforms (shirts and pants/shorts) to all events unless told otherwise.
If you are a WEBELOS and wish to bridge to Troop 683, we'll make arrangements to attend your crossover ceremony and welcome
you to the troop. There is a $50.00 membership fee for bridging WEBELOS. The fee covers the cost of your dues for the first
year, your Boy's Life subscription, a Scout Handbook, your neckerchief and slide, troop hat, Class "B" t-shirt, Troop numbers (683) for
your Uniform Shirt, and your shoulder tabs. If you're already a Boy Scout and wish to transfer, we'll see to the paperwork
necessary to transfer your membership to our Troop.
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with any questions you might have.
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