BSA Troop 404 Ormond Beach, FL

12/13/2025

🌍 Earth is passing through the debris field of Asteroid 3200 Phaethon, igniting the Geminid meteor shower.

🔥 Visible worldwide starting mid-evening, the Geminids are known for their reliable, bright, and multi-colored meteors that can produce over 100 shooting stars per hour.

✨ The best time to watch is from mid-evening until dawn, as the constellation Gemini rises early in the east and the meteor rates climb steadily throughout the night. You don’t need any equipment—just your eyes, a dark spot away from city lights, and about 20 minutes for them to adjust.

12/13/2025

This is a great time every year

12/03/2025

What an awesome night at Troop 404!
Our older Scouts spent the evening teaching visiting Cub Scouts Pack 327 - Ormond Beach, FL about knots, teamwork, friendly competition, and all the fun Scouting has to offer. Great to see leadership growing and friendships forming. 🌲🤝
Proud of our Scouts for showing what Scout Spirit looks like!

11/27/2025

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!

11/20/2025

🌿 Troop 404 – Opossum Patrol Pride! 🐾 —always alert, always prepared, and always ready to share the trail with our wild neighbors. 🌳✨

11/18/2025

From Opening Ceremony to Eagle dreams! 🦅 Our three Scouts took off—pants left behind!—each venturing through their own journey to Eagle Scout.
Fly high, Troop 404! 🦅

11/18/2025

These are amazing activities to get outside!

Explore Volusia’s Conservation Lands This December! 🌊🌿

- Deep Creek Eco-buggy Tour:
9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at Deep Creek Preserve, 964 S. State Road 415, New Smyrna Beach. Ride through Deep Creek Preserve and learn about the property’s agricultural history, habitat restoration, and native wildlife. Perfect for all ages—kids must be accompanied by an adult.

- Spruce Creek Park Paddle:
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, at Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve, 6171 Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange. Paddle through mangroves to Strickland Bay while spotting dolphins, manatees, and wading birds. Bring your own kayak or use one of Volusia County’s free sit-on-top kayaks. Ages 10+ with adult supervision.

- Lake George Eco-buggy Tour:
9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at Lake George Forest and Wildlife Management Area, 998 Ninemile Point Road, Pierson. Explore Lake George Forest and Wildlife Management Area to learn about recreation, habitat management, and spot bald eagles and other wildlife. Great for all ages, children must be with an adult.

- Wiregrass Hike:
8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at Wiregrass Prairie Preserve, 1751 Lopez Road, Osteen. Take a one-mile guided hike through Wiregrass Prairie Preserve and discover the roles of native plants and animals in this unique Florida landscape. Ages 8+ with adult supervision.

- Ecosystem Engineers Paddle:
9 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve, 90 Divito Drive, New Smyrna Beach. Learn how mangroves and oyster beds create habitat, protect shorelines, and support local seafood. Paddle your own craft or use a free kayak. Ages 10+ with adult supervision.

- Gopher Tortoise Hike:
8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at Deep Creek Preserve, 964 S. State Road 415, New Smyrna Beach. Hike two miles at Deep Creek Preserve to spot gopher tortoise burrows and learn why this keystone species is vital to Florida ecosystems. Ages 10+ with adult supervision.

Reservations required – Contact Tommy Nordmann at [email protected] or 386-943-7081 ext. 21266. Wear closed-toe shoes, children must be accompanied by an adult, and paddlers must wear a PFD.

11/18/2025

Starting strong! 🇺🇸
Troop 404 opened our meeting with a Flag Presentation, Pledge, Scout Oath, Scout Law, and Outdoor Code.
These Scouts set the tone with respect and leadership.

11/13/2025

🌎💙 World Kindness Day 💙🌎
Today, Troop 404 celebrates World Kindness Day — because being a Scout means helping others, showing respect, and spreading kindness every day!

Whether it’s lending a hand, sharing a smile, or doing a good turn — kindness is part of our Scout spirit. 🫶

Let’s challenge everyone to do one extra act of kindness today. It could be as simple as holding a door, writing a thank-you note, or helping a neighbor.

Troop 404 – Ormond Beach, Florida

11/11/2025

🚣‍♂️ Troop 404 Canoe Campout! 🌲
Our Scouts paddled, cooked up some amazing camp meals, and had an awesome weekend of adventure and fun on the water. Great memories, great food, and even better teamwork!

11/08/2025

🦅 Troop 404: Scouting for Food!
This weekend our Scouts hit the streets of Ormond Beach collecting food donations from our generous community. 🏡💛

Thanks to your kindness, every can and box collected will help fill the shelves at Tomoka Christian Church’s Food Bank, supporting families right here in our hometown.

A huge thank-you to everyone who donated, volunteered, or helped spread the word.