Troop Meeting May 4th, 2024

Troop Meeting May 4th, 2024

by | Apr 21, 2024 | Meetings

Meeting at the Bearswell Park

From taking your first hike in the mountains…to starting your first campfire…Scouts BSA is about testing your limits and pushing yourself to do things you never thought possible. Don’t let adventure pass you by! Check out our troop today!

2024 Troop 117 Summer Camp!

by | Feb 23, 2024 | Past Camping Trips

Welcome to Scouting in the Blue Ridge
Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Camp Raven Knob offers 6 weeks of Scouts BSA summer camp, a half week of Cub Scout Resident Camp and year round camping opportunities.

Welcome to Camp Raven Knob June 22nd!

Camp Raven Knob is the home camp for the Old Hickory Council, BSA. Since 1954, Scouts have made the trek to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains to enjoy mountain lakes, hiking trails, outstanding campfires, and so much more. With over 3,200 acres of wilderness complemented by great camping facilities, program facilities and a dedicated staff, your troop will soon discover what so many others have known for decades: that camping at Raven Knob is a first-rate experience.

Whether you are looking for a summer camp adventure or weekend camping trip, take a few minutes and peruse through our website. Then, let us know when you would like to come to camp! If you are considering Camp Raven Knob for your summer camp then consider these points:

  1. The main camp has 36 campsites with either tents or Adirondacks, enough to house over 800 people.
  2. The Vaughn Dining Hall has a 1,000-person capacity, and with 4 serving lines we can seat everyone in just minutes.
  3. Our Shooting Sports area offers nationally ranked training and equipment at one of the finest ranges anywhere.
  4. Lake Sobotta is home to our Aquatics program where we offer a wide assortment of activities, including kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, and sailing.  With several swimming areas and over half a mile of dock, your Scouts will be in one of the safest swimming areas possible.
  5. With the Cripple Creek (Mountain Man) Rendevous and other high-adventure Outback programs, your older Scouts will have adventure at every turn. There is something at Raven Knob for older Scouts, Venturers or Explorers!
  6. Our traditional merit badge program is top notch, with a talented staff thoughout the camp.
  7. The Raven Scouts program is highly regarded for its focus on the first year Scouts. With a small Scout/staff ratio and a well-designed program area, your new Scouts will get off to a great start.

TNAW 2024!

by | Jan 31, 2024 | Past Camping Trips

Come join Tipisa Lodge for the biggest event of the year, TNAW!

Bring your troop, pack, crew or ship to Camp La-No-Che for a fun filled weekend and immerse yourselves in Native American culture and Florida History.

This event has something for Scouts of all ages!

  • Interactive classes (introducing the Indian Lore Merit badge for BSA)
  • Fun events, crafts and shows
  • Native weapons and shooting ranges
  • Food and merchandise vendors (gator, jerky and more)
  • Our pioneer village is returning bigger and better than ever 
  • Historical Reenactments
  • Saturday Pow-Wow, featuring some of the nation’s top Native dancers
  • New this year: Pirates of Florida and a Saturday night Gasparilla Party!

This is a weekend you don’t want to miss!

Event Fees

  • Full Weekend  $40
  • Saturday Only $25
  • Optional Meals
    • 3 Meals $31 (Sat B, L, D)
    • 4 Meals $38 (Sat B, L, D, Sun B)