Elizabeth City Troop 162

10/29/2026

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎 Frances Broomall Creel

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10/21/2026

🏕️ Troop 162 Visits Pack 153! ⚜️

Troop 162 Scouts had the opportunity to visit Pack 153’s Arrow of Light (AOL) Den meeting to present on What to Bring on an Overnight Campout! ⛺🎒

The presentation helped Pack 153’s AOL Scouts prepare for their upcoming Cuboree camping trip while working toward completing their Outdoor Adventure requirements.

Pack 153 Scouts were excited to welcome Troop 162 and learn from our Scouts’ experience! It was a great opportunity for our Scouts to share their knowledge, demonstrate leadership, and help the next generation of Scouts prepare for their outdoor adventures.

Building connections between Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA is what Scouting is all about — learning together, leading by example, and preparing for the next adventure! ⚜️

A big thank-you to Pack 153 for welcoming Troop 162 and giving our Scouts the opportunity to help! We look forward to seeing these young Scouts continue their Scouting journey and take their next steps toward the Arrow of Light and beyond! 🏕️

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10/19/2026

10/16/2026

The Albemarle District Camporee may have been called off due to potential weather concerns ⛈️, but that didn't stop Troop 162 from making the most of the camping trip!
Even with the event canceled, the Albemarle District Camporee Outstanding Trophy had to find a new home, and Troop 162 was proud to bring it home! 🎉
A special shout-out goes to our Acting Senior Patrol Leader, who stepped up and volunteered Troop 162 to conduct the opening flag ceremony! 🇺🇸 His initiative and willingness to take on a leadership role helped make this trip memorable.
We are proud to see our Scouts stepping up, taking initiative, and putting the Scout Oath and Law into action!
Way to go, Troop 162! ⚜️

10/02/2026

🍿 COME VISIT TROOP 162! 🍿
Join us at Elizabeth City First Friday and stop by to see Scouting America Troop 162! 🇺🇸⚜️
We’ll have your favorite fundraising popcorn available for purchase! Every purchase helps our Scouts fund summer camp, activities, and future Scouting adventures. 🏕️
Come out, enjoy First Friday, and support our Scouts!
🍿 Grab a bag. Support a Scout. Fund the next adventure! ⚜️

09/19/2026

Troop 162 Scouts are Attending Air-O-Ree at Naval Air Station Oceana! After an awesome experience last year, we’re packing up and heading back for another weekend of camping on base, aviation, and the amazing air show! 🏕️✈️
Our Scouts will get the chance to experience military aviation up close while enjoying a great Scouting adventure with their fellow Scouts and leaders.
🛩️ Camping on Base
✈️ Air Show & Aviation Displays
🇺🇸 Military Aviation Experience
🏕️ Another great Troop 162 adventure!

09/14/2026

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08/21/2026

Before he became “The Duke,” John Wayne was a Scout. Born Marion Morrison, Wayne grew from a Southern California Scout into one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars. He later made Newport Beach his home, giving this Scouting Legend a special connection to Orange County.

The Scout Law stayed with Wayne throughout his life. During one of his final public appearances—a dinner supporting a Scout camp named in his honor—he shared his own reflections on each of its 12 points. He called “trustworthy” the badge of honesty and encouraged Scouts to keep it at the top of their list.

Today, Scouts can explore interests connected to Wayne’s remarkable career through merit badges like Moviemaking, Horsemanship and Public Speaking—but his lasting message went beyond the screen: learn the Scout Law, understand it and live it.

This week, we remember John Wayne as a Scouting Legend.



Photo by Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images. Image courtesy of Getty Images. Scouting America Orange County Council does not own this photograph; all rights belong to the respective copyright holder.