09/27/2026
🚍⚜️ Troop Adventure Update! ⚜️🚍
While I wasn't able to be there in person this weekend, I want to give a huge shoutout to Assistant Scoutmaster Marcy Shipwash for leading our Scouts on an incredible adventure-filled day!
The day started bright and early with a quick stop at Bojangles for breakfast before heading to the Fort, where the troop had not one, but two personal tour guides and even got to experience an exciting musket demonstration. From there, they grabbed lunch and made their way to the ferry.
One of the highlights of the day was definitely the ferry ride! The boys were absolutely amazed that they could drive onto a boat and ride across the water. 😂⛴️
Once in Southport, the troop explored the local jail (hopefully not preparing for future accommodations! 😏), visited the Maritime Museum, completed a scavenger hunt, and even got to view Old Baldy Lighthouse through a real submarine periscope. They also made a stop at the famous Christmas store and stocked up on some sweet treats.
The day wrapped up with dinner at Rucker John's, where another proud Scout moment took place. According to Marcy, the boys were incredibly responsible with their spending, carefully checking their money, budgeting for the remainder of the trip, and even remembering to account for tips. 💵👏
As Scout leaders, nothing makes us prouder than seeing young men put into practice the lessons of responsibility, planning, and good decision-making. It sounds like they represented our troop exceptionally well throughout the day.
A big thank you again to Assistant Scoutmaster Marcy Shipwash and all the adult leaders who helped make this memorable experience possible. We can't wait to hear more stories and see more pictures from their adventure!
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