About

Boy Scout Troop 976
OLGC - Vienna, VA
The mission of the Boy Scouts is to promote the development of young men by having them learn a variety of skills, practice leadership, provide service to the community, improve their physical fitness, and to honor God and country. This is accomplished in accordance with a strong moral code and with a premium placed on outdoor activities and having fun.

Boy Scout Troop 976 is committed to the mission of the boy scouts, with many exciting camp trips, field trips, and high adventure programs. It is a boy led troop – that is, leadership is a key tenant of the troop and the boys are formed into patrols where they elect leaders, plan their meetings, and choose outings under the guidance and supervision of the adult leaders. This is the primary difference from cubs. Cubs are adult led, boy scouts plan and carry out much of their own agenda. Like cubs, there are several ranks that can be attained with Eagle Scout being the highest. Troop 976 has an excellent record in having scouts attain the rank of Eagle, an accomplishment demonstrating the highest level of character and achievement to college recruiters, company executives, and many others that will influence their lives.

Troop meets every Wednesday night, sponsors one outing per month, and sends scout crews to at one or more week long adventure camps per year, including some of the following:

Monthly

  • Norfolk Naval Base with ship tours, control tower visits, and overnight in the barracks
  • Duncan’s Knob in the Massanutten Mountains for Leonid Meteor Shower viewing
  • Wolf Gap State Park and hike to Big Schloss
  • Harper’s Ferry White Water Rafting
  • Shenandoah Canoe Trip
  • Ski Trips
  • Virginia Caving
  • Appalachian Trail Hiking and Camp
  • Sky Meadows State Park Hiking and Camp
  • Asseteague Island
  • Mount Vernon Camporee
  • Gettysburg Camporee
  • Punkin Chunkin Camporee
  • Kings Dominion

Yearly

  • Goshen Scout Camp
  • Philmont, New Mexico (12,000 foot peaks!)
  • Lenhok’sin High Adventure (wilderness living!)
  • Sea Base, Florida (Outer Reef sailing!)
  • Northern Tier Canoeing (Minnesota and Canada wilderness)

Contact: scoutmaster at olgc976 dot org